The San Diego Sustainable Living Institute is gearing up for the Fall PDC right here in San Diego! Sign up at http://sdsustainable.org/event/permaculture-design-course-fall-2012/
October 13-14, 20-21 November 3-4, 10-11 December 1-2, 8-9 Full 12 Day Certificate Course Class Meets Throughout San Diego County Learn how Permaculture Design can meet and exceed human needs by transforming human gardens and communities into fully functioning ecosystems. Receive hands-on experience on how to apply the principles of ecological design in your own home, farm, neighborhood, and city. Permaculture is an integrated ecological design system for creating sustainable human settlements. Far more than a set of gardening tips and techniques, Permaculture is about understanding and designing the connections between people, the earth, plants, energy, climate, water, transportation, shelter, animals, economics and much more. This course is for: Home owners, renters, gardeners, farmers, ranchers, landscapers, architects, builders, developers, civic planners, educators, environmentalists, students … everyone who wishes to learn how to live sustainably and apply the principles of holistic design to their respective fields. Course topics: Permaculture ethics Permaculture design principles Understanding natural patterns Creating healthy soil Plant selection, plant guilds & food forests Site analysis & design Mapping Climate and microclimates Water harvesting Energy Natural building Bioregional theory Local food systems & community land access Co-housing, eco-villages & City Repair Design for peak oil & ecological collapse Ecological economics & community currencies -- Josh Robinson Director San Diego Sustainable Living Institute <http://www.sdsustainable.org> 619-884-7749
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