Permaculture Design Course
Permaculture Design Course Program Details: Dates: Jul 30 - Aug 10, 2012 Location: Alderleaf Farm, Monroe, WA Instructors: Adam Rawson & Alderleaf staff Register Learn how to work with nature to create a more sustainable world! Earn a Permaculture Design Certificate while gaining hands-on experience on our permaculture farm and wilderness campus. The Permaculture Design Course is a two week course focusing on permaculture design principles, ecology, and sustainable living skills. Learn about:
The course blends permaculture principles with a holistic knowledge of nature where theory is put into practice. You gain the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement sustainable living systems in balance with natural ecosystems. Each class day is a blend of instruction and experiential learning with projects on the farm and in the forest. Through this course you become proficient at applying nature-based permaculture design for both personal and professional use, to promote healthy communities and a meaningful, fulfilling lifestyle. Upon completion of the course, you receive a Permaculture Design Certificate, an internationally-recognized credential for sustainability consulting. The course takes place at Alderleaf Farm in Monroe, WA. Our beautiful 15 acre property is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains 35 miles east of Seattle. It is an evolving model of environmental sustainability and features our classrooms, office, two homes, cabins, ponds, a large creek, forested land, pastures, many gardens, chickens, sheep, and food forests. The Permaculture Design Course at a Glance: Location: Based out of our campus in Monroe, WA in the Seattle / Puget Sound Region of Washington State in the Pacific Northwest. Duration: Eleven class days from July 30 through August 10, 2012. Class runs 9am to 9pm, with a Saturday break mid-course. Course Fee: $1500. Includes all instruction and on-site camping. Suggested Reading: Permaculture: A Designer's Manual by Bill Mollison, Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren, and The New Self Sufficient Gardener by John Seymour. To Register: Visit our
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Staff:Adam Rawson: Adam has been teaching and implementing permaculture and organic agriculture for over 15 years. He leads the Permaculture Design Course Certification curriculum. Adam is the founder of Eden Cultivation, a whole systems design firm specializing in permaculture, sustainable living and land use that works with private citizens, governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal nations in the Pacific Northwest and abroad.
Jason Knight: Jason is a co-founder of Alderleaf Wilderness College and has been deeply involved with the implementation of the permaculture design plan at Alderleaf. He has taught nature skills courses for over ten years and has worked as an ecologist designing and implementing habitat restoration projects. Jason has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ecology & Environmental Education and also holds a Permaculture Design Certificate. 
Filip Tkaczyk: Filip is an experienced naturalist who has extensively studied the ecosystems of Washington State for over a decade. He has expertise in wild mushroom foraging, wildlife tracking, birding, and ecology. Filip earned a B.S. in Wildlife Science and holds a Permaculture Design Certificate. He has worked with Seattle Audubon, Restoration Logistics, and the Olympic National Park. He is also a professional nature photographer.
Kerry Knight: Kerry serves as the Farm Manager at Alderleaf Wilderness College. She has spent many years studying permaculture and herbal medicine, and is certified as a Community Centered Herbalist (CCH) through Ravencroft Garden. Kerry holds a BA in Anthropology and has a Permaculture Design Certificate. Kerry provides logistical support to all programs and manages the office, farm, and community housing. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of herbal medicine, animal husbandry, and working in the garden with volunteers and students.
Steve Nicolini: Steve is the land steward and an instructor at Alderleaf. He helps coordinate and implement the master permaculture plan on campus. Steve is also the owner of Rejuvenation Flowscapes, a permaculture-based landscape design business specializing in edible forest gardens. He holds a Level III Track & Sign certification through CyberTracker International and holds a Permaculture Design Certificate. Some of his hobbies include woodworking, playing the banjo, and harvesting wild foods.Register for the Permaculture Design Course Return from the Permaculture Design Course back to Courses |
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