Permaculture Summer Semester
Earn a Permaculture Design Certificate while studying nature and gaining hands-on experience on our permaculture farm and wilderness campus. The Permaculture Summer Semester is an eight week course focusing on permaculture design, ecology, and sustainable living skills. Spend the summer immersed in learning 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. 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, pasture, many gardens, chickens, rabbits, and a food forest. The Permaculture Summer Semester 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: Eight weeks. July 7th through August 27, 2010. Meets three days a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9am to 3pm. Optional Tuesday project days and weekend classes. Course Fee: $2400. Includes all instruction and field trips. To Register: Visit our
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Optional Further Study: For continued study of nature skills and sustainability, the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program offers a comprehensive curriculum. Questions / More Information:
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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. He earned a B.S. in Wildlife Science and has worked with Seattle Audubon and the Olympic National Park conducting bat research. 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. Kerry provides logistical support to all programs and manages the office, land, and community housing. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of herbal medicine, animal husbandry, and working in the garden with volunteers and students.Frequently Asked Questions: Why complete a Permaculture Design Certificate at Alderleaf? What is the difference between the Permaculture Summer Semester and the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program? In contrast, the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program is our most comprehensive course, running for 32 weeks from September through June. It includes in-depth studies of ethnobotany, wilderness survival, ecology, wildlife tracking, outdoor leadership, and permaculture. Graduates of the Wilderness Certification Program receive a Certificate in Wilderness Education & Ecology, a Permaculture Design Certificate, and a wildlife tracking certification. You become prepared to work in a much broader range of environmental careers including work as an outdoor educator, naturalist, field researcher, sustainability consultant, and more. Where do students live while attending the Permaculture Semester? Some students rent homes together in the Sultan or Monroe areas while attending the Program. Students often work together to secure housing arrangements. Alderleaf hosts an email group for incoming students that allows students to coordinate with each other before the program begins. We recommend traveling to the area at least several weeks before the program begins to find and secure housing. Whether off or on site, most students enjoy the added benefit of living together with fellow classmates who share a passion for nature, sustainability, and community. Are there work exchange opportunities? How do I find out more about the Permaculture Summer Semester? Register for the Permaculture Summer Semester Return from the Permaculture Summer Semester back to Courses
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