Please note: This is the first listing of three possible Permaculture Design Certification Courses offered this fall. The instructors, locations, and times vary but the curriculum is the same.

Permaculture is whole system design and development for sustainable living and land use. Permaculture presents at framework for consciously designed landscapes that mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature. These systems yield an abundance of food, water, shelter, and energy for the provision of local needs.

This complete, accredited course is suitable for eveyone interested in permaculture and sustainable design including: homeowners, gardeners, farmers, business owners, students, design and development professionals. At completion, students will recieve the Permaculture Design Certificate.

Topics include:
• Permaculture Philosophy, Ethics, and Principles • Concepts and Themes in Design • Design Methodology • Pattern Understanding • Reading the Landscape • Cliimatic Factors • Trees and their Energy Transactions • Water • Soils • Earthworking and Earth Resources • Aquaculture • Natural Building • The Humid Tropics, Drylands, and Humid Cool to Cold Climates • Forestry • The Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation • Perennial and Annual Gardens • Animal Husbandry • Sustainable Building • Restoration Ecology • Mycology • Edible Landscapng • Sustainable Land Use • Plant Propagation • Nutrient Cycling • Ethnobotany • Energy Conservation • Seed Saving • Bioregionalism • Urban Permaculture • Appropriate Technology • Local Economics • Food Forests & Polyculture Systems • Community • and more!

With expert guests, tours of local sustainable projects, homes and farms, and hands-on application on a working farm Course tuition is $1200, includes meals and camping on-site.

For information and registration, call (206) 697-0159

Vashon Co-Housing, Vashon Island, WA

Please note: This is the second listing of three possible Permaculture Design Certification Courses offered this fall. The instructors, locations, and times vary but the curriculum is the same.

• September 19 - 21
• September 26 - 28
• October 10 - 12
• October 24 - 26
• November 7 - 9
• November 21 - 23

• Friday Evenings: 7pm-9pm
• Saturdays: 10am-5pm
• Sundays: 10am-5pm

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of sustainable futures, based on permaculture philosophy, techniques, and strategies that one could incorporate into their everyday life, or enhance their career. This course will provide diverse hands-on experience. The intention is to facilitate a systems approach to thinking about different issues, encouraging care for the earth and its inhabitants as a diverse community. This course will meet two weekends per month. There will be suggested readings and we will visit and network with others using permaculture principles in their lives and careers.

Topics include:
• Permaculture Philosophy, Ethics, and Principles • Concepts and Themes in Design • Design Methodology • Pattern Understanding • Reading the Landscape • Cliimatic Factors • Trees and their Energy Transactions • Water • Soils • Earthworking and Earth Resources • Aquaculture • Natural Building • The Humid Tropics, Drylands, and Humid Cool to Cold Climates • Forestry • The Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation • Perennial and Annual Gardens • Animal Husbandry • Sustainable Building • Restoration Ecology • Mycology • Edible Landscapng • Sustainable Land Use • Plant Propagation • Nutrient Cycling • Ethnobotany • Energy Conservation • Seed Saving • Bioregionalism • Urban Permaculture • Appropriate Technology • Local Economics • Food Forests & Polyculture Systems • Community • and more!

The tuition for this course is $900 - $700, sliding scale. We are open to work/trade possibilities.

For more information, or to register, contact: Marisha Auerbach (360) 943-5262 or mailto:queenbee@herbnwisdom.com

To learn more: check out our websites: http://www.herbnwisdom.com or http://www.vashoncohousing.org

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The Northwest Environmental Education Council is pleased to announce their second year of support for the Seattle Bioneers Conference!

Now in it's 19th year, Bioneers brings together some of the world's most renowned and innovative people to present their ideas and experiences. They speak to a well educated, interested, and progressive audience willing to discuss solutions to current environmental and social justice issues.

This conference features a live satellite downlink of the Bioneers Conference in San Rafael, CA for each of the morning plenary sessions. Visit http://www.nweec.org/seattlebioneers/ for the list of 2008 plenary speakers.

We are currently accepting applications for speakers, sponsors, and presenters. Follow the above links to see where you can best fit in to this awesome event!

Please visit the Bioneers website at bioneers.org for more information about the Bioneers Conference and our partnership.

(See above for further information. )

Please note: This course is a Permaculture Design Course and does not include the Ecovillage and Community Curriculum offered in the longer Summer Program.

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of sustainable futures, based on permaculture philosophy, techniques, and strategies that one could incorporate into their everyday life, or enhance their career. This course will provide diverse hands-on experience. The intention is to facilitate a systems approach to thinking about different issues, encouraging care for the earth and its inhabitants as a diverse community. This course will meet two weekends per month. There will be suggested readings and we will visit and network with others using permaculture principles in their lives and careers.

Topics include:
• Permaculture Philosophy, Ethics, and Principles • Concepts and Themes in Design • Design Methodology • Pattern Understanding • Reading the Landscape • Cliimatic Factors • Trees and their Energy Transactions • Water • Soils • Earthworking and Earth Resources • Aquaculture • Natural Building • The Humid Tropics, Drylands, and Humid Cool to Cold Climates • Forestry • The Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation • Perennial and Annual Gardens • Animal Husbandry • Sustainable Building • Restoration Ecology • Mycology • Edible Landscapng • Sustainable Land Use • Plant Propagation • Nutrient Cycling • Ethnobotany • Energy Conservation • Seed Saving • Bioregionalism • Urban Permaculture • Appropriate Technology • Local Economics • Food Forests & Polyculture Systems • Community • and more!

The tuition for this course is $900 - $700, sliding scale. We are open to work/trade possibilities.

For more information, or to register, contact: Marisha Auerbach (360) 943-5262 or mailto:queenbee@herbnwisdom.com

To learn more: check out our websites: http://www.herbnwisdom.com or http://www.vashoncohousing.org