please share this message with others who might be interested - thanks the full permaculture course announcement follows: ************************* There has never been a better time than right now to learn the principles and practice of permaculture design. Heal a planet, build a life -- be the change you wish to see. ************************* for immediate release contact Andy Mahler [email protected] 812.723.2430 ************************* Shagbark and Heartwood, in conjunction with Indiana Universitys Collins Living Learning Center are pleased to announce: Learning From Nature: Permaculture May 31st - June 14th, 2015 Two weeks of camping, course-work, and camaraderie, featuring great meals prepared on site using fresh, local and organic foods at the Lazy Black Bear in the heart of the Hoosier National Forest. Enrollment is limited to 25 IU students and 10 participants from the larger community. IU Students must complete an application and be accepted to register for this course. Contact David Haberman All others apply directly to Shagbark (contact information below); an application form will be sent on request. Participants will be camping or bunking in cabins for the 2 week course (camping equipment provided for IU students; contact Shagbark for additional lodging options). Composting toilets and solar showers are provided. The course fee covers instruction and course materials, all meals, and camping. An additional fee is charged for cabins. Students who successfully complete the course will receive certification in Permaculture, which which prepares them for an apprenticeship in the art and science of Permaculture design. **************************************** Contact Information for Indiana University students: Professor David Haberman, Department of Religious Studies, Sycamore Hall 215 812.855.8895 for all others: Andy Mahler, Shagbark, 3875 S County Rd 50 W, Paoli, IN 47454 [email protected], 812.723.2430 **************************************** Course Description This is a 2-week certification course, after which you are eligible for a Permaculture Design Certificate. First Week. Forty-four hours of instruction covers: * Ethics and Principles * Observation, * Pattern & Design * The Natural World: Climate Forest, Soils * The Cultivated Ecology: Gardens, Plants & Animals, Human Dynamics * The Home System: Building Design, Energy, Water & Waste * Developing Settlements: Land Use, Appropriate Technology, Economics & Finance, Urban Applications Second week Combines the larger subjects of the permaculture curriculum with a focus on the design of the Lazy Black Bear landscape and culture. This course together with Fundamentals completes the requirements for the Permaculture Design Certificate. Presentations by experienced designers introduce mentored small group design projects. Students will develop skill in: Mapping, Field Survey, and Drawing Pattern Languages and Meta-Systems Economic, Social, and Community Design Broadscale Landscape: Agriculture, Wildlife, Earthworks, Restoration Forestry Interview, Presentation, Project Management & Earning a Living **************************************** Instructors: Peter Bane, Dipl. Perm. Des., Publisher, Permaculture Activist magazine Keith Johnson, Permaculture Teacher/Designer/Consultant Rhonda Baird, Permaculture Instructor and founder of the Bloomington Permaculture Guild David Haberman, Department of Religious Studies, Indiana University Lazy Black Bear staff Useful link for more information: < permacultureactivist.net/> **************************************** Fees for IU students: Course fee information for IU students, is available by contacting Professor David Haberman, Department of Religious Studies, Sycamore Hall 215 812.855.8895 for all others: Fee: $1395 until Mar 31/ $1495 after April1 includes facilities, all meals, camping, course materials, instruction, and round trip transportation from Bloomington. Work trade and barter options available Contact Shagbark for more information. **************************************** Accommodations: Camping facilities (including solar showers and composting toilets) and hearty local, seasonal, and organic fare are included in your registration fee. Other accommodations on site are available for an additional fee; **************************************** About the Lazy Black Bear The Lazy Black Bear is a rustic and eclectic guest lodge and farm located at the end of a dead end road, nestled in the gently rolling hills of the Hoosier National Forest four miles south of Paoli, Indiana. NOTE: The Lazy Black Bear is a fragrance free zone. Please bring only unscented soaps, detergents, shampoos, and body care products and leave perfumes and fragrances at home. Shagbark Shagbark is an Indiana not-for-profit corporation which operates the Lazy Black Bear as a center for renewal, reunion, and education. Shagbark also hosts Possum Ridge, an orphan possum rehabilitation center. Heartwood Heartwood is a cooperative network of grassroots groups, individuals, and local businesses working to protect and sustain healthy forests and vital human communities in the nations heartland, from the Appalachian Mountains to the river valleys of the Great Plains, and from the Great Lakes to the Deep South. *************************************** Field Equipment and Clothing What to Bring: Bring your own towels, sleeping and tenting gear, work clothes, toiletries (unscented), special foods, musical instruments, notebooks and writing materials, water bottle, flashlight and batteries, and rain gear. Because Indiana weather is highly variable, be prepared for different kinds of weather, from warm sunny days to rainstorms and cooler nights. The best solution is to bring layers. Here are some suggestions - happy packing! Field Clothing: Sturdy hiking boots (preferably waterproof) Work Clothes Warm weather gear (shorts, T-shirts, sunglasses) Sweatshirt and long pants Comfortable footwear (running shoes, Tevas, etc,) Sun hat or visor/sunglasses Rain slicker or windbreaker Swimsuit Other Field Equipment: Day pack (large enough for notebook, sweatshirt, etc.) Sunglasses/sunblock Tweezers Toiletries (unscented) Personal first aid kit Medications Water bottle Notebook, pens, pencils Flashlight Optional Equipment Which You May Find Useful: Binoculars Bandanna Pen knife Compass Camera, film, batteries Spare prescription sunglasses or contact lenses Long distance phone card Musical instruments Laptop Last modified December 29, 2014 ****************************************
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