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Permaculture is more than just good gardening. It is a life long approach to analysis, action and social structures that results in better relationships, more functional systems and a clearer understanding of everything necessary for human communities to thrive.
Classes take place at the Old Stone House and Ethical Culture Society, both in Park Slope Brooklyn.
Schedule: 12 Saturdays
10 am to 5 pm: Jan 9, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 20, Mar 5
9 am to 4 pm: Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 16, Apr 23, May 14, May 21
Objectives:
1. To introduce students to the fundamentals of sustainability
2. To teach cooperative dynamics and positive action
3. To learn about useful plants and ecosystems design
4. To relate our needs to our local and global resources
5. To study homesteading skills and appropriate technologies
Site Instructor Claudia Joseph is the founder and Director of the New York Permaculture Exchange, Director of Environmental Programs at the Old Stone House, and a consultant and community gardener; Claudia has taught and practiced permaculture on both coasts at the Berkeley Ecology Center, Merritt College, the New York Open Center, BBG, NYBG, and with many other organizations since 1996.
Guest Instructors: Jono Neiger, Tattfoo Tan, Jude Hobbs and others TBA
Tuition $1200. Early payment by December 1st $900.
For more information, contact permie@earthlink.net.
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AdresseOld Stone House of Brooklyn (Afficher)
336 Third Street, bet. 4th & 5th Avenues
Brooklyn, NY 11215
United States
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| Non-fumeur : Oui |
| Accessible aux fauteuils roulants : Non |
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