Permaculture Design Course in Costa Rica - Cloud Forest
Koreen Brennan
May 24-June 6
Learn about permaculture design in the Monteverde Cloud Forest of Costa Rica!
We will deliver our 13th internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate Course at the illustrious Monteverde Institute. (Please check out this wonderful organization, the site and facilities)
The course will incorporate visits to the local farms and communities, classes on local ecology from Monteverde, and the rich ecosystem of the cloud forest - students will be immersed in both the culture and ecology of the region and will design from that experience. Following the course, there will be further opportunities to learn natural building, alternative energy and the ecology of the area and to apprentice at Monteverde.
This is an ideal opportunity for those who would like to start the summer with an immersion in the subject of permaculture in a beautiful location and is the perfect launch for a summer in Central/South America. The weather in the cloud forest is mild all year; this time of year is a great time to visit. College credits for this course may be possible, depending on your school's policies.
This is ideal for those who want to start their summer through immersion in the subject of permaculture in a beautiful and exotic location and is the perfect launch for a summer in Central/South America. The weather in the cloud forest is mild all year; this time of year is a great time to visit.
Housing will be available in tents or in homes of local Costa Ricans. Hotels in various price ranges are also available for those who prefer that. Healthy food will be served with a vegan option and yoga classes will be available. The Monteverde Institute has a number of permaculture systems in place and would like to have more. There will be hands on and opportunities to see existing systems.
For those who want an even more comprehensive experience, the Design Course will be packaged with an immersive program that includes a hands on Natural Building and greywater workshop, where we will build structures for the Institute that will be used to educate locals and visitors on sustainable building practices. The natural building program is five days and will include several forms of building including cob, straw bale and more. We will build a small structure at the Institute.
The Mission of the Monteverde Institute is to advance sustainable living at the local and global level through place-based education, applied research and collaborative community programs. This aligns closely with our mission and we are proud to partner with this institute in offering this course.
Make a difference, while learning permaculture!
$1325 early bird rate
Teachers:
Koreen Brennan
Eric Toensmeier
And more:
More Info on the course: http://bit.ly/1xhsZD5
727-495-6145 (US)