http://www.alchemicalnursery.org/news/484-community-training-in-ecological-design-2013-syracuse.html>>>>> Learn a land use design method to improve home scale food and forest production, to conserve resources, and save money. >>>>> Study basic ecological principles and methods and use them to solve problems on your own home and landscape. >>>>> Meet once a week to discuss the principles and techniques of permaculture and ecology that help us make better choices for our land, families, and communities. >>>>> Class work will include a self-selected design project. Design your own backyard, garden space, vacant lot, field, forest, or even an entire neighborhood. Examples and applications will be presented in both an urban and rural context.
DATES & TIMESWeekend Workshop: February 2 and 3, 2012 (10 am - 4 pm)Thursday Evenings: February 7, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21; April 4, 11, 18 (6 pm - 8:30 pm)
Optional DATE TBD: Spring Permablitz Weekend Work Day at the Rahma Edible Forest Garden
FEES
$200 - $400 Sliding Scale (Some scholarships may be available, apply for a scholarship as part of your registration application)