Community Economic Localization (Colorado)

Introduction to Permaculture Workshop March 23-25

This two day workshop is an intensive review of the most important aspects and principals of permaculture. Emphasis is placed on methodology and principles of permaculture design, their use for creating sustainable and diverse systems.

Topics Covered: • Ethics, Philosophy, and Principles of Permaculture • Methodology of Design • Principles of Natural Systems • Patterns in Nature, Culture and Society • Boundary & Edge Effect • Sector Analysis • Establishing Effective Zones • Creating Habitat & Biodiversity • Creating Fertile Soil • Water Harvesting • Perennial Food Forests

Instructor: Scott Pittman, founder and director of the Permaculture Institute, has taught permaculture, sustainable design and land stewardship principles for the past twenty years in over twenty countries.

Dates: Friday March 23, 7pm-9pm Lecture, Saturday and Sunday March 24-25, 9 am-5 pm

Location: Sustainable Settings, 6107 Hwy 133, Carbondale., CO 81623 Call for registration (970)963-6107

Workshop Tuition: $180, enrollment limited Limited free camping available on-site, and beverages provided.

 Please bring a bag lunch. http://www.sustainablesettings.org