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Earn money towards school while working at Aprovecho!

Pay off student debt or put money away for future schooling. Educational awards are available through the Americorps "Links" program for volunteering at Aprovecho
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Come to our monthly Open House for a tour of the campus
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We are looking for donations of books for our library. Click here to see a list of books we are looking for.

Interested in community radio? KSOW is a LPFM station serving the greater Cottage Grove community.
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PROGRAMS 2008

Our programs bring the classroom into the field. Courses are taught with a focus on experiencing your education "hands-on".

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Fall Internship

Building local food networks, and the 100 Mile Diet

Sept. 1 - October 13

Learn to create a local food economy through the gathering and cultivation of food, forest, and fuel crops produced within 100 miles of the Aprovecho campus. arrow More Info...

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Summer Internship

Sustainable Living Skills and Permaculture Design Certification

June 16 - August 8, 2008
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Focusing on the core subjects of creating and teaching sustainability: Organic gardening, Sustainable forestry, Appropriate technology, and Permaculture design.
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Spring Internship

Sustainable Ecological Systems

April 28 - June 1, 2008
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Learn how to audit food, energy, water, and waste systems for their potential sustainability. You will get hands-on experience in determining ecological footprints, and designing systems for sustainable use. arrow More Info...

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Learn more:

Appropriate Technology

Sustainable Forestry

Organic Agriculture


 

 

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Donate / Become a Member

Aprovecho depends on the continued support of our donors and members to develop the educational campus and introduce new programs.

Donations of goods from our wishlist are honored with a 1 year membership.

We consider our members as part of our extended family here at Aprovecho. As a member you will be receiving our publication “News from Aprovecho” twice per year. You will also receive an invite to our yearly members meeting at Aprovecho. Contact us if you are interested in becoming a voting member, or joining the board of directors.

Our membership dues are on a sliding scale from $100-$30 a year ($15- student / low income). All donations are tax-deductible. If you would  like to donate and become a member please click here, or send a check or money order for the amount to: Aprovecho 80574 Hazelton Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Make sure to note on the check that it is for "Membership"