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2010 PROGRAMS
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Sustainable Living Skills Immersion & Permaculture Design Course

FALL
Sept 27th - Oct 29th

COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE!

A wide array of hands-on classes in sustainability. Focusing on Appropriate technology, Natural Building, Eco-forestry, Permaculture, and more!
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Earthen Bread Ovens

July 19th - 22nd, 2010
Learn how to construct various fuel-efficiant wood burning stoves as well as complete a simple to build bread oven.
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Earthen Floor Installation Training

July 28th - 30th, 2010
Learn the art and skills from reknown earthen floor expert Sukita Reay Crimmel. Participants will receive a completion certificate and training manual.
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Forest Gardening Workshop

October 24th, 2010
Turn your yard into an edible food forest!
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Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

When:

May 29th, 9:00am -
May 30th, 5:00pm

Where:

Aprovecho Education Center

How Much: $250 (includes all organic meals, lodging, instruction, and course materials).
 

This two day workshop will explore passive and active systems of rainwater harvesting and utilization.

We will discuss how to calculate your rainwater catchment potential from your house and property, and various methods of collecting, storing, filtering, and using this valuable resource. We will cover the fundamentals of ferro-cement tank design and construction, as well as the design and implementation of passive water harvesting features such as swales, ponds, and drains.

Learn how to make your home and landscape more drought and fire-resistant while reducing your water and/or electricity bills.

Contact: Abel Kloster or Tao Orion for questions or to enroll. (541) 556-1426 or email: email