Explore the principles and ethics of permaculture Learn design processes and methods for articulating client goals and desired outcomes, and site analysis Study ecology and employ natural patterns as a design tool Participate in a World Cafe with fellow students to access the collective intelligence of the community Practice nature awareness and observation Learn to add value to current systems
Do you want to gain hands-on skills and build community around growing food? Interested in learning best practices for orchard establishment and management, food forestry, designing year round productive vegetable farms and gardens, and preserving the harvest? We are pleased to offer this advanced practicum grounded in sound horticultural practices, and spiced with the delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables our
At the Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm Gain skills and learn best practices to be able to successfully and confidently implement sustainable living projects! Our 6-weekend permaculture skills course focuses on developing practical skills through hands-on learning. Topics covered include: Construction & Carpentry Forestry & Wood heat: fire mimicry, rocket stoves, ovens, harvesting timber and non-timber forest products Energy: electrical, solar,
The Work That Reconnects: Courage for the Healing of Our World At the Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm Join us for a transformational group process that builds motivation, connection, solidarity and vision, renewing the courage to act for the healing of our world. In these times of climate chaos, rampant inequality, systemic racism, and other daily catastrophes, there is a tension
Advanced Permaculture Design Course Join Waitlist At The Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm Do you want to gain more permaculture design experience? This 8-day Advanced Design Course is an excellent follow-up to a Permaculture Design Course. If you’ve taken a Permaculture Design Course, you know that this skill set has the potential to change the world. However, for most of us
Introduction To Permaculture A 1-Hour Online Session with Santa Cruz Permaculture Director, Dave Shaw Are you permaculture curious? Maybe you’ve heard the term, but don’t quite get what it’s all about? Organic gardening or something? Is there more to it? And what’s unique about the Santa Cruz Permaculture approach? Permaculture design is a method of landscape planning that can be applied
Regenerative Beekeeping At The Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm A Comprehensive Approach to Beekeeping, Pollinator Habitat, and Biodiversity Have you ever wanted to learn the skills needed to produce your very own honey? Interested in producing your own beeswax, pollen or propolis? Have you ever wanted to ensure your garden or farm has a sustained and healthy source of pollinators for
Permaculture Food Forests At the Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm & Surrounding Region Planning, Growing and Enjoying Year Round Abundance Do you want to gain hands-on skills and build community around growing food? Interested in learning best practices for orchard establishment and management, food forestry, designing year round productive vegetable farms and gardens, and preserving the harvest? We are pleased to
Permaculture Skills Course At The Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm Gain skills and learn best practices to be able to successfully and confidently implement sustainable living projects! Our 6-weekend permaculture skills course focuses on developing practical skills through hands-on learning. Topics covered include: Construction & Carpentry Forestry & Wood heat: fire mimicry, rocket stoves, ovens, harvesting timber and non-timber forest products
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