PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION
March 2010 - February 2011, 4-seasons year-long course in Bolinas
April 2010 - March 2011, 4-Seasons year long course in Santa Cruz: NEW LOCATION!
June and September, 2010, 2-week intensives in Bolinas
October 2010 - September 2011, 4-seasons year-long course in Bolinas
In our permaculture design certification courses, you will learn how to observe and use the same principles that make ecological systems self-sustaining and apply them to integrated homes and gardens. In addition, you will learn how to apply these principles to energy systems and water supplies, healthy communities, meaningful and fulfilling work, ecological economies and global political movements for change.
REGENERATIVE DESIGN AND NATURE AWARENESS
April 21, 2010, Open house in Bolinas
September 2010 - May 2011
Are you ready to build a more meaningful relationship with the earth, your community and yourself – and make clear your role as a community member and an integral part of the natural world? The Regenerative Design and Nature Awareness (RDNA) program is an advanced 9-month program that extends hands-on, skill based training to help you develop the leadership skills you need to bring sustainability and regenerative practices into your personal and professional lives. Through RDNA, you can learn to design powerful communities, regenerate ecosystems and facilitate positive community change.
ECOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP
August 1-6, 2010, 5-day immersion in Bolinas
October 2010 - February 2011, 5-month program in Bolinas (one weekend/month)
Many of us are searching for ways to make a difference, to transform our families, communities and the world we live in. And each of us can make a difference - we all have the seeds of leadership and service within us. Through the Ecology of Leadership courses, you can learn to articulate your vision, get in deeper touch with your gifts, and develop new tools, routines, mindsets and skills to be more effective in manifesting what you see for yourself and the world.
EARTH CAFE
April 3, May 1 and June 5, 2010, Bolinas
Eating may be the most intimate relationship we have with the natural world. How do we create eating habits that give nourishment back to the earth, as well? The Earth Café is a practical, interactive, personalized program that will empower you to build a healthier lifestyle, for yourself and for the planet, through the exploration of food. The program weaves together hands on gardening, culinary and food-crafting skills, nutritional education, as well as nature based personal wellness practice.
COMMONWEAL GARDENS OPEN HOUSE AND TOUR
Feb 28, March 21, April 25, May 23, June 27, 2010
Come out and visit! James Stark will educate and inspire as he takes you through our 17-acre farm nestled on the edge of Pt Reyes National Park. He will guide you through features like our on-contour production garden, cob constructions, chickens and goats, heirloom orchard, grey water systems, passive solar camp showers, production greenhouse, yurt classroom, and more. As you tour these features, James will highlight how permaculture principals can be applied in your own life to create sustainable and regenerative home and community environments. |
