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Integrative Service Learning Journeys
Stays: from one week up to three months depending on what is happening at the farm
Integrative Service Learning Journey offers an opportunity to learn through service on the farm along side Quail Springs caretakers in a wide variety of areas, including: natural building, permaculture design, food systems, renewable energy, composting, watershed restoration, water harvesting, consensus decision making and community organization, beekeeping, cooking, pottery, and much more! There will be support and time to pursue independent study in your area of interest, as well as personal development, exploration of the land and enjoyment of community life.
$80/week suggested donation covers meals, camping, and site upkeep.
Contact: info@quailsprings.org or 805-886-7239
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please let us know if you would be interested in a similar offering in the future info@quailsprings.org
True Nature Intensive
in Applied Permaculture and Community Living
July 7th to 31st, 2008
Join us for an exciting learning adventure into sustainable living and the seeding of culture. Students will be involved in hands-on building projects, resource training, applied permaculture, community dynamics and nature immersion and will receive a Certificate in Applied Permaculture.
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Permaculture Design Certification courses
To learn about the upcoming course with Geoff Lawton (August 16-27, 2008) at Quail Springs - click here .
Permaculture is a holistic approach to land use design, based on ecological principles and patterns aiming to create stable, productive systems that provide for human needs, harmoniously integrating the land with people.
World-recognized, 72-hour certification courses covers sustainable living systems design for all landscapes and climates – with everything from food systems, water harvesting, waste cycling, home design, to climate care, and much more. Course produces ecological activists with design skills, and connects students to a global network of Permaculture contacts and projects.
Graduates receive a Certificate in Permaculture Design through the Permaculture Research Institute (PRI) www.permaculture.org.au . Attaining a PDC is the foundation of further learning in this field.
Permaculture Design Certification course includes:
Theory, principles, and methods of design; Climatic factor strategies for humid tropics, dry lands, and temperate zones; Domestic food security and production: garden, mini-farm and farm design, ecological pest control; Orchard and tree crops; Soil rehabilitation and erosion control; Livestock, green manures and farmers’ trees; Wildlife; Design for catastrophe prevention; Drought-proofing property; Earthworks; Water harvesting and management; Windbreaks and bushfire control; Aquaculture, aquatic plants and fisheries; Energy-efficient housing: site selection, appropriate technology, recycling and waste management; Whole systems design for human settlements - community or village level; Permaculture Academy; Invisible structures: trusts, legal strategies, alternative economic structures
EcoNest workshops
The beginning stages of the EcoNest will involve workshops in which builders, home owners, or other interested folks will work with the EcoNest team in a series of two workshops that give the participant a solid foundation in understanding this unique system of sustainable building. If you would like to be on an initial interest contact list, please email info@quailsprings.org .
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