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Essentials of Permaculture: Practical perspectives on Sustainability

Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PT)

Vancouver, Canada

Essentials of Permaculture: Practical perspectives on...

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Event Details

Join us for a dynamic workshop on the essentials of Permaculture incorporating interactive presentations and hands-on activities. Summary handouts will be provided.
 

Focal Themes:


- Ethics and Principles

- Perceiving and Understanding Patterns

- Site design strategies

- Ecological connection

- Natural building

- Wildlife habitat and agro-ecology.

 

Date:             Saturday March 28th, 1-5 pm

Presenter:      James Richardson

Location:       UBC Farm (Farm Centre Building)

Cost:             $25

What to Bring: Outside clothing, writing materials and curiosity!

 

Presenter Bio:

James Richardson is currently engaged in a Masters of Advance Studies of Landscape Architecture at UBC exploring urban form and sustainable food systems.  He has co-taught permaculture workshops at OUR Ecovillage, B.C., Lost Valley Education Centre, OR, University of Northern British Columbia and University of Victoria.  James brings an experiential flare to his teachings, following a teaching career in Canada, New Zealand, and the United States.  James has studied permaculture, natural building, biodynamic farming and community and brings to UBC Farm a deep understanding of the art and science of sustainability.