PDC- North ITALY, Jul-aug, International certificate

"Permaculture Design Course" July-August 2013

REDUCE ... REUSE ... RECYCLE ... REPAIR ... RETURN ... REVEGETATE ... REPLENISH

Permaculture is a practical concept enabling people to establish productive environments for food, energy, shelter, material and non material needs, as well as the social and economic infrastructures that support them. Achieved by designing and maintening cultivated ecosystems that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of a natural ecosystem. A methodology that teaches to how to adapt a more holistic lifestyle.

This 80 hour internationally recoganized certificate course is an opportunity to gain a practical know-how of the process. Ideal for anyone who is curious for recognizing the symbiotic characteristics of natural systems, human societies and economic patterns. The sessions include theory, body work, visual inputs and field activity.
* Ethic and principles of Permaculture
* Integrating Design
* Role of Energy
* Observing natural change
* Efficient reuse and Conservation

The course will explore ways of developing & strengthening community relations, developing communication skills, trust building, inspiration sharing & deep listening.
The course will be held during the weekends of 27-28 July, 17-18, 24-25, 28-01 Sept 2013 in Trieste, in the beautiful Rossandra Valley, in 3 languages- English, Slovenian & Italian. Group introductions, site orientation & house rules will be provided.

Fee: 380€ including vegetarian meals and overnight stay in tents (bring your own), with meals.
info and booking: spc@cesnet.it
http://elmacs.t15.org/cesnet/index.php/spc/