Sarah Pugh

Here's my kickstarter for the trip to USA to research my awesome book on urban permaculture. Its' based on my own 15 years experience and a whole heap of other awesome innovators from the US and UK. It will be published by Permanent Publications and distributed on both sides of the pond. ...https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/urbanshift/urban-shift
Here's what my students say about why they're excited about my book.
"Sarah is a completely awesome teacher and innovator of permaculture education, she gets to the heart of any problem and then allows you to solve it in a way that's inspiring ,challenging and deeply satisfying. A force for good in this world and a rare blend of optimism and realism. There are so many of her past students who have gone on to start projects of their own, she is a permaculture multiplier par exellance. I owe her a great deal"

A one year exploration of Practical Sustainability based around the Permaculture Design Curriculum.

Modules on Permaculture Design, Organic Horticulture, Woodland Management, Soil and Ecology, Green Building, Community Engagement, Green Energy, Group Dynamics and Creating Change.

The course includes constructing a timber frame/straw bale building, 6 field trips to pioneering permaculture communities and farms, 5 real site design projects, engagement with local projects and organisations and access to our extensive library.

Taught by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable tutors led by Sarah Pugh. Learning takes place in a holistic, participatory and practical environment with a mix of classroom and outdoor activities. Based in Bristol; Permaculture hotbed, European Green Capital 2015 and generally cool city. Our students are from across the UK, Europe and the US with an age range of 18 to 73 so far.

Immerse yourself in a group of like-minded people for a year of inspiration, information, fun and ideas.

Two and a half days per week for 39 weeks (plus 7 weeks holidays.) September 8th 2015 to July 22nd 2016.

Cost £2,495

Now open for bookings at http://www.shiftbristol.org.uk/

"Its so much more than just a great course...its more of a life-shift"

"It's based on a truly holistic vision and teaches practical wisdom"

"Life-changing!"

Hi there. I'm visiting the US soon in search of inspiration and information on urban permaculture projects for my book "Urban Shift". I'll be in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Sebastapol, Eugene, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver. Would love to hear from you if you are involved in or know of permie related projects in any of the above cities or nearby. I'll be around from end of March to 3rd May.

I'm particularly interested in projects that are using a permaculture approach to work for systemic change and that are benefiting or regenerating communities. Doesn't have to have a Permaculture label on it either - any urban farming, local economy, food distribution, re-wilding, gleaning, green building, education or green energy projects are part of the story I'm seeking.

I'd also be really grateful for places to stay a night or two...there's me, Lucho the photographer and my 6 yr old son. We're all very lovely and happy to help out.

For the last 5 years I've been running the UK's only one year Permaculture course in Bristol, England. It's 2.5 days a week for 40 weeks covering all aspects of sustainability in the city. I'm really happy to share what we've learned from this pioneering course and create some cross-pollinating relationships across the pond. http://www.shiftbristol.org.uk/