Free introduction to Permaculture : Sunshine Coast March 16Free Social Permaculture Activation Richmond, March 18Free Introduction to Permaculture : Langara March 22

Permaculture and Placemaking : March 8

We are also joyed to announce a new Permaculture Design Certificate course convieniently offered on weekends in the Greater Vancouver Area. This dynamic and creative experience offers a uniquely balanced perspective with a male - female teaching team; Delvin Solkinson and Kym Chi.
Langara Permaculture Design Certificate Course March 29 - December 6

Together we will explore….. • Ethos and Principles • Design Methodologies • Pattern literacy • Soil & Earthworks • Trees • Water & Aquaculture • Animals • Climate • Cool Climate Design • Tropical Design • Dryland Design and Social Permaculture • Plants and Medicine of the Coastal First Nations

We will enjoy many fun activities including;
• 10 Month Mapping and Design Project • Interactive games • Garden, Farm and Forest Visits • Plant ID • Movies • Shared Potlucks.

Connect with others who want to become more conscious global citizens, deepen their understanding of how nature is designed, and learn how to become more empowered designers. Together we will learn how to map and design our homes, communities and lives, plan for emergency, grow more of our own food in all four seasons and work to build a regenerative future. The course is very flexible with busy lives and organized modularly. There is no time limit to complete the course and if you miss any classes you can do them in the future with other Gaiacraft permaculture design courses at no extra cost. 

March 29 - December 6

Join this adventure in learning which includes field trips to Means of Production Garden, Loutet Farm, Strathcona/Cottonwood Gardens, City Farmer, Kits Community Gardens, Brewery Creek Community Garden and numerous other locations. 
This journey will connect, empower and activate you in building resilient communities, learning and sharing techniques and making a difference in the world as you become inspired by nature and its teachings.

Share in a uniquely creative learning guild to explore permaculture in a transformative 10 month program based out of Langara and including field trips to gardens and urban farms. This course will take place from March - December of 2014.

Facilitator Delvin Solkinson has done a PDC, Diploma and Masters Degree in Permaculture Education with Bill Mollison and done advanced trainings with David Holmgren, Robyn Francis, the Bullock Brothers, Tom Ward, Jude Hobbs, Michael Becker, Patricia Michael, Robin Clayfield, Geoff Lawton, Larry Santoyo, Scott Pittman, Starhawk and Rosemary Morrow. www.permacultureglobal.org/users/707-delvin-solkinson

Facilitator Kym Chi is a passionate, creative and dedicated educator, inspired by nature, art and self empowerment. Embracing ethics and principles, Kym's mission is to spread Permaculture through creative education, ecological design, regenerative creation and holistic healing. Her and Delvin make free, open source learning and teaching tools for permaculture that will enhance the course experience and transform lectures into games. www.permacultureglobal.org/users/2149-kym-chi

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