Title: Fundamentals of Permaculture Design

Date: July 20 to 27,2008

Cost (if applicable): $668.00 plus tax plus meals and accommodation

Location: Ecology Retreat Centre, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada

Target Group: Organic farmers and gardeners

Narrative description of the program: The course offers practical training in Permaculture design principals so that individuals can become more self sufficient in your own life by learning to meetbasic needs for food, shelter, energy, fulfilling employment and supportive community.

The Permaculture Fundamentals course provides a basic grounding in Permaculture as a whole systems approach to ecological living so that individuals are empowered to apply these skills on their own property and within their own community.

There will be a balance between classroom time, hands-on experimental learning and personal empowerment work.

This training will be useful for people with varying levels of experience - from backyard gardeners to organic farmers to design professionals.