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Create your very own garden oasis by using Permaculture Design principles
Permaculture Design integrates the study of natural systems, native knowledge and appropriate technologies for designing human systems which reflect a care of people on the earth, and into the future. It integrates best practices of agriculture, horticulture, ecology, alternative energy, community design and green building strategies among other sustainable approaches.
In this comprehensive course students will learn about the local ecology as well as how the history of Pittsburgh has formed our landscapes and impacts our gardens. Students will learn basic techniques in analyzing their environment and have step by step guidance through the Permaculture Design Process. Proper planting techniques will be covered as students plant a small garden area. They will learn about useful plants to include in their own yards, those that attract beneficial insects, increase nitrogen in the soil and act as weed control. In addition, students will see local examples of permaculture in action and work on a permaculture design with other students.
Dates: Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 10, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18, and April 15
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Fee: $450
- payment plans are available, please contact Juliette@fourthriver.coop for more information
- donations of any amount go toward funding scholarship opportunities for other students
- partial scholarships may be available, please contact Juliette@fourthriver.coop with any questions.
Instructors: Juliette Olshock, Seth Nyer
Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FourthRiverWorkersGuild/.
Course organized by the Friendship Community Group, presented by Fourth River Workers Guild, llc, and sponsored by the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh.
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LocationThe Waldorf School of Pittsburgh (View)
201 South Winebiddle Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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