As we plan and design our "Green City" this is a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience at a dynamic urban permaculture project. This design course is best suited for self-motivated people who already possess some life experience. Students will be exposed to a great many opportunities to learn. It represents a wonderful opportunity for students who are prepared to accept the challenge.
The Six-month Urban Permaculture Design Intensive at Hayes Valley Farm is now offered on Sundays from 12–5pm. Join us for weekly classes, including a series of unique Deeper Dives into Urban Permaculture. The six-month course starts on February 19th and continues through July 29th. Cost: $300
Classes in the Six-month Urban Permaculture Design Intensive:
February 19: An Introduction to Urban Permaculture
February 26: What is an Urban Farm? Urban Permaculture at Hayes Valley Farm
March 4: Introduction to Urban Permaculture Design
March 11: Essentials of Urban Permaculture Design
March 18: Patterns in Nature: Observation, Bird Language and Urban Tracking
March 25: Intuitive Nutrition: Observation and Sensory Awareness
April 1: Designing with Water in Urban Permaculture
April 8: Designing with Natural Resources in Urban Permaculture
April 15: Strategies in Urban Permaculture - Water & Earthworks
April 22: Maintaining your Urban Garden
May 6: Climate in Urban Permaculture
May 13: Trees in Urban Permaculture
May 20: Global Strategies in Urban Permaculture
May 27: Strategies in Urban Permaculture - Natural Building
June 3: Soils in Urban Permaculture
June 10: Plant Guilds and Garden Design in Urban Permaculture
June 17: Strategies in Urban Permaculture - Alternative Energy
June 26: Personal Nutrition: Designing With Your Body, Collecting Patterns and Cravings
July 1: Strategies for Urban Permaculture in the Home
July 8: Strategies for Urban Permaculture in the Community
July 15: Strategies for Urban Permaculture Emergency Response
July 22: Strategies for Urban Permaculture in San Francisco
July 29: Party!
Each Deeper Dive course is offered as its own specialized module, consisting of four classes, and is open to the public for $75 each.
Deeper Dive: Introduction to Urban Permaculture starts on Sunday, March 4th
Deeper Dive: Urban Gardener at Hayes Valley Farm starts on Sunday, April 1st
Deeper Dive: Urban Forester at Hayes Valley Farm starts on Sunday, May 6th
Deeper Dive: Urban Farmer at Hayes Valley Farm starts on Sunday, June 3rd
Deeper Dive: Urban Planner at Hayes Valley Farm starts on Sunday, July 1st
Where: Hayes Valley Farm, 450 Laguna Street, San Francisco
When: Sundays, 12-5pm, February 19, 2012 through July 29, 2012
Cost: $300
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