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Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course

March 11, 2010

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8 Saturdays - October 2 - November 20
1 Sunday - November 21

8am - 6pm

Caitlin Bergman, Instructor—with special guest lecturers

COURSE FEE:  $200 non-refundable deposit –due by May 3rd - holds your place—and will be deducted from the $1200 tuition. Be sure to sign up early as course is limited to 30 registrants. Please call 626.821.4623 to register, or you may email jill.berry@arboretum.org 

Permaculture is sustainable land use design based on ecologically sound principles. Its aim is harmonizing habitats and inhabitants, creating richly productive food systems. Permaculture is an  eye-opening set of principles and concepts that make a tremendous impact on communities. This experiential course is a practical, project-oriented, support training.  It moves beyond theory to hands-on applications.  Participants will become certified permaculture designers upon successful completion.

More than a gardening program, this lively course covers:

  • Habitat restoration

  • Rapid soil rebuilding

  • Thriving food production

  • Rain and grey water use

  • Community integration

  • EarthworksSustainability

  • Urban food forestry

  • Recognizing landscape patterns

WHO SHOULD ENROLL:  Those interested in sustainable, solution-based design.

WHY:  This course is fun and applicable to real world experience, giving participants a solid foundation in permaculture design.   Our work changes lives as it changes the Earth. An environment of support and unity between classmates is fostered, which will enable collaboration in design projects and a strong network of fellow designers.  The subjects to be covered have the potential to generate green jobs and abundance of all kinds.

Caitlin Bergman is a Certified Permaculture Designer, consultant and educator, and a horticulturist and permaculturist at The Arboretum. She received her degree in botany from the University of Hawaii as well as numerous awards and grants.  Caitlin works closely with various colleges, schools, and residences to educate students and homeowners about putting permaculture into action.  With both international and local projects, she is passionate about green living, caring for the earth, and providing students with warm, solution-oriented information.  She delights in linking others to this rapidly-growing global sustainability movement. For more information visit: www.SayPermaculture.com or email cbergman@arboretum.org.

Rain Garden Reduces Water Runoff to Pacific Ocean
April 16, 2010 by ArtPlantae Today

permaculture garden
Caitlin Bergman Creating the Permasphere
Authentic Passion

Caitlin Bergman knows permaculture.

She lives it, she feels it, and she shares her authentic passion with others in her role as designer, instructor, and lead permaculturist at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The enthusiasm Caitlin exudes for her subject couldn’t possibly exist in a purer form. Caitlin “does permaculture all day and dreams about it at night.”

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Register Now For Summer Nature Camp - Spaces Still Available

February 05, 2010

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Plan now for summer fun and nature adventures!

The Arboretum Summer Nature Camp is a chance for your child to experience the wonders of nature through outdoor, hands-on experiences. Our adventure-packed sessions are spent hiking through the 127 acre Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden discovering the amazing animals and plants from around the world found here. Your child will get to discover the science behind gardening, cook with fresh organic veggies from the children’s gardens, and explore their creative side with nature crafts. Our small counselor to student ratio ensures that your child will experience summer fun in a safe and personal environment.

Age Group

5-10

Dates

 One Week Summer Sessions (Monday – Friday)
Session 1 6/14-6/18: The Earth Our Friend
Session 2 6/21-6/25:  Over the Land and Under the Sea
Session 3 6/28-7/2:  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Session 4 7/5-7/9:  From Storybooks to Real Life
Session 5 7/12-7/16:  Earth Works, Team Works
Session 6 7/19-7/23:  One World, International Week
Session 7 7/26-7/30:  We are The Arboretum!

Time

Session: Full Day: 9:30am-3:30pm | Half Day: 9:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm

Fees

Session: Full Day: $300 members / $335 non-members | Half Day: $150 members / $168 non-members / 10% Sibling discount

Extended Hours

Extended Hours are available (per session):
Members: $25 for AM (8am-9:30am) / $30 for PM (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Non-members: $30 for AM (8am-9:30am) / $35 for PM (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Extended Hour Drop-in: $10.00/$15.00

NOTE: T-shirts included in the price of registration

Daily Schedule

8:00-9:30  Extended Care
9:30-12:00  Morning Session - Wilderness Adventures / Youth Gardening
12:00-1:00  Lunch supervision provided for full day campers. Campers must bring a sack lunch or purchase food from the Peacock Cafe
1:00–3:30
Afternoon Session - Arboretum Art / Cooking from the Garden
3:30-5:30  Extended Care

There will be a $25 processing fee for all cancellations before May 1. No refunds after May 1.

For more information, please contact Ted Tegart: ted.tegart@arboretum.org OR 626.821.5897

Call 626.821.4623 to regsiter for Summer Camp!

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