114: In and Outs of a Permaculture Design Certification

JAN 27, 202441 MIN
Peak Environment

114: In and Outs of a Permaculture Design Certification

JAN 27, 202441 MIN

Description

Why might you want to attend a permaculture design certification course offered in our region? Ally Richardson, a permaculture educator and Peak Environment podcast co-producer, discusses this with other members of Pikes Peak Permaculture: Becky Elder, Brian Fritz, and Jayme Domejka.

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Pikes Peak Permaculture’s 2024 Permaculture Design Certification

Since the early 1980s, permaculture has been taught through hands-on courses – PDCs – with experienced mentors handing down their knowledge to passionate students.

We are beginning March 8th and will finish September 22nd. Work Trade available- ask for details!

Register Here:  https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/event/2024-permaculture-design-course/

 

Permaculture Potpourri

Come join us at High Prairie Library on February 3rd, 2024 for a FREE class on many topics we cover as permaculturists. From soil to social systems- we have solutions. 

Location: 7035 Old Meridian Road, Falcon, Colorado 80831

Register here: https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/event/permaculture-potpourri/

 

Weeds Have A Story For You!

Spend the day with us and learn on July 20th to learn about what the weeds in your landscape are telling you about your soil. We will discuss specific weedy species, how and if they can be used and what strategies you can use to get them to give way to other more desirable plants. 

Class Fee $35; Location TBD.

Register Here: https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/event/weeds-have-a-story-for-you/

 

Tree City USA Bulletin #59 Permaculture and the City. Arbor Day Foundation

https://www.arborday.org/trees/bulletins/coordinators/resources/pdfs/059.pdf

 

Music on the podcast by Charlie Mgee from Formidable Vegetable, a permaculture-based musical band out of Australia. https://formidablevegetable.com.au/

This episode was produced by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a content partner with Studio 809 Podcasts. Visit https://pikespeakpermaculture.org for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture – workshops, classes, field trips, and networking.

The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.

Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://www.peakalliance.co/

Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/

GrowthBusters https://www.growthbusters.org

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