01-14-2008, 09:50 AM
From today's tribune:
Do you desire to live on a sustainable level, from growing food to designing a residential plot plan? Learn how to utilize surrounding resources without compromising the quality of life for future generations at an "Introduction to Permaculture" workshop on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani.
"Permaculture's objective is to meet needs locally with small-scale, thoughtfully managed, energy-generating systems designed around nature," said instructor D. Hunter Beyer, who will share permaculture design strategy, philosophy and lifestyles in this all-day workshop. Beyer is disciplined in anthropology, psychology and social science and obtained permaculture certification locally in the early 1990s. She is an artist and an author and contributed to "Permacopia," a book series specific to Hawaii.
"In 1974, professor David Holmgren and scientist Bill Mollison jointly evolved a framework for sustainable agriculture in Australia that combined architecture with biology and forestry with agriculture and animal husbandry," said Beyer. "Since then, permaculture has evolved to encompass appropriate legal and financial strategies, including strategies for land access, business structures, and regional self-financing."
The morning lecture will present concepts such as Hawaii forests, climate, animal forage systems, backyard orchards, the home garden, urban and village design, local money systems, water movement and more.
"The richness in diversity of ecologies and cultures in Hawaii allows for impressive possibilities for regional self-sufficiency," said Beyer.
The afternoon segment focuses on applying newly acquired principles to partial analysis and design of a residential parcel nearby in Volcano Village. Students interview a family of five to gain a sense of their needs and desires and design sections of the landscape accordingly. Students will then be on their way to creating their own "rational life-supporting systems that are independent of the distribution trade and provide a varied diet."
A hands-on mulching demonstration concludes the day's activities.
"Sheet mulching attempts to duplicate the biomass recycling patterns found in nature. By covering weeds with several layers, digging is avoided, soil is built, and nutrients and moisture are conserved," explained Beyer.
Class tuition is $50. Substantial educational subsidies are available to financially needy students. To register or apply for financial aid, contact the Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or visit http://www.volcanoartcenter.org.
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Do you desire to live on a sustainable level, from growing food to designing a residential plot plan? Learn how to utilize surrounding resources without compromising the quality of life for future generations at an "Introduction to Permaculture" workshop on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Volcano Art Center Niaulani.
"Permaculture's objective is to meet needs locally with small-scale, thoughtfully managed, energy-generating systems designed around nature," said instructor D. Hunter Beyer, who will share permaculture design strategy, philosophy and lifestyles in this all-day workshop. Beyer is disciplined in anthropology, psychology and social science and obtained permaculture certification locally in the early 1990s. She is an artist and an author and contributed to "Permacopia," a book series specific to Hawaii.
"In 1974, professor David Holmgren and scientist Bill Mollison jointly evolved a framework for sustainable agriculture in Australia that combined architecture with biology and forestry with agriculture and animal husbandry," said Beyer. "Since then, permaculture has evolved to encompass appropriate legal and financial strategies, including strategies for land access, business structures, and regional self-financing."
The morning lecture will present concepts such as Hawaii forests, climate, animal forage systems, backyard orchards, the home garden, urban and village design, local money systems, water movement and more.
"The richness in diversity of ecologies and cultures in Hawaii allows for impressive possibilities for regional self-sufficiency," said Beyer.
The afternoon segment focuses on applying newly acquired principles to partial analysis and design of a residential parcel nearby in Volcano Village. Students interview a family of five to gain a sense of their needs and desires and design sections of the landscape accordingly. Students will then be on their way to creating their own "rational life-supporting systems that are independent of the distribution trade and provide a varied diet."
A hands-on mulching demonstration concludes the day's activities.
"Sheet mulching attempts to duplicate the biomass recycling patterns found in nature. By covering weeds with several layers, digging is avoided, soil is built, and nutrients and moisture are conserved," explained Beyer.
Class tuition is $50. Substantial educational subsidies are available to financially needy students. To register or apply for financial aid, contact the Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or visit http://www.volcanoartcenter.org.
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