by kusamala | Dec 6, 2010 | Events
We are really excited to offer our first Green Camp, designed for children aged 10-14 years. This camp has been designed to get children outside observing and learning from nature, to spark questions about where “stuff” comes from, and to lead to a path of living as...
by kusamala | Oct 29, 2010 | Events
Due to low enrollment (its too hot!!!) we have decided to postpone the Weekend Gardeners Series until next year when the weather is more pleasant and when people are commited to their New Year resolution of eating healthy, non-toxic, locally produced food. A big thank...
by kusamala | Sep 25, 2010 | Events
We are really pleased to offer our second Thatching Course: Module One, scheduled to begin on October 25th! Thatched roofs are beautiful, long-lasting (average 20 – 25 years!), and eco- friendly. They moderate temperatures to provide comfortable and cool environments...
by kusamala | Sep 7, 2010 | Events
On 4th September 9 participants graduated our first Sustainable Earth Building Course. Facilitator Wilhelm Morkel covered the main topics of building with cob, rammed earth and dry stone wall. Guest lecturer Chris Rollins contributed a thorough series on CEBs with an...
by kusamala | Aug 22, 2010 | Events
In mid September we will be offer a course for those who want to focus specifically on fruit and vegetable production (Zones 1 and 2 in “permie” talk). In permaculture gardens an abundance of diverse foods are grown in a way that mimics the relationships...
by kusamala | Aug 1, 2010 | Events
At the end of August, we are offering an unique opportunity to learn and practice a combination of natural earth building methods. This is a unique hands-on, practical course designed to give the participant a working knowledge of using cob, compressed earth bricks,...