Summer 2012 Course*
Week One [Introduction to Permaculture and Design]
Topics: Presentation by Uncle Kai. Orientation of site. Foundations, ethics and principles of permaculture. Hawaiian climate and history. Principles of eco-village living. Permaculture Design, Zones and Sectors. Communication and Present Moment Awareness Practices.
Field Trip: Mohala Lehua
Community Event and Outreach: Loi Restoration, IOle Garden project
Week Two [Soil Food Web]
Topics: The soil community. Soil creation. Compost piles, sheet mulching, vermiculture, biochar. Exploring zones and sectors.
Guest Lecture: Brooks of Worm Works Hawaii on vermichar and building a worm bin
Community Event and Outreach: Kohala Middle garden work, Community Harvest
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Week Three [Agroforestry and Mycology]
October 10-October 15
Topics: Polycultures. Agroforestry. Perennial cover. Mycology.
Guest Lecture: Micha Barker on polycultures and design work
Community Event and Outreach: Kohala Elementary garden work, Hawi Farmer’s market
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Week Four [Hunting and Gathering – Self Sufficiency]
October 17- October 23
Topics: Design of the home system. Zone and Sector analysis. Begin site design planning. Harvest and process natural medicines.
Guest Lecture: Uncle Kai Hawaiian medicines workshop
Field Trip: Kyle and Kelly Farm in Pa’auilo, Chris Carter’s farm in Waipio
Community Event and Outreach: Kohala Elementary garden work, Waimea Farmer’s Market
*Schedule Subject to Change
