This document announces a free introduction to permaculture event to be held on May 18th in Bradford, Vermont. The event will cover permaculture ethics and principles, the design process, site analysis, food and energy security, natural systems, and resources for backyards and communities. Permaculture is described as a framework that uses ecological principles to integrate food and energy production, structures, and community in a sustainable way that mimics natural ecosystems. The session leader, Steve Whitman, is a certified permaculture designer who will explain what permaculture is and how it differs from other sustainability approaches.
This document announces a free introduction to permaculture event to be held on May 18th in Bradford, Vermont. The event will cover permaculture ethics and principles, the design process, site analysis, food and energy security, natural systems, and resources for backyards and communities. Permaculture is described as a framework that uses ecological principles to integrate food and energy production, structures, and community in a sustainable way that mimics natural ecosystems. The session leader, Steve Whitman, is a certified permaculture designer who will explain what permaculture is and how it differs from other sustainability approaches.
This document announces a free introduction to permaculture event to be held on May 18th in Bradford, Vermont. The event will cover permaculture ethics and principles, the design process, site analysis, food and energy security, natural systems, and resources for backyards and communities. Permaculture is described as a framework that uses ecological principles to integrate food and energy production, structures, and community in a sustainable way that mimics natural ecosystems. The session leader, Steve Whitman, is a certified permaculture designer who will explain what permaculture is and how it differs from other sustainability approaches.
A Framework For Greater Food & Energy Security In A Low Energy Future
May 18, 2010 6:30-8:30 pm
Free Event Orange East Senior Center No Registration Necessary Sponsored by the Bradford 176 Waits River Road Conservation Commission Bradford, Vermont Topics Covered Will Include: Steve Whitman is a • Intro. to Permaculture Ethics & Principles professional planner and • The Permaculture Design Process certified Permaculture • Site Analysis & Assessment Designer. During the past • Food & Energy Security six years Steve has also • Natural Systems & Biodiversity been teaching field study • Resources For Your Backyard & Community! courses in sustainability, Permaculture, and What Is Permaculture? ecovillage design Permaculture is a framework for working toward greater internationally. sustainability that uses ecological principles to integrate food and energy production, structures, and community. Its aim is the creation of sustainable human settlements that are harmoniously woven into the environment and that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems.
Come and learn what Permaculture is all
about, and why it is important to you! How does Permaculture differ from other approaches to sustainability? This session is especially useful for homeowners, community organizers, design professionals, farmers, and gardeners. If you are working toward a sustainable future and want practical tools, then this session is for you!