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Permaculture Design Certication in Costa Rica

72 hour intensive course: March 6th . 20th 2012 www.p3permaculture.ca

Implementation (optional): March 21st . 26th 2012

Contact Info . P3 Permaculture . Graham Calder . (506) 8668.8001 . info@p3permaculture.ca

Join us for this 72 hour Intensive Permaculture Design Certication (PDC) at Finca Fruicion, Costa Rica. Nestled in a delightful piece of tierra in the south pacic of this vibrant country, they steward 21 acres of emerging permaculture. With food forests, aquaculture ponds and a collaborative community, they host this PDC proudly. The course facilitated by Graham Calder is a broad curriculum demonstrating the principles, patterns and practices of permaculture design. It utilizes a variety of perspectives from local self sufciency to international aid. The course is forged to give a foundation for restoring, rebuilding and reconnecting human ecosystems. W h a t i s P e r m a c u l t u r e ?

PDC: $1,190- $1,490* (CAD) 293,000* (CRC) Precio para los Ticos
$300 Deposit (subtracted from tuition) 73,250 Depsito (tomados del costo)

Practicum: $590 - $690* (CAD) 123,000* (CRC) Precio para los Ticos
*Accommodations, food included. { Transportation not included } *sliding scale at your discression

Location: Finca Fruicion 20 km SW of San Isidro del General, Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica. Tel. (506) 8668.8001 FincaFruicionCR@gmail.com Contact us for Child Care

A solutions-based design science focused on developing positive approaches to transition, food security & climate change adaptation. It uses sustainable principles observed in nature to guide the design of thriving communities, in preparation for an abundant future.

Enjoy fresh local ethical vegetarian meals every day! Practice yoga and meditation in the rainforest! Create your life vision with our regular goal coaching sessions! Bring your Children to our Conscious Kids Camp!

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e a r n h o w t o : Establish natural crop fertility Develop ecological food production Build soil fertility Design water catchment Design sustainable settlements Strengthen local economies e a r n a b o u t : Edible forest design Passive solar homesteading Auto fertile and no dig gardening Earthworks and soil repair Alternative energy production
Contact Alana for details Tel. (506) 8668.8001

FincaFruicionCR@gmail.com Or Info@p3permaculture.ca

Specically we will focus on energy systems, water security, food systems, social economies. Using the Principles of nature to design solutions to our greatest challenges. This course will be following these topics laid out by Bill Mollison in his book Permaculture: A Designers Manual. During this course, we will observe and mimic the natural principles that drive ecological systems to be self-sustaining. We will learn how to integrate these principles in the design of our gardens, homes, and communities at large.

www.p3permaculture.ca
Contact Info . P3 Permaculture . Graham Calder . (506) 8668.8001 . info@p3permaculture.ca

Finca Fruicion
Finca Fruicion is a permacultural cooperative nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica. This family oriented projects focuses on cultivating a culture of wellbeing that includes oneself, their community, and the environment. Set amidst deforestation, Finca Fruicion strives to provide solutions for traditional cattle ranching and sun grown coffee, encouraging reforestation with productive yields for humans and animals alike. Finca Fruicion also aims to learn from the locals and create respectful, meaningful relationships that inspire the pueblo towards becoming an eco-village. Finca Fruicion has a thriving volunteer p ro g r a m . Cooperative memberships are available. www.FincaFruicion.com

Graham Calder
Brought up on 75 acres of subsistence farm, Graham was in the garden before he could walk. With a Ba in Human Environment, minor in ecology from Concordia University, he completed his PDC with Pacic Permaculture. After having founded his social enterprise in 2009, P3 Permaculture Design, he then received an apprenticeship with Geoff Lawton at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia. It was there that he also took his specic P D C Te a c h e r Tr a i n i n g Certication and an Earthworks certication. He now seeks to enhance the application of the people care ethic within his courses. This is done through sponsoring local farmers and supporting community groups. In the coming year of 2012, he will be traveling to teach in Nova Scotia, Lebanon and Bali, Indonesia.

Marie Claire Gagnier

Introduced in 2007 with a soothing hatha yoga class, Marie Claires life took a passionate turn. Since then, her eclectic practice blossoms through exploring bliss and stillness, while her teaching blends simplicity and ease. She fuses elements of vinyasa, power, and restorative yoga, along with basic pranayama and meditation. She recently discovered Permaculture and completed her PDC in Nova Scotia in 2011. Inspired by the healing powers of laughter and Mother Earth, her approach to life emphasizes healthy relationships with ourselves, others and our land. She now integrates yoga, goal coaching, and childrens animation, and eco-retreats with permaculture.

www.p3permaculture.ca
Contact Info . P3 Permaculture . Graham Calder . (506) 8668.8001 . info@p3permaculture.ca