[TheUWfarm] Fwd: Permaculture class notice from UW alumni

Hey Farmers,

Check out this awesome permaculture class!

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From: Lucas Meserve <lucas.meserve@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Subject: Permaculture class notice from UW alumni
To: Rae Moore <raelou@uw.edu>, Mollie Tarte <mollietarte@gmail.com>


Hi Rae and Mollie,
I am a UW alumni and was involved with the farm a few years ago. I think you and the other people involved at the farm would be interested in this class on permaculture hedgerows (see below). Would you be willing to post this on your mailing list?

Please note that there are work trade (at Jenny Pell's urban permaculture site) and scholarship opportunities available.

I will be the hands on coordinator for the course so feel free to contact me with any questions.

Hedgerows - May 18th to May 20th, 2012

A hedgerow is a beautiful, functional and biologically diverse feature in many rural, suburban, and urban landscapes. These multi-tiered collections of trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, flowers and herbs create bountiful borders for fields, waterways, and city lots. During this three day workshop you will learn to design and establish different types of hedgerows for:

• soil stabilization
• insectaries and nectaries
• biodiverse habitat for wildlife
• windbreaks
• abundant and delicious food for people
• privacy screens
• beauty and fragrance
• noise reduction
• income potential
• ... and more!

We will explore concepts of soil preparation, plant selection, planting techniques, irrigation, and ways to reduce maintenance, with ample time for understanding budgets, phase planning, and time-lines.  Each day includes classroom theory, design, and easy-to-replicate hands-on hedgerow projects.

Course fee includes farm lunch, snacks, materials for hands-on projects, and a student handbook with resources and explanations. Optional evening lectures and slide shows on Friday and Saturday nights are also included.

We have a limited number of partial scholarships, barter, and work-trade opportunities available.  Please contact us for details, and include work-trade skills and barter items!

Details
Instructors: Jude Hobbs & Jenny Pell
Dates: Friday, May 18th to Sunday, May 20th
Maximum class size: 17
Location: Portland, Oregon

Sign up: http://www.manav.org/courses/

Best wishes,
Lucas Meserve