Permaculture Design Certificate 2014 - Saidoun (Jezzine - South Lebanon)
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The Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) is a 72-hour (2-week) internationally recognized course that teaches the principles of sustainable design in agriculture, building, waste management, community building and energy conservation.
The course fosters foundational habits to establish strong nature connection, observation, community building and ecological design skills. All PDC courses worldwide have the same format to ensure the integrity of the certification process. The PDC will take place for the first time in Lebanon in 2014, and is organized by SOILS Permaculture Association Lebanon. Dates: May 18-31, 2014 Daily from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Day off on Sunday May 25, 2014 Location: Saidoun (Jezzine caza - South Lebanon) Languages: English and Arabic *Accommodation and meals will be provided by the women of the village for all participants for the duration of the course |
Click here for an overview of the ecosystem of Saidoun
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Who should participate?
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... and anyone seeking to be an agent of positive change in the way we live, eat, grow and work together
Program
Part I - Understanding Permaculture Theory and Nature Systems
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Part II - Design and Application
Guided group work to apply the teachings in Part I and produce an original permaculture design on-site. You will be able to take this experience and apply it in creating further designs for your own home or garden.
After successfully completing the course program and design exercise, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate.
The PDC will give you the chance to:
Guided group work to apply the teachings in Part I and produce an original permaculture design on-site. You will be able to take this experience and apply it in creating further designs for your own home or garden.
After successfully completing the course program and design exercise, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate.
The PDC will give you the chance to:
- Observe patterns in nature and apply what you learn through guiding principles
- Expand your curiosity about and connection with the natural world
- Deepen your understanding of the interconnectedness of natural elements (climate, flora, fauna, people, soil, water, landscape)
- Use permaculture ethics, principles and design tools to create sustainable systems
- Understand the importance of conserving soils and water, and learn techniques for doing so
- Start using permaculture in your own life, towards creating a more sustainable lifestyle
- Understand how to apply permaculture design to both land-based and non-land-based systems
Fees and registration
Local participants (Lebanese nationals, non-Lebanese residents):
$600 per person ($200 pre-registration by April 30, 2014 + $400 on the first day of the PDC)
*Partial and full scholarships negotiable for students and farmers - Contact us to find out more
International participants: $1,300 per person
The cost includes participation fees, accommodation and all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the entire course
Early bird discount (10%) available for early registration (full payment by April 16, 2014)
The deadline for registration is April 30, 2014.
Download the Registration Form from the link below and email it to [email protected]
$600 per person ($200 pre-registration by April 30, 2014 + $400 on the first day of the PDC)
*Partial and full scholarships negotiable for students and farmers - Contact us to find out more
International participants: $1,300 per person
The cost includes participation fees, accommodation and all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the entire course
Early bird discount (10%) available for early registration (full payment by April 16, 2014)
The deadline for registration is April 30, 2014.
Download the Registration Form from the link below and email it to [email protected]
Instructors
Klaudia van Gool (United Kingdom) is a teacher, trainer and environmental consultant. She has taught over 18 permaculture design courses, as well as introductory and specialist courses. She is passionate about developing people's connection with plants and the wider natural world. She is also increasingly interested in the "People care" aspect of permaculture: How to design a more permanent, regenerative culture to help individuals become motivated for environmental action. Klaudia holds a degree in Environmental Science and completed the Sustainable Land Use and Permaculture Design Certificate at Ragmans Lane Farm with leading UK permaculture advocate Patrick Whitefield in 2006, then earned her Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design in January 2009.
klaudia.co.uk
klaudia.co.uk
Betty Khoury (Lebanon - Egypt) is an outdoor environmental educator and permaculturist. With a background in populations and ecosystems biology she develops new material and activities for students of all ages, embracing the natural world as a continuous learning opportunity and a means to excite their curiosity. Prior to co-founding the Dayma social enterprise in 2011, she studied biology in France and served as a UN volunteer to the regional UNDP Med-WetCoast project in Lebanon, as well as junior expert for the EU SMAP III Technical Assistance project in Egypt. Her earlier work focused on wetlands conservation and integrated coastal zone management; however, she found greater personal and professional satisfaction in environmental and outdoor education.
http://dayma.org/
http://dayma.org/
Testimonials
"I completed my permaculture training in the south of France, in a beautiful renovated farm managed by two Dutch artists. The PDC was led by Steve Read and Hoel, a French nomad and philosopher who shook our minds every day. In our group, I felt like the participants from different ages and backgrounds were seeking many answers on the life path we had chosen to take, the path of harmony with nature. "You are on holiday now, of course the weather is beautiful, it's paradise to you, but you are soon coming back to reality when the training is over", I was told on the phone by a Paris resident. Reality? There are many realities, and I left the training with a more peaceful, and eager heart: I was sure of my choices, and eager to step on the road of change."
Nathalie Tleh (France - Lebanon)
Nathalie Tleh (France - Lebanon)
"Permaculture is enabling. I did my PDC in Jordan a couple of years ago and came out of it knowing that I could do anything I wanted with my life. What I learned was how to integrate all of the knowledge, ideas, principles and other thoughts I had accumulated over the years into a lifestyle that suited me. I truly believe everyone can benefit from these 72 hours and learn a system of design that can be applied to any aspect of life."
Fouad Yammine (Lebanon)
Fouad Yammine (Lebanon)
“I completed my PDC in Jordan in October 2013 with Geoff Lawton. I chose Jordan because the Dead Sea area is very similar to the area I now live in (the UAE) and will prepare me to deal with possible climate change impacts when we move back to Lebanon. The PDC was just the beginning of the learning process - what matters is building upon what I learned. The course mainly emphasized observing how things around us interact. Keeping an open mind, listening to others and committing to the long process of learning when attempting to grow food sustainably and regenerate areas were also central concerns. In my own garden in the UAE, I encourage native species regeneration and plant drought-resistant trees to attract birds and insects. In turn, these elements support the small vegetable garden I’ve started (‘start small’ is another good permaculture principle) and my attempts at hot composting. I’m also working on a website that will bring together information about applying permaculture design principles as well as information on sourcing plants and systems (social and technical) that are specific to the UAE.”
Jodie Healy (UAE - Lebanon)
Jodie Healy (UAE - Lebanon)
