Compost: The Key to Urban Farming
New York Botanical Garden, midtown location
Feb 24, 6pm - 8pm
adulted.nybg.org

Organic Gardening Techniques
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
Feb 26 - March 26, 
5 Thursdays, 10am - 12:30pm
adulted.nybg.org

URBAN PERMACULTURE ACCELERATED TRAINING certificate course
The Old Stone House, Park Slope, BK
March 14 & 21, April 25, May 9 & May 16
5 Saturdays, 9am - 4pm

WHAT is Urban Permaculture Accelerated Training?
PERMACULTURE is a design practice for creating human communities that are more ecological, economical and enjoyable. Visible Systems such as food, water, energy, waste streams and shelter are supported by Invisible structures such as laws, health, education, purpose and spirit in this whole systems design process.

The core material of this course is geared specifically to New York residents to help prepare us for the rapid transitions we are making as a culture:
Bioregional planning
Deeper understanding of social justice issues involving race, gender and income
Local Food and Food Shelter development
Responding to Climate Change
Finding Right Livelihood
Traditional Medicine
Reduction of Waste
Increasing Economic Yields

An Additional Ten Hours of Field Practice are Required to earn the UPAT certificate. Enjoy our beautiful gardens at the historic Old Stone House in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Learn why compost is essential to every healthy garden. Learn about plants and connect to the seasonal cycles. Participate in a publicly designed commons. Learn to identify plants and their uses.  Gain hands-on skills training.

Course fee is $650, Use the discount code SEEDS for $50 off
Register at:http://theoldstonehouse.org/education/adult-education/

Contact: mailto:[address removed]

Presented by the New York Permaculture Exchange 
Visit for teacher bios and more course descriptions: http://permaculture-exchange.org