Living Routes Permaculture and Sustainable Living at Sirius Ecovillage

  United States

Shutesbury

Term: Summer 
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: Learn how to create sustainable, productive, and beautiful human environments using natural ecosystems as models. Permaculture is an evolving and expanding design system for ecological living, integrating plants, animals, buildings, people, and communities.

Permaculture is a design system for ecological living, integrating plants, animals, buildings, people, and communities. It offers a new paradigm for creating sustainable, productive and beautiful human environments using natural ecosystems as models. Through experiential, participatory and classroom learning, participants will explore the relationships between personal, social, and ecological sustainability in the rich context of life at the Sirius Community. Course graduates will receive 4 college credits through UMass - Amherst and a Permaculture Design Course certificate.

Highlights:
* Visit urban farms, Community-Supported Agricultural (CSA) projects, Eco-homesteads.

* Learn about green and natural building techniques, appropriate technology, sustainable organic agriculture and their viability in different setttings.

* Be part of the 4th Annual Regional Permaculture Gathering at Nuestras Raices urban farm.

* Become a Certified Permaculture Apprentice eligible to become a Permaculture Designer after two years of applied experience.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 1,550

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 8 - 15

Scholarships are Available. Need-based scholarships available.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application