Classes and Workshops at Rochester Permaculture Institute

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Register or more information at patty@barefootpermaculture.com or 585.506.6505
All fees are sliding scale at the discretion of the student.
Some work-trade arrangements are available, if arranged in advance.

All classes are stand-alone experiences and may be taken individually or as a series.

Four Seasons Permaculture Design Certification (PDC)72 hour course – March 2012 – Feb 2013 $900-1000
2012:  March 10-11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9; 2013:  January 13, February 10

This course is structured in one introductory weekend followed by monthly Sunday sessions, allowing full-time workers, students, and people with families more flexibility to participate.   This dynamic, hands-on class will meet from 9 am-5 pm.  All classes will be held in Rochester, NY.  Class size is limited.  Sliding scale $900-1000.  Lunches are potluck.  Preregistration is required.

To register: Send a check payable to Rochester Permaculture Center, PO Box 18212, Rochester, NY 14618 by February 24, 2012  along with (1) your name, (2) your mailing address, (3) your email address, and (4) phone number. Additionally, please send a quick email to patty@barefootpermaculture.com letting me know to expect you.  Save $100 if you register and pay in full by February 10, 2012. (See description above.)

Edible Forest Gardening In A Nutshell:  An Introduction – Saturday, April 7 2012 9am – 1 pm $45-60

Edible Forest Gardening (EFG) is an effective way to design home scale gardens in our climate that mimic forest ecosystem structure and function, but grow food, fuel, fiber, fodder, fertilizer, "farmaceuticals," and fun while we consciously apply the principles of ecology and permaculture.  Join us for a hands-on skill-building experience in edible forest gardening.  Learn to transform traditional lawn landscapes into abundant food-producing perennial forest gardens.  Participants will learn the skills needed to get started at their own home or expand the abilities of a gardening business.  We will get our hands dirty while we install and establish a brand new forest garden.  Have you wanted to:
∙      learn about Permaculture and/or Edible Forest Gardening?

∙      learn how to grow more food in less space with less weeding and watering?

∙      learn how to use organic gardening methods to produce healthier food for your family?

∙      learn how to build healthy soil?

∙      learn how to incorporate healthy nuts, fruits, and perennial vegetables into your garden space?

This dynamic, hands-on class will meet from 9 am-1 pm in Rochester, NY.  Class size is limited.  Sliding scale $45-60.  Optional brown bag lunch after class.  Preregistration is required.

To register: Send a check payable to Rochester Permaculture Center, PO Box 18212, Rochester, NY 14618 by March 23, 2012  along with (1) your name, (2) your mailing address, (3) your email address, and (4) phone number. Additionally, please send a quick email to patty@barefootpermaculture.com letting me know to expect you.  Save $10 if you register and pay in full by March 9, 2012.

Edible Forest Garden Installation and Caretake – April 20-22, 2012 $175-225

Join us as we begin installing and caretaking polycultures of multi-purpose plants at the new Rochester Permaculture Institute a local urban/suburban space. Using Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke with Eric Toensmeier as a guide, we will discuss and experience methods and practices to design, plant, and maintain a food forest. Beginners and experienced forest gardeners and permaculture practitioners will all benefit from this experience. This dynamic, hands-on class will meet 6-9 pm on Friday, 9-9 on Saturday, and 9-1 on Sunday.  All classes will be held in Rochester, NY.  Class size is limited.  Sliding scale $175-225 includes lunch and dinner on Saturday. 

To register: Send a check payable to Rochester Permaculture Center, PO Box 18212, Rochester, NY 14618 by April 6, 2012 along with (1) your name, (2) your mailing address, (3) your email address, and (4) phone number. Additionally, please send a quick email to patty@barefootpermaculture.com letting me know to expect you.  Save $25 if you register and pay in full by March 23, 2012. 

Edible Forest Garden Caretake and Harvest – August 17-19, 2012 $175-225

Join us as we caretake and install new polycultures of multi-purpose plants at the new Rochester Permaculture Institute a local urban/suburban space. We’ll gather, harvest, and eat, too. Using Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke with Eric Toensmeier as a guide, we will discuss and experience methods and practices to manage a food forest. Beginners and experienced forest gardeners and permaculture practitioners will all benefit from this experience. This dynamic, hands-on class will meet 6-9 pm on Friday, 9-9 on Saturday, and 9-1 on Sunday.  All classes will be held in Rochester, NY.  Class size is limited. Sliding scale $175-225 includes lunch and dinner on Saturday. 

To register: Send a check payable to Rochester Permaculture Center, PO Box 18212, Rochester, NY 14618 by August 3, 2012 along with (1) your name, (2) your mailing address, (3) your email address, and (4) phone number. Additionally, please send a quick email to patty@barefootpermaculture.com letting me know to expect you.  Save $25 if you register and pay in full by July 20, 2012.