Permaculture Design Course Series

PROJECT BUTTERFLY COMMUNITY :: FIRST TIMER OFFER :: $30/DAY - $50/ WEEKEND :: email us at info@projectbutterfly.org

"What Permaculturalists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet"
-Dr. David Suzuki

This weekend's session of the 7th annual Permaculture Design Course Series will be hosted by Project Butterfly on Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd.

The Los Angeles Permaculture Guild has one of the largest and most dynamic City Permaculture groups in the world -who now work beyond the garden to bring sustainable solutions to city planning, community activism and more.

Larry Santoyo, Vice President and Field Director of the Permaculture Institute USA, Founder of the LA Permaculture Guild and Director of the ecological planning firm, EarthFlow Design Works. L. Santoyo is an ex-lawman (and outlaw!) has 30 years experience in natural building and sustainable landscape construction including 20 years experience as a Permaculture Designer and Educator. Santoyo also taught with Bill Mollison in Australia and in the US. Larry received the Permaculture Community Service Award from the Permaculture Institute (Australia) for his pioneering work.

The Two-Day Educational Event will Cover:

Water & trees, Keyline Design, the hydrologic cycle, global climate, agroforestry ::

Water has been called the stuff of life. Without it, life is not possible. We will examine unique approaches to water harvesting, storage and utilization, and the role of trees and their energy in landscapes to manage water, store carbon and provide other benefits to agricultural zones.

Urban Restoration, temperate and tropic zones, reversing erosion, management practices, difficult soils, compost, mulch, earth works ::

Cultivating Soil Fertility: The soil is alive! This workshop will cover key strategies for improving soil health naturally, and reducing the classic problems of pests, weeds and pathogens. Soil classifications and the role of soil in nutrient cycling and plant nutrition will be covered, along with restorative earth works and necessary equipment.

To register at the discounted rate please email : info@projectbutterfly.org

Location ::
Project Butterfly Loft
821 Traction Ave #108
Los Angeles, CA 90013