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Permaculture Course, Cincinnati

Cincinnati Suburban Swale & Food Forest Workshop

According to the Permaculture Institute, “Permaculture is an ecological design system for sustainability in all aspects of human endeavor. It teaches us how build natural homes, grow our own food, restore diminished landscapes and ecosystems, catch rainwater, build communities and much more.”

Facilitators: Doug Crouch and Sam Dunlap
Dates & Times: November 14th & 15th, 2009, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Location: 2979 Parkwalk Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45239
Cost: $75, call for special arrangements
Registration: Sam Dunlap, sam_dunlap@yahoo.com, 513-403-0047

For more info, click here or open the flyer, below.

This course includes the following topics and more:

  • Water harvesting design and implementation
  • Contour mapping with low-cost, simple technology
  • Forest gardening species selection and design
  • Tree planting and maintenance
  • Soil improvement and management
  • Trained as both a Permaculture Designer and Fish and Wildlife Manager, Cincinnati native Doug Crouch has extensive knowledge in landscape planning and creating aquaculture systems for all needs. He has gained a keen understanding of creating productive ecosystems through a wealth of international work in temperate, dryland, and tropical climates. He now uses this experience to run educational programs through TreeYo Permaculture.

    Sam Dunlap has farmed, taught, and studied permaculture for several years in many places, from Washington State to Kenya. He now lives in his native Cincinnati, bringing his permaculture background and learning back home through teaching and practice. He recently trained with Dave Jacke, author of Edible Forest Gardens.

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