The Old Stone House

Learn the principles of this sustainable form of agriculture that’s perfect for your backyard, rooftop, or community garden plot. Claudia Joseph will give an introductory lecture on Urban Permaculture and introduce you to the gardens at the Old Stone House.

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Presented by: Claudia Joseph at the Old Stone House of Brooklyn >
Date: September 26, 2011
Time: 7 pm
Fee: $10

URBAN PERMACULTURE FIELD TRAINING

Date: Wednesday and Saturday mornings
September 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
9 am – 1 pm
Cost: $20 each session.

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Lead instructor Claudia Joseph will teach plant identification, design principles, maintenance tactics and healthy gardening strategies in the field, weather permitting. Participants will learn in one of our 6 garden areas at OSH or the adjacent William Alexander Middle School. Wednesday sessions may involve gardening with middle school classes for a portion of the lesson. Please register in advance for any sessions you wish to attend.

Saturdays 9am – 5pm

April 30,

May 14 & 21,

 June 4 & 11, 2011

Teacher: Claudia Joseph with  Lars Chellberg, Jono Neiger and guests
These sessions will cover urban permaculture basics: water systems, gardening fundamentals, energy dynamics and cooperative strategies. The sessions include some hands-on opportunities in the field, group and individual design projects, reading, and a final test. Attendance at all classes and participation in the projects is required to receive the Urban Permaculture Accelerated Training Certificate. Potluck lunches.    Fee  $600

This class was held Spring 2011 and is now over. A new course is coming September 2011!