Interesting free Class - very valuable for any of us who can go: Permaculture

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At this introductory meeting, we'll warm up with tea or hot cocoa and watch Geoff Lawton's newly-released (and much-anticipated) film "Introduction to Permaculture Design" (see description and video preview below). Lawton is one of the world's foremost permaculture educators and has worked all over the world.

(For directions, see bottom of page.)


Everyone interested in permaculture is invited to attend! Following the movie we'll have a discussion and members who may be interested in joining the just-starting permaculture reading group will have a chance to look over many of the most well-known permaculture books and films. Reading group meetings will be announced thereafter based on members' schedules and convenience. If you are not able to attend, but are interested in the reading group, you can email me at [e-mail], or just show up at any of the reading group meetings. New participants will be welcome at any of the meetings.

Permaculture is about creating abundance using perennial and natural cycles with low maintenance:

Introduction to Permaculture Design DVD

Based on the 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course as devised by Bill Mollison, join Geoff Lawton as he takes you into the world of Permaculture Design and introduces you to a new way of looking at the world. Learn how to apply your design skills by observing, analyzing and harmonizing with the patterns of Nature. Discover the theory and then see the examples in action in this unique DVD. Essential information for anyone interested in learning more about Permaculture and how they can apply it in their daily lives to create sustainable abundance.

Over 80 minutes of instructional and engaging information by one of the world’s best Permaculture teachers. Since 1983, Geoff Lawton has undertaken thousands of jobs consulting, designing, teaching and implementing Permaculture in more than thirty different countries around the world.

Watch a sneak preview of the DVD:

DIRECTIONS (see [url=http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Ann+Arbor&state=MI&address=1725+Charlton+St&zipcode=48103-4171&country=US&latitude=42.279026&longitude=-83.767931&geocode=ADDRESS]map[/url])

Getting here from Ypsi or points east:
Take I-94 to Jackson exit, turn right on Jackson.
Stay on Jackson thru Maple rd intersection and go another 1/2 mile to the next light, at Revena. Turn right.
Go 2 blocks south to Charlton, turn right.
Go past the next rd intersection (Virginia) and we are the 4th house on the left - #1725, yellow house with a lampost in the front.
Parking is on the same side of street house is on.

From downtown Ann Arbor:
Take Huron west to the light at Revena (where Huron splits into Jackson and Dexter rds), turn left. Rest of directions as above.

From M-14:
Take M-14 to Main St exit in Ann Arbor (can only go south)
Take Main 1-2 miles into central Ann Arbor and turn right onto Huron Rd
Take Huron west to the light at Revena (where Huron splits into Jackson and Dexter rd s), turn left. Rest of directions as above.