PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (10 spots available only)
Gain the practical knowledge, skills and hands-on experience of permaculture design and practice, with a focus on regenerative and sustainable permaculture urban homesteading, small scale farming and businesses. 
This program combines our 72+ hour standard Full Permaculture Design Certification Course with the 70+ hour Urban Permaculture Farming Training. Upon completion of this program, participants will receive both certifications.  
Please visit our webpages for the course and the training details (Links Bellow)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE
​7 online live sessions of 2 hours each (14 hours) (some sessions might be 2.5 hours)
8 in-person sessions of 7 hours each (58 hours) (last session is 9 hours)
72 hours total (extra opportunities for hands-on activities and further learning will be available throughout the course)
URBAN FARMING PERMACULTURE TRAINING
10 in-person sessions of 7 hours each (70 hours) 
70 hours total (extra opportunities for hands-on activities and further learning will be available throughout the training)
March 
3 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm):  March 9, 23, 30
4 Sundays (in person 9am - 4pm):  March 3, 10, 24, 31
3 Tuesdays (online 6pm - 8pm): March 5, 12, 26
April
2 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): April 13, 20
2 Sundays (in person 9am - 4pm): April 14, 21
3 Tuesdays (online 6pm - 8pm): April 2, 16, 23
May
3 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): May 4, 18, 25
1 Sunday (in person 9am - 4pm): May 5
1 Tuesday (online 6pm - 8pm): May 7
1 Saturday (in person 12 pm - 9 pm): May 11
June
2 Saturdays (in person 9am - 4pm): June 1, 8
PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS & MENTORS
Lucian Toma (lead instructor & mentor)
  • sustainability and permaculture designer, educator, consultant and college professor
  • Founder of About And For Sustainability and Co-Founder of reEarth Consulting
Anna Maria Desipris (instructor & mentor)
  • permaculture and regenerative beekeeping educator, practitioner, consultant and college professor
  • Founder of The Honey Bee Hub and Community Engagement Director at The Ecology Center
Jeremy Samson (instructor & mentor)Carter Wallace (instructor)Josh Prigge (mentor)Claudian Dobos (mentor)Each design group formed during the course will have additional mentors from our network of permaculture design graduates and practitioners.
PROGRAM COSTS & REGISTRATION
20 years of age or older
  • $1,500 - Adult - early bird - when paid in full before February 3rd, 2019 ($1,800 full price)
  • $1,700 - Adult - discounted price when paid in full by February 15, 2019 ($1,800 full price)
14 to 20 years of age (the parents of all individuals under 18 years of age, must contact us prior to registration)
  • $1,000 - Teenager - early bird - when paid in full before February 3rd, 2019 ($1,400 full price)
  • $1,200 - Teenager - discounted price when paid in full by February 15, 2019 ($1,400 full price)
Groups of two or more receive discounts! Just sign up and e-mail us to arrange for the discounts!
We provide payment plans, work trade opportunities and scholarships for those that need them!
  • Payment plans - we offer 2 and 4 months payment plans
  • Work Trade - we offer $200, $400 and up to $600 work trade opportunities
  • Scholarships - we offer one $250, one $500, and one full course cost scholarships  
A $250 deposit must be paid to be registered in the course.
CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
info@aboutandforsustainability.com
SEE SOME OF OUR INSTRUCTORS' WORK
LUCIAN
ANNA MARIA
JEREMY
CLAUDIAN
JOSH
OTHER INFORMATION
What to bring at each in person session:
  • Paper, pen or pencil for notes
  • Reusable water bottle 
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Please wear closed toed shoes and farming appropriate clothing every weekend session
How your payment will be used:
  • ​A portion of your payment will be used to sponsor scholarships for individuals, who would otherwise not afford it, and who will positively impact our shared environment and community with the knowledge and skills gained in this course.
  • A portion of your payment will support the work of our instructors and the development of the San Clemente permaculture homestead and other permaculture based educational hubs around the world.
VIDEO, PICTURES, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND CANCELLATION AGREEMENTS:
  • We will be using farming tools, and on occasion we will be working on slopes and uneven terrains. Safety will be priority number 1 and we ask that you follow the course and sessions leaders directions at all times. You can choose not to participate in some of the activities and observe only.
  • A $100 admin fee is non-refundable if you decide to cancel your registration prior to the course. 
  • No Refunds will be made after the second Sunday or the program has begun on March 10th  (or June 9th) 2019 at 9 am.​​
Some filming and picture taking will occur throughout the course. By registering to participate in this course you agree to our "Video, Pictures, Release of Liability  and Cancellation Agreement" found in the registration form and provided for signing when you arrive and check-in at our location on the first day of the course on March 3rd (or June 2nd), 2019.
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