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2010 PROGRAMS
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Sustainable Living Skills Immersion & Permaculture Design Course

FALL
Sept 27th - Oct 29th

COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE!

A wide array of hands-on classes in sustainability. Focusing on Appropriate technology, Natural Building, Eco-forestry, Permaculture, and more!
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Earthen Bread Ovens

July 19th - 22nd, 2010
Learn how to construct various fuel-efficiant wood burning stoves as well as complete a simple to build bread oven.
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Earthen Floor Installation Training

July 28th - 30th, 2010
Learn the art and skills from reknown earthen floor expert Sukita Reay Crimmel. Participants will receive a completion certificate and training manual.
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Forest Gardening Workshop

October 24th, 2010
Turn your yard into an edible food forest!
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Other educational opportunities:

School groups / Workshops / Private classes

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Sustainable Forestry

Organic Agriculture

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Enrollment

Sustainable Living Skills 5-week Intensive

Programs are offered on a space-available basis to qualified applicants. Our main criteria for acceptance are enthusiasm, sincere interest in our subjects of study, and willingness to join in a cooperative learning experience. There are no specific educational or work-related prerequisites. Your deposit or full payment holds your spot.

 

To apply, please send us the responses to the following questions either by email, or print them out and send them in the post:

Name:

Age:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Term you are applying for:

1. Briefly tell us why you would like to be considered for a position in the internship program:

2. Which aspects of the program most interest you?

3. Tell us about yourself and your goals, and how they relate to the program you are applying for:

4. What do you intend to do with the knowledge and skills you acquire here?

5. Tell us about your educational background, special skills, or anything else you consider important.

6. How do you feel about living in a group setting? Are you open to helping with household responsibilities (for example, cooking a meal/doing dishes once per week and daily chores)?

7. How did you learn about Aprovecho?

8. Do you have any food allergies or special dietary needs?. All meals will made with organic or local ingredients, and prepared with love.

Return your application to Aprovecho, attn: Program Coordinator, 80574 Hazelton Rd., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Or send by email. If you have any questions check out the internship FAQ, or feel free to contact our Program Coordinator at (541) 942-8198. Thank you for your interest!