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Click here to read the 'Zine that was created by the Fall 2008 interns. It is a collection of their research and experiences from the 100-mile diet program

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Come to our monthly Open House for a tour of the campus
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We are looking for donations of books for our library. Click here to see a list of books we are looking for.

 
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

Work Trade

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Learn more:

Appropriate Technology

Sustainable Forestry

Organic Agriculture

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Links / Resources

Forestry

Cross Timbers Permaculture Institute

Forest Mailing List Archive

Journal of Sustainable Forestry

Native plants of the Pacific Northwest Discussion Group

Rainforest Alliance

Smartwood Certification Program

Sustainable Forestry FAQs

Scientific Certification Systems

Jefferson State Development Initiative

Gardening

Agriculture, Horticulture, and Natural Diversity

The Compost Resource Page

Ecology Action

Permaculture and Sustainable Living & Livelihood

Permaculture Magazine Information Service

Appropriate Technology, Natural Building, and Stoves

Stucco and Plaster Sprayers

Bioenergy web (great site!)

Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)

Hedon Household Energy Network

ETHOS (Engineers in technical humanitarian opportunities of service)

The Partnership for Clean Indoor Air

Non-Profit and Land Trusts

Fox Creek Farm

Seven Generations

Agricultural Community Trust