Hell Tacoma Environmentalists! Some upcoming workshops might interest you. Permaculture is the design of sustainable, and even regenerative human habitat, and these are in-the-field educational opportunities. Feb 21. 12-6, Living the Permaculture Dream, private Straw Bale home in Yelm Feb 22. 10-4, Deep Ecology: Forestry and Wetlands, same location Mar 15. 10-4, Permaculture for Neighborhoods, private homes in Parkland Below I list details, if you have any questions my email is Kelda@riseup.net. ☺ Feb 21. Living the Permaculture Dream, private Straw Bale home in Yelm Experience the forest gardens of Elona Kafton & Ralph Davis and the beautiful straw bale home built with lumber hewn from their 20 acres of old Weyerhaeuser Land. Please inquire about overnight accommodations if you would like to attend both Saturday & Sunday. Sustainable Homes & Garden Workshops provide you with skills and information needed to turn your own property into a sustainable wonderland, an environment that invites wildlife and provides food for friends, family, and neighbors. Please be prepared to pitch in to share work on homes and gardens, bringing • a food dish to share and a packet of seeds to exchange; • scissors & Paper Bags for nettle harvest; • gardening or work gloves; • hats and clothing appropriate for the weather; • waterproof or rubber boots; • your favorite field guides on herbalism, gardening, permaculture, etc. See end of email for cost & registration Feb 22. Deep Ecology: Forestry and Wetlands, same location No prerequisite, although the workshop flows from lessons learned during yesterday’s workshop at Elona & Ralph’s land, and delves deep into their literally unique wetlands and certified sustainable forestry practices. See end of email for cost & registration Mar 15. Permaculture for Neighborhoods, private homes in Parkland This workshop shows that people of modest means, living in working class city neighborhoods, can create smart permaculture designs on matchbook lots, with benefits radiating all around. The workshop is based at the 120th Street Ecohouse, an intentional community of 9+ members, and it showcases water-saving features, several types of gardens, unique tiny-house living options, and more. Cost & Registration Sign up for one, two, or three of the workshops described above! Our weekend workshops are designed for adults, but youth are also welcome to register with an enrolled parent or guardian. • $65 the first time you attend one of Wolfcamp's Sustainable Homes & Gardens workshops; • $60 for a second friend/family member, or the second time you attend, and if you attended our Climate Class. • $55 for a third friend/family member, or the third time you attend one of our Sustainable H&G Series Workshops; • $50 for a fourth friend/family member, or the fourth time you attend a Sustainable H&G Series Workshop; • $45 if you hold a Permaculture Design Certification, for children too young to benefit from instruction, and for continuing attendances from your fifth time on. Check/Mail Registration Option: Send with a check deposit payable to the Wolf College, 1026 14th St. SW, Puyallup WA 98371 with participant name(s), phone number, email address, age of any minors, and any allergies or health restrictions we should know about. Credit/Debit Card Registration Option: Call us at 253-604-4681 or 425-248-0253 and we will run your card over the phone.