Summer Session Self-Paced Online Learning: June 22 - July 20, 2023 5 weeks, 1.5 hour study session, plus approximately 4+ hours of course material per week. Self-paced.
Optional online study meetings on Thursdays 5-7:30 pm.
Hands-on Training at OAEC: July 29 - Aug 6, 2023 8-days - Saturday, July 29 at 10am through the following Sunday, Aug 6 at 12pm. Includes organic, vegetarian meals and shared accomodations.
The in-person portion of the course will have 2 main goals: to practice hands-on permaculture skills and to undertake a design project. We will use the OAEC site to learn some of the practical applications of permaculture such as conservation hydrology, earthworks, food forests, composting, natural building, renewable energy systems and more. Since we at OAEC practice ‘public permaculture’, the permaculture design project during the course will be on the site of a local community organization’s land-based project.
Cost, Discounts and Cancellation Policy $2000 is the base cost for individuals, due at the time of registration. Includes lodging and organic, vegetarian meals during the on-site training.Early-bird discount - $100 off if you register at least 30 days before the start of the course.Group discounts – $50 off for each person in your team of two or more. Sign up at the group rate and add your teammates' names on your registration form. And yes, you may combine the early bird with the group discount for a total of $150 off each for up to 4 people.Subsidies for Social-Ecological Justice Movement Groups We partner with a network of organizations to offer courses for groups (not individuals) working on land-based projects centered around social, racial, gender and ecological justice, especially by BIPOC-led organizations. Our funding support allows for these long term collaborations. Unfortunately, we don’t have funding to offer additional PDC scholarships at this time. If you belong to one of our existing partner community groups, please contact the OAEC staff person you are working with directly.Giving this course as a gift? Email us *protected email*
Covid Information OAEC is adhering to COVID-19 related mandates and recommendations issued by both the state of California and the Sonoma County Department of Public Health. This guidance, and thus OAEC’s policies, may change as the date of any retreat approaches.
If you are experiencing Covid symptoms, please do not come to OAEC. We are currently asking all course guests to antigen test 24 hours prior to arriving at OAEC.
OAEC’s Office Manager will stay in touch with any updates to OAEC’s policy. We appreciate your understanding and collaboration as we navigate how to best support everyone’s health during this still-changing pandemic.
Cancellation and Refund Policy % Course Fee to be Refunded Terms for Refund 100% refund minus cc processing fee At least 90 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 50% refund minus cc processing fee At least 60 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 25% refund minus cc processing fee At least 45 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 12.5% refund minus cc processing fee Between 45-30 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course No Refund Less than 30 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course
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