Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 since i'm not from the midwest, it doesn't help me much... but, thought some folks might be interested... Midwest Permaculture Lecture Tour With David Blume WHAT IS PERMACULTURE? Permaculture is the art and science of ecologically designing human beings' place in the environment, incorporating agriculture, hydrology, architecture, forestry and economics . Far beyond landscaping, permaculture integrates food, shelter, energy, water, trees/plants, wildlife, livestock, weather, waste management, economics and social sciences. Permaculturists reclaim devastated lands, roll back deserts, sustainably produce 16 times the yield of industrial agriculture, with food containing up to 3 times the nutrients, run their cars on 43-cent-per-gallon biofuels, build just social/economic systems & design planet-based livelihoods. Click here for more information on Permaculture! "Farmer Dave" Blume -- a successful Organic Farmer, Ecological Biologist, land designer, and president of the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture--has been a leader in educating the public in permaculture and alternative energy for decades. His lectures and workshops have taught thousands of people how to provide themselves with abundant organic food and all sorts of alternative energy using safe, renewable, pollution-free methods. Dave Blume is a frequent teacher and speaker at ecological and agricultural conferences internationally. Dave's book, Alcohol Can Be a Gas!, will be in stores in January 2005. Click to learn more about David Blume. For a stimulating interview: Journalists/editors contact Bill Wilson: 815-256-2204 or csc Sponsors: AgroEcology/Sustainable Agriculture Program at UIUC - College of Architecture and Planning, Ball State University - Center for Sustainable Living Bloomington, IN - Student Environmental Center Carbondale, IL - Southern Sustainability Carbondale, IL - Peace Coalition of So. Illinois Carbondale. IL - Prairieland Slow Foods Champaign/Urbana - Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Chicago, IL - Chicagoland Urban Permaculture Chicago, IL - Center for Sustainable Community Stelle, IL LECTURE SCHEDULE PLEASE POST Click here for a printable flyer April 20 – MUNCIE, IN 4:00 – 6:00 'Introduction to Permaculture' Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning, Main lecture hall (Room AB100) Free Admission Contact: Paula Suda, PASUDA April 21 – BLOOMINGTION, IN 6:30 - 8:30 'Introduction to Permaculture' Unitarian Universalist Church fellowship Hall 2120 North Fee Lane Free Admission Contact: Brandon Pitcher bpitchfm APRIL 22 – CARBONDALE , IL Earth Day Celebration 5:30 - Potluck Dinner 7:00 – 'Introduction to Permaculture' Interfaith Center: 913 S. Illinois Ave. Free Admission Contact: Scott Schuette peacenik02 APRIL 23 – URBANA/CHAMPAIGN, IL 3:00-4:30 'Introduction to Permaculture' University of Illinois, Turner Hall W-121 1102 S. Goodwin, Urbana, Illinois Free Admission Contact: Dan Anderson 217-333-1588 aslan -plus- 6:00 – 8:00 Pot Luck Dinner/Introductory Talk/Q & A Sponsored by Prairieland Slow Foods Laurence Mate residence, 405 N. Garfield Ave., Champaign Suggested Donation: $5-$15. Call Laurence at 217-356-6828 or email lmate to reserve space. APRIL 24 – CHICAGO, IL 10:00 – Noon 'The Possibilities of Permaculture in the City' Annual Green & Growing Fair (10am – 4pm) Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago General Admission to Fair - $3 Suggested Donation $10 Admission covers David's talk and all other talks/workshops. For more information about the fair call GreenNet at 773-251-7515 Or goto www.greennetchicago.org -plus- 5:30 – 7:30 Potluck dinner, presentation with Q & A. 'The Possibilities and Profitability of City Permaculture' North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 North Pulaski, Chicago Suggested donation $5-$15 For more information goto http://sustaincup.blogspot.com/ Contact: Rael Bassan raelearth APRIL 25 - STELLE, IL 12:00 – 1:30 'Introduction to Permaculture' and open talk 2:00 – 3:30 'Introduction to Permaculture' and open talk Stelle Community Annual Earth Day Celebration, 10:00 – 4:00 Sponsored by Center for Sustainable Community The Learning Center, 107 Sun Street Free Admission to Earth Day Celebration Permaculture Talks, $15 Suggested Donation For more information on Celebration and maps to Stelle http://www.centerforsustainablecommunity.org Contact: Bill Wilson, 815-256-2204 or csc Dave and others will teach a 15-day Permaculture Designers' Certification Course Stelle, Illinois: July 17-August 1st, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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