OEFFA Gardening Like the Forest with Dave Jacke: Fundamentals of Ecological Gardening
Date
Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Stratford Ecological Center, Delaware, OH Stratford Ecological Center |
| Ecosystem agriculture mimics the structure and function of natural ecosystems in food-producing ecologies. This workshop explores the vision, theory, design, and practice of ecosystem agriculture using the temperate deciduous forest as the model. Lectures, field observations, and experiential classes will reveal the nature of ecosystem architecture, social structure, underground economics, and succession. Participants will draw conclusions from these experiences, developing practical design principles, practices, patterns, and processes for garden design and management. |
Lead instructor Dave Jacke is primary author of the award winning two-volume book Edible Forest Gardens. He has studied ecology and design since the 1970s, and has run his own design firm—Dynamics Ecological Design—since 1984. He has designed, built, and planted landscapes, homes, farms, and communities in the many parts of the United States, as well as overseas. He earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Simon's Rock College and a M.A. in Landscape Design from the Conway School of Landscape Design.
Assistant Instructors Jessica Bilecki, Kurt Belser, and Sam Dunlap pour permaculture passion into their respective corners of Ohio through practice and teaching. Drawing upon diverse educational backgrounds and farming experiences, they collaborate to nurture the permaculture movement throughout the state... and beyond!
Sliding Scale: $175-$225. Lunch will be provided. Register by sending a check (along with your name, address, phone number and email) to OEFFA Forest Garden, 41 Croswell Rd. Columbus, OH 43214. Space is limited.
This session is also being offered Saturday July 24-Sunday, July 25, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Intergenerational School, 12200 Fairhill Rd, Cleveland OH
