[SustainableTompkins] Upcoming Events for Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute

[Steve Gabriel]

The FINGER LAKES PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE
a project of the Cayuga Nature Center
      
UPCOMING EVENTS

http://www.fingerlakespermaculture.org


Thursday, February 15
6 - 8pm
Bioregional Lecture Series: What is a Bioregion?

FREE! Please RSVP by calling 607-273-6260

A new lecture series on the third Thursday of each month will highlight 
different elements of our Finger Lakes Bioregion in order to paint a 
picture of the place we call home. Steve Gabriel of FLPCI will provide 
an overview of the bioregional concept and introduce the topics that 
will be presented throughout the year.


Sunday, February 18
10am - 2pm
Cayuga Coffeehouse: Celebrate Local Food in Winter!

Adults $9/$12 Children $5/$6

10:00 - 12:00 - Brunch with live music from Broken String Band and a 
chance to sign up for Full Plate Farm Collective CSA shares!
11:00 am - Sugarbush tour and Introduction to Home Scale Maple Syrup 
Production with CNC Staff
11:00 am - Information Session about Full Plate Farm Collective
12:00 pm - Winter Botany walk with CNC Board Member Bill Chaisson

Cayuga Coffeehouse is back and better than ever! On the third Sunday of 
each month we will offer a healthy brunch and a variety of activities 
for the whole family. We will serve local and organic eggs, home fries, 
pancakes, and a special dish, too!

We hope to make this a monthly tradition - please join us!


Saturday, February 24
9am - 5pm
Teaching Permaculture Creatively

$45 members/$50 non-members (sign up for any four and pay $150)

The art of teaching creates a challenge: how do we appeal to the unique 
learning styles of individuals? How do we effectively promote hands on 
or action learning? This workshop will explore the theories of wholistic 
education and give students an opportunity to work on presentation skills.

Sunday, February 25
9am - 4pm
Cultural & Spiritual Applications of Permaculture

$45 members/$50 non-members (sign up for any four and pay $150)

When the word "permaculture" was coined in the 1970s, co-originator Bill 
Mollison encouraged the separation of the spiritual and metaphysical in 
order to preserve the universal appeal of the system to worldwide 
audiences. Yet spiritual and cultural issues are at the core of 
sustainability; in this class we will examine our personal beliefs and 
how we might bridge differences to create a cooperative whole.


COMING IN MARCH....
Saturday, March 10                Urban and Village Design
Sunday, March 11                Natural Paints; Color and Form
Thursday, March 15                Bioregional Lecture: Celebrating the 
heritage of Maple Syrup in the Finger Lakes
Saturday, March 17 - Sunday March 18        Cayuga Nature Center's 2007 
Maple Fest!

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Earn your permaculture design certificate.
The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute
offers affordable local classes.
http://www.fingerlakespermaculture.org
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