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Thursday May 19th, 2011. Bats in Ontario. Cloyne, ON. 7 pm Barrie Hall in Cloyne. 

We hope that you will join us for an interesting and informative talk on
Bats in Ontario that is being presented on *Thursday May 19th, 2011 at 7pm
at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne* (14225 Hwy 41).  This event is free to the
public. 

JULY 17 – 30, 2001                  PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE  Create a self sufficient lifestyle in harmony with nature

This intensive 13 day course offers practical training in permaculture design principles and techniques to create sustainable environments that provide self-reliance in food, shelter, energy, fulfilling employment and supportive community.  This training will be useful for those from  beginning,  backyard gardeners to design professionals. Field trips and practical sessions for design and gardening are included.  Evening seminars and socials complete the day sessions.

Topics include:      Ecological Landscape Design, Organic Gardening, Edible Landscaping and Forest Gardening, Poultry Care, Appropriate Technology, Ecovillage Design, Ecoforestry, Soil Fertility and Composting, Fruit and Nut Production, Water Harvesting and Uses.

Immerse yourself in a sustainable community on a permaculture designed farm at Whole Village Ecovillage Caledon ,Ontario www.wholevillage.org Contact Brenda at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or  call 519-942-4010 for more details. Instructor:Gregoire Lamoureux is a permaculture designer, writer, consultant and teacher.  He is the director of the Kootenay Permaculture Institute.  He has taught and worked with urban, rural and commercial permaculture systems in Canada for 20 years.  Skilled guest speakers will be presenting as well, e.g. Richard Griffith, Shane Snell. Participants will be able to observe and take part in hands-on activities on the farm as well as experience a functioning ecovillage (green intentional community). Contact us before June 10 for a $100 discount on the course tuition! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 519-942-4010