2024 Verge Advanced Permaculture Planning and Design
Course Details
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Course Schedule
The Advanced Permaculture Planning and Design Course starting in May 2024 is hosted over the course of 2 months. We meet two times per week live-online:
Tuesday (Interactive) ⇒ 5:00pm – 6:30pm MT, 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET, 4:00pm – 5:30pm PT
Thursday (Live Lecture with Post-Live Recording Available) ⇒ 12:00pm – 1:30pm MT, 2:00pm – 3:30pm ET
Module | High-Level Topics Covered |
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Module 1 |
Welcome, Course Overview How to use the 5-Step Process to Develop Land |
Module 2 |
Clarify Your Vision & Values |
Module 3 |
Document and Rank Your Existing Resources |
Module 4 |
Diagnose Your Property for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats |
Module 5 |
Design Your Resources to Meet Your Vision and Values |
Module 6 |
Implement the Right Design That Will Most Improve Your Weakest Resource |
Module 7 |
Monitor Your Resources for Indicators of Well-being or Suffering |
Module 8 |
Preparation for Final Presentation: Workshop on creating engaging and informative presentations. |
Thursday, July 18, 2024 |
Office HoursDrop in office hours and additional group time with your design mentor for Q&A and direct feedback / support with your final project |
July 23, 2024 at 5:00PM MT | 7:00PM ET | 4:00PM PT |
Final Presentations Due
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Turn your advanced permaculture ideas into reaility!
Just like the Verge Permaculture Design Certification, this course takes a process-oriented, engineer’s approach, leveraging technology for accurate planning and teaching practical solutions for the road ahead.
Verge’s Advanced Permaculture Planning & Design Course Teaching TeamÂ
PLUS, Design Mentors and Support team that help us pull this off!
Find full bios of our core teaching team on our About Page.
Peek inside our student portal in our 2024 Student on-boarding video.
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Our online Portal serves as the hub for our diverse range of courses and student community and plays a crucial role in the Passive Solar Greenhouse Design Course. Here’s how:
- Centralized Course Materials: For the Passive Solar Greenhouse Design Course, the Portal provides easy access to all essential materials. This includes lecture recordings, reading materials, assignments, and supplementary resources. Having everything centralized aids in efficient learning and resource management.
- Connection to a Broader Learning Community: While focused on your course, you also get the advantage of being part of a larger student community. This access enables you to engage with peers from various courses, offering a wider perspective and networking opportunities.
- Live Event Coordination: The Portal is where we update and manage all live events related to your course and beyond. This includes schedules for upcoming lectures, workshops, and Q&A sessions, ensuring you stay informed and engaged with every aspect of the course.
- Interactive Community Platform: Within the Portal, the community platform specific to the Passive Solar Greenhouse Design Course allows for interaction with fellow students and instructors. It’s a space for collaborative learning, discussion, and sharing insights related to your course topics.
- Access to a Wealth of Additional Resources: While primarily focused on your course, you can also explore additional learning materials and resources available on the Portal. This access broadens your learning scope and provides supplemental information that can enhance your understanding of the course material.
- User-Friendly Experience: The Portal is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, making it straightforward for you to find and utilize the resources for the Passive Solar Greenhouse Design Course, as well as to participate in the community discussions and activities.
By housing the Passive Solar Greenhouse Design Course on our comprehensive online Portal, we offer you a focused yet expansive educational experience. You benefit not only from the specific resources and community of your course but also from the broader educational and networking opportunities available through our long-established community of designers and builders.
To ensure a smooth and engaging experience in our live online sessions via Zoom, there are several technical requirements that you should be prepared to meet:
- Stable Internet Connection: A reliable, high-speed internet connection is crucial for streaming live video and audio without interruption. This ensures that you can participate actively without any connectivity issues.
- Compatible Device: You’ll need a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone that is capable of running Zoom. Most modern devices are well-equipped for this purpose.
- Zoom Software: If you’re using a computer or laptop, it’s recommended to download the Zoom desktop client for the best experience. For tablets and smartphones, the Zoom app is available in the respective app stores. You can also join sessions directly through your web browser if you prefer.
- Webcam and Microphone: As we encourage students to turn on their cameras and participate in verbal conversations, make sure your device has a working webcam and microphone. This not only fosters accountability but also enhances the collaborative learning experience with your peers.
- Headphones/Earbuds (Recommended): Using headphones or earbuds can improve your ability to hear the session clearly, especially in noisy environments, and also helps to minimize feedback during verbal interactions.
- Adequate Lighting and Quiet Space: To be seen clearly when your camera is on, participate in a well-lit room. Also, try to be in a quiet space to minimize background noise during the session.
- Basic Zoom Proficiency: Familiarize yourself with basic Zoom functions such as muting/unmuting your microphone, turning your video on/off, and using the chat feature. This will help you participate more effectively in the sessions.
By meeting these technical requirements, you will be well-prepared to engage fully in our live online sessions, ensuring an enriching and interactive learning experience with both instructors and fellow students.
Permaculture is more than just gardening. It’s a system based on relationships supporting communities’ ability to thrive through vulnerability. Permaculture combines permanent + culture + agriculture, so while organic gardening is a good tool, the cyclical nature of permaculture takes it further. It’s a design that integrates all components of nature and beings into one integrated system to support sustainable living.
This course is considered ‘Advanced’ because it builds directly on the foundational knowledge acquired through a 72-hour Permaculture Design Certification (PDC). It is specifically designed to reduce the overwhelm by focusing on a structured 5-step process for applying permaculture principles to land design and development. This focus allows for a deeper dive into practical application, enabling students to navigate the multitude of design options with clarity and purpose.