Edible Forest Gardening Immersion

Edible Forest Garden Design and Theory
March 1-2, 2014 $175-225 sliding scale (pay what you can afford)
Would you like to learn how to garden like the forest even in urban/suburban spaces?  Using Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke with Eric Toensmeier as a guide, we will explore the rationale for using these methods to produce a food forest.  We will also explore the design process to create conceptual and detailed designs for the Rochester Permaculture Center.  Beginners and experienced forest gardeners and permaculture practitioners will all benefit from this rich learning experience.  This dynamic, hands-on class will meet 9-9 on Saturday, and 9-5 on Sunday.  All classes will be held in Rochester, NY.  Because this workshop is being held at a private residence, full location details (including address) will be provided upon registration and payment.  Class size is limited.  Sliding scale $175-225 does not include potluck meals or lodging.
To register: Send a check payable to Rochester Permaculture Center, PO Box 18212, Rochester, NY 14618 by February 7, 2014 along with (1) your name, (2) your mailing address, (3) your email address, and (4) phone number. Additionally, please send us an email letting us know to expect you.  Save $25 if you register and pay in full by January 31, 2014.

Edible Forest Garden Caretake and Harvest
July 19, 2014 9-5 $70-95 sliding scale (pay what you can afford)
Join us as we caretake and install new polycultures of multi-purpose plants at the Rochester Permaculture Center, a local urban/suburban space. We’ll gather, harvest, and eat, too. Using Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke with Eric Toensmeier as a guide, we will discuss and experience methods and practices to manage a food forest. Beginners and experienced forest gardeners and permaculture practitioners will all benefit from this experience. This dynamic, hands-on class will meet 9-5 on Saturday.  All classes will be held in Rochester, NY.  Because this workshop is being held at a private residence, full location details (including address) will be provided upon registration and payment.  Class size is limited. Sliding scale $70-95 does not include potluck meal or lodging though we will be offering potluck contributions from our garden for your enjoyment.
To register: Send a check payable to Rochester Permaculture Center, PO Box 18212, Rochester, NY 14618 by July 4, 2014 along with (1) your name, (2) your mailing address, (3) your email address, and (4) phone number. Additionally, please send us an email letting us know to expect you.   Save $10 if you register and pay in full by June 20, 2014.

Edible Forest Garden Installation and Caretake
Spring 2015 TBD, $150-200 sliding scale
Join us as we begin installing and caretaking polycultures of multi-purpose plants at the Rochester Permaculture Center, a local urban/suburban space. Using Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke with Eric Toensmeier as a guide, we will discuss and experience methods and practices to design, plant, and maintain a food forest. Beginners and experienced forest gardeners and permaculture practitioners will all benefit from this experience.  This dynamic, hands-on class will meet 9-5 on Saturday and 9-5 on Sunday.  All classes will be held in Rochester, NY.  Because this workshop is being held at a private residence, full location details (including address) will be provided upon registration and payment.  Class size is limited. Sliding scale $150-200 does not include potluck meals or lodging though we will be offering potluck contributions from our garden for your enjoyment.

Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course begins will be refunded, excluding a processing fee of $100 or half of the class fee, whichever is less.  No refunds are given after that date.