With the loomimg collapse of the Global Economies as a result of a Post
Carbon Fossil-Fuel Age, this would be a self-applicable course to take.

J
(if you haven't heard of Peak Oil, see the links below.

Selwyn wrote:
Introduction to Permaculture
Weekend Course
Saturday/Sunday April 29-30 - Austin, Texas

A 2-day introductory course led by noted Permaculture instructors Dick
Pierce and Selwyn Polit, offering practical training and skills in
sustainable living. We will cover design principles and technologies
that you can easily apply to your home, workplace, and community to
help you live well in the city or the country. The course also serves
as the first two days of the 10-day Permaculture Design Course. cost
$120.

To learn Principles, ethics, concepts, techniques, tools and ideas to:

Mimic Nature starting with detailed, long-term observation of
our unique local habitat
Solutions/designs to our Central Texas climate, water, soil,
vegetation, gardening, etc.
Capture and effectively use and re-use water
Build an herb spiral
Learn to compost
Introduction to natural & green building
Growing food locally in small spaces, with little time
Encourage natural cycles - plants, animals, etc.
Homes and landscapes that serve people, attract wildlife, and
create restorative habitat.
Implement landscapes that take care of themselves

Register and get more info at
http://www.austinprogressivecalendar...06IntroWeekend