Special Friday Night free Visual Presentation by Brock Dolman - Open to the Public 7:30-9:00PM at the Barkley Barn in Big Sur (directions: http://www.urbanpermacultureguild.org/pfr/directionstobigsur.html or call 707/360.7060). Brock Dolman, Director of The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center's WATER Institute, will offer a series of beautiful slide images and interpretations of water, watersheds, human development patterns and restorations ideas that support ecological integrity and social resiliency.

This new workshop offers hands on learning for cleaning and harvesting water runoff. Whether the runoff water is carrying chemicals, manure, or silts, this workshop will give participants a variety of tools to assess and mitigate runoff issues in a diversity of situations.

Come learn and share innovative approaches to managing residential storm water and designing settlements in ways that reduce impacts and even enhance our watersheds. Discover methods of bio-filtration that will grow to be more effective over time. Design systems that mimic natural cycles to withstand the pressures of industrial agriculture without harming the ecosystem.
This workshop takes place on the Lower Pfeiffer Ridge in Big Sur. We will utilize diverse learning approaches including hands-on, lecture, tours and demonstrations.

Topic covered will include: water harvesting, mycorestoration (mushroom restoration, rock and reed systems, erosion control, reforestation techniques, passive watering strategies, microbial bio-filters, watershed restoration, site assessment, permaculture design, and alleviating chemical, biological, and physical stresses to the watershed.
(for more details go to http://www.urbanpermacultureguild.org/pfr/winterwater.html)

INSTRUCTORS:
Permaculture Designers bringing their extensive experience with water runoff strategies and bioremediation techniques:

Brock Dolman of O.A.E.C.'s W.A.T.E.R. Institute

Benjamin Fahrer of Ocean Song Farm and Wilderness Preserve

Mia Rose Maltz of the R.I.T.E.S.Project

COST: $120, including catered meals
Partial Scholarships and Limited Work Trade Positions still available!
CAMPING OPTION: Rugged Lodging and Camping on-site will be available Use of on-site bath house, kitchen, and library included.

How To Register

Download Application Form at: www.urbanpermacultureguild.org/pfr
and return with check made payable to the Permaculture First Responder:

Benjamin Fahrer
Farm and Garden Director
Oceansong Farm and Wilderness Center
www.oceansong.org