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Press release from loyal reader Susanne. I think this sounds great. I need an introduction to the Ashevillage Institute:
Ashevillage Institute (AVI) is non-profit eco-education center and collective of permaculture experts and students developing a backyard, living laboratory of sustainability in downtown Asheville. They are holding a series of 2 to 5-day educational workshops from now through December, open to community registrants.
Permaculture is an approach to designing human settlements and agricultural systems that mimic ecosystems and reduce our reliance on industrial systems of production and distribution.
Nationally-known instructors are coming here to share their knowledge and enthusiasm around permaculture with our community from now through December. In fact, some of these experts have chosen our mountains as their home and are working year-round to offer sustainable solutions in our community.
Families welcome. Mature kids interested in the subject matter are welcome to join. Kids 12 and under are free. Parents are welcome to bring small children as long as the kids are supervised.
AVI’s Educational Workshops:
14-Day Permaculture Certification Course – 3rd weekend every month, June–Nov
Timber Framing – August 21-23
Natural Building – September 9-13
Natural Building – September 24-26
Backyard Sustainability – October 3 & 4
Urban Aquaculture – October 12 & 13
Natural Building – October 14 & 15
Rainwater & Greywater Catchment – November 6 & 7
Natural Finishes: Earthen Plasters & Clay Paints – November 13 & 14
Cost: Workshops are $100 per day. Payment plans are possible. Scholarships may be available.
Contact & Registration: [email protected], 828.225.8820
About Ashevillage Institute
AVI is an eco-urban education center and living laboratory for sustainable solutions in action. AVI headquarters is in a neighborhood a few blocks from downtown Asheville, North Carolina. AVI is a project of Kleiwerks International.
