Permaculture for Kids with Maria McKenty & guest
*Presented by Lakehouse Learning Society & FOCI
Permaculture is a way of seeing and thinking that reveals the beauty, balance and patterns in the natural world. Come and explore these principles through fun indoor and outdoor activities like nature walks, drawings, outdoor games, and much more! See these patterns in action in different natural ecosystems and how they relate to human habitats here on Cortes. This course will be lead by Maria McKenty, an experienced and enthusiastic permaculturist.
*Lakehouse Learning Society is a local society that runs democratic education programs on Cortes Island. Friends of Cortes Island is a charitable society that promotes awareness and respect for the earth and its people throughout Cortes Island and beyond. All registration proceeds go towards reducing tuition for Lakehouse Society’s programs.
Kids ages 8-12Minimum 6 registrants max 12
Cost= $50
2 day program
Saturday July 26 – 1-4PM
Sunday July 27 – 10AM-3PM
Lakehouse (old library room at Manson’s Hall). The main entrance is from the parking lot level.
Permaculture Foundations with Maria McKenty & guest*Presented by Lakehouse Learning Society & FOCI
Permaculture is a way of seeing and thinking that reveals the beauty, balance and patterns in the natural world. Come explore the basic principles and prime concepts. Discover how using succession, stacking, guilds, optimized edge, and energy networks give us a toolkit for creating gardens, farm, homesteads, businesses and communities that are regenerative, resilient and sustainable. This course will be lead by Maria McKenty, an experienced and enthusiastic permaculturist.*Lakehouse Learning Society is a local society that runs democratic education programs on Cortes Island. Friends of Cortes Island is a charitable society that promotes awareness and respect for the earth and its people throughout Cortes Island and beyond. All registration proceeds go towards reducing tuition for Lakehouse Society’s programs.Kids ages 13 and up
Minimum 6 registrants . max 12
Cost = $50
Type – 2 day program
Friday July 25 – 10AM-3PM
Saturday July 26 – 10AM – noon
Lakehouse (old library room at Manson’s Hall). The main entrance is from the parking lot level.