Courses and Events
Jan 1 2011
US/Alaska
Keystone Programs
Our keystone programs have been the foundation of RDI since 2005 when we moved to Commonweal Garden in Bolinas. These programs weave together nature awareness, regenerative skills and pathways for reaching your full potential as a leader in your life and the world.
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Permaculture Design | Ecology of Leadership | Regenerative Design and | ||
We extend an invitation to you, your family and friends to visit our beautiful coastal organic farm
and participate in our programs, courses and events – and to explore our website
for an overview of our course offerings for 2012.
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2012 Courses & Events
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Cook Wild
Part of the Re-skilling Series
Offered: March 10, 10am-6pm
Instructors: Nele Trpin and Maria Hoffmann
RDI welcomes Nele Trpin and Maria Hoffmann from Germany for this course designed to inspire you to venture outdoors and eat wild - exploring simple dishes that sustained our ancestors to feasts fit for modern foodies.
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Permaculture Design Courses
We offer the internationally recognized permaculture design course in two formats:
a 2-week intensive course and a year-long course that meets once each month.
2-Week Intensives
Early Summer: May 25 – June 9
Fall: August 31 – Sept 15
Four Seasons Bolinas, 12-month course:
Spring 2012: March 2012 – February 2013
Fall 2012: October 2012 – September 2013
Four Seasons Santa Cruz, 12-month course:
Fall 2012: November 2012 – October 2013
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N E W P R O G R A M
Ecology of Awakening
Offered: April 2012 – January 2013
The Ecology of Awakening is an invitation to remember our natural inheritance as an intricate part of the larger unfolding web of life. The opportunity is to begin to shift our center of gravity: out of what is conditioned and separate into what is ever becoming and connected to all life. Read more...
Join us for a free introductory evening:
February 22, 7-9pm at GROW - Mill Valley, CA
Click here to register. Click here for directions.
February 23, 7-9pm at The Share Exchange - Santa Rosa
Click here to register. Click here for directions.
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N E W P R O G R A M
Medicinal Botany
3-class Series offered: March 31, April 14 & May 5
Instructor: Tellur Fenner
This interdisciplinary program will engage participants on all levels through a combination of classroom lecture, field exploration, and a variety of hands-on exercises. Topics will include botany basics, plant identification in the field, medicinal/edible/utilitarian uses and much more. This course is a wonderful opportunity for those who have completed a permaculture design course to deepen their knowledge of plants. Read more...
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Re-skilling Series
The Re-Skilling Series at RDI was inspired by our greater community's interest in learning more craftsmanship skills. Beyond growing our own vegetables, we can start re-skilling around food preservation, clothing, personal care products, furniture, and other needs of daily life. Read more...
Spring 2012 Classes
March 3 & April 7
The Art & Craft of Natural Dyes
March 4
Soapmaking Basics
March 10, April 1 & May 6
From Sheep to Shawl: Creating Beautiful Garments from Raw Wool
March 10
Cook Wild
March 31, April 14 & May 5
Medicinal Botany
June 2
Herbal Skin Care: Creams, Toners, Scrubs & More
June 2
The Wild Forager: Gathering the Abundance of Nature
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Tracking and Nature Connection
Awaken your senses and explore the stories of the landscape through the Tracking and Nature Connection Series. Tracking powerfully expands your awareness and sharpens your ability to see nature--benefits that create connection and enrich your everyday life. Read more...
4-part Tracking Series
March 24 • April 14 • May 12 • May 26
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Ecology of Leadership
Offered: October 2012 – March 2013
Whether you already serve as a leader, feel called to lead for the first time, or simply want to expand your leadership skills, the Ecology of Leadership (EOL) will help you navigate your path. Through original, nature-sourced practices and inquiries, EOL nourishes the seeds of passion, leadership and service that lay within all of us. Read more...
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Commonweal Garden Tours
We open the gates to Commonweal Garden once a month for tour led by co-founder and co-director of RDI, James Stark. If you've been interested in visiting Commonweal Garden and learning more about Permaculture, these tours are a great opportunity to do so. Read more...
Offered: Feb 26 • Mar 18 • Apr 29
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