Hawaiian Sanctuary is proud to present: Plant Aloha, a FREE educational series of sustainable farming classes. Every Thursday morning, from 9:00am until 12:30pm, with special Saturday monthly offerings, led by local and visiting experts. Visit our website for more information:

http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/plantaloha

Thursday January 5th 2017 – 9am-12:30pm

Introduction to Permaculture: Working with nature, indigenous practices, and modern science to create sustainable human systems. Principles, zones, sectors, site assessment, observation, and more.

Space is limited, please register by emailing: grow@hawaiiansanctuary.com

This class is part of a 24 class permaculture series facillitated by Wade Bauer. The goal is to teach local residents how to efficiently grow their own food at home to provide a fresh organic balanced diet. From field or backyard to table all the crops necessary are covered including their propagation, cultivation, harvest, preservation, and use.

Permaculture tools and techniques focus on easy and practical ways to create food abundance at home. Every class is a blend of practical theory and hands on projects. Occasionally, free plant starts will be available.

Locally, this series will help increase food security and resiliency to natural disaster in Hawaii by relocalizing and diversifying our food supply. Globally, this series also helps reduce transportation of food, which will decrease carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. Culturally, these classes cover polynesian and pacific island crops and farming methods, which help preserve traditional Hawaiian horticultural practices. Plants from around the world that are already in use in Hawaii, will be highlighted, showcasing the multicultural heritage that makes present day Hawaii and our grinds unique and ono-licious.

Plant Aloha is supported, in part, by County of Hawaii Research and Development. We are still looking for support to complete and enhance this amazing FREE program. Please give what you can: http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/donate

Class starts at 9am, Lecture with Q & A and Field Work ~ Come prepared with notepad and writing utensil, closed toed shoes, sun hat, and gloves, are recomended.

After class, join us for our farm-to-table vegetarian lunch: $12.00.

Facilitator bio: Wade Bauer has taught Permaculture for over 13 years, with 10 years in Hawaii. He has a B.S. in Environmental Biology and is the founder of Hawaii Edible Landscaping & Permaculture Design which provides consultation, design, and installation. Wade's farm: Malama Aina Permaculture in Kapoho, is focused on permaculture education and being a demonstration site modeling a locally appropriate sustainable homestead.

Contact:

Wade Bauer 248-245-9483

WadeBauer@gmail.com

Malama Aina Permaculture

http://hawaii-permaculture-institute.weebly.com