BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Regenerative Design Institute | September 07\, 2008 - October 07\, 2008 PRODID:-//strange bird labs//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080906T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080907T010000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/introduction-to-ecology-of-leadership URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/introduction-to-ecology-of-leadership SUMMARY:Introduction to Ecology of Leadership DESCRIPTION:

$\\"plant\\"$ Free 1-Day Introductory Workshop!

September 27\: Santa Barbara
Unitarian Society
1535 Santa Barbara Street
9\:00 am to 5\:30 pm

Join us for a daylong Introduction to the Ecology of Leadership Program. Participation is free with pre-registration\, or $25 at the door. Click here for more information about the program.

To register for this event\, please download this application and email it to our office or send via mail to\:

Regenerative Design Institute
PO Box 923
Bolinas\, CA 94924

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OFFERED\: March - November 2008
LOCATION\: Commonweal Garden
INSTRUCTOR\: Matt Berry

Wild crafting provides a unique bridge between Permaculture and Nature Awareness. Matt Berry\, who has been practicing and teaching primitive skills and nature awareness for over a decade\, blends his passion and expertise in field biology\, primitive skills\, horticulture and Permaculture. After spending some time with Matt\, you may never look at the weeds in the corner of your garden or the oak trees in your neighborhood the same way again!

This year\, we offer a series of seasonal Wild Food Walks\, as well as\, day long skill intensives. These classes will not only help to build your wildcrafting skills\, but also deepen your connection with the natural world.

Classes are intended for adults\, however children are welcome at a reduced fee if accompanied by a parent.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080908T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080908T050000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/an-evening-with-brad-lancaster URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/an-evening-with-brad-lancaster SUMMARY:An Evening with Brad Lancaster DESCRIPTION:

$\\"brad$ Turning Water Scarcity into Water Abundance

Date\: Sunday\, September 7
Time\: 7\:00 - 9\:00 pm
Location\: Commonweal Garden
Cost\: $10

Join Brad Lancaster for an evening talk\, slide-show and book signing in celebration of his new book Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands\, and Beyond\: Vol 2\, Water-Harvesting Earthworks.

Rainwater Harvesting Earthworks are one of the easiest\, least expensive\, and most effective ways of passively harvesting and conserving multiple sources of water in the soil. Building on the information presented in Volume 1\, Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond\, Vol 2\, shows you how to select\, place\, size\, construct\, and plant your chosen water-harvesting earthworks. It presents detailed how-to information and variations of a diverse array of earthworks\, including chapters on mulch\, vegetation\, and greywater recycling so you can customize the techniques to the unique requirements of your site. Returns come in the form of beauty\, food\, shelter\, wildlife habitat\, and passive heating and cooling strategies\, while controlling erosion\, increasing soil fertility\, reducing downstream flooding\, and improving water and air quality.

Brad Lancaster has been active teaching\, designing\, and consulting on the sustainable design system of Permaculture &\; integrated rainwater harvesting systems since 1993. He lives what he teaches on a thriving\, award-winning eighth of an acre urban Permaculture site he created in downtown Tucson\, Arizona. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080910T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080910T010000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/native-eyes-tracking-bird-language-awareness-intensive URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/native-eyes-tracking-bird-language-awareness-intensive SUMMARY:Native Eyes Tracking\, Bird Language & Awareness Intensive DESCRIPTION:

OFFERED\:
September 9\, 2008 - May 28\, 2009

INSTRUCTORS\: Jon Young \, Nicole Young \, Josh Lane \, Molly Myerson\, Caitlin Williams\, Jay Sliwa\, Matt Berry\, and other special guests

LOCATION\: 15 weeks will be spent exploring the coastside of San Mateo County\, CA\, and 15 weeks exploring the Bolinas-Point Reyes areas of beautiful Marin County.

DESCRIPTION\:
We all had ancestors who were natives to a place. Our indigenous ancestors practiced holistic awareness of the natural world (tracking) and land tending (permaculture) to such a high level that these two practices became biologically entwined and engrained. The ethic that resulted extended far beyond simple care for the earth into care for all of the relationships that our ancestors maintained on a daily basis.

We in the modern world can hardly guess at the true depth of what this relationship to land\, creatures\, and each other meant to our ancestors. It is our intention to facilitate\, through the use of powerful tools of cultural mentoring\, the powerful reawakening of this relationship for the participants in this course. This is a training that is being offered nowhere else in the world--because the Bushmen aren’t taking applications!

Join us for this ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080910T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090910T050000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/rdna URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/rdna SUMMARY:Regenerative Design and Nature Awareness (RDNA) Program 2008-09 DESCRIPTION:

Leading the Change We Want to See in the World

This advanced 9-month program is a hands-on\, skill based training devoted to helping students develop leadership skills to further sustainable and regenerative practices in their personal and professional lives. Through authentic experience with the natural world\, participants graduate with the embodied knowledge of how to design powerful communities\, regenerate ecosystems and facilitate positive community change.

Weaving together the teachings of Regenerative Design\, Nature Awareness\, 8 Shields Cultural Mentoring and the Ecology of Leadership\, the RDNA program offers a comprehensive exploration of where we came from\, where we are now and where we are going. With an emphasis on building meaningful relationships with the earth\, our communities and ourselves\, we move into an understanding of our role within the community as an integral part of the natural world.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080915T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080920T200000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/art-of-mentoring URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/art-of-mentoring SUMMARY:Art of Mentoring DESCRIPTION:

C O U R S E I S F U L L

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LOCATION\: Commonweal Garden
DATES\: Residential Program\, September 14 - 20\, 2008

In this unique program\, Jon Young\, founder of Wilderness Awareness School\, shares the core dynamics and principles of The Art of Mentoring\, and explores the unique educational approach he has developed called the Eight Shields Mentoring Model. This week-long workshop is rich in storytelling and features an on-going dialogue about the nature of awareness and the intricacies of expanding awareness in people who have grown up "\;disconnected"\; from nature.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080921T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080922T003000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/2nd-annual-point-reyes-green-home-tour URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/2nd-annual-point-reyes-green-home-tour SUMMARY:2nd Annual Point Reyes Green Home Tour DESCRIPTION:

Building Sustainable Communities

Sunday\, September 21
11\:00 am – 4\:30 pm

The 2nd Annual Point Reyes Green Home Tour is a rare chance to view Point Reyes area homes built with green practices and materials. Come see examples of small homes\, on-site lumber milling\, passive solar construction\, solar electricity and hot water\, gardens\, and other affordable green practices.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080927T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080928T013000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/4-seasons-permaculture-course-fall-2008 URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/4-seasons-permaculture-course-fall-2008 SUMMARY:Four Seasons 8 - Permaculture Design Certification Course - Fall 2008 DESCRIPTION:

Re-design your life\, Re-envision the world!

OFFERED - Starts September\, 2008 and continues one Saturday per month through August 2009

LOCATION - Commonweal Garden\, Bolinas\, California

INSTRUCTORS - Penny Livingston-Stark\, Lydia Neilson\, Lauren Dalberth \, David Hage\, Matt Berry &\; special guests

This course is a great opportunity to take a Permaculture Design Ceritifcation Course over a full year nature'\;s rhythms. You will learn how to observe and use the same principles that make ecological systems self-sustaining\, and apply them to integrated homes and gardens. In addition\, you will learn how to apply these principles to energy systems and water supplies\, healthy communities\, meaningful and fulfilling work\, ecological economies and global political movements for change.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080927T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080929T010000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/natural-building-work-party URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/natural-building-work-party SUMMARY:Natural Building Work Party! DESCRIPTION:

Offered\: September 27–28 &\; October 25–26\, 10am - 5pm each day
Location\: Commonweal Garden
Suggested Donation\: $25 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

Special Guest
Michael '\;Meka"\; Bunch\, international natural builder

Activities Include\:
Cob Building / Natural Plasters and Paints

Join us for a natural building work party and help complete our intern village in anticipation of the winter rains. Whether you are new to natural building or interested in gaining more experience with natural building techniques this is a great opportunity to get your hands in the mud and to work and learn along side Michael '\;Meka'\; Bunch.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081001T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081002T010000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/integral-awareness-training-series-iats URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/integral-awareness-training-series-iats SUMMARY:Integral Awareness Training Series (IATS) DESCRIPTION:

$\\"Treefrog\\"$ Offered\: October 2008 - July 2009 on selected Saturdays\, 8\:30am-4\:30pm

Instructors\: Josh Lane\, Nicole Young \, Jon Young and other special guests of the Shikari Tracking Guild

Location\: Greater Pescadero area (at a different location each time to be announced via email)

Explore the wildlife and natural history of the coastal landscapes through the perspective of holistic tracking and awareness. Learn routines of sensory awareness that have been used by trackers for thousands of years that foster a deep and powerful relationship with place.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081002T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081002T030000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/shikari-tracking-guild-personal-mentoring-services URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/shikari-tracking-guild-personal-mentoring-services SUMMARY:Shikari Tracking Guild Personal Mentoring Services DESCRIPTION:

OFFERED\: October 2008 - July 2009

LOCATION\: Home study\, assignments reviewed via telephone and email

INSTRUCTORS\: Phone conference calls with Jon Young\; phone coaching and assignment reviews with Shikari Tracking Guild staff

Experience the Shikari Tracker Training Program\, an at-home course of study in the core routines of holistic tracking and nature awareness. Develop the power of your curiosity and senses while deeply exploring your favorite tracking spots with the long-term guidance of an experienced tracking mentor.

Students who participate in this 10-month program will be guided through a powerful and proven process of building a deep relationship with the natural world. Be prepared for the journey of a lifetime!

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081002T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081002T040000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/essentials-of-nature-awareness-with-jon-young URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/essentials-of-nature-awareness-with-jon-young SUMMARY:Essentials of Nature Awareness with Jon Young DESCRIPTION:OFFERED\: October 2008 - July 2009

LOCATION\: Via telephone

INSTRUCTOR\: Jon Young

Join Jon Young for special stories and teachings in tracking and nature awareness – from the comfort of your own home! Dial in to the conference line every month for these special one-hour long training sessions. Topics include special tracking stories and nature awareness techniques\, and an exploration of what’s happening in nature in each season.

This series of calls is currently available only for local IATS\, Native Eyes\, and Marin County/Bay Area Tracking Club participants.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20080907T102512Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081004T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081005T030000Z UID:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/apple-fest-2008 URL;VALUE=URI:http://regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/apple-fest-2008 SUMMARY:Apple Fest 2008! DESCRIPTION:

Help us Celebrate the Abundance!

Saturday • October 4 • 1pm to 7pm

$\\"applefest\\"$

Mark your calendar for October 4 and join us for “Apple Fest\,” a day-long festival of gratitude featuring down-home music\, square dancing\, and farm and garden games for all ages. What better time of year to celebrate abundance than the fall season\, when our heirloom apple orchard trees are heavy with juicy ripe fruit? We’ll be making apple cider\, cobbler\, pies\, and bobbing for those red and golden fall beauties.

Come with family &\; friends • Bring a picnic • Spend a day on the farm

Tickets\:$25
Children under 16 are free
All proceeds go to the development of Commonweal Garden
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