Ecological Design & Permaculture

With Dani Slabaugh

Regenerative Ecological Design & Permaculture: Tools to heal land and communities

Want to tear out your lawn and ditch the chemicals? Start an urban homestead? Build a more resilient and connected community of neighbors? Grow food, medicine, and your relationship with the ecosystems we all rely on?

This course will cover ways of designing with natural and ecological patterns to grow food, habitat, medicine and more. The course will cover an overview of:

1. Denver's ecological context and background.

2. The 3 permaculture ethics and 12 permaculture principles that ground permaculture practice in not just land-based as well as social, cultural and economic areas.

3. Ecological stewardship fundamentals including:

• Building soil health

• Regenerative water management strategies: stormwater and rainwater harvesting + greywater re-use

• Tree anatomy and tree care basics

• Tips and resources for starting a regenerative ecological garden

Beginners are welcome to join this course — no prior experience needed. Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for social and environmental justice, community food systems, and more. Learn the practical skills and strategic shifts necessary to make meaningful positive changes in your world!

• Prerequisites: None. No Experience Required.

• Class Capacity: 12 maximum, 5 minimum

• Materials Provided?: Yes

• Age Limit: 13+ (guardian required if under 18)

• Partner Ticket Available?: No

• Private Class Available?: Yes (info)

• Financial Assistance Available? Yes (info)

• Clothing/Equipment Requirements?: None.