courses
Intro to Cob Building - CEI
Submitted by ysam_15 on Tue, 12/01/2010 - 08:28.Course code: GLEL 1830
Saturday May 29, 2010
9:00 am-4:00 pm
$75 per student
Facilitator: Beth Cruise, Exec. Director of CEI
Register: (250) 391-2600, ext. 4801
Online:www.royalroads.ca/continuing-studies
Cob is a building material consisting of clay, sand, water and earth that has been used for construction since early home building. It creates ideal structures as cob is fireproof, resistant to seismic activity and inexpensive. Cob building has seen a revival in recent years by the natural building and sustainability movement. The materials used in cob building are local, long-lasting, no-toxic low impact. It’s easy for anyone to learn cob building. It promotes community by building together. This workshop is an introduction only.
Topics:
Introduction to philosophy and history of cob
and other natural building methods
Advantages of building with earth in general
Essential aspects of building, sculpting and finishing cob
Materials,-where to locate & how to test them
Siting, foundations, and drainage for small structures
Relevant tools for building
Different cob mixes for different situations
Please see attachment for more details.
Permaculture by Design - CEI
Submitted by ysam_15 on Tue, 12/01/2010 - 08:24.
Course Code:GLEL 1829
Saturday April 10, 2010
9:00 am-4:00 pm
$75 per student
Facilitator: Beth Cruise, Exec. Director of CEI
Register: (250) 391-2600, ext. 4801
Online:www.royalroads.ca/continuing-studies
Permaculture is a way of designing gardens and food production landscapes for humans that work with the principles of nature rather than against them, it is based on thoughtful, lengthy observation, of looking at systems such as forests in all their functions and allowing the systems to follow their natural evolution. It takes into account basic human needs such as food, water, and energy and weaves landscape elements together in was that reduce work, eliminate pollution and sustainably address local needs. It helps humans fit into natural work better than conventional exploitative methods. It blends ethics, principles of cooperation and common sense.
Topics:
Permaculture design principles and process
Observation and landscape analysis
Climatic factors
Soil building
Food forests and plant guides
Organic food production and food security
Water: harvesting, conservation and management
(including rain catchment methods, greater recycling and composting toilets)
Mapping and design exercises
Please see attachment for more details.
Canadian Earth Institute Winter & Spring Courses 2010
Submitted by ysam_15 on Tue, 12/01/2010 - 08:15.
Canadian Earth Institute is eager to let you know about their
courses for 2010 winter and spring - January to March 2010.
NEW Facilitated Courses
Changing the World thru Intelligent Listening RRU Jan. 21, 2010
Exploring Our Relationship with Nature RRU Feb. 6 & 13, 2010
Overcoming Obstacles to Leadership to Zest and Joy UVIC Feb 22 to Mar 29
Strengthening Cooperation Among ENGOS CEI March 2010
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Hands-on Learning
Intro to Permaculture Design, RRU April 10, 2010
Intro to Cob Building RRU May 29, 2010
Conserving Water—Rainwater harvesting, Greywater recycling, Composting Toilet—CEI- TBA
More Cob Building and Permaculture—CEI Summer 2010
Women Learning Sustainable Trade Skills CEI Late spring TBA
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Discussion Courses
Menu for the Future RRU Jan 26, 2010
Healthy Children, Healthy Planet RRU March 31, 2010
For more details, see the attachment. Also watch for changes to their website
later this month at www.canadianearthinstitute.org …
Please contact the following for more information:
Canadian Earth Institute
info@CanadianEarthInstitute.org
www.CanadianEarthInstitute.org
389 Atkins Avenue, Victoria, B.C.
V9B 3A1 250.727.9163
BCIT Brownfield Redevelopment Course
Submitted by ysam_15 on Wed, 18/11/2009 - 00:59.
The School of Construction and the Environment at BCIT are holding a series of courses in Brownfield Redevelopment in support of BC’s Brownfield Renewal strategy. The purpose of the program is to provide current and prospective practitioners in the brownfield redevelopment industry with the relevant knowledge and skills within an interdisciplinary framework. Starting in December 2009, the suite of part time studies courses will include an introduction to brownfield redevelopment, planning and environment, legal and finance, technical and environmental strategies, and land development and real estate of brownfield redevelopments.
For further information, contact Steve Finn, Program Head, BCIT Brownfield Redevelopment Program at steve_finn@bcit.ca or
visit http://commons.bcit.ca/brownfield.
Take the lead in Sustainability - Announcing The Natural Step's New Fall Courses
Submitted by ysam_15 on Tue, 18/08/2009 - 22:11.
Want to take the lead in
sustainability?
Be amongst the first in Canada to
join The Natural Step this fall for our new sustainability courses. These
courses draw upon 20 years of practical experience and results in coaching
sustainability champions who are leading their organizations towards
sustainability.
• Sustainability for Leaders: A
Transformative Approach to Sustainability Thinking, Strategy and
Results
This 2-day intensive course will
provide you with a solid grounding in a proven framework that has been used to
guide sustainability change efforts around the world. Identify key messages to
build buy-in for your organization by focusing on practical examples and
opportunities for dialogue and hands-on application. The course includes a
1-year eLearning license and connection to sustainability professionals across
Canada using The Natural Step Framework. Courses will be offered in Vancouver,
Calgary, Toronto, Montreal (in French) and Halifax.
>Download brochure for dates
http://tinyurl.com/mmvqv9
> Register now http://tinyurl.com/lawcek
The Natural Step is a global
not-for-profit organization with a simple mission: to promote real change toward
a sustainable world.
>Read more www.thenaturalstep.org/canada
Take the lead in Sustainability (Announcing The Natural Step's New Fall Courses) - CEP-Vancouver
Submitted by ysam_15 on Thu, 06/08/2009 - 21:13.Want to take the lead in Sustainability?
[See attached postcard]
Be amongst the first in Canada to join The Natural Step this fall for their new sustainability courses. These courses draw upon 20 years of practical experience and results in coaching sustainability champions who are leading their organizations towards sustainability.
• Sustainability for Leaders: A Transformative Approach to Sustainability Thinking,
Strategy and Results
This 2-day intensive course will provide you with a solid grounding in a proven framework that has been used to guide sustainability change efforts around the world.
Identify key messages to build buy-in for your organization by focusing on
practical examples and opportunities for dialogue and hands-on application. The course includes a 1-year eLearning license and connection to sustainability professionals across Canada using The Natural Step Framework. Courses will be offered in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal (in French) and Halifax.
> Download brochure for dates http://tinyurl.com/mmvqv9
> Register now http://tinyurl.com/lawcek
The Natural Step is a global not-for-profit organization with a simple mission: to promote real change toward a sustainable world. >Read more www.thenaturalstep.org/canada
To register for updates and to receive our newsletter - sign up here: http://www.thenaturalstep.org/
Sprout
Submitted by helenc on Wed, 06/05/2009 - 12:42.Web: http://sprout.tigweb.org/
Sprout is an e-course<http://sprout.tigweb.org/faq/> for young people who want to grow their social or environmental project idea<http://sprout.tigweb.org/faq/> and learn to create lasting change that takes root in their communities<http://sprout.tigweb.org/faq/>. Sprout exists to help make this process simpler, more practical and less intimidating by guiding you through the project management process step-by-step.
Who is Sprout for?
Young people are amongst the most energetic, innovative and active people contributing to positive change in the world. Sprout attracts young people between the ages of 16-30 who want to make a positive difference in their communities through their projects and are committed to doing so with excellence. Sprout participants are passionate about working with others and are comfortable learning and communicating online. They are also creative, dynamic, hard-working and dedicated to making their project a reality and seeing actual outcomes in their communities. The e-course can be taken from anywhere in the world, provided that you have access to a reliable internet connection, and the platform can be accessed flexibly at any time of day. For more information about eligibility, click here<http://sprout.tigweb.org/getinvolved/applying.html>.
How does Sprout work?
On your first visit to the Sprout website, take a moment to learn more about the program. There are many ways to get involved<http://sprout.tigweb.org/getinvolved/> and if you are an eligible candidate, you can even apply online to take part in the e-coures as a participant or an e-mentor!
2. Admission
Based on your application and a Skype interview, the selection committee will admit the next Sprout class. You will be notified by e-mail if you are a successful candidate.
3. Training
Learning online with people from all over the world is an amazing new experience. In preparation for the e-course, everyone in the Sprout class takes part in a fun-filled training program to become familiar with one another and how to use the online classroom. This way we all work and learn as team - kind of like a Sprout family! We also address more technical and administrative issues, like who to go to for support, where to post assignments, when to have a meeting, etc.
4. E-course!
Now that everyone is a Sprout expert, all you need to do is login to the online classroom where you can see announcements and assignments, download readings, stream videos, chat and blog with the help of your Sprout class and e-mentors. Over the two-month duration of the e-course, you will begin to build your e-portfolio<http://sprout.tigweb.org/faq/> consisting of a collection of documents, images, blog entries, discussion board posts, multimedia, hyperlinks, bookmarks and contact information. The e-portfolio serves as an excellent resource as your go forward to implementing your project in your community!
5. Completion
Once the e-course is completed, you will have created networks with other young leaders across the world and have completed an e-portfolio of relevant materials to implement your project.
