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Permaculture Instructor
Daniel Halsey is a certified permaculture designer and teacher for the Permaculture Research Institute, Cold Climate. Daniel graduate from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Temperate Climate Polyculture Design and is currently working on his Masters degree. His interest in agro-ecosystems and edible forest gardens began with an introduction to polyculture design in 2003. Polyculture plant systems are patterned after forest ecology where each plant contributes to the health of the plant and soil community.
Dan is the president of Halsey Creative Services, Inc., an advertising photography studio specializing in food and marketing communications. During his twenty-five year career he has developed skills in graphic design and illustration, which he uses to illustrate the plant systems he designs for transforming farms and ornamental landscapes to edible forest gardens and sustainable systems. He also teaches at Brown College and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Dan and Ginny live on a twenty-five acre wetland savannah called SouthWoods, in Prior Lake, where they have manage self-sustaining forest gardens of fruiting trees, shrubs and nut crops. SouthWoods incorporates permaculture principals in all aspects of living.
Teaching Experience: Permaculture in Design, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Homestead and Landscape Design Workshop, PRI/CC Digital and Internet Resources for Permaculture Design, PRI/CC Permaculture in Design, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Brown College, Mendota Heights, Adjunct Instructor: Project Management, Photography, Business and Marketing, Design Permaculture Research Institute, Presenter, Certification in Permaculture Design Permaculture Introduction and Workshop, Presenter Teacher’s Guild Coordinator, Presentation Supervisor Speaking Engagements: Permaculture, Rural Living Expo, University of Minnesota Extension, Jordan, MN Permaculture and Site Assessment, Women Environmental Institute, Organic Farm School Permaculture, Metro Blooms, Minneapolis Committee on Urban Environment Water Catchment Design, Sustainable Farming Association, Gale Woods Farm, MN Biomimicry and Permaculture Design, Bioneers Conference, Mpls, MN Biomimicry, Business Process Management Conference, Orlando Florida Permaculture Principles, The Bioneers Regional Conference, University of Minnesota Permaculture and Biomimicry, Bioneers Regional Conference Peak Oil Transition and the Future Sustainable Community, Corcoran Sustainability Fair Sustainability and Permaculture, Corcoran Sustainability Fair, Mpls ,Mn Permaculture and Gardening, Ramsey County Gardening Club Beyond Sustainability: An Introduction to Permaculture, Mpls. Quakers PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Gardening Like the Forest: Fundamentals of Perennial Polyculture Design, Dave Jacke University of Minnesota, Temperate Climate Polyculture Design, BS Permaculture Research Institute, Australia, Certification in Permaculture Design Teaching Permaculture Creatively, Dave Jacke, Sandstone, Minnesota
Publications: Catch and Store Principles, Permaculture Magazine, UK, Fall 2009 Polyculture Design, Friends School Editorial, 2009 Co – Author, Graphic Design and Sustainability, Wiley Press Release 2009 Permaculture in Package Design, Package Design Magazine, Dec, 2008 Co – Author, Packaging Sustainability, Wiley Press Release 2008 Composite Imaging, Photomethods, 1987 |
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Natures Nest Bed and Breakfast Montrose, MN 55363 763-972-6891 |
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Permaculture Design Certification Course |
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Permaculture Design Certification Course at Natures Nest Farm
Permaculture is one of the most Eye-Opening concepts alive today. This class is offered for you to grasp the Permaculture concept and apply it to your life. From farmers to architects, psychologists to executives, health care providers to homemakers, energy workers to veterinarians, all walks of life can benefit from this class. We will study the application of Permaculture principles focusing on internal and external energy systems. We will visit properties that are using Permaculture practices, eat organic local foods, have interactive classroom sessions, and engage in on-site designing and hands-on implementation.
Upon completion of this course you will receive a Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) certificate. This demonstrates the commitment you have made to the study of Permaculture and earns you the right to use the word Permaculture in the promotion of your work or profession.
The word “Permaculture” was created (and copyrighted) by Bill Mollison, the founder of the Permaculture movement. It is important to understand that in order to achieve Bill Mollison’s requirements for full-design certification, we must cover all the basic principles and ideas that make up the Permaculture approach. It doesn’t matter where in the country you live, the same principles apply.
Definition of Permaculture design; Permaculture design is a system of assembling conceptual, material, and strategic components in a pattern which functions to benefit life in all its forms. It seeks to provide a sustainable and secure place for living things on this earth.
Here is a brief summary of how the course is laid out:
The class is set-up to use the principals of Permaculture while learning them. Dan Halsey [see Bio below] will lead you through the enlightening Principles of Permaculture & entertain you along the way. Really! As we move through the class you will start to see how these Principles can benefit not only our physical environment, landscapes, trees, plants & animals, but also our mental, emotional & spiritual surroundings. And the renown Matthew Woods [bio below] will take us on a telling tour of plants & describe their many uses & functions. The class begins almost as soon as you sign-up. Class materials including webinar information, movies, book, and class information will be sent to you the last week of September 2010. This will be live class time. We can meet each other online & you will be able to ask Dan questions when you have at the time. Classes begin on Saturday, October 1st at 1:00 p.m. at Natures Nest Farm. Registration begins Friday afternoon through Saturday morning at which time we’ll get you settled in for a week of adventures in learning about Permaculture. All meals will be provided. We would also like to know a bit about who you are. By sharing your information with us, we will be able to better meet your needs though-out the class & show you how Permaculture can help grow your goals into a better existence. You'll find space available for this on the registration form. For sleeping accommodations call Cathy at 763-972-6891. On-site accommodations are limited on a first-come, first-served basis, but camping is plentiful and free (bathroom and showers are available).
THE 2009 DOWNLOADS BELOW ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY 2010 INFORMATION TBD LATER
Download Registration Form and Pricing Download Permaculture Flyer (Not yet available) Download Class Schedule Not yet available
Special offer for people who have taken their PDC - 1/2 price for the class! |
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Teacher Bios |
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Permaculture Instructor Cathy Rose
In 1989 Catherine Rose with her 2 children purchased 43 acres, what is now called Natures Nest Farm in Montrose MN. Raised on a dairy farm in central Mn, Cathy has always had a great appreciation for the Earth and what it so generously gives to us. She has a degree in Landscape Design, certificates in Dream Tending, is the president of CR Landforms Inc [a garden landscape business], and has experience in CSA's, greenhouse growing, farming, commercial growing, raising chickens, sheep, horses, pigs, & cows, and children. she would rather swing a hammer while whistling than do paperwork. In 2009 a wonderful grandson was born into the family bringing joy to all. Family and friends are very important to her as is the care of the earth and the beings that inhabit it. Cathy received her Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC} in 2008 in Steele IL from Midwest Permaculture. Very inspired by what she had learned, she decided to host a PDC at Natures Nest Farm in 2009. The students were some of the most beautiful folks around and again she was inspired! In March of 2010, she received a teaching certificate from Dave Jackie, author of Edible Forest Gardens, volumes 1 & 2. She understands the importance of the principals and techniques permaculture offers and how they can be applied both in our external landscape as well as our internal landscape. "Permaculture allows a person to look at the world with new eyes and helps us create a world we would like to see our future generations live in. The opportunities are endless when we able to see the abundance of resources available." |
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Permaculture Instructor John Graham
John Graham is a Permaculture teacher, designer, and applied ecologist based out of central Wisconsin. His academic background is in forest ecology and biology, and he is particularly interested in temperate agro forestry, forest gardening, and natural building. John avidly pursues outdoor activities, including canoeing, backpacking, climbing, and biking. He is a proponent of DIY activities, and spends time building with his hands, growing food, blacksmithing, and tinkering.
John applies Permaculture principles as the owner of Round River Forestry and Permaculture LLC, and installs renewable energy systems with North Wind Renewable Energy LLC, both located in Stevens Point, WI. He believes in continual learning, and is eager to share ideas and conversations so that we all can benefit from each others experiences. |
