31 December 2011
An action-learning immersion in water security, integrated systems & increased resilience at one of the country’s premiere urban permaculture demonstration sites. PHOTOS: Appropedia and Ashevillage Institute DATES LOCATION FEE July 8 – 14, 2012 Ashevillage Institute $1,200 total, includes food & lodging 9-5:30 + evening presentations Asheville, NC Payment plan options below — OVERVIEW Water [...]
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23 November 2011
Caleb gives his insight into aquaponics, sustainable agriculture and Ashevillage as a living laboratory ASHEVILLAGE BLOG: Why did you chose to be a volunteer manager at Ashevillage? CALEB RUDOW: It is a wonderful community resource for sustainable living in Asheville and a great place to further my personal education on sustainability through direct experience. AB: [...]
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13 February 2011
At Ashevillage Institute’s Natural Building Extravaganza in April and May, 2011, Eva Rose Edleson, of Firespeaking, and specialists from around the country lent their expertise in natural building. With a group of enthusiastic participants, they built a wood-fired baking oven and griddle at Ashevillage! Using natural building techniques, the oven and griddle are smart, economical, fuel-efficient, and [...]
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01 February 2011
On September 15th, sixty 8th graders from Evergreen Charter School came to Ashevillage for an educational tour. They listened, they learned, and they loved it! Janell Kapoor and Ash Aymond talked about closed-system design and conscious use of materials versus wasteful consumption. After touring Ashevillage, they visited the Bountiful City Community Garden at Pearson. The [...]
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01 November 2010
Educational tours are available upon request for individuals and groups. Tours can be designed to last between one to three hours, depending on participant interest. A donation will be requested based on size and length of the tour. To book a tour or for more information, contact janell@ashevillage.org. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend [...]
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06 March 2012
Five internship positions available for folks who want to learn by doing! Gain real-life Permaculture experience at a premier urban demonstration site We offer low-cost, hands-on, action-oriented learning opportunities at our one-acre urban demonstration site. Immerse yourself in applied Permaculture, either before or after you participate in a PDC. Interns will assist in the development [...]
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