At Cascadia Permaculture, Jude Hobbs and her co-instructors use a combination of interactive lectures, PowerPoints, structured discussion, small groups and hands-on experience to assist participants to gain the tools needed to either teach, or guide the design process, for sustainable, ecologically-based homes, farms, businesses and communities. We appreciate the unique skills and experiences of those attending, and help cultivate networking for future connections and support. The workshop schedule includes trainings on Permaculture Design and Advanced Permaculture Courses in Teaching.
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Jude is an internationally recognized permaculturist with 35 years' experience in the design and teaching fields. She utilizes whole-system design techniques providing environmentally sound solutions in urban and rural settings which promotes sustainable actions. Through her business, Ago-Ecology Northwest, Jude specializes in encouraging farm management practices for optimizing resource conservation, biodiversity, watershed enhancement and income diversification.As an educator she conveys her passion for permaculture by providing curricula developed to encompass diverse learning styles with teaching techniques that are accessible, inspiring and information rich.
Agro-Ecology Northwest (AENW) is a consultancy and research business that emphasizes best management practices for efficiency, productivity, multi-functional land use and environmental enhancement. We collaborate with agriculture projects that are involved in, or working toward, more sustainable practices.
Hedgerow is an old English term that refers to narrow planting strips that grow along field borders, fence lines and waterways. In my work this ancient design method is being expanded to incorporate a diverse number of plant species with a wide variety of functions. Hedgerows often consist of trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials, annuals, and vines depending on the function, size, and location of the planting strip.
Hedgerows provide habitat for a large variety of mammal, bird, reptile, and insect species, many of which are beneficial predators of plant pests. Encouraging game birds can provide recreation for the landowner and a potential source of revenue. Tree, shrub, and herbaceous plants can be selected for production of additional sources of farm income.
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