十四天的 PDC 課程到底涵蓋那些內容與活動？這個網站寫的挺清楚。
PDC Outline – Everything Covered During the Course
Day 1 Session 1
The event opens with an introduction from each of the students and event instructors, followed by a discussion about what permaculture is.
Day 1 Session 2
Jumping right into things, this section is a introduction of permaculture terminology and the start of learning about the permaculture design process.
Day 1 Session 3
This session focuses on the student interviews and Tim discusses the results along with the observations about the PDC location.
Day 1 Session 4
The discussion about the site continues and students make observations about what jobs need to be accomplished on site.
Day 2 Session 1
Day 2 starts with a review of day one, by Paul followed by general discussion. Then the group gets out some paper and begin to do some analysis and take some first steps.
Day 2 Session 2
Soil and the lay of the land are the focus of this session. The tools of the trade are introduced and demonstrated.
Day 2 Session 3
This session is about compost. Tim and Ernie hold some discussion time with the class about compost.
Day 2 Session 4
Whether it’s a laser level or an A-frame level, you need to know how to ensure you’re installing your earthworks properly. This session is all about being on the level.
Day 2 Session 5
Ernie gives his introduction along with a detailed introduction to fire, followed by demonstrations and discussion.
Day 3 Session 1
Paul goes over the previous day’s accomplishments and then we jump right into the design process beginning with a base map of the location.
Day 3 Session 2
Making many connections between elements is how permaculture succeeds in cycling nutrients, storing energy and accelerating succession of the land.
Day 3 Session 3
The group goes through a connection exercise then talk about climate, land forms, precipitation, radiation and wind.
Day 3 Session 4
Now it’s time to review the designs from the different groups, along with a talk about the use of principles during the design process.
Day 3 Session 5
A discussion and introduction to ram pumps
Day 4 Session 1
Paul and Tim review day 3 then start the “You Are Dead” exercise.
Day 4 Session 2
This section focuses on quality of life, forms of production, resource bases and a discussion about what’s happening in the course so far.
Day 4 Session 3
This discussion is an introduction to seven test guidelines for general holistic decision making
Day 4 Session 4
The students are given their maps and info for their student projects.
Day 5 Session 1
Paul discusses humanure and then the students go out to their sites to begin the observation and data collection process for beginning their designs.
Day 5 Session 2
This section begins with Cliff discussing how the plots are laid out and finishes with the processing of a roadkill deer.
Day 5 Session 3
The students discuss timelines and have discussions about the process. This is followed by talks about climate, land form, wind, precipitation, legal and social climates.
Day 5 Session 4
The map drawing process begins and the students get deep into their paper, data and tools.
Day 6 Session 1
Paul talks about going without shampoo, human psychology, community and food. Zak is introduced and then he talks to the students about how he’ll be guiding this portion of the course.
Day 6 Session 2
The class begins a review of cases Zak has worked on with discussion focused on items in the designs.
Day 6 Session 3
Zak begins by talking about exercise then the groups present what they are doing and the designs are tested.
Day 6 Session 4
Zak talk about an intuitive manifestation with nature and the start of project “Equator Mindo” leading to a discussion about foundations.
Day 8 Session 1
Paul talk about ponds then the discussion goes on to energy, trees and wind, with comments by Tim along the way.
Day 8 Session 2
The groups assess and observe an area finding little details that can improve their plans and designs.
Day 8 Session 3
This section is about soil, microbial life, chemistry, plant nutrition and deficiencies. Included are discussions about many other aspects of soil.
Day 8 Session 5
Looking at the Woodleaf forest garden, ecosystem strategies and long term soil fertility, followed by Q and A.
Day 9 Session 1
Paul talk about infrastructure and the work from the previous day then the class discusses soil organic matter, living mulches and cover crops with comments from Helen and Ernie.
Day 9 Session 2
The class learns about mulch, the nitrogen cycle and then do some comparisons of different farms as case studies.
Day 9 Session 3
Helen talks about her property, growing vegetables and things to think about while looking at a site. The class takes a walk to observe different plants, structures and soils.
Day 9 Session 5
Who am I on this land? That’s a great question. Then the class talks about animals, wild and domestic, along with more talk about weeds and soils.
Day 10 Session 1
This session focuses on the relationship between animals and their human caretakers.
Day 10 Session 2
Continuing the discussion about animals, including fencing, purchasing and culling them.
Day 10 Session 3
Bees are an integral part of an ecosystem. This session is an in depth introduction to bees.
Day 10 Session 4
This is an introduction to butchering rabbits, with demonstrations of the entire process.
Day 10 Session 5
Paul talks about expectations for presentations and then a lot of random Q and A, before moving on to talk about chickens in depth.
Day 11 Session 1
Paul talks about the days tasks, appropriate technology, purpose and means. Tim does a wrap up of things so far.
Day 11 Session 2
The students talk about their interests and discussion about many topics ensues. Building design basics, mechanical movement, uses for solar power and water purification are all discussed.
Day 11 Session 3
In this section the class learns about composting toilets, grey water, tiny houses and building strategies.
Day 11 Session 5
The talk in this section is all about chickens including strategies for feed, fencing, cats, winter needs and then a Q and A. The discussion then goes on to many other homestead animals such as pigs, horses, fish and shrimp.
Day 12 Session 1
After the days intro from Paul, the class begins to learn about bioregions and communities.
Day 12 Session 2
This session is about intentional communities with topics such as legal strategies, ethics, trust and a list of good books on the topic.
Day 12 Session 3
Want to make big money doing permaculture? Case studies and reviews of many permaculture practitioners are explored in this session.
Day 12 Session 5
The business side of permaculture includes residual incomes, passive income, grants, nonprofits, contractors employees.
Day 13 Session 1 and Session 2
Paul introduces Tom then the class learns about then play many different games including memory, crazy flower and slap the flower. Then they go on a walk and learn about identifying plants.
Day 13 Session 3
The class is introduced to Green University then talk about living homes, fire and heating, finding land and learning about food plants and animals.
Day 14 Session 1
Paul talk about the course and announces the talent show and Tim gives an introduction to the Appropriate Technology Course.
Day 14 Session 4
The class participants present their work and the whole group discusses and makes notes.
Day 14 Session 5
Tim introduces the talent show and the students are presented with their certificates after their performance. Tim finishes up the show with a song.
Source: Online Permaculture Design Course (PDC) & ATC Videos