The University of Mary Washington will offer a Permaculture Design Certificate program that combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning, field experiences and collaborative design projects over four weekends in the fall, beginning Sept. 18.
Imagine a landscape where lush trees shade vegetable gardens, rainwater is captured to support crops, healthy soil is built through composting and every element works together to reduce waste while supporting the environment.
That’s the idea behind permaculture – a design approach that uses nature as a guide for creating productive, resilient landscapes, farms and communities.
This fall, Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Mary Washington is bringing this approach to the Fredericksburg region through a new partnership with the Shenandoah Permaculture Institute. Together, the two organizations will offer a 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate program that combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning, field experiences and collaborative design projects over four weekends in the fall, beginning Sept. 18.
“We’re excited to bring this micro-credentialing opportunity to our students while also opening it to faculty, staff and community members throughout the region,” said Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Laura Mentore. “Partnering with the Shenandoah Permaculture Institute allows us to give students opportunities to apply what they learn beyond the classroom.”
Read more about UMW’s Permaculture Design Certificate for Sustainable Landscapes.
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