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the intricate relationships within ecosystems, and how you can work with them to create vibrantly beautiful and healthy, low maintenance, self-sustaining gardens that are a haven for wildlife. Be prepared for an eye-opening experience that will challenge some commonly held beliefs and leave you empowered with a new understanding of how
a garden works. This is a two semester part time program – see website for details.
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors.
See bio on page 52.
Length: 16 sessions
Dates: Semester 2 – Wed
& Sat, Jan 14– Mar 21, 2015
Times: Wed 6:30pm – 9:30pm,
Sat 9am – 12pm
Cost: $695 (tax exempt) per semester Best to Register by: Semester 2 – Wed, Dec 31, 2014
Free Information Session: Certi cate in Ecological Landscape Design GLHO3892
Come and bring your questions about this popular course, which continues to inspire landscape professionals and home gardeners alike. This may be what you have been looking for if you are: considering a career in landscape design, a landscaper wishing to offer more professional design services, or a home owner looking to design your own garden more professionally.
For more information about the course, please visit the Gaia College website: gaiacollege. ca/certi cate-in-ecological- landscape-design.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors.
Length: 1 hour
Date: Wed, Sep 17, 2014
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: No charge – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Wed, Sep 3, 2014
Free Information Session: Growing Food in the City GLHO3893
Whether you are interested
in pursuing the Diploma in Organic Land Care, or simply want to gain deeper knowledge about the plants you see in
our urban environment, come and bring your questions! For more information about the course, please visit the Gaia College website: gaiacollege.ca/ growing-food.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors.
Length: 1 hour
Date: Mon, Mar 2, 2015
Time: 6:30pm-7:30 pm
Location: Haliburton Farms, 741 Haliburton Rd.
Cost: No charge – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Mon, Feb 16, 2015
Free Information Session: Organic Master Gardener Program
(Sep) GLHO3889, (Jan) GLHO3890, (Mar) GLHO3891
Come and bring your questions about our unique Organic Master Gardener Course. Students have called it “life changing” - because once you truly understand the connection between soil health, plant health, human health and environmental health you will look at the world with different eyes. For more information about the course, please visit the Gaia College website: gaiacollege.ca/organic-master- gardener-course.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors.
Length: 1 hour
Dates: Wed, Sep 10, 2014
or Tue, Jan 14
or Mon, Mar 16, 2015
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: No charge – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Wed, Aug 27
or Tue, Dec 31, 2014 or Mon, Mar 2, 2015
Free Information Session: Plant Knowledge for organic gardeners GLHO3894
Come and bring your questions about our unique Plant Knowledge Course. Students have called it “life changing”
- because once you truly understand the connection between soil health, plant health, human health and environmental health, you will look at the world with different eyes. For more information about the course, please visit the Gaia College website: gaiacollege.ca/
plant-knowledge-for-organic- gardeners.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors.
Length: 1 hour
Date: Thu, Feb 19, 2015
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: No charge – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Thu, Feb 5, 2015
Growing Food in the City GLHO3900
Learn where your food comes from, what’s in it (or on it), and how to get the best nutrition possible! Grow an abundance of healthy, nutritious and delicious food– save hundreds on your food budget – and take a giant step toward increasing your family’s food security. In this practical, hands-on course you’ll be mentored through an entire growing season, gaining gardening skills and con dence to grow your own food. For more information, please visit the Gaia College website: gaiacollege.ca/growing-food. html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors.
Length: 19 sessions
Date: Wed, Mar 11 – Sat, Sep 12, 2015 Time: Wed, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 1pm-4pm Cost: $695 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Wed, Feb 25, 2015
Making Beautiful Soil
(Oct) GLHO3902, (Mar) GLHO3903
Backyard composting can be an artful and rewarding experience. Just like making
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