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impacts on our economy, society, and environment. This course examines the current transportation and energy situation and the opportunities to advance transportation sustainability across Canada, focusing on understanding and producing actionable results. Mode and technology shifting, particularly plug-in vehicles, transit, and active transportation, are required for a comprehensive shift to sustainability.
Facilitator: Arne Elias. See bio on page 43.
Length: 1 day
Date: Wed, Jan 30, 2013
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $225 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
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Ecological Landscape Design
(Semester 1) GLHO2960, (Semester 2) GLHO2961
Landscape health starts with intelligent design. Explore the intricate relationships within ecosystems and how you can work with them to create vibrant and healthy, low maintenance, self-sustaining gardens that
are a haven for wildlife. Be prepared for an experience
that will challenge some commonly held beliefs as you become empowered with a new understanding of how a garden
works. This is a two-semester, part-time program.
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors. See bio on page 45.
Length: 12 sessions each semester Dates: Semester 1 – Wed & Sat, Oct 31 – Dec 8, 2012; Semester2–Wed&Sat,Jan9–Feb 23, 2013
Times: Wed 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Sat 9am – 12pm
Cost: $595 (tax exempt) per semester Best to Register by: Semester 1 – Wed, Oct 17, 2012 and Semester 2 – Wed, Dec 26, 2012
Free Information Session: Certi cate
in Ecological Landscape Design
Join us and bring your
questions about our Ecological Landscape Design course, which continues to inspire landscape professionals and home gardeners alike. This course is ideal for anyone considering
a career in landscape design, wishing to offer more professional landscaping design services to their clients, or looking to bring professional design to your garden at home. For more information about the course, please visit the Gaia College website at gaiacollege. ca/certi cate-in-ecological- landscape-design.html.
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors. See bio on page 45.
Length: 1 hr
Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Please call 250.391.2600 ext. 4801 to reserve a seat.
Free Information Session: Growing Food in the City
Whether you are interested in pursuing the Diploma in Organic Land Care or simply want
to gain a deeper knowledge about the plants found in our urban environment, come and bring your questions. For more information about the course, please visit the Gaia College website at gaiacollege.ca/ growing-food.html.
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors. See bio on page 45.
Length: 1 hr
Date: Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30 pm
Please call 250.391.2600 ext. 4801 to reserve a seat.
Free Information Session: Organic Master Gardener Program
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 at gaiacollege.ca/gardener
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors. See bio on page 45.
Length: 1 hr
Dates: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 or Tue, Jan 8, or Tue, Feb 26, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Please call 250.391.2600 ext. 4801 to reserve a seat.
Free Information Session: Plant Knowledge
Bring your questions about our unique Plant Knowledge Course. For more information about the course, please visit the Gaia College website
at gaiacollege.ca/plant- knowledge-for-organic- gardeners.html.
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors. See bio on page 45.
Length: 1 hr
Date: Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Please call 250.391.2600 ext. 4801 to reserve a seat.
Growing Food in the City
GLHO2962
Learn where your food comes from, what’s in it, and how to get the best nutrition possible. Grow healthy, nutritious,
and delicious food and save hundreds on your food budget. Take a giant step towards
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