Introduction to Optical Surveying Using Simple Hand-tools and Your Body<\/h3>\n
“Key points”<\/strong> in the landscape mark\u00a0transits in landscape from where water systems planning can start and build. Starting at the lowest point, on the highest property boundary line at which water can enter the property – this is the “sweet spot”, a place from which an interconnected system of swales and ponds can be sprung. As Geoff Lawton says – how can you design water wiggle ways<\/strong> which expose as much water as possible to as much surface area as possible (edge), producing the most abundance of interconnected life and growing\u00a0systems?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Depending on class interest and available time, we will use simple hand-held tools to layout a woodland or meadow trail and stake contour lines<\/strong>. Learn about swales as “tree growing systems”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With your help, we will\u00a0measure and stake a level pad on which later can be built a garden hoophouse or small cabin or work shed. We will develop observation skills that will allow us to make intuitive observations and intelligent landscaping and property development and management decisions.<\/p>\n Learn how to read your property<\/strong> – be it 200 acres of roving woodlands and fields or just an apartment balcony. Make smart\u00a0design decisions in harmony with your needs, dreams and environment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Course held in East Meredith<\/strong>, Northern Catskills, New York (between Delhi-Oneonta). (Click for address and map<\/a>)<\/p>\n Suggested Donation<\/strong> is 150. for weekend or 85. for single day.<\/p>\n Limited scholarships available<\/strong> (Click here to inquire<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Stay in touch to receive word of future workshops and earthworks projects.<\/p>\n John-eriK Earth Steward Services is available for Permaculture Walkthroughs for property owners and those evaluating land for purchase.<\/p>\n \u2022 Click here to be informed of future workshops, playshops and creating “Permaculture Surveying Team” to assist people asses their land and its development.<\/a>![\"BergerDumpyLevel\"](\"http:\/\/internetearthworks.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/BergerDumpyLevel.jpg\")
<\/a>Learn to read the landscape using simple hand-held optical surveying tools, contour maps and walking the land to feel slopes and “keypoints” with your own body. Fundamentals of “keyline pattern design” will be presented as well as discussion about rehydrating landscapes and extending water holding capability of seasonal ponds.<\/p>\nWhere there is water, there is life.<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Hands-on Projects and Exercises in Reading the Landscape<\/h3>\n
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<\/a> “Key points” in the landscape are where the convex shape of a hillside transits into\u00a0concave as the slope settles into a lowland. They identify important (key) places where water can enter a system. (When you find a good pond location, the keypoint can mark the uphill position of the shoreline.) Learn to sense keypoints by walking through them and feeling what changes in your body.<\/li>\n <\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Join the Delaware County\/Catskills Permaculture and Food Sustainability Events Calendar Meetup Group<\/a> to meet up with other like-minded people.<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n
About the Presenter<\/h3>\n