Join the Southern Nevada Permaculture Guild for Madre Tierra: an Introduction to Permacuture, Las Vegas' first educational gathering about permaculture.

Education

Scott Pittman, founder of the Permaculture Institute, leads 14 hours of educational sessions encompassing a broad introduction to permaculture. One of the most highly regarded experts in his field, Pittman has been a permaculture designer and teacher for 27 years.

"To my mind, the very act of enrolling for a permaculture design course is one of the most political acts most people ever engage in," Pittman says. "Since I have certified over 3,000 people, I feel I have helped create a small village of active, engaged and aware folks who now have the tools to change the reality around them – and many of them are very busy doing just that."

Networking

In addition to learning, Madre Tierra: an Introduction to Permaculture offers several opportunities for networking. Conference registration includes morning coffee and tea, as well as catered vegan lunch by Chef Mayra, both Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30. Following Saturday's lectures, you can enjoy conversation with fellow attendees at a reception with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres.

About Madre Tierra

Madre Tierra: an Introduction to Permaculture is hosted by the Southern Nevada Permaculture Guild and produced by Expo Ease.

Registration, meals and networking will be held at Gaia Flowers, Gifts and Art in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District. Saturday's educational sessions will be held at SPACE, the art studio next door to Gaia. Sunday's educational sessions will be held at the Tonopah Community Garden in central Las Vegas.

The cost to attend the conference is $125 per person through Jan. 14. Thereafter, it is $140. Registrants will receive schedules, maps and other information at check-in.