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Alderleaf eNewsletter, March 2012 - Growing Strawberries, Tracks of Reptiles & Amphibians, Courses
March 30, 2012

Welcome to the March 2012 eNewsletter from Alderleaf Wilderness College!

In this issue...

1.) Feature Article: How to Grow Strawberries
Alderleaf instructor, Steve, shares techniques for successfully adding this productive plant to permaculture food systems...

2.) Tracks & Sign of Reptiles & Amphibians
Alderleaf instructors, Fil and Jason, have just begun work on an exciting field guide project about the tracks & sign of reptiles and amphibians...

3.) Upcoming Classes and Events...
Introduction to Permaculture Class, Wilderness Survival Weekend Course, and more...



Feature Article: How to Grow Strawberries

By Steve Nicolini

Have you ever eaten a summertime sun-ripened strawberry right off the vine? If you have, you know that no store bought strawberry compares in flavor. The strawberry (Fragaria spp.) is an essential part of any home garden or self- sufficient farm... (Continue reading)



Tracks & Sign of Reptiles & Amphibians!

Alderleaf instructors, Fil and Jason, have just begun work on an exciting field guide project about the tracks & sign of reptiles and amphibians!

This book project is aiming to break new ground by determining ways to differentiate the footprints and other evidence left behind by many species of herps... (Continue reading and see more photos at the Alderleaf Blog!)

Track of a Green Anole


Upcoming Classes and Events!

Check out what's coming up!

Introduction to Permaculture: Apr 14, 2012
Join us for a day to learn about the basics of permaculture - a revolutionary sustainable design system!

Wilderness Survival Weekend Course: Jun 23-24, 2012
Learn the most important skills for survival: shelter, water, fire, and food. Gain practical, hands-on experience!

View the full lineup of classes at our Courses page!



Considering the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program?

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 school year!
Class begins September 4th, 2012.

Check out the Certification Program web page



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Check them out...

Alderleaf Blog

Alderleaf Commons Online Forum

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Alderleaf on YouTube


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Monroe, WA 98272
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