Learning from Nature: Permaculture Design Course - May 19-June 2, 2013 Where: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Cost: Please inquire (cminster@spsmw.org, 812-535-2933) Registration deadline: Pre-registration is required Course instructors: Peter Bane, Keith Johnson, Rhonda Baird, and David Haberman Learning From Nature is a joint course with Indiana University Bloomington. This unique class is designed to immerse students in the study of permaculture in a beautiful setting. Students will be living as a community and spending a great deal of time outdoors during the course, enjoying many opportunities to engage with the natural world. This course is ideal for small farmers, gardeners, college students, and homeowners looking to reduce energy costs. The course takes place at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. WVC has 320 acres of certified organic agriculture cropland, a 5 acre garden dedicated to a Community Supported Agriculture program, bee hives, more than 50 alpacas, a swimming lake, a nature trail and woods for walking, fire pits for evening conversations and playing music, outdoor recreation and eating areas, and more. Students will be staying in dorm rooms and classes will be held both indoors and on WVC’s farm. Students must complete an application and be accepted to register for this course. Enrollment for non-IU students is limited, so early application is strongly suggested. The course will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Candace Minster at cminster@spsmw.org or 812-535-2933.

TH Parks and Rec. Dept.'s Annual Banks of the Wabash Festival - Our annual fun event in Fairbanks Park returns. Lots of games, music, rides and good food. Through June 1

Foster Parent Meet and Greet - Are you ready to change the life of a child? Please join us for an open house from 5-7 pm at The Villages 1400 E. Pugh # 6/Kenbell Plaza, Terre Haute, IN 47802. 812-238-8700. You will have the opportunity to speak with staff, as well as current foster parents.