Gaia CollegeOrganization Mandate
We provide education in holistic land management and environmentally sustainable technologies. Locations
To make our programs and courses available to the largest possible audience, and at the lowest environmental cost, we teach primarily over the Internet. We also offer workshops in the Victoria and Greater Vancouver regions. Our programs and workshops are sponsored by
? SOUL - The Society for Organic Urban Land Care
? Burnaby Continuing Education
? Royal Roads University Continuing Education
? DRS Earthwise Society
We also develop custom and corporate training programs. Please contact us if you would like us to develop a training program for you.
Current Activities and Projects
Our initial efforts are directed towards providing the theoretical and scientific foundation for the many different applications of holistic land management principles. Our programs are designed to
- Assist current professionals in their transition to sound environmental practices
- Enable new students to become knowledgeable professionals in their fields of study
- Provide a cooperative learning environment for the expression of ideas and knowledge
- Be widely and easily accessible
Completed Activities and Projects
We currently offer the following educational programs directed at land care professionals:
- Certificate in Organic Landscape Management (online)
- Certificate in Organic Turf Management (online)
- Certificate in Ecological Landscape Design (classroom /Burnaby, Victoria, Richmond)
- Organic Master Gardener Course (classroom/Burnaby, Victoria, Errington)
- 3-day intensive Organic Soil Management (classroom/Victoria, Burnaby)
- 1-day intensive Organic Turf Management (Victoria, Burnaby)
Fundraising Initiatives
We are self-funded Partners
SOUL - The Society for Organic Urban Land Care
Burnaby Continuing Education
Royal Roads University Continuing Education
DRS Earthwise Society
North Island College
Tofino Botanical Garden
Gardens on the Go (Connie Kuramoto)
Green Space Consultants (Gail Szostek)
City of Surrey, Parks & Recreation
Publications
available for purchase at our website:
- " Working with Nature - Shifting Paradigms - The Science and Practice of Organic Horticulture"
- "The Essence of Organic Gardening - Seeing and Doing Things Differently"
available free at the SOUL website (http://www.organiclandcare.org)
- "Practical Tips for Organic Gardeners"
- "Soil Testing for Organic Gardeners"
- "Products for Organic Gardeners"
Volunteers Not Required 
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2485 Koksilah Rd.
Cowichan Station, BC V9L 6M7 Phone: 250-709-2229
Email: info@gaiacollege.ca
Website: gaiacollege.ca Main Contact
Heide Hermary
President
Phone: 250-709-2229
Email: heide.hermary@gaiacollege.ca
Secondary Contact
Michael Hermary
Director
Phone: 250-709-2229
Email: michael.hermary@gaiacollege.ca
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