The San Diego Sustainable Living Institute offers hands-on training
to guide San Diego into an abundant green future: one home, one neighborhood, one community at a time.
Courses & Workshops
Jun22
Introduction to Beekeeping The San Diego City Council recently legalized backyard beekeeping so it is the perfect time to sign up and learn about the honeybee. Beekeeping is a an exciting and interesting hobby with delicious results. If you're thinking about starting a bee hive or are just curious about what's involved with keeping bees, then this is a great introductory class for you. The...
Jun29
Permaculture Water Harvesting with Brad Lancaster
We are excited to host internationally renowned water harvesting expert and author, Brad Lancaster for a weekend workshop to train people on the permaculture approach to integrated water harvesting using rainwater and greywater.
About Brad Lancaster
Since 1993 I’ve run a successful permaculture consulting, design, and education business focused on integrated and...
Jul06
Ecological Backyard Chickens 101
With the recent code changes in San Diego, keeping a few chickens in San Diego is now legal. The Ecological Backyard Chickens 101 course is the perfect introduction into everything you need to know in order to raise chickens for eggs or meat in San Diego. Chickens are the perfect pet....
In the News
News 8 discusses the San Diego City Council's decision to lower permit requirements for greywater systems. Read the story here.
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With the recent code changes in San Diego, keeping a few chickens in San Diego is now legal. The Ecological Backyard Chickens 101 course is the perfect introduction into everything you need to know in order to raise chickens for eggs or meat in San Diego. Chickens are the perfect pet....