Aprovecho is a non-profit, membership supported organization. Membership dues are $30 per year which includes a newsletter, News From Aprovecho, detailing results of current research.
The cost of the ten week internship is $1,830 per semester which includes room and board in the straw bale dormitory. Please make arrangements early since the internship tends to fill a semester in advance.
Capturing Heat: An Appropriate Technology Design Manual will be available in September of 1999. It is a more complete version of this booklet and includes: how to heat water and houses with both direct and indirect (stored) solar energy, simple refrigeration, composting toilets that work!, desalination and drying designs, etc. Please contact us for details.
The following designs are included in the larger Capturing Heat:
Aprovecho is a non-profit, membership supported organization. Dues are $30 a year and include a newsletter detailing results of current research.
We also offer a 3 month internship program for people who want to learn about organic gardening, sustainable forestry and appropriate technology. The cost is $500 per month which includes instruction, room and board. Sessions begin March 1, June 1, and September 1 in Oregon. We also offer a one-month January session in Mexico. Classes include lectures, discussion, practical work, and field trips, and run 8-5 Monday through Friday. Please contact us for complete information.
Our phone number is (541) 942-8198; fax (541) 942-0302. Please call in advance of your visit. If you would like written information, please send a SASE to Aprovecho Research Center, 80574 Hazelton Road, Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424.
Hello, How do I get in touch with you? There is no email or contact info listed .. please advise .. thanks .. Mary. Please contact me maryregency at gmail dot com
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