The eight-week series begins January 19, 2012. Each of the weeks features a 90-minute webinar focusing on topics including Energy, Local Foods, Built Environments, Mobility, and Natural Resources. Supplemental resources and online discussion opportunities will be available on the course website. Participants can log in at their convenience during the week to explore these topics further, pose questions, investigate additional resources and visit with colleagues in similar situations.

Sustainable Communities is an offering of the Foundations of Practice Program. It is appropriate for individuals who regularly work with community groups in any subject area and have a basic understanding of community development principles.  If you find yourself called upon to facilitate community-based initiatives, or you just want to better understand how communities function, this course is for you!

Best of all, this program comes directly to you! Each week via Elluminate and Moodle online, an Extension Specialist will deliver world-class training to you in your office, conference room or even home.  Discussions and supplemental resources will be supported using a course website.

Registration is $150 per person. Discounts are available for those sharing connections. To learn more about Foundations of Practice please visit the program website at http://srdc.msstate.edu/fop/.

Foundations of Practice is sponsored by the Regional Rural Development Centers in partnership with your Land Grant University network.