You may either participate in one of our regular community workshop being held for the local people, if there is one programmed during your stay, or you may choose to have a private class in any of the subjects offered at our sustainable living centre.

Alternatively you may like to dedicate your vacation to learning about various forms of renewable energy, as well as a taste of the Dominica adventure activities. You can combine holiday with study, and gain new skills while you are here. We think we have the ideal environment to relax, focus, and really get to grips with the subject you choose to learn. All of our courses can be tailored to meet any specific needs you may have – just let us know in advance and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.

We also specialize in student groups for nature, community and environmental study programmes,  please send us an enquiry explaining your requirements.

 

Renewable Energy Workshops

Here is a description of our eco renewable energy workshops

SOLAR ELECTRICITY
Our solar electricity workshops give an introduction to how solar works, what areas are most suited to solar energy, and an introduction to installing and wiring basic systems, as well as details of the best equipment to buy according to your needs.

SOLAR HOT WATER HEATING
Our solar hot water heating workshops begin with a basic introduction of the principals of solar hot water heaters, and the components required. Students get the opportunity to practice soldering and the other useful techiniques needed, and by the end of the day should get to see a fully functioning system !!

SOLAR/HYDRAULIC RAM WATER PUMPING
This workshop explores the different environmentally friendly ways of pumping water, in various situations. Students go through the theory of both solar and hydraulic ram pumping, and get hands on experience in the installations of both kinds of systems.

HYDRO-ELECTRICITY
In this, the longest and most complicated of our classes, participants get to learn how to measure the flow rate and fall of a river, and how to use those measurements to determine the best turbine for any given situation. They learn how to build a functioning water catchment area, and how to instal and wire a micro hydro turbine.

GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
This is a general awareness day, held at 3 Rivers, where visitors are shown all the sustainable practices we employ, and learning how they can be used on a daily basis at their homes, at low cost.

VEGETABLE OIL FUEL
This workshop is all about recycling used veggie oil and reducing emisssions. Students learn to make a few simple modifications to any diesel vehicle or generator to make it run on dirty old used cooking oil!

ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES
This course is an introduction to the benefits and practicalities of organic farming, teaching about organic pest control methods, composting and marketing organic produce.

WIND ELECTRICITY
During this workshop, participants get a good ground knowledge of how and wind generator works and what is can be used for, exploring battery storage, power inverters and consumption. Students will leave being able to install their own system, providing they are not scared of heights !!