Introduction to Permaculture (2 day course) – Green Connect

“Permaculture is a design system for the creation of socially, economically and ecologically sustainable settlements” – Bill Mollison.

Discover more about the principles and practices of permaculture, and how to apply them in your life, in this intensive 2-day workshop with two of the South Coasts leading permaculturalists.

This Introduction to Permaculture workshop will:

• Explain and explore the history and the theories behind permaculture utilising David Holmgrens’ Permaculture Principles
• Explain and explore how to create abundance, resilience, and practical sustainability in your life no matter what your situation.
• Be useful to inform your choices no matter what your situation: rural property, city dweller, or anywhere in between.
• Develop knowledge and skills, increase your confidence, and inspire you to use permaculture in your garden, your home, your life.
• Demonstrate the principles, systems, and techniques of permaculture
• Focus on practical implementation of permaculture with teachers who are living permaculture every day, not just teaching it

Included:

• Detailed workshop notes
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Saturday and Sunday

Before you book, please consider:

• The site is a working farm and visitors must participate in a safety briefing before the workshop.
• The terrain at the farm is particularly steep and slippery in parts. Though the workshop will take place primarily within our accessible education space, there is a possibility that participants will be required to walk across uneven or sloping ground. If you have mobility restrictions or any concerns about your ability to navigate the terrain, please contact us before booking.
• Plants love rain and so do we! We don’t cancel workshops in wet weather unless there is a dangerous storm. Please come prepared for the weather.
• Allergen advice: Our farm is home to domestic animals as well as bees, wasps, and macadamia trees. Please pack an EpiPen if allergic and keep it with you while on site.

All workshop participants must:

• Wear enclosed shoes or boots (no thongs or sandals) and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants are recommended.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen or rain gear, depending on the weather forecast.
• Bring a pen/pencil and paper if you wish to take notes.

Location: Green Connect Farm, 6 Anna Avenue Warrawong
Date: Saturday 19th – Sunday 2oth February 2022
Time: Sat 9:00am – Sun 5:00pm (2 days)
Teachers: John Champagne and Aaron Sorensen (About the teachers)
Price: Early Bird $335 | Full-priced $375 | Concession $265

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