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Keyline Design Course with Darren Doherty & Dave Griffiths

Posted in Course, Darren Doherty, General, Keyline, australia, design, food forest, workshop by Nick Ritar on the May 12th, 2008

Dalpura WorkshopsA fantastic opportunity to learn Keyline Design only 70 minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD. This intesive 3 day hands on workshop is happening in the Eastern Otways on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of May.

A practical introduction to the modern applications of Keyline Design for drought proofing you landscape. This course also covers farm planning, agroforestry and Holistic Management. The multi award winning Yeomans Keyline Plow will also be demonstrated.

A must for all graziers, farmers, Earthmovers, Urban and Rural Land-users.  Dont’ miss out!

Watch a video about the courses online here.

The workshop is being held on Dalpura a 140 acre property that has been under development as a Broadacre Permaculture Forestry & Silvapastoral operation since it was designed by Darren Doherty & Ben Boxshall in 1996. The site has over 120 species of managed Forestry, Tree Crop & Fodder species over a total of over 50,000 trees planted, all on a Keyline Design layout with many integrated into the pastoral systems of the property.

For bookings visit www.permaculture.biz, contact darren@permaculture.biz or call 0403 491 595

Permaculture Design For Islands with Bill Mollison

Posted in Aquaponics, Bill Mollison, Course, General, Panama, Tagari Farm, design, permaculture by Geoff Lawton on the May 5th, 2008

This is a rare event and one that shouldn’t be missed. Having been born and reared on the island of Tasmania, Islands hold a special place in Bill’s heart and fascination. In this course Bill will focus on Permaculture Design for tropical and sub-tropical islands. This will be a wonderful experience to study and spend time with the founding father of Permaculture.

When: Wednesday, July 16 through to Saturday, July 19, 2008
Where: Bocas Del Toro, PANAMA
Cost: $1500 AUD
(includes accommodation & food)

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BIll Mollison And Geoff Lawton At It Again!

Posted in Bill Mollison, Course, General, PDC, PRI, Tagari Farm, design, diploma, geoff lawton, permaculture, speaking, sustainability by Geoff Lawton on the April 22nd, 2008

It’s on again!

Bill Mollison and Geoff Lawton will once again teach the full Permaculture Design Certificate Course at Trinity College, Melbourne University . This is a 12 day, 72 hours Permaculture Design Certificate Course. It commence on Monday the 22nd of September 2008 and runs through to Saturday the 4th October 2008.
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PermacultureJordan.org Coming Soon

A new website for The Permaculture Research Institute Jordan will be launching soon.

International Permaculture Design Course With Geoff Lawton In NZ

Posted in Course, General, Maori, PDC, community, design, geoff lawton, permaculture by Geoff Lawton on the April 11th, 2008

International Permaculture Design Course with Geoff Lawton, Rikirangi Gage, Kay Baxter, Bob Corker and Others.

International Permaculture Design Course
Whitianga Marae, Whitianga, Eastern Bay of Plenty, NZ
5th - 19th July, 2008
Tutors: Geoff Lawton, Rikirangi Gage, Kay Baxter, Bob Corker and Others.
Fee: $1200 inc gst (includes Maori accommodation and food)

2 Permaculture Design Courses With Dr Rosemary Morrow in Ethiopia

Posted in Course, Dr Rosemary Morrow, General, PDC, africa, aid, design, permaculture by Geoff Lawton on the April 11th, 2008

Two Permaculture Design Courses are to be given in Ethiopia in May and June 2008 by Dr Rosemary Morrow, author of “The Earth Users Guide to Permaculture”

PDC With Geoff Lawton At Quail Springs

Posted in Course, General, PRI, california, community, compost, design, drought, earthworks, geoff lawton, permaculture, sustainability by Geoff Lawton on the April 11th, 2008

Permaculture Design Certificate Course with Geoff Lawton at Quail Springs August 16-27, 2008

For more Information or to register contact:
info@quailsprings.org
1 (805)886-7239
quailsprings.org

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The excavator and the forest

Posted in Course, General, PRI, earthworks, geoff lawton, swale, water by sink on the February 27th, 2008

Last training camp we were fortunate in having an excavator in operation on the farm. Earthworks were a go and water harvesting / tree growing systems were carved out harmonically into the landscape. Three new swale systems and a small dam were introduced, extending the productive edges on the farm.

PDC in the Blue Mountains with Darren Doherty

Posted in Course, Darren Doherty, General, Milkwood Permaculture, PDC, australia, permaculture by Nick Ritar on the February 25th, 2008

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A two week, residential course, in the classic Permaculture Design Certificate style, incorporating intensive theory and practice in all aspects of Permaculture Design. Taught by the internationally renowned Darren Doherty and Milkwood’s own Nick Ritar. This will be Darren’s first PDC back in Australia after a highly acclaimed world tour, and will be jam-packed with lots of new information and examples to draw from. This course is being held at Milkwood Farm a working sheep stud, lavender and olive farm and permaculture demonstration site just off the ridge line of the great dividing range.

Permaculture design course with Bill Mollison and Geoff Lawton, 7th-19th Jan 2008

Posted in Bill Mollison, Course, PDC, PRI, geoff lawton, permaculture, workshop by Geoff Lawton on the December 4th, 2007

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Bill Mollison and Geoff Lawton

Combine forces to teach the

PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE

Monday 7th - Saturday 19th January 2008 • Melbourne University

 

“This course has already changed a lot of the world –
Come help us finish the job!” ~ Bill Mollison April 27, 2005

BILL MOLLISON, the legendary Permaculture teacher, promoter and designer - who, over 26 years of non-stop travelling, designing, teaching and writing, personally planted the seeds of Permaculture in over 120 countries. Bill is the founding director of The Permaculture Institute, the first and longest running Permaculture Institute in existence.

And
GEOFF LAWTON who is world renowned for field expertise and extensive teaching experience in the ecological “badlands” of Earth, areas of extreme cultural conflicts, as well as more friendly environments. Founding director of the acclaimed Permaculture Research Institute, Geoff is working in more countries and co-ordinating more projects on the ground than any other Permaculture Institute today.

Earth’s ecosystems are in crisis. Permaculture offers practical, sustainable solutions. You can be part of the exciting adventure of positive world change.

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