Scagnello Permaculture Design Course, Piedmont, Italy
Courses/Workshops — by Pietro Zucchetti March 22, 2012
What: Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course
Where: The Rainbow Tree, Scagnello, Piedmont, Italy
Who: You, with Aranya, Pietro Zucchetti and Ezio Gori as teachers (This course will be taught in English, with some translation assistance into Italian)
When: 19th – 28th May 2012 (72 hours over ten days)
This practical course will bring the possibility of significant and positive life changes. Although permaculture is most commonly thought about in connection with gardening & farming, its principles, ethics and design methods can be adapted and used in each individual’s own work, interests and home to bring about a more harmonious & sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture offers a perspective on all aspects of building a sustainable future. Permaculture encourages us to use our individual skills, knowledge and interests, whilst drawing on traditional wisdom, science and our innate ability to observe and learn from the world around us.
Comments (1)Earthworks Course with David Spicer at Mudlark Permaculture (April 2012)
Courses/Workshops — by Carolyn Payne
Mudlark Permaculture on the northern outskirts of Beaufort, in central Victoria, Australia, will be hosting a Permaculture Earthworks course in April from Monday 23 — Friday 27th, 2012.
Internationally experienced David Spicer will be teaching water harvesting and land repair techniques — the how to, where and why of dam, swale and spillway design and construction, laser and dumpy level surveying skills and the application of keyline and deep ripping for water infiltration.
Comments (0)Update on Progress on the Permaculture in Konso Schools Project and Our Last PDC at Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge, Konso, Ethiopia
Aid Projects, Community Projects, Courses/Workshops, Demonstration Sites, Education Centres, Village Development — by Alex McCausland
An international student simultaneously gains permaculture knowledge and
experience, whilst supporting much-needed permaculture aid work
and project establishment — aka: The Permaculture Master Plan.
The latest PDC at Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge was a good step forward for us, as we managed to combine and integrate several objectives and deliver satisfactory results on all of them through the course of the program:
- Training a group of folks from various parts of the world to be permaculture designers
- Giving new impetus to, and gaining quality feedback on, our school’s permaculture outreach program
- Developing a plan for the next stage of that program.
Permaculture Earthworks and Rainwater Harvesting at the PRI’s Zaytuna Farm (April 30 – May 4, 2012)
Courses/Workshops — by Bonnie Freibergs March 20, 2012
Photo © Craig Mackintosh
When: April 30th – May 4th 2012
Where: Zaytuna Farm, NSW Australia
Who: Taught by Geoff Lawton
Price: $1,100 AUD (GST, camping & food included)
Do you want to learn the theory and practice of Permaculture Earthworks? Do you want to learn how to build water harvesting swales that re-hydrate the landscape and recharge aquifers and spring lines? Do you want to learn site design skills, surveying and directing earthmoving machines to establish dams, benches, terraces, house sites, access roads, and more? Then book onto our next Permaculture Earthworks Course (April 30 — May 4, 2012), at the Permaculture Research Institute’s, Zaytuna Farm at The Channon, NSW, Australia.
Zaytuna Farm is a classic example of permaculture earthworks in action with 15 dams, 3 kilometers of swales, pipe crossings, swivel pipes, level sill spillways, benches and terraces — with new springs emerging every year.
Comments (1)72h Permaculture Design Course: Permaculture for the Rural African Environment, Konso, Ethiopia
Courses/Workshops — by Alex McCausland
This 13-day practical and demonstrative PDC will take place in Konso, south Ethiopia, from 7th – 19th, 2012, at Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge. It will have a special focus on the application of permaculture to communities in the developing world. It will involve practical demonstrations both form Strawberry Fields’ own model permaculture site and from schools sites in the area which are participating in the Permaculture in Konso Schools Project. There will also be the chance to do field trips into other climate zones in the Ethiopian highlands.
Facilitators: Alex McCausland with local assistant trainer, Asmelash Dagne, and guest appearances from local elders and intellectuals.
Dates: May 7th to 19th, 2011
Location: Konso, South Ethiopia
Venue: Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge
Cost: US$850 ($500 for Ethiopians)
Includes: course fees, food and accommodation for the period of the course
Excludes: Transport, accommodation en-route, travel insurance etc.
The Course
Comments (0)12th Annual Pan-Hellenic Festival for the Exchange of Local Seed Varieties
Community Projects, Conferences, Courses/Workshops, Seeds, Social Gatherings — by Spencer Woodard March 15, 2012
If you’re in Europe this April, consider a trip to the Peliti Seedbank in Mesochori, Greece.
On April 21st – 23rd Peliti will be hosting the 12th Pan-Hellenic Festival for the Exchange of Local Seed Varieties.
This annual festival, organized by Peliti (www.peliti.gr) since 1999, includes farmers, activists, researchers, students and thousands of visitors from all over the world who will come to share knowledge and experience, and exchange seed. The Festival includes speeches, seminars, workshops, distribution of local seeds, eating, dancing, music, money-free barter of goods, etc. The activities take place from 11am to 5pm. Entrance to the festival is open to all visitors and it is free.
The event is made possible this year with the support of the Europe-wide Seed Campaign, as well as with the support of the Municipality of Paranesti and the Centre for Environmental Education of Paranesti.
Comments (0)APC11 – A Conference to Radically Rethink New Zealand’s Way of Life
Conferences, Courses/Workshops, Social Gatherings — by APC11 Team March 12, 2012
Permaculturists have created forests in the desert, provided free emergency water and hygiene facilities in international emergencies and are revolutionising farming in small pockets of land all over the world. Now a major international event aims to spread permaculture thinking and practise throughout New Zealand.
More than 500 permaculturists from New Zealand, Australia and beyond, together with green activists, organic gardeners, eco-architects, and self-sufficiency enthusiasts are invited to Turangi near Taupo from April 11-15 for the 11th Australasian Permaculture Convergence.
Comments (0)Update on Sociocracy Workshop, Brisbane (March 2012)
Alternatives to Political Systems, Courses/Workshops, People Systems, Society, Village Development — by Wyan Carter March 9, 2012
What: Sociocracy Workshop
When: March 16-17, with an additional, optional Advanced Training day on March 19 (1.1mb PDF flyer)
Where: Synapse Conference Room, Level 1, 262 Montague Rd., West End, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
This is an update on a previous advert for the Sococracy workshop we ran on this site recently.
Due to popular demand, and a bit of last minute finessing, we’ve managed to reduce the cost of the upcoming Sociocracy to make it more accessible. The two day workshop has been reduced to $350, but will still provide you with the practical tools to implement a fairer, more engaging, more effective decision making system that’s already been used for over 40 years. If you’re sick of seeing community initiatives fall over because of a failure to make decisions or deal with power fairly, then it’s time to learn more about Sociocracy.
We’re also now planning to run a one hour introduction to Sociocracy on Friday night, the 16th of March. For more information or to register for any of the Sociocracy workshops, please go to sociocracyworkshop.wordpress.com.
An Innovative Approach to Water Storage at a Sustainable Tanzanian Home
Aid Projects, Community Projects, Conservation, Courses/Workshops, Dams, Demonstration Sites, Irrigation, Land, Material, Village Development, Waste Systems & Recycling, Waste Water, Water Harvesting — by Robert Cork
Just outside of Arusha, Tanzania, is ‘Kesho Leo’– a sustainable home for vulnerable women and children operated by FoodWaterShelter. The principles of permaculture underpin the daily lives of the Kesho Leo residents. It is currently the home of seven families, each headed by a Tanzanian mama who cares for up to five children, including orphans. In addition to the daily essentials, Kesho Leo provides the many other aspects that a ‘home’ needs; access to family and social support, access to education and health, and very importantly – access to community.
Permaculture meeting the needs of the Kesho Leo residents
Revolving around the community and education aspects of Kesho Leo are the permaculture systems that strive to provide all of the food, water and energy needs of the residents. Basic needs of water, sanitation and power are provided through rainwater harvesting, innovative batch compost toilet systems, and solar power.
Comments (7)Get Ready Now for the 11th European Permaculture Convergence in Germany
Conferences, Courses/Workshops, Social Gatherings — by Petra Krubeck
What: 11th European Permaculture Convergence (EUPC)
When: August 1st – 5th, 2012
Where: Escherode/Kassel, Germany
Dear activist-friends in Europe
The website for registration is online and we invite you to check the key note speakers, lectures and workshops already listed. This program will grow step by step as soon as people register and send us their proposals for participation.
We are sending our call to come and join the European Permaculture Convergence from 1st – 5th August 2012 in Escherode/Kassel, Germany: NOW – Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share.
Comments (0)Gold Coast Permaculture Workshops, March 2012
Courses/Workshops — by Vanessa Fernandes March 1, 2012
Mental Health First Aid Course
There will be a mental heath first aid course run over two Saturdays on 10 and 31 March from 10am — 4pm on 10 March, and 10am — 3pm on Saturday 31 March. It is sponsored by Gold Coast Permaculture and will be held at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus G27 – Room 1.14.
Some reasons why people need MHFA:
Comments (2)Glocal Transition Forum, Nerang (March 10, 2012)
Conferences, Courses/Workshops — by Tracey Buckley February 28, 2012
Geoff Lawton and others will be participating in a short forum in Nerang, close to Brisbane, on Saturday March 10. Come along if you can!
What: Glocal Transition Forum
Where: Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre,
833 Southport – Nerang Road,
Nerang, QLD
When: Saturday March 10, 2012 — from 2pm-5:30pm
Cost: $20 online, or $25 at the door (unless sold out)
The Glocals Forum is a platform for local, social, health & environmental leaders presenting practical approaches & solutions that can be measured & witnessed. We call them Glocals. They come from all walks of life and disciplines with one thing in common; they’re out there actualising transformative ideas that have the capacity to regenterate both society & the environment we live in. Each Glocal has an opportunity to give the essence of their transformational idea for our bioregion in 20 minutes & closes with a 2 minute practical “Transition Request” that you can action & contribute to glocal change.
Speakers:
Comments (1)Subtropical Edible Forest Gardens Design Intensive with Eric Toensmeier
Courses/Workshops — by Eric Toensmeier February 27, 2012
What: Advanced Permaculture Design with Eric Toensmeier, author of Perennial Vegetables and co-author of Edible Forest Gardens with Dave Jacke
When: May 18 – 23, 2012
Where: Hosted by Earth Learning in Homestead, FL
Instructor: Eric Toensmeier
You will learn how to design and plant a food forest, hands-on!
Edible forest gardens produce delicious food while imitating natural forest ecosystems. Trees, shrubs, herbs, vines, groundcovers and fungi can combine to form healthy edible ecosystems. Design and plant selection help provide fertility, control of weeds and pests, and more.
How can you design an edible garden that works like a healthy ecosystem? Learn simple guidelines, based on real experience, for designing mixed-species polycultures of useful perennials. Small-group design exercises will give you the tools to create productive harvests and positive relationships between plants in your forest garden.
Comments (4)National Permaculture Day – May 6, 2012
Community Projects, Courses/Workshops, Social Gatherings, Village Development — by Penny Pyett February 22, 2012
Sponsorship opportunity in permaculture: businesses, local groups, entrepreneurs, consultants & trainers.
Dear Permaculture Practitioners and Local Groups
National Permaculture Day (NPD) showcases the practices of permaculture to the public. Businesses and local groups show permaculture in action — through markets, demonstrations, ‘open houses and gardens’, and local events in city and country.
The day has run nationally for three years, supported first by individuals and local groups, and last year by a grant of $17,900 from the federal government. It is part of the developing move for a national presence for permaculture.
Comments (1)April 2012 Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course and Internship
Courses/Workshops — by Bonnie Freibergs February 21, 2012
A PRI Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course is approaching. Starting on the 8th of April, 2012 it will run for two intensive weeks at PRI Australia’s demonstration site, Zaytuna Farm, The Channon, NSW.
As students of Zaytuna Farm you will be taught and shown examples of designing for energy conservation, food production systems, water conservation and storage, soil biology and bio diversity and more.
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