Introductory:
First Module: An Introduction to Permaculture
During this one day introduction to permaculture design, we take our first steps on our woodland journey, folding back the leaves as we demystify permaculture and start to gain greater understanding of how mother nature functions:
In this module we will give you an introduction to permaculture.
You will learn about:
We will also look at different learning strategies.
We will delve deeper into the wilderness, as we look at the importance and benefits of wildlife and what it has to teach us.
In this module we will explore all aspects and methods of permaculture design:
We will go through all the permaculture design principles and expand on the knowledge you gained from module 1.
We will be taking you through each step of the design process, from observation all the way to implementation.
In this module we will also cover permaculture design tools such as :
In this module we will look at the fascinating world of natural pattern and we will cover:
No matter where in the world you find yourself designing for, this module aims to give you a pattern eye, all the tools, techniques and understanding, necessary to formulate an appropriate strategy.
Small is beautiful, and there is nothing more attractive and bio diverse than a bio-intensive garden. In this module we will look at:
Alongside this we will be discussing a wide range of topic such as:
Working with nature can become a near effortless pleasure when we forest garden.
In this module we look at productive perrenal multi layered agroforestry systems.
The lessons we will be covering in the module are:
We will also be looking at:
We will also be looking at useful tools and techniques within both the establishment and the maintenance of a food forest garden.
“There are those that merely concern themselves in the growing of plants, and there are those who grow the life in the soil”
In this module we will be covering:
We will also be looking at both no till and no dig food production as well as soil cultivation on a broad scale farms and more!
“Mulch more and water less. Increase your organic humus layer by just 2% is equal to 80% less watering needs ”
In this module we will be covering:
We will also be looking at earthworks, swales, surveying contour lines and finding water sources on the land.
“From large to small, from furry to feathered, from webbed to hoofed, whether trotting or waddling, there is a beneficial place and function for every animal within a permaculture system.”
In this module we will cover:
Whether you are looking to manage a large acreage with livestock, or just wanting to have a few chooks in your backyard, there is much to learn from this module of the course.
“With People systems, we find both our greatest challenge and our greatest potential for positive change. The more we look, the more that we realise that we are our most crucial resource.”
In this module we will cover:
Alongside these sessions we will be looking at green technologies, localised currencies and financing community projects and more!
This module is ONLY for students who have completed all the other modules and are wanting to graduate and receive their Permaculture design certificate.
In this module we will briefly review:
This module will prepare you to start your design practice workshop.
We will also cover anything that still remains unclear to any of the students, as well as giving each of the students a chance to give their feedback.
Students will be presenting any of their completed personal self reflection exercises that they have done during the other modules.
At the end of the module, all attendees will be going into design practice time, to prepare for their final designs presentation in the next module.
Live Group Session!
This module is ONLY for students who attended all 10 previous modules, have completed their final designs and are ready to present them to the group.
This day will be a mix of presentations, feedback, and celebration!
We will also be looking at:
None of this would be possible without the kind support of our members and our funders.
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