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Permaculture Introductory Weekend


Permaculture Introductory one day course

Find out exactly what Permaculture is, ethics and basic design principals and work on some basic, practical examples of Permaculture in action. This is just the thing to kick-start anyone’s interest in the subject before fully committing to a qualified Permaculture design course.

  • What is Permaculture, where does Permaculture come from and why it is important
  • Ethics
  • Ecological Principles
  • Attitudonal Attitudes
  • Observation
  • Renewable resources
  • Energy useage
  • Yields
  • Catching energy
  • Design tools
  • Diversity
  • Integration

At the end of the weekend learners will:

  • Understand what Permaculture is and where it comes from
  • Understand the value of applying Permaculture Ethics & Principles to their daily choices
  • Understand how food and produce growing is shaped by the local environment and the interconnectedness of natural systems and the need to care for them
  • Have a range of design tools
  • Carry out two simple activities that will help them in growing their own food

Course cost

£40.00

Next course dates

Saturday 3rd March 2012

Booking

Please contact us to request a place on a course.

 

Dorset Centre for Rural Skills, West Farm Barn, Farrington, Blandford, Dorset DT11 8RA

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