Wai Not Go Green?

Introduction to Permaculture

2 Day Workshop Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November, Masterton.

With permaculture experts Bryan and Jo from Awhi Farm in Turangi.

This introductory workshop is the first part of the more intensive Permaculture Design Certificate, an internationally recognised certificate course in Permaculture. It will give you a taste of what Permaculture is all about and help you decide if you would like to join us on the more intensive course we are bringing to the Wairarapa in Spring 2012. 

Workshop Topics Include:

• An introduction to the basic concepts of permaculture design including the philosophy, ethics and  principles of permaculture design and sustainability
• An intro to the language and meaning of permaculture design including the principles, reading the landscape, observing patterns and landforms and how to start implementing ideas into you own life.

Please contact Janine asap if you are interested in taking part

We need to confirm numbers with the tutors asap so they can plan the rest of their busy year! If you are interested please email me janineogg@gmail.com. It's going to be a fab weekend and no's are limited so don't miss out.

Cost of Workshop

Approx $200 (tbc). Payment options are available  - if money is an obstacle, you can spread the payments out.

What is Permaculture?

Permaculture (permanent agriculture or permanent culture) is a practical concept applicable from the balcony to the farm, from the city to the wilderness. It enables people to establish productive environments providing for food, energy, shelter, material and non-material needs, as well as the social and economic infrastructures which support them. Permaculture means thinking carefully about our environment, our use of resources and how we supply our needs. It aims to create systems that will sustain not only for the present, but for future generations. (definition from Permaculture International Journal)

Check out this site to find out more