January 31 Earthworks Course with Geoff Lawton – Book NOW!
Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton January 14, 2011
In Australia, currently you may not think there is an issue with water security. However, the situation here is always one of long periods of drought and short periods of water inundation and this is often the case elsewhere. Extreme weather events in Australia and internationally, including drought and flood, are predicted to become more common in the not distant future.
Design and planning for drought in order to maintain productivity is extremely relevant for all land owners and managers especially as it applies to water security. Good earthworks design also assists in managing those extreme rain events and keeping your soil on the farm.
Learn how to design swales and dams from Geoff Lawton, internationally one of the most highly respected practitioners of earthworks. This course brings together Geoff’s intimate knowledge of earthworks theory and his brilliant hands-on practical abilities.
Increase your ability to design for water security! Go to www.permaculture.org.au/courses now and select this course or phone 0457 299639 for more information.
Comments (0)Book Now! Two Places Now Available on the January 2011 Internship
Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton December 31, 2010
If you have been looking at the internships and lamenting the popularity of the 2011 courses, opportunity now knocks! Two late course withdrawals means two places are now available on the January 2011 Internship.
The April and October internships are fully booked with a waitlist place being offered on the October course together with a confirmation of a place provided as a back-up on the January 2012 course.
Book now and secure a place on the most popular permaculture course available. Numbers are restricted in order to provide a learning experience that is second to none.
For course bookings please go to www.permaculture.org.au/courses or ring +61 (0) 457 299639 (Int’l) or 0457 299639 (Aust).
Comments (1)PDC With Jesse Lemieux
Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton November 12, 2010
Permaculture is for everyone, regardless of background, education, profession, or experience. Be you a high school graduate, an accountant of 25 years, a long time farmer, land owner or renter; the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course will give you the perspective and tools needed to put your skills and passion for the environment and people towards the ends of an improved household economy, earth repair and community benefit.
Jesse Lemieux’s PDC at Zaytuna Farm is only 9 days away. Time for you budding permies to get in there and book this course!
Learn just how permaculture works from one of the most highly respected permaculture exponents and teachers internationally. This course brings together Jesse’s intimate knowledge of permaculture and his brilliant hands on practical abilities.
Learn in class and get out with Jesse here at PRI’s Zaytuna Farm – one of the finest examples of a permaculture demonstration farm for gaining experience.
Book this course now or call +61 (0)45 729 9639 for more information.
Comments (1)Permaculture Design Certificate Course – Last One for 2010!
Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton October 27, 2010
Jesse Lemieux and Bill Mollison
Permaculture design and planning has become very relevant for all land owners and managers. Correct planning and design can make the difference between a well managed productive property and one that has ongoing soil, water and other management problems. For those without acreage and only a residential backyard, it enables us to create that little piece of paradise and self-sufficiency.
Our next PDC is being held at the Permaculture Research Institute beginning on Nov 21 and taught by the highly respected permaculture teacher and exponent Jesse Lemieux. Jesse has come out from Canada to teach this PDC – the last PRI course for 2010.
This PDC with Jesse Lemieux is FarmReady accredited.
Increase your productivity and water security or, create your dream design! Book now or phone +61 (0) 457 299 639 for more information.
Comments (0)Internship Update
Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton October 15, 2010
The October 2011 internship course is now fully booked. All participants have either paid in full or paid a deposit to hold their places. There are currently no courses listed for 2012 but these will soon be added. Also, it is quite probable that places will become available as people transfer to later courses because of issues that often arise in the normal process of life.
If you are seeking a place on the October 2011 internship it would be ideal if you waitlisted sooner rather than later.
This course is the most difficult in which to reserve a place as it is designed to meet the needs of those wanting an in-depth and practical permaculture experience to complement their PDC. It encompasses all the other courses provided by the PRI plus six more weeks of intensive permaculture studies that provide participants with the tools to participate in all areas of the permaculture world, in particular, full-time consulting.
Book now to waitlist your place!
Comments (0)Book Now for April or October 2011 Internships
Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton September 27, 2010
There is only 1 place now are now zero places available for the April 2011 Internship and just 7 for the October 2011 Internship. If you are wanting an in-depth and practical understanding of permaculture then book now to hold your place in one of these most popular courses. There are only three of these internships per year at the Permaculture Research Institute. There is no other similar comprehensive permaculture learning programme available anywhere else.
Take the last spot on the April 25, 2011 course or book for the one starting October 10, 2011.
There will be an internship in January 2012 but the date for this has yet to be announced. Should anyone like to register for January 2012 please do not hesitate to email us at education (at) permaculture.org.au
Comments (0)Last Chance for Early Bird Discount on October PDC
Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton September 8, 2010
Permaculture design and planning has become extremely relevant for all land owners and managers. Correct planning and design can make the difference between a well managed productive property and one that has ongoing soil, water and other management issues to contend with.
For those without acreage and only our own backyards, it enables us to create that little piece of paradise and self-sufficiency.
The next Permaculture Design Course at the Permaculture Research Institute Australia at Zaytuna farm is just over a month away – starting October 10. Taught by permaculture expert Geoff Lawton, this PDC will be his last for 2010.
Today is the last day where if you book you’ll receive the early bird 10% discount.
Phone +61 (0) 457299639 or book here now.
Comments (0)Internship Program a Big Hit – So Not Many Places Left….
Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton
Photo © copyright Craig Mackintosh
The January 2011 internship course is now fully booked with four people waitlisted in case of cancellations (for a course for which everyone has either paid in full or paid a deposit to hold their place). This course is proving to be the most popular of all courses held at the Permaculture Research Institute as it meets the needs of those wanting an in-depth and practical permaculture experience to complement their PDC. The internship incorporates all of PRI’s other courses over the period, plus six more weeks of intensive permaculture studies and practice that provide participants with the tools to participate in all areas of the permaculture world – in particular, full-time consulting.
The next available internship begins April 25, 2011 and this is already filling up quickly.
If you are interested in participating in the internship course in April, there are five places (of 12 maximum) only still available. Even the October 2011 internship already has two firm bookings. In total, there are only 15 internship places left open in 2011.
Book now to hold your place!
Comments (5)Compost and Soil Biology Course – Only Two Weeks to Go, Book Now!
Compost, Courses/Workshops, Fungi, Rehabilitation, Soil Biology, Soil Composition, Soil Conservation, Structure — by Charles Hamilton September 6, 2010
Compost Tea – Liquid Gold
Increase the productivity of your broad-acre farm or small holding – even your own backyard.
Paul Taylor, biological farmer, soil science professional and director of Trust Nature Pty Ltd utilises ‘natural systems technology’ and will show you how to increase the productivity of your soil by adhering to natural soil improvement principles. Paul teaches the complex science of soil biology and plant nutrition in an easy to understand, easy to apply format.
Learn the field essentials of soil biology and how to make biologically active compost and compost tea to revitalise your soil. We now have the science, technology and experience to use agriculture as the path to soil regeneration and profitability. Replace chemical fertilisers with a method and DIY product that will transform your soil health and fertility. Lower your costs of production and improve your productive capacity with this short 5-day course.
Where: The Permaculture Research Institute, Zaytuna Farm, The Channon, NSW.
When: September 20-24.
Click here for more details and to book, or call +61 (0) 457 299 639 now!
Comments (2)Two Weeks to Go Before Next Permaculture Project Aid Worker Course!
Aid Projects, Courses/Workshops — by Charles Hamilton August 27, 2010
Life is rarely dull for a permaculture aid worker
Photo © copyright Craig Mackintosh
Do you aspire to be involved in the permaculture aid sector and permaculture projects in Africa, Asia, South America or the Middle East?
Enjoy the challenge and reward of work and experience in far-flung locales and use it as a springboard for a serious, paid career in permaculture. The September 13 Permaculture Project Aid Worker Course taught by internationally recognised permaculture teacher Geoff Lawton currently still has space for you.
This is a wonderful opportunity to train as a Project Farm Manager, Project Teacher or Administration Manager and is the last course of this type in 2010.
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