Introduction To Permaculture Course

This course is a weekend well spent, as renowned sustainability practitioner, Michelle Sheather provides an overview of all aspects of sustainable living, empowering you to incorporate these learnings into your everyday life.

Elle is an international ecologist and permaculture teacher who has implemented training initiatives around the world, working across 6 continents and in many cases helping preserve rare ecosystems. She is also a member of the Permaculture Northern Beaches committee. Assisting Elle are Tomas Anderson and Marc Stubbs, both of whom are experienced and passionate permaculture landscape practitioners.

The ITP course introduces the Ethics and Principles of Permaculture.

You will learn about:

Organic gardening – including growing from seed, companion planting, crop rotation, chemical free pest control and growing within the Sydney climate

Sustainable housing – including alternative energy sources such as solar, water saving techniques, ecological design principles and concepts
Soil – Including soil composition, optimum soil PH, key nutrients, and soil health
Site analysis for your garden/site – Let the educators provide you with the tools for you to design the ultimate permaculture inspired setup to maximise techniques and make them work for your lifestyle
Permaculture design – Permaculture design is essentially a multi-faceted, integrated and ecologically harmonious method of designing human-centred landscapes. Learn the basics of this in-depth subject including permaculture design principles.
Social permaculture – Learn how to incorporate permaculture into your daily living.
Zoning– Learn about the 6 zones of permaculture that denote how much attention each area requires. These can also be adapted on a micro-scale to your own home and garden environment.

Time will be spent within the wonderful North Curl Curl Community Garden to see permaculture in practice! Practical activities and site visits include:

• Native beehives
• Raised planting beds
• Worm farms and composting
• And more!

Each day will run from 9am – 4:30pm at Coastal Environment Centre, North Narrabeen.

Course Cost:

PNB Members $370

Non-members of PNB $390

Students $370

*plus booking fee

Bring along:

• Pen and notebook
• A plate of food to share
• Tea, coffee and morning tea will be provided

Take home:

• As part of your course fee you will receive a copy of Bill Mollison’s book “Introduction to Permaculture”. This book is generally regarded as the Introduction to Permaculture bible.
• An Introduction to Permaculture certificate, recognised worldwide and a stepping stone to Permaculture Design Course

Why not make a short getaway out of this opportunity and stay locally? There are many great places to stay in and around Narrabeen.

NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park | Narrabeen caravan park (nrmaparksandresorts.com.au)