The aim of this paper is to enable and encourage people who have done the permaculture design certificate to design
landuse plans based on functional diverse plant and animal communites which enhance the sites ecological condition\, soil fertility and natural productivity.
Course is run through Northtec
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100309T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100330T230000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/392 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/392 SUMMARY:Hamilton Permaculture Trusts Organic Gardening Course DESCRIPTION:Held at Waimarie Community House\, 53 Wellington Street\, Hamilton East.
On wednesday mornings for 4 weeks from 10 to 12
With an on site community garden to view examples.
Course includes a guided tour of the Sustainable Backyard
Topics covered will be the basics to siteing a vegetable garden and maintaining it with organic systems.
Composting\, wormfarming &\; liquid fertilizer\,
No-dig gardens &\; mulching\,
Companion &\; rotational planting\,
Seed saving &\; lunar planting\,
$10 / class
&ldquo\;I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day's work. I follow in building the principles which nature has used in its domain&rdquo\; - Frank Lloyd Wright
Tutors &ndash\; Johann Bernhardt and Gary Marshall
A 2 day workshop on a just\, healthy and sustainable way of living. Covering the ethics and principles of permaculture\, ecological design and the use of design processes. The skills of observation and the recognition of natural pattern are included\, along with brief discussions and demonstrations of a wide range of applications and examples of permaculture in practice\, based around the elements of Earth\, Fire\, Air &\; Water.
Workshop fees\: $50 – 70 per day (sliding scale self-selected on affordability).
Come and learn to make a low cost - high performance 10 square metre sleepout which needs no permit.
Experience first-hand the design and construction.
Combine resource-consciousness\, creativity and construction skills.
The course includes\: Building foundations through to finished plaster\;
Theory and principles of sustainability\; Sector analysis and site planning\; Choice of suitable materials\; Principles of assive solar design\; Working in a team\; Lots of fun.
1. Philosophy &\; Design (27 March)
Introducing the ethics and principles of permaculture\, and its applications. We will explore the aims and objectives of permaculture living and how it is implemented\, how it can be applied to different living environments\, the methods of ecological design\, and the Permaculture approach to healthy\, sustainable living.
2. Landscape &\; Site Assessment (28 March)
This workshop will demonstrate this ancient &\; simple technology
Enabling participants to build an earth oven in their own garden.
This is a hands on workshop\, come prepared to get dirty.
$20 /day for each person.
Numbers are limited
This is the original two week design course - graduates will be awarded a certificate from Bill Mollison&rsquo\;s Permaculture Institute in Australia.
Tutors\: \; Trish Allen\, Dion Workman &\; friends.
Trish Allen co-founded Rainbow Valley Farm with her late husband Joe Polaischer in 1988. \; Rainbow Valley Farm is an award winning organic farm and model of permaculture. \;
Dion Workman teaches sustainable rural development and is a passionate beekeeper.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100326T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100327T040000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/400 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/400 SUMMARY:Auckland Permaculture Workshop (APW) - Living Communities DESCRIPTION:&ldquo\;Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future&rdquo\; - Robert L. Peters
Tutors &ndash\; Finn Mackesy and Gary Marshall
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100326T203000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100328T030000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/432 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/432 SUMMARY:Sustainable Home and Garden Show Kapiti Coast DESCRIPTION:&ldquo\;Sustainable Home and Garden Show&rdquo\; 27 and 28 March 2010. \; Paraparaumu\, Kapiti Coast.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100326T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100326T210000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/385 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/385 SUMMARY:Hamilton Modular PDC DESCRIPTION:This is the third one day module for a permaculture design certificate which will be run over 12 weekends throughout 2010 plus the design presentation. Each session will give an overview of permaculture ethics &\; principles before starting the module. Participants can either choose to complete the certificate or choose certain modules of interest without receiving the certificate. For full program check www.permaham.boo.co.nz Module fee\: sliding scale $60 / module for beneficiaries &\; those completing the certificate. $120 / module for full employment.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100401T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100404T230000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/312 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/312 SUMMARY:Light Earth Building and Appropriate Technologies DESCRIPTION:Friday 2nd &ndash\; Monday 5th April 2010
12 noon Friday \; - \; 12noon Monday
Location\: Koanga Institute\, Torere.
Tutors\: Bob Corker\,and Max van Ginkel \; \; $460 (includes food and accomodation)
An
intensive long weekend (32hrs including evenings) covering our research
and experience\, over many years\, into bringing forward a wide range of
techniques suited to low cost\,low energy sustainable living. \; We
Introducing the culture\, craft and science of farming water flowing through the landscape.
9-13 April 2010
Taranaki\, Aotearoa New Zealand
Dao terraquaculture\, the world’s most productive farming system\, has thrived for over 5000 years in the Asia-Pacific realm - achieving levels of sustained productivity beyond the reach of agriculture.
This 4 day practical workshop will expand your skills and capabilities in productive farming and forestry systems to enable sustainable rural livelihoods in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Key skills and capabilities developed include\:
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100409T004600Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/364 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/364 SUMMARY:Terra-aqua-culture Training DESCRIPTION:Introducing the culture\, craft and science of farming water flowing through the landscape
9-13 April 2010
Taranaki\, Aotearoa New Zealand
Dao terraquaculture\, the world’s most productive farming system\, has thrived for over 5000 years in the Asia-Pacific realm - achieving levels of sustained productivity beyond the reach of agriculture.
This 4 day practical workshop will expand your skills and capabilities in productive farming and forestry systems to enable sustainable rural livelihoods in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Key skills and capabilities developed include\:
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100418T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100425T030000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/406 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/406 SUMMARY:Tools for Teachers DESCRIPTION:The context is sustainability
An introduction to the craft of effective teaching for those wishing to do presentations\, introductions and short courses.
Inspire and empower change
Find strategies for Direct instruction\, Co-operative learning\, Reflective learning\, Hands-on/practical
Setting up teaching spaces
Managing State
Accessing the wisdom of the collective
Design lesson plans
Choose the right strategies for your particular students
Discover your own and others learning styles
Create resource materials
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Tools for teachers
The context is sustainability
Introduction to the craft of effective
teaching for those wishing to do presentations\, introductions and
short courses.
This is the fourth module for a permaculture design certificate which will be run over 12 weekends throughout 2010 plus the design presentation. Each session will give an overview of permaculture ethics &\; principles before starting the module. Participants can either choose to complete the certificate or choose certain modules of interest without receiving the certificate. For full program check www.permaham.boo.co.nz Module fee\: sliding scale $60 / module for beneficiaries &\; those completing the certificate. $120 / module for full employment.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100424T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100425T040000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/335 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/335 SUMMARY:Organic Weed Control Workshop DESCRIPTION:Tutor\: \; Nelson Lebo
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100430T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100502T040000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/431 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/431 SUMMARY:Post and Beam Workshop DESCRIPTION:<\;!--[if gte mso 9]>
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100507T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100507T210000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/387 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/387 SUMMARY:Hamilton Modular PDC DESCRIPTION:This is the fifth module for a permaculture design certificate which will be run over 12 weekends throughout 2010 plus the design presentation. Each session will give an overview of permaculture ethics &\; principles before starting the module. Participants can either choose to complete the certificate or choose certain modules of interest without receiving the certificate. For full program check www.permaham.boo.co.nz Module fee\: sliding scale $60 / module for beneficiaries &\; those completing the certificate. $120 / module for full employment.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100521T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100521T200000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/334 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/334 SUMMARY:Pruning/Grafting Workshop DESCRIPTION:\;Tutor\: \; Murray Jones
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100527T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100527T210000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/388 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/388 SUMMARY:Hamilton Modular PDC DESCRIPTION:This is the sixthmodule for a permaculture design certificate which will be run over 12 weekends throughout 2010 plus the design presentation. Each session will give an overview of permaculture ethics &\; principles before starting the module. Participants can either choose to complete the certificate or choose certain modules of interest without receiving the certificate. For full program check www.permaham.boo.co.nz Module fee\: sliding scale $60 / module for beneficiaries &\; those completing the certificate. $120 / module for full employment.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100618T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100618T210000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/389 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/389 SUMMARY:Hamilton Modular PDC DESCRIPTION:This is the seventh module for a permaculture design certificate which will be run over 12 weekends throughout 2010 plus the design presentation. Each session will give an overview of permaculture ethics &\; principles before starting the module. Participants can either choose to complete the certificate or choose certain modules of interest without receiving the certificate. For full program check www.permaham.boo.co.nz Module fee\: sliding scale $60 / module for beneficiaries &\; those completing the certificate. $120 / module for full employment.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100311T150200Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100723T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100723T210000Z UID:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/390 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.permaculture.org.nz/node/390 SUMMARY:Hamilton Modular PDC DESCRIPTION:This is the eighth module for a permaculture design certificate which will be run over 12 weekends throughout 2010 plus the design presentation. Each session will give an overview of permaculture ethics &\; principles before starting the module. Participants can either choose to complete the certificate or choose certain modules of interest without receiving the certificate. For full program check www.permaham.boo.co.nz Module fee\: sliding scale $60 / module for beneficiaries &\; those completing the certificate. $120 / module for full employment.
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