This four week course will be held at the Crystal Waters Permaculture Village during the glorious South East Queensland Springtime! The program will incorporate the full Permaculture Design Certificate plus local food production (gardens, orchards, woodlots, small cattle, poultry, beekeeping) new business ideas, food processing, tool maintenance and other farm skills. You will reside in an award-winning Permaculture and Ecovillage environment 1.5 hours north of Brisbane. This course will enable participants to gain first hand experience, observe, learn about, and participate in sustainable living. Our courses deliver a very strong practical element - so be prepared for plenty of hands-on experience.
Dates September 7 - October 2, 2010
Course Cost AU$3400 Act Now! Take advantage of our early bird offer! Pay fees in full by April 30th and receive $400 off ! Includes: all tuition; extensive course notes; food, tours, comfortable accommodation in cabins located at Crystal Waters
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Crystal Waters Ecovillage is a UN Habitat Award winning ecovillage, one of the very first settlements designed according to permaculture principles. Founded in 1987, this is an established village with over 200 permanent residents on 640 acres (259 hectares) of land. Classes will be held in the award-winning Crystal Waters EcoCentre, and practical sessions will be implementing projects throughout the property. The settlement is a wildlife haven where native animals and birds live in harmony with their human neighbours. |
You will be immersed in working examples of sustainability in the real world. The "classroom" at Crystal Waters is huge - 259 hectares! and a large proportion of time is spent outdoors, doing what you learn. Max and Trudi's extensive and highly productive gardens, orchards, woodlot, small herd of cattle, poultry and beehives provide the perfect practical backdrop to your learning experience!
Climate: Expect warm days, the occasional cooling afternoon rain shower and mild nights.
Course Leaders
Max O. Lindegger and guests
