How can we raise children who feel connected, capable and confident in caring for themselves, their community and the planet?

Permaculture offers more than ways to grow food. Its ethics and principles can help us slow down, simplify family life and create environments where children can develop resilience, connection and a sense of belonging.

Join Sarah from the Cosmos and Sam from Acacia Play for a relaxed, practical and thoughtful session exploring how permaculture can support families and communities to live more simply and sustainably.

While children enjoy outdoor exploration, nature play and sustainable activities with Sam in the Acacia Play Area, adults can join Sarah for an open and welcoming conversation about applying permaculture principles to everyday family life.

Together, we'll explore ideas around slowing down, observing and responding with care, building connection with nature, nurturing resilience and creating simple rhythms that work for families in a busy world.

About Sarah & Sam

Sarah is passionate about supporting families to slow down and live more simply and sustainably. She believes permaculture ethics and principles offer practical, achievable ways to create more connected and resilient family life.

Sam is committed to connecting children with nature and the seasons through play, gardening and time spent outdoors. She believes every child should have the opportunity to develop a positive and lasting relationship with the natural world.

Join us

This is a relaxed, family-friendly gathering with time to connect, share ideas and enjoy a shared potluck lunch together.

Please bring:

A plate of food to share
Your own plate, cup and utensils
Children ready for outdoor play and exploration

Permaculture Hunter members: Free
Non-members: $10

Come along, slow down and discover some simple ways permaculture can help us build more resilient families and communities.

Permaculture Ethic: People Care

Permaculture begins with people care — creating supportive environments where children, families and communities can thrive. This event explores how slowing down, simplifying family life and connecting with nature can help us nurture resilient, grounded and connected children while creating stronger communities together.

Contact the host of Hunter Permaculture: Building Resilient Families & Communities