Introduction to Permaculture: Ethics, Principles and Practice
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Introduction to Permaculture: Ethics, Principles and Practice
Join Kym Ormond and discover the ideas behind permaculture and how they can be applied to the way we grow food, use resources and create more sustainable homes and communities.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the ethics and principles that underpin permaculture, from caring for people and the planet to reducing waste, working with nature and making the most of what we already have. We’ll look at how these ideas translate into practical everyday actions, whether you have a large backyard, a small garden or simply want to live a little more sustainably.
You’ll leave with a better understanding of permaculture as a way of thinking and a collection of practical ideas you can start putting into practice at home.
What you will learn and what to expect:
The three core ethics of permaculture
An introduction to the 12 principles of permaculture
How to observe and work with natural systems
Practical ways to reduce waste and make better use of resources
How permaculture can be applied beyond the garden
A Seed saving and plant propagation demo
Plenty of discussion, examples and practical ideas
Kym Ormond Bio
Kym Ormond is a community educator, permaculturist and trained chef who teaches skills in sustainable living from food preservation to sourdough bread baking, permaculture gardening, music and other skills he’s picked up along the way.
Kym's goal is to share forgotten skills that he's learnt over the years and return them from "Uncommon sense" to common sense life skills. Kym started off his career in commercial kitchens before eventually finding his feet in the soil and transitioned over to working on commercial farms, permaculture food growing projects and owning his own plant nursery. Kym has combined his love of growing food and cooking together into a series of sustainable living courses that are interactive, fun and informative.
For more info on Kym, check out his website here:
Community Centre Contact Details
The Summit Community Centre is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (closed on Fridays and public holidays). For any enquiries, please contact us on 8390 0457 or email thesummit@ahc.sa.gov.au during opening times.
Extreme and Catastrophic Fire Danger Ratings
When an 'Extreme 75+' or Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating is declared for the Mt Lofty Ranges, the Adelaide Hills Council Community Centre's will be closed, and all classes and programs will be cancelled without notice. Any monies paid will either be reimbursed or the course will be rescheduled for a later date.
Current fire danger ratings can be checked here: http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts/fire-danger-ratings.shtml
FAQs
- Where can I park?
Parking is limited at The Summit Community Centre, carpool where possible. An upper carpark and a smaller lower carpark (with one disabled parking space) are available. There is a loading zone for drop offs and unloading a vehicle.
You can also park along Crescent Drive up to the Norton Summit Primary School. Parking is also located behind Norton Summit CFS. Limited parking is available at The Scenic Hotel. Please take care crossing this road to the community centre.
Refer to the map below.
- If the event is at night, what do I need to know?
We are in the Adelaide Hills and always encourage a torch or phone with a light in case you can't see. Clothing for cooler weather and an umbrella in winter would be encouraged.
- What facilities are on site?
Toilets (including disabled), baby change table, wide double door entrance into centre, function room, large foyer and patio area, small meeting room and fully equipped kitchen with commercial dishwasher.
- Is there disabled access?
Yes, the disabled car park is located in the lower carpark (to the right of the community centre as you drive in). There is an access ramp that leads from the carpark to the entrance of the building. There is a disabled toilet onsite and our reception desk is at an accessible height for wheelchair users.
- Is the community centre inclusive?
Yes, everyone is welcome. Our centre is LGBTQI+ friendly, dementia friendly and breastfeeding is welcome.
- Can I warm a baby bottle, heat my meal up or make a coffee/tea/hot chocolate?
Yes, there is a kettle, microwave and fridge. Water and and hot drinks are available.
- Do you have a hidden disability? [We are proud to support the sunflower]
We have joined the Sunflower, recognising the need to support hidden disability.
Our Sunflower lanyards are available at the entrance of our community centres and libraries.
Specific off-site events will have lanyards available upon request with staff.
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