Introduction to Permaculture

Join us for two days to learn the basics of permaculture design!

This course tackles how to grow food, build houses and create communities, and minimize environmental impact at the same time. It aims to inspire and empower you to use permaculture design in your everyday life.

Permaculture principles are being constantly developed and refined by people throughout the world, and the course evolves with that learning.

Over the two days you will learn the history, various definitions, design process, ethics, principles, other design tools and case studies from a range of applications.

(Please note: this course runs from 9am to 4pm on both days).

This course will cover:

℘ What is Permaculture?

℘ Permaculture Ethics and Design Principles

℘ Soil Basics

℘ Composting for beginners

℘ Food Production (forest gardens and garden farming)

℘ Basic Design Framework

℘ Integrated Animal Systems

℘ Social Permaculture

What you get...

℘ 2 days of dynamic facilitation and on-ground learning.

℘ Practical examples of permaculture in action

℘ Design and gardening strategies to apply in both your inner & physical landscape.

See you there!

First Nations Part- Scholarships

We offer 2 part-scholarships for First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) people, which cover half of the course costs. If you're interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact Emma on edufarm.mgr@nscf.org.au.

About the Facilitator

Michael Wardle, founder of Savour Soil Permaculture, is passionate about sustainable and regenerative agriculture and permaculture design. With a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the Earth and fostering regenerative ecosystems, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. Through Savour Soil Permaculture, he aims to empower individuals and communities to cultivate thriving landscapes that provide abundant food and restore ecological balance. Michael's holistic approach and innovative strategies have earned him recognition as a practitioner in the field, inspiring others to join him in the journey towards a more harmonious relationship with nature.