This Introduction to Permaculture (ITP) course is truly a weekend well spent, with previous participants completing the ITP stating they "will never look at the landscape the same way again". Renowned sustainability practitioner, Michelle Sheather will facilitate to provide an overview of all aspects of permaculture, empowering you to incorporate these learnings into your everyday life.
Elle is an international ecologist and permaculture teacher who has implemented training initiatives around the world, working across 6 continents and in many cases helping preserve rare ecosystems. She is also a member of the Permaculture Northern Beaches committee. Assisting Elle is Tomas Anderson, an experienced and passionate permaculture landscape practitioner and active PNB committee member.
The Introduction to Permaculture course introduces the ethics and principles of Permaculture Design. ITP learning areas include:
Organic gardening – Growing from seed, companion planting, crop rotation, chemical free pest control and growing within the Sydney climate
Sustainable housing – Alternative energy sources such as solar, water saving techniques, ecological design principles and concepts
Soil – Soil composition, optimum soil PH, key nutrients, and soil health
Site analysis for your garden/site – Tools and techniques to design the ultimate permaculture inspired setup for your lifestyle.
Permaculture design – A multi-faceted, integrated and ecologically harmonious method of designing human-centered landscapes.
Social permaculture – Incorporating permaculture into your daily living.
Zoning – The 6 zones of permaculture and the adaptation of them to various scales of home and garden environments.
Practical activities and site visits include:
- Workshops and small group sessions
- North Curly Community Garden to see permaculture in practice
- Native bee hives
- Raised planting beds
- Food forests
- Worm farms, composting, and more!
- Optional swim and visit to Narrabeen beach and rock pool with tips for seaside foraging at the end of the day.
Venue:
Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) on the beautiful Narrabeen Lake.
Duration:
Each day will run from 9am - 4:30pm
Course Cost:
PNB Members $370*
Non-members of PNB $390*
Students $370*
*plus Humanitix booking fee
"The course was really worthwhile. I took away so much new knowledge in sustainability to practice in my daily life”
“This Introduction to Permaculture course is amazing I learnt how to put so many aspects together for working with nature and natural landforms and conditions. It was the whole package."
- Words from previous ITP course participants.
Participants bring along:
A hat and closed comfortable shoes
Bottle of water
Pen & notebook
A small plate of food to share
(Teas, coffee, and light snacks will be provided)
Participants take home:
- As part of your course fee you will receive your own copy of Bill Mollison’s book 'Introduction to Permaculture' - commonly regarded as the Introduction to Permaculture bible!
- Useful resources and course materials
- An Introduction to Permaculture (ITP) certificate, recognised worldwide and a steppingstone to Permaculture Design and other Courses.
Spaces are limited for this course. Secure yours here:
https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-permaculture-course-vakanylh
You might like to make a short getaway out of this opportunity and stay locally. There are many great places to stay in and around Narrabeen, like the NRMA Lakeside Holiday Park.