Introduction to Permaculture

Permaculture is another word for sustainable living, and is about much more than gardening. This course covers all aspects of the sustainable systems you need, including food, self sufficiency at home, recycling wastes and resource collecting, water systems, local economic systems etc.

Course Description

  • sustainable living practices
  • food self sufficiency
  • recycling and resource collecting
  • water systems

What you can hope to achieve

  • an understanding of sustainable living practices

What to bring

  • bring gloves, raincoat and boots
  • wear outdoor clothing
  • lunch

Important information

  • morning and afternoon tea will be provided
  • children must not accompany adults to Adult Education classes

Medical condition and special needs

To help us make your experience in our classes as enjoyable as possible, we may need to make some adjustments or special arrangements. If you have a medical condition, an infectious disease, a disability or special needs that may affect your ability or other participants to safely or comfortably take part in a class, please complete the Personal Fitness and Special Needs Form and return to the closest administrative centre listed on the form. If you cannot access the form online, please contact the organising centre and a copy will be mailed to you.

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