Introduction To Permaculture

Course Type: 
Introduction to Permaculture
Summary: 

An introduction to the basics of permaculture design & how this approach can be applied to individual circumstances in order to facilitate a move towards sustainability. This two day 'taster' weekend will create opportunities to actively learn about the ethics and principles of permaculture.

The course will include:

Origins of Permaculture

Ethics and Principles

Design methods

Examples of permaculture in practice

Observation

A practical exercise or walk

An overview of the permaculture network and how to find out more.

Permaculture uses whole system thinking to consciously create productive environments that work with the diversity, stability and resilience of natural systems.

The course is a stand alone course or gives you access onto various Full Design Courses (72hr+)

This is the second of twelve introductory courses based at East London City Farms and Green peppers Orchard in Camden.

Each course will be lead by members of the London Permacuture Network.

£95 - Individual income more than 18k/yr

£60 - Individual income less than 18k/yr

£45 - Concessionary Rate -
income less than 10k/yr

Booking: clairefg65@yahoo.com

Dates and times
Dates: 
18 February 2012 - 7 October 2012
More dates and times information: 
Saturday 18th Feb Sunday 19th Feb Time: 10.am-5.pm April 7-8 June 16-17 Oct 6-7 Booking: clairefg65@yahoo.com 07899 843061 Various: March 3-4 at Stepney City Farm June 30-1 at Stepney City Farm Sept 11-12 (Midweek) at Stepney City Farm Contact:Ros rosbedlow@hotmail.com 02085560885 March 24-25 at Green Peppers April 28-29 at Hackney City Farm Sept 4-5 at Hackney City Farm Contact: cisarigu@hotmail.com 07519 576962
Teachers
Claire White and James Taylor
Venue information

Spitalfields City Farm

Venue Information: 

Spitalfields City Farm was originally set up by volunteers in 1978 and we still rely on volunteers today to help maintain the farm and gardens, look after the animals and assist us delivering projects. In short, without volunteers there would be no farm.

Location

Buxton St, Spitalfields
London , Greater London, E1 5AR
United Kingdom
Booking and further information
Cost: 
Sliding scale £45- £95 see Summary.
Contact Details: 

Claire White

Telephone: 
07899 843 061
Address: 
South East
Contact name: 
Claire White
Telephone number: 
07899 843 061