permaculture

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**Last reminder - still places available**

PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE
with Robyn Francis & guests at Djanbung Gardens

** January Friday 11- Thur 25, 2002 **

COST:  AUD$750 (see details below)

The Earthwise PDC at Djanbung Gardens covers the international PDC 
curricullum, addressing  all major climatic zones and attracts participants 
from throughout Australia and overseas, creating a diverse and stimutating 
social atmosphere of like-minded people.

You  will receive a copy of Permaculture Education¹s PDC Handbook with over 
100 pages of comprehensive notes and resource information prepared by Robyn 
Francis.
Dynamic Interactive Learning includes field trips practical sessions and 
access to the permaculture-in-action projects and systems at Djanbung 
Gardens, Jarlanbah Permaculture Hamlet and the unique village of Nimbin.   
Upon completion of the course you will receive a Permaculture Design 
Certificate which entitles you to become a trainee permaculture designer.

Topics include
*  Patterns and processes in nature and human culture & application to design 
for sustainability
*  Soil ecology & management, natural nutrients, mulches etc
*  Water management planning, collection, storage and conservation, 
earthworks and aquaculture
*  Forest ecosystems and design of forests for food, forage, fibre, habitat, 
conservation, wildlife, tree-crops and farm forestry
*  Sustainable food producing systems for home gardens and small holdings 
through to broad acre farmlands
*  Integrated free-range and animal forage systems
*  Design to reduce vulnerability to fire, drought & natural disasters
*  Integrated pest & weed control
* Appropriate energy and resource conserving technologies and design, 
renewable energy systems,  and passive solar house design
*  Bioregional & community development strategies, urban renewal, eco-village 
design, community economics, legal structures, community gardens and city 
farms

COST: Course fee includes tuition, course notes, excursions, lunches & some 
evening meals.
A $100 deposit will secure your place.
Regular 2-week PDC  $750
Jan 11-25, 2002   *  April 15-28, 2002  *  July 2002 *  October 2002
NB Low  income, students, unemployed etc may apply to do volunteer work  for  
a concession of up to 20% of course fee
LETS accepted to 20% of course fee (only LETS  connected to NimLets or 
RivLets)

DOING COURSES AT DJANBUNG GARDENS
The unique benefit of doing a course  at Djanbung Gardens is that you can 
immerse yourself in a total permaculture experience. Permaculture here  is an 
integral part of everyday life with a 5 acre living Œclassroom¹ of working 
permaculture systems.
Quality training in an experiential  environment is our hallmark, with a team 
of experienced tutors lead by Robyn Francis.

You will enjoy international cuisine of delicious meals created with seasonal 
produce fresh from the gardens. People with special dietary needs are 
thoughtfully catered for including vegan, satvik (vedic) and gluten-free.

Next door to Djanbung Gardens is Jarlanbah Permaculture Hamlet, providing a 
unique opportunity to experience a working Eco-village and see first-hand a 
wide range of domestic permaculture homes and gardens, alternative building 
techniques, different composting toilets and waste management strategies and 
insights into community life.

At Djanbung Gardens you can enjoy the tranquility of a rural environment  
with the convenience of close proximity and easy access to village facilities 
 including public phones, post office, ATM, laundromat, shops and other 
village services.

ACCOMMODATION: not included in course fee. Options include:
Djanbung Gardens Farmstay (bunks & private room) 02-6689 1755
Jarlanbah Homestays Nigel Ph 02-6689 1716, Paul 02-6689 1935
Backpackers, lodge & camping in the village
Motel 6km out of town

TRANSPORT: Lismore (30km from Nimbin)  is serviced by
NSW railway CountryLink
Coach (Syd-Bris)
Lismore Airport (Hazelton from Sydney). Nearest international airports: 
Coolangatta or Brisbane
Daily Shuttlebus service: Byon Bay -Nimbin Ph 02-6687 2007

ERDA TEACHING TEAM
Robyn Francis
Principal tutor for Permaculture Education, Robyn Francis is well known for 
her extensive work in permaculture since 1984: as a teacher, designer, 
presenter, writer, editor of the Permaculture International Journal ('87-92) 
& founding director of Permaculture International Ltd. She has taught and 
consulted in USA, Germany, New Zealand, India, Bali & many partsof Australia 
including work with Aboriginal communities.
Robyn Francis¹ extensive design work has involved suburban edible landscapes, 
self-sufficiency & commercial farms, community gardens, public landscapes, 
rural communities & village development, in climates ranging from cold 
temperate to arid & humid tropics, for grass roots individuals and businesses 
through to Government Departments.
As a teacher she draws on this rich practical experience as well as the years 
of organic gardening, herb production and small farming that preceeded her 
permaculture work. Her experiential approach to learning as an active and 
empowering experience emphases the practical applications of permaculture 
ideals & principles.
In 1985 Robyn Francis received the Permaculture Community Service Award and a 
Diploma of Permaculture Design .  In 1995 she received the ABC Rural Woman of 
the Year Award for NSW North Coast for her contribution to sustainable 
agriculture and land use planning, and in 1996 received a Rivercare 2000 
Award.
Robyn Francis is also known for her presentation of The Mandala Garden video 
and author of the Mandala Garden book, and as a singer-song writer. In Œ96 
she produced the Celtic Eightfold Year Garden Charts.  In between everything 
else, Robyn produces most of her own food, enjoys keeping poultry and 
creating her permaculture paradise at Djanbung Gardens.

SPECIAL GUEST TUTOR:
MILES DURAND - Horticulture and Permaculture practitioner since 1968  in 
Australia, New Zealand, Bangaladesh, Nepal and Israel. Permaculture Design 
Cetificate 1983 with Bill Mollision, Permaculture Design Diploma [Education] 
1986. Perth . Miles has taught Permaculture and Horticulture with TAFE  since 
1986 and is presently the Horticulture trainer for Kimberley College of TAFE, 
Halls Creek Campus [1998-2001] engaged in training  courses on remote and 
isolated Aboriginal Communities.Founding  member and director of the 
Permaculture Institute of WA .
Miles has a particular interest in Drylands design systems and their 
practical implimentation and lasting impressions of visiting  2, 000 year old 
dryland Agriculture / Horticulture systems in the Negev desert .

REGULAR PDC GUEST TUTORS:

Janelle Schafer - Janelle draws on her background in horticulture, practical 
experience in permaculture and living on the land on an intentional 
community. Janelle has lectured for TAFE and been a regular guest tutor at 
Djanbung Gardens for 5 years
Peter Hardwick - key player in establishing the bushfoods industry & research 
into Aboriginal ethno-botany
Peter Gould - Sub-tropical Farm Forestry, sustainable tree cropping 
systems,bush regeneration & broad forestry issues
Jude Fanton - Co-founder of Seed Savers, and wealth of knowledge and 
experience in seed saving, genetic biodiversity & ethnobotany Jude is an 
ocassional guest tutor for courses at Djanbung

REGISTER NOW



Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Education Centre
home to:
Permaculture Education
ERDA Institute Trust
Nimbin Eco-Village Project Office
Robyn Francis - permaculture designer & educator
PO Box 379, Nimbin NSW 2480 Australia
Ph 02-6689 1755 Fax 02-6689 1225
permed@nor.com.au  www.earthwise.org.au