permaculture

[ERDA Institute <erda@nor.com.au>]

Permaculture Design Course (PDC)

There are 2 more 2003 PDC's scheduled with ERDA Institute
at Djanbung Gardens, Nimbin, Northern NSW, Australia:
August 24-Sept 7
October 10-23

Djanbung Gardens is a purposed designed permaculture education and
demonstration site with a 5 acre 'living classroom' of working permaculture
systems and applications to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
The training centre is a passive solar earthbrick hexagon with big verandahs
for classes and houses an extensive reference library for personal research.
Video library available for evening viewing.
All PDC's include a visit to Jarlanbah Permaculture Hamlet to see a diverse
range of energy efficient houses, productive gardens, waste treatment
systems and community land management. One of the course highlights is a
visit to nearby world heritage rainforests with Peter Hardwick, leading
bushfoods expert and permaculture designer. Rainbow Power Company can be
visited to view alternative energy systems & technology.
The full PDC curriculum is covered - see web site for details.
Excellent food, mostly from the gardens and local organic growers - lunches
& some evening meals included in course fee. Accommodation and camping
available on site.
Djanbung is a 10 min walk from the village to access post, phone, ATM, shops
and other services.
Main tutors: Robyn Francis, Janelle Schafer and Peter Hardwick.
Course cost: $850 ($750 conc.)

Students are invited to stay on after the course for a week or 2 gaining
further practical experience as an ERDA volunteer working in the gardens 3-4
hour/day for accommodation and welcome to utilise library & other resources
at other times.
Spring (Sept-Nov) is also bamboo harvest time & an opportunity to learn
about this amazing plant, clump management, harvesting, treating and curing
as well as bamboo crafts.

Longer term internships also available.

For further details and registration form visit the web site
www.earthwise.org.au