permaculture

[Robyn Francis <erda@nor.com.au>]

Accredited
PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE
October 11-29
at Djanbung Gardens, Nimbin, Australia

Comprehensive introduction to permaculture principles and applications, this
course includes the full PDC curriculum in the interact permaculture
environment of Djanbung Gardens¹ 5 acre living classroom in the subtropics
of Northern NSW.

Special benefits of the course at Djanbung Gardens include
€ all climates covered - temperate to tropic and arid
€ hand-on & participatory activities in an inspiring example of
sustainability in practice - Bridge the gap between theory and practice
€ visit to Jarlanbah permaculture community plus excursion to world heritage
rainforests
€ access to extensive permaculture library & resources
€ walking distance from village facilities & services
€ yummy organic food fresh from the gardens & local producers
€ the sub tropic environment at Djanbung includes examples of temperate and
tropical systems in the creative microclimate zones of the gardens

The PDC is an essential qualification for anyone intending to teach
permaculture and provides foundation training for Accredited Permaculture
Training (APT) Certificates III and Certificate IV in Permaculture. The PDC
is an essential prerequisite for APT Cert III & IV training at Permaforest
Trust and for next years full-time studies and internships at Djanbung
Gardens.

Refresher course discount for people who have previously done a PDC.
Couple & multiple registration discounts available.

Experienced tutors include Robyn Francis, Janelle Schafer and Peter
Hardwick.

Camping & some accommodation on site ­ walking distance from village
accommodation

Robyn Francis (APT Diploma of Permaculture, AWT Cert IV, Pc Inst Dip Perm
Des) brings over 20 years experience into her courses & has conducted over
90 PDC¹s thoughout Australia plus New Zealand, India and Indonesia. Her
students are working on permaculture projects around the world.

Course Fee $990 ($850 concession)
NB past students have received intensive assistance and used training
credits towards course fees.

NEXT Djanbung Gardens PDC will be January 2005

Further info and registration details
robyn@permaculture.com.au
Ph 02-6689 1755 / 1960
Mob 0429 147 138
 www.earthwise.org.au