permaculture

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

Bushfoods and Natives in Permaculture

Nov 8-12 , 2004 
Tutor: Peter Hardwick

Venue: Djanbung Gardens, Nimbin NSW Australia

>From the home garden to bush-regen and wildlife systems,
this 5-day course with Peter Hardwick also addresses the role of
bushfoods and native plants in indigenous ethno-botany,
commercial bushfood production, varietal selection, harvesting and
preparation. 

Explore creative ways to integrate native plants into permaculture design
and functional landscapes: from the backyard to bush regeneration and
restoration ecology, and the potential for commercial bushfood production in
permaculture & sustainable agriculture systems.

The course is a must for anyone concerned with the integration of native
plants and bushfoods in sustainable agriculture and horticulture and for
permaculture designers, teachers, practitioners and producers, people
working with indigenous communities, bush regeneration and restoration
ecology.

A basic working knowledge of permaculture design principles and practice is
assumed. Prior attendance of a PDC or introductory permaculture course is
preferred but not essential.

Articulation: This course will provide underpinning knowlegde and skills for
competency units at Cert III and IV of Accredited Permaculture Training
(APT)

Course activities include: presentations, workshops, design projects,
practical, excursions, seed & food collection in the wild, and a gourmet
Bushfood Banquet on the Friday evening.

Tutor: Peter Hardwick
Peter Hardwick is passionate about native plants, and has studied bushfoods
and their cultivation since 1977. A pioneer and visionary behind the
bushfood industry, he teaches from a wealth of practical experience. Peter
established the original Wilderness Foods plant nursery in the 1980¹s with
groundbreaking work on genetic selection. He works with local Bundjalung,
consults for commercial bushfood production, and continues with his cutting
edge research in Northern NSW.

FEE: $425 / $360 conc. (deposit $100) includes tuition, extensive course
notes, lunches, morning/afternoon teas & bushfood banquet on the Friday
evening
NB course fee does not include accommodation, please make your reservations
early if you would like to stay at Djanbung Gardens

Venue: Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Education Centre ­ purpose designed
training venue with 5 acre living classroom of working permaculture systems
integrates a diverse range of bushfoods. Located within walking distance of
Nimbin village and a short drive from world heritage rainforests. Transport
to Nimbin includes via Country Link, coach and air (REX airlines) to Lismore
(Djanbung pick-up with prior notice), or daily shuttlebus from Byron Bay.

Further details & registration contact
robyn@permaculture.com.au
Ph 66891755
Mob 1429 147 138