harpy
Jul 26th, 2010, 04:24 PM
I got sent this - if anyone would like the contact details let me know and I'll PM you - don't like to post other people's contact details on t'internet.
URBAN PERMACULTURE WEEKEND COURSE
With Graham Burnett
Sat 7th and Sun 8th August 2010
Lillian Baylis Old School, Lollard Street, London SE11 6PY
What is permaculture
The word 'permaculture' comes from 'permanent agriculture' and 'permanent culture' - it is about living lightly on the planet, and making sure that we can sustain human activities for many generations to come, in harmony with nature.
What to expect
- A fun and friendly introduction to permaculture
- Permaculture in an urban context (allotments, LETS, community gardens, community composting, urban transport)
- Ethics and principles of permaculture
- Learning from the patterns in nature
- Simplifying systems thinking
- Creating cities for human beings (Transition Towns)
- Introducing the design process – SADIM
- Zones & sectors – a design tool
- Practical design workshop (building a composting system)
Cost
£100 (£80 early payment discount before 23rd July) £60 Concessions (Unwaged, OAP)
URBAN PERMACULTURE WEEKEND COURSE
With Graham Burnett
Sat 7th and Sun 8th August 2010
Lillian Baylis Old School, Lollard Street, London SE11 6PY
What is permaculture
The word 'permaculture' comes from 'permanent agriculture' and 'permanent culture' - it is about living lightly on the planet, and making sure that we can sustain human activities for many generations to come, in harmony with nature.
What to expect
- A fun and friendly introduction to permaculture
- Permaculture in an urban context (allotments, LETS, community gardens, community composting, urban transport)
- Ethics and principles of permaculture
- Learning from the patterns in nature
- Simplifying systems thinking
- Creating cities for human beings (Transition Towns)
- Introducing the design process – SADIM
- Zones & sectors – a design tool
- Practical design workshop (building a composting system)
Cost
£100 (£80 early payment discount before 23rd July) £60 Concessions (Unwaged, OAP)