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Description Join Milkwood Permaculture's Nick Ritar as he leads you through 2 days of permaculture design theory and action. You will leave this course ready to sink your teeth into a bunch of permaculture projects and be in an informed position to do further research and learning in ecological design. This course will give you a comprehensive overview of how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment - whether you live in a small apartment, a quarter-acre block, or a rural property.  Covering organic food production, system design (and re-design) for comfort and lower energy consumption, and solutions in how to approach a sustainable and positive community existence within your neighborhood.In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions that can lead to:
 Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any biosphere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. We're talking systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species.
"I have done several permaculture courses now and I would say that Nick Ritar of Milkwood is definitely the best and most dynamic permaculture teacher I've experienced. His inclusive style of teaching and his effective design coaching, combined with his extensive knowledge and experience, has activated me towards becoming a permaculture designer. Thanks again, Milkwood." - Paul Jordan, Project Officer + budding Permaculture Designer  This course practical strategies to better care and provide for yourself, your family and the planet. A jam-packed weekend of essential knowledge, useful techniques, a tour of the amazing organism that is Rahamim Ecological Learning Centre and enough information to get you all fired up to be the change you want to see in this world.About the teacher
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Bookings: This course can be booked through the sterling crew at Rahamim in Bathurst. Contact Pat or Paula on 02 6332 9950 or email them at contact[at]rahamim.org.au to book your place. Don't forget to specify which course and which month you are interested in, as Rahamim has a full schedule of workshops this year. Venue
DescriptionRahamim Ecological Learning Centre is a beautiful heritage building set amid established grounds, perched on 'St Josephs Mount', overlooking Bathurst city. Formerly known as 'Logan Brae', this grand building has been a family home, a nunnery and a Mercy and Justice Centre over the years. Rahamim co-ordinates an extensive workshop program alongside its ongoing work with refugees, the UN council on climate change, and the provision of ecological resources for the wider Bathurst community.
Accommodation at the venue: For a very reasonable fee, you can stay at Rahamim during your course, taking dinner and breakfast at the center as part of your stay. Contact Rahamim for details and bookings: 02 6332 9950 or contact@rahamim.org.au Accommodation in Bathurst: Bathurst is a gorgeous old town in the Central West of NSW with many accommodation options. Start here: http://www.visitbathurst.com.au Getting there by train: Bathurst is 3.5 hours from Sydney by train. Countrylink runs daily XPT services between Sydney Central and Bathurst, with connections across to Lithgow. From Bathurst train station, Rahamim is an easy 1.3km walk or a short taxi ride - see our Venue Map for details. Getting there by car: Bathurst is an easy 3 hours from Sydney. Take the Great Western Highway up through the Blue Mountains, and, well, just keep going until you arrive in Bathurst. You can plan your route from Sydney or elsewhere using our interactive Venue Map EventList powered by schlu.net |
FarmReady CoursesIf you are a farmer, a primary producer, a land manager or in the immediate family of someone who is, you may be eligible for FarmReady which covers course fees, travel and accommodation costs when eligible students attend specific Milkwood Permaculture courses that are FarmReady approved. Reading ListPrior to attending your course, you might like to take a look at our ever-expanding reading list,a bunch of recommended and practical texts on Permaculture, sustainable agriculture and community resilience. None of these texts are pre-requisite for our courses, we just like to
be able to provide suggestions on background reading, in case you're
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Nick Ritar is a permaculture designer, consultant and educator who works extensively across a wide range of bioregions, farms, watersheds and city environments. He is recognized nationally as a leading advocate on how permaculture principles can contribute to food security through good design and regenerative farming and living. Nick's 
