ECO School Workshops

Autumn, 2013

20^th April, 9-5 Thinking Like a Swale: Advanced Permaculture Workshop

27^th-28^th April. Suburban Permaculture Weekend

5^th May, 3-5. International Permaculture Day. Introduction to Permaculture

11^th May. Home Energy Savings DIY Workshop

More details below.

Registration essential: theecoschool@gmail.com; 06 344 5013; 022 635 0868

Water has been a teacher to humanity for millennia. Now that humanity faces unprecedented challenges, water remains our teacher, particularly in the form of the humble yet powerful swale. Beyond its function of slowing the flow of water through a landscape, the swale can be used as the design inspiration for sustainable homes, abundant small-scale food production, community resilience, teaching and learning, and more. This workshop provides examples of ‘thinking like a swale’ and encourages participants to engage this type of thinking in their own lives and communities.

20^th April, 9-5. $60, includes lunch.

This two-day workshop covers the main aspects of a suburban permaculture installation: an energy-efficient home; low-input / high-productivity vege gardens; food forests; water management; poultry; and, community relationships. The weekend translates theory into practice, using an exemplary suburban permaculture property, the Eco-Thrifty Renovation: www.ecothriftydoup.blogspot.com

Tutor: Nelson Lebo has developed one of the most sustainable rural properties in North America and one of the most sustainable suburban properties in New Zealand. He holds a PhD in permaculture education.

27^th April, 10 am – 28^th April, 5 pm.

Cost: $160 per person, $260 per couple. Includes meals. Free camping available, or choose other local accommodation.