The 4th Annual Whanganui Permaculture Weekend is less than a month away. Here is the schedule.

Saturday, 10^th September

9-12 Tools for a Resilient Household: permaculture calendars, broad forks, solar ovens, rocket stoves, permaculture books, and stirrup hoes. REBS Stall, River Market

10-11 Introduction to organic gardening and fruit tree care, Nelson Lebo, Moutoa Gardens

11-1 Rope Making and Rourou Making, Tracey Young, River Market. Meet river side of i-site.

1-3 New UCOL Programmes: Bee Keeping and Organic Gardening. Jake Schultz. Room E-2-15, UCOL Complex, Taupo Quay

2-5 Organic Gardening Master Class. Nelson Lebo. Registration and fee: theecoschool@gmail.com

2.30-3.30 Composting workshops – Theory – Hadi Gurton, 83 Maria Place Extensio

3.45-5 Composting workshop – Practical  – Rachel Rose, 77 Anzac Parade.

Sunday, 11^th September

8:30-10 Permaculture in Schools. Richard Pedley, Wanganui Collegiate School

10-12 Matai Street Community Garden Tour and Working Bee. Phil Holden. Matai Street. By donation

12:30-2 DIY Weta Hotels for children. Dani Lebo, 223 No. 2 Line. Materials fee

2-4 Seed Swap. Whanganui Seed Savers. Quaker Meeting House, 256 Wicksteed St. By donation

3-5:30 Wetland Restoration Working Bee. 223 No. 2 Line

6-7:30 Shared Meal, 217 No. 2 Line

7:30-8:30 Film: Origin of the Apple, 217 No. 2 Line