Re: PDC - Jan 11th

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**Last reminder - still places available**

PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE
with Robyn Francis & guests at Djanbung Gardens

** January Friday 11- Thur 25, 2002 **

COST:  AUD$750 (see details below)

The Earthwise PDC at Djanbung Gardens covers the international PDC curricullum, addressing  all major climatic zones and attracts participants from throughout Australia and overseas, creating a diverse and stimutating social atmosphere of like-minded people.

You  will receive a copy of Permaculture Educationıs PDC Handbook with over 100 pages of comprehensive notes and resource information prepared by Robyn Francis.
Dynamic Interactive Learning includes field trips practical sessions and access to the permaculture-in-action projects and systems at Djanbung Gardens, Jarlanbah Permaculture Hamlet and the unique village of Nimbin.   Upon completion of the course you will receive a Permaculture Design Certificate which entitles you to become a trainee permaculture designer.

Topics include
*  Patterns and processes in nature and human culture & application to design for sustainability
*  Soil ecology & management, natural nutrients, mulches etc
*  Water management planning, collection, storage and conservation, earthworks and aquaculture
*  Forest ecosystems and design of forests for food, forage, fibre, habitat, conservation, wildlife, tree-crops and farm forestry
*  Sustainable food producing systems for home gardens and small holdings through to broad acre farmlands
*  Integrated free-range and animal forage systems
*  Design to reduce vulnerability to fire, drought & natural disasters
*  Integrated pest & weed control
* Appropriate energy and resource conserving technologies and design, renewable energy systems,  and passive solar house design
*  Bioregional & community development strategies, urban renewal, eco-village design, community economics, legal structures, community gardens and city farms

COST: Course fee includes tuition, course notes, excursions, lunches & some evening meals.
A $100 deposit will secure your place.
Regular 2-week PDC  $750
Jan 11-25, 2002   *  April 15-28, 2002  *  July 2002 *  October 2002
NB Low  income, students, unemployed etc may apply to do volunteer work  for  a concession of up to 20% of course fee
LETS accepted to 20% of course fee (only LETS  connected to NimLets or RivLets)

DOING COURSES AT DJANBUNG GARDENS
The unique benefit of doing a course  at Djanbung Gardens is that you can immerse yourself in a total permaculture experience. Permaculture here  is an integral part of everyday life with a 5 acre living Œclassroomı of working permaculture systems.
Quality training in an experiential  environment is our hallmark, with a team of experienced tutors lead by Robyn Francis.

You will enjoy international cuisine of delicious meals created with seasonal produce fresh from the gardens. People with special dietary needs are thoughtfully catered for including vegan, satvik (vedic) and gluten-free.

Next door to Djanbung Gardens is Jarlanbah Permaculture Hamlet, providing a unique opportunity to experience a working Eco-village and see first-hand a wide range of domestic permaculture homes and gardens, alternative building techniques, different composting toilets and waste management strategies and insights into community life.

At Djanbung Gardens you can enjoy the tranquility of a rural environment  with the convenience of close proximity and easy access to village facilities  including public phones, post office, ATM, laundromat, shops and other village services.

ACCOMMODATION: not included in course fee. Options include:
Djanbung Gardens Farmstay (bunks & private room) 02-6689 1755
Jarlanbah Homestays Nigel Ph 02-6689 1716, Paul 02-6689 1935
Backpackers, lodge & camping in the village
Motel 6km out of town

TRANSPORT: Lismore (30km from Nimbin)  is serviced by
NSW railway CountryLink
Coach (Syd-Bris)
Lismore Airport (Hazelton from Sydney). Nearest international airports: Coolangatta or Brisbane
Daily Shuttlebus service: Byon Bay -Nimbin Ph 02-6687 2007

ERDA TEACHING TEAM
Robyn Francis
Principal tutor for Permaculture Education, Robyn Francis is well known for her extensive work in permaculture since 1984: as a teacher, designer, presenter, writer, editor of the Permaculture International Journal ('87-92) & founding director of Permaculture International Ltd. She has taught and consulted in USA, Germany, New Zealand, India, Bali & many partsof Australia including work with Aboriginal communities.
Robyn Francisı extensive design work has involved suburban edible landscapes, self-sufficiency & commercial farms, community gardens, public landscapes, rural communities & village development, in climates ranging from cold temperate to arid & humid tropics, for grass roots individuals and businesses through to Government Departments.
As a teacher she draws on this rich practical experience as well as the years of organic gardening, herb production and small farming that preceeded her permaculture work. Her experiential approach to learning as an active and empowering experience emphases the practical applications of permaculture ideals & principles.
In 1985 Robyn Francis received the Permaculture Community Service Award and a Diploma of Permaculture Design .  In 1995 she received the ABC Rural Woman of the Year Award for NSW North Coast for her contribution to sustainable agriculture and land use planning, and in 1996 received a Rivercare 2000 Award.
Robyn Francis is also known for her presentation of The Mandala Garden video and author of the Mandala Garden book, and as a singer-song writer. In Œ96 she produced the Celtic Eightfold Year Garden Charts.  In between everything else, Robyn produces most of her own food, enjoys keeping poultry and creating her permaculture paradise at Djanbung Gardens.

SPECIAL GUEST TUTOR:
MILES DURAND - Horticulture and Permaculture practitioner since 1968  in Australia, New Zealand, Bangaladesh, Nepal and Israel. Permaculture Design Cetificate 1983 with Bill Mollision, Permaculture Design Diploma [Education] 1986. Perth . Miles has taught Permaculture and Horticulture with TAFE  since 1986 and is presently the Horticulture trainer for Kimberley College of TAFE, Halls Creek Campus [1998-2001] engaged in training  courses on remote and isolated Aboriginal Communities.Founding  member and director of the Permaculture Institute of WA .
Miles has a particular interest in Drylands design systems and their practical implimentation and lasting impressions of visiting  2, 000 year old dryland Agriculture / Horticulture systems in the Negev desert .

REGULAR PDC GUEST TUTORS:

Janelle Schafer - Janelle draws on her background in horticulture, practical experience in permaculture and living on the land on an intentional community. Janelle has lectured for TAFE and been a regular guest tutor at Djanbung Gardens for 5 years
Peter Hardwick - key player in establishing the bushfoods industry & research into Aboriginal ethno-botany
Peter Gould - Sub-tropical Farm Forestry, sustainable tree cropping systems,bush regeneration & broad forestry issues
Jude Fanton - Co-founder of Seed Savers, and wealth of knowledge and experience in seed saving, genetic biodiversity & ethnobotany Jude is an ocassional guest tutor for courses at Djanbung

REGISTER NOW



Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Education Centre
home to:
Permaculture Education
ERDA Institute Trust
Nimbin Eco-Village Project Office
Robyn Francis - permaculture designer & educator
PO Box 379, Nimbin NSW 2480 Australia
Ph 02-6689 1755 Fax 02-6689 1225
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