Permaculture Design course
Pond building practical at Keveral Farm
Hairy bittercress, Cardamine hirsuta, deeply disliked by gardeners, this lovely little plant provides delicious small cress leaves out of season
By attending a Permaculture Design course you will learn in-depth how the workings of nature can be applied to our lives and make us more sustainable.
This full Permaculture Design course will run as a 2-week residential from 22 July - 5 August at Keveral Farm, though locals can come each day.
The Permaculture Design course will include:
Introduction to Permaculture, sustainable systems, Permaculture Ethics, Farm walk, the Permaculture chicken, observation skills, Permaculture principles, ecological principles, Permaculture design process, trees, soil & soil conservation, water treatment & composting toilets, agroforestry & forest gardening, wild food, fungi in Permaculture, urban Permaculture, Transition Towns, People Care, legal structures and various practicals.
About Keveral
Keveral was one of the first farms in the country to become a Soil Association Registered Organic Farm. Several co-operative structures exist on the farm, including a housing Co-op for the community. Some activities and small businesses on the farm include a vegbox scheme, camping, courses, mushroom growing, apple juice and cider making, herbalism and basket making. Keveral is a registered demonstration site for the Permaculture Association Land Project.
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Keveral Farm is a registered LAND project of the Permaculture Association
Staying at Keveral
The Keveral course will be held as a residential, with accommodation in your own tents, however some yurts/tipis/indoor accommodation may be available for a fee.
If you live locally you can just turn up every day.
Food will be provided.
Evenings will often include slide shows, films and other activities. There will be some free time on the timetable to explore the local areas; the beach is in walking distance.
Mushroom logs being made at Keveral Farm
Teachers:
The Keveral course will be taught by:Bryn Thomas of Brighton Permaculture Trust, Klaudia van Gool and Bill Knight.
Cost:
Full fee: £595 /concession £245. There may be some funding available towards accommodation & food for the concessions.
Fees include membership of the Permaculture Association (Britain) for one year.
How to Book:
Phone WEA on 01872 320036 or e-mail.
For more information about the courses email klaudia
Permaculture open day at Keveral Farm
Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share
klaudia van gool
Tel. 01579 346487 Mob 07816 841129
Permaculture teaching & Environmental Management /Training
