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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 13h July - 29th July 2012 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.

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:
Fees: TBC (as a guide last year's fees were £680, concessions £290 (means tested)). You may also be eligible for funding towards accommodation & food if paying concession rate.
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