| Permaculture Design Certificate - Cairns - September 2010 |
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| Written by Kym Kruse |
| Wednesday, 24 February 2010 14:43 |
5th - 19th September 10 - Walkamin • Far North Queensland  To coincide with the much anticipated Australasian Permaculture Convergence APC10, we are running another Permaculture Design Certificate course in Tropical Far North Queensland with Darren Doherty. Darren, has designed and developed over 1100 properties across 4 continents and taught many PDC's, including with both Bill Mollison & David Holmgren (the co-originators of Permaculture). Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best, internationally renowned teachers in the world!
The course will incorporate intensive theory and practice in all aspects of Permaculture Design. This course is being held at FreeRange Permaculture’s demonstration site “Rosella Waters”, a stunning 6 acres situated right on the banks of the Barron River. “Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” - Bill Mollison We are all looking for practical solutions. Farmers are seeking ways to earn an income and build soil fertility. People in cities are seeking effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. It is possible to retrofit an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for us and our families. There are solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities.Permaculture design principles can be applied across any biosphere, on any property, in any landscape, and in any city. Permaculture offers an integrated approach to land use and community building, designing diverse and stable ecosystems for people to provide food, energy, shelter, and other needs. With positivism and practical applications of innovative and effective design, we can all live in a sustainable way and allow natural systems to flourish for the betterment of global health.All Australian Farmers, Land managers, any sort of primary producer and also indigenous land managers can all do this course for FREE through the FarmReady scheme. There's even an additional subsidy for travel and accomodation. See the FarmReady site for details. “The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children," - Bill Mollison What is a Permaculture Design Certificate Course?The Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC) has been delivered since the early 1980’s to possibly millions of people across the globe. All manner of people have done a PDC to equip themselves with the ability to confront constant cultural & environmental change & to become more sustainable, energy efficient members of the community.The PDC is an efficient & cost effective means of gaining the knowledge of Permaculture Ethics & Principles together with amassing a skills, techniques & knowledge base for designing & developing sustainable human settlements - from a small home to a broad acre farm. The 2 week residential format combines all of this to make for a totally empowering experience that is very likely to change your life…not to mention the connections and friends you will make for life too!
Why take this Permaculture Design Certificate Course?  This PDC delivers the certified curriculum from The Permaculture Institute of Australia (Bill Mollison) . The curriculum is therefore based on Mollison’s Magnus opus: Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual. The PDC is a very intensive learning experience. This interactive course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of adult learners, using a wide range of creative facilitation methods which have been roundly appreciated by Darren’s past participants. The course aims to empower participants with the skills and knowledge required to become a person capable of designing and developing sustainable systems anywhere in the world. "I thought I was coming to learn about gardens, and instead I learned about life, and the importance of community and interdependence." – Quote from a previous course participantThe 72-hour Permaculture Institute PDC is equivalent to one university/college subject of one semester. It has always been intended to be a course focused on design and thinking, rather than about technique The Course Curriculum FreeRange Permaculture's PDC course covers the following Permaculture principles, with additional workshops, design practice exercises, practical on-farm sessions and films: · Permaculture ethics · Concepts and themes in Permaculture Design · Methods of good design · Pattern Understanding · Climatic factors in design · Trees & their energy transactions · Water · Soils · Earthworking + earth resources · Aquaculture · Design for different biospheres: humid tropics / drylands / humid cool to cold climates · Future scenarios & strategies
About the Teacher  Darren Doherty has as extensive experience across the world in Permaculture project design, development & management. A career-long focus on the profitable retrofit of broad acre agricultural landscapes has seen Darren acclaimed as a pioneer in this important & often overlooked field. He is a registered Teacher of The Permaculture Insitute (AU), Certified Whole Farm Planner (University of Melbourne), Approved Keyline™ Designer, Accredited Permaculture Trainer (APT ™) & Certified Workplace Training & Assessment. Darren has been involved in design & development of over 1300, mostly broadacre projects across 5 continents in 36 countries, ranging from 1 million hectare cattle stations in Australia's Kimberly to 110,000 acre Estancia's in Patagonia, EcoVillage developments in Tasmania to Public:Private R&D Agroforestry & Education projects in Viet Nam, Family Farms across the world, with a range of private, corporate, government & non-profit clients. More recently Darren has been the originator of Keyline Design, Carbon Farming, Carbon Economy & Regenerative Agriculture courses across Europe, North America & Oceania. Darren also holds positions outside of Australia Felix Permaculture and is a Patron of Fundacion + Arboles (España), Project Manager of Carbon Culcha (Australia) & Vice President of New Soil Security Inc. (USA). This wide experience has created an international reputation of achievement plus an enviable & expansive network that integrates many disciplines.
 The course will be held on our demonstration site “Rosella Waters”, near Cairns in Tropical Far North Queensland, an easy 1hr drive from Cairns International Airport or 15 minutes from Atherton, the largest township on the majestic Atherton tablelands. Please visit our map for the exact location.
You do not need a paypal account to pay via paypal. We use paypal because it is the most widely used and secure internet payment option available. After you have paid your deposit we will contact you via e-mail to confirm your booking.
If you are not comfortable using paypal please contact us and we will get back to you with other payment options. To ensure that all participants get the most from this course positions are limited, so please book early to ensure your place. You will be required to pay the balance of the course fee two weeks prior to the course commencing. Please ensure you read our refunds policy.
Accommodation Accommodation for this course is provided in the form of campsites at Rosella Waters. The basic facilities include composting toilet and shower. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided at the course house site, over looking the beautiful Barron River, a short stroll from the shed where classes will be held. Alternatively, the nearby towns of Mareeba (10kms) and Atherton (20kms) that lie within the majestic Atherton Tablelands region, both have a wide range of accommodation options available. About FreeRange Permaculture FreeRange Permaculture provides world-class courses and workshops in a range of sustainable practices. We have become a leader in sustainability education for future generations in the Far North through our Healthy Educational Living Permaculture (H.E.L.P.) School Garden program. Our Permaculture demonstration site is “Rosella Waters” near Cairns in Far North Queensland. The 2.38H property is located in Walkamin near what is locally known as the “jump-up”, the edge of an ancient lava flow. At an elevation of close to 600 meters above sea level and with over 1000mm of rainfall per year, it is a unique climate suited to a wide range of produce. The property is fronted by 194 meters of the Barron River, which flows year round and is the major river in the region. Any questions, just call Kym on 0407243298 or Georgie on 0437267323.
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