HONEYVILLE ECOVILLAGE PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE

Permaculture FacilitatorsEzio (“Buzz”) Gori is a project management and sustainable development consultant who has some 25 years experience in the development field and has used Permaculture design principles on a wide range of projects, from organic farming projects to holistic integrated development projects. He has a M.Sc. Construction Management, MCIOB, and, a Diploma of Applied Permaculture Design (UK).

John Barrett Designer of Sustainable Architecture and Natural Building( PAD 21053) , member of GBCSA, EDE South Africa 2012 (Eco village Design Educator), Honeyville Eco-village visionary and founder.

Dave GoldingCertified Organic GardenerTrained in Biodynamic French Intensive Gardening at Sante Cruz ,California,Extensive involvement and initiator in community work – set up Resource Centre in Kayaletsha “ Abalemi Bezekhaya”

Permaculture Design Course (PDC)Honeyville Nature Reserve, www.honeyville-

ecovillage.co.za June 29th to July 12th 2012Course Venue

Honeyville Nature Reserve is currently being planned as an ecovillage and centre of Biodiversity within an old farm with an extensive conservation area. Planning approval has been granted in part with the final approval imminent. The PDC at Honeyville is designed to use the diverse rich tapestry of the landscape as a teaching ground for students to visualize Permaculture designs that harness the abundant natural resources in a sustainable manner. This integration between a planned ecovillage and its landscape makes for realistic and practical application of Permaculture designs that will empower students to design their own sustainable environments anywhere.

Course ContentPermaculture Ethics and Permaculture AttitudesEarthcare, Peoplecare and Fairshares. Outcome: Permaculture Consciousness.Permaculture Design PrinciplesEnergy Efficient Planning, Resource Planning and Design Planning. Outcome: Sensory Permaculture Design Practice.Ecovillage Design and Transition Town PlanningHolistic Permaculture Design, Natural Building Systems, Renewable Energy, Ecological Water & Sanitation, Food Security Systems, and, Socio-Economic Systems. Outcome: Integration of Ecological Systems into Permaculture Designs.Permaculture Design ProjectGroup Project Design Practice, Conflict Mediation, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills. Outcome: Preparation, presentation and critique of a group project design, and, an individual project.Practical WorkPreparation of food gardens, soil conditioning, my core mediation, basic site survey, small natural building works, seed saving, tree planting.Family ParticipationChildren in attendance are especially encouraged to participate in the Practical Work and films that will be shown during the PDC.

Course Cost: R3,500 per person, VAT inclusive. 20% discount for couples or groups. Additional Costs: A food kitty will be arranged for all the catering.

For more info, contact John BarrettCell: 082 415 0265, Tel: 042 295 1417

Email: earthtemple@kingsley.co.za

www.permaculture2012.co.za

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