Permaculture Cairns

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take part in a two week Permaculture Design Certificate Course, taught by one of the best, internationally renowned teachers in the world, teaching a full PDC for the first time ever in Far North Queensland, Australia. Darren is back in Australia after a highly acclaimed world tour ready for what promises to be an opportunity not to be missed. 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.

“The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children," - Bill Mollison

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