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• Native Edible Food Forest workshop

  • When
    15 Oct 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Mt Colah
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  A food forest is a system designed to give you a productive space that requires minimal ongoing care by imitating the various layers of growth you find in a forest. It is possible to do this with a range of different plants including Australian natives. In this workshop we’ll look at a front garden area that has been set up as a native food forest. We’ll discuss how it works, how to set one up and the different types of plants you can use.

  Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring some snacks to share.

  Address will be sent with the registration confirmation

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Monthly Gathering: How to create small bird habitat corridors and connections

  • When
    16 Oct 2023
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Lindfield Seniors Community Hall, 259 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield

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  Monthly gathering: How to create small bird habitat corridors and connections

  7pm Monday 16th October, 2023

  Lindfield Seniors Community Hall, 259 Pacific Hwy 

  This month we will hear from Bev Debrincat about how to use our gardens to create small bird habitats.

  During the talk she will discuss the importance of connected habitat and two habitat corridors that are being worked on. Bev will talk how one of these corridors will be expanded into a network of habitat.

  Something we all should learn is how to plant habitat havens and Bev will advise on that, suggesting species of native plants and how to create habitat patterns. From there we will learn how to plant small bird habitat in a garden.

  Bev Debrincat has been running Habitat Network since 2003 and she has a background in bushland management. She is also Chair of Greater Sydney Landcare. Bev is one of 2 coordinators running The Habitat which is a community nursery and food garden in Ryde. Both the nursery and garden will be open on November 4th for Sydney Edible Garden Trail.

  Bev will bring along some native and food plants to sell from The Habitat.
  

  
  

  
  

  Doors open at 6.30pm – visit our library, check out our swap table. Please stay for supper.
  

  Please register if you are attending in person so we can prepare the hall.

  
  

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• October Permabee - Wentworth Falls

  • Start
    21 Oct 2023
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    9:30 AM
  • End
    22 Oct 2023
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Wentworth Falls
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    10

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   Something a little bit different for our next Permabee. Join us in the beautiful Blue Mountains for October's permabee which is now being moved from the long weekend (when just about everyone was unable to come) to 21st and 22nd October.

  
  We are visiting Shawn, who was our Garden Team Leader for several years, and Lisa, former PSN regulars,   Shawn and Lisa moved up to Wentworth Falls where they have built their strawbale house and Permaculture/Cottage gardens. This is a great opportunity to cross examine them about the trials and tribulations while acheiving their dream, a dream many of us occasionally have, but few have taken up for one reason or another! Their gardens have evolved over time in an interesting way and now they would really appreciate some help to speed the evolution along.
  
  Jobs include;

  
  Converting two 1000L IBC into 4 wicking beds
  Build a frame for an old bathtub, creating a new worm farm.
  Build garden beds from leftover colorbond.
  Pruning espalier fruit trees (planted during a previous permabee).
  
  Come for a day or two - or half a day! It's always lots of fun! Depending on how many are coming and for how long, we can work out car pooling and sleeping arrangements later.

   Could you please text me (Stephanie) on 0412489263 to let me know which days and/or how many days you plan on coming so we can organise sleeping arrangements, catering and work. Thank you.

  
  Shawn and Lisa are very happy for people to stay over, using a combination of spare beds and 2 inflatable queen camps beds, or if you prefer there is plenty of room for those keen to camp. There is also plenty of spare floor space if you want to camp inside with your own bedding.Of course there is salubrious accommodation in the area too. Lunchs will be provided . We will go out to a local eatery for dinner on Saturday night. It would be terrific if you bring along something to share in between the main meals

  This is a free event for members only. The address will be provided on registration..

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• Candles / Reed Diffusers

  • When
    21 Oct 2023
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North Wahroonga
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    10
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    2 registrants

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  SOY WAX CANDLE / REED DIFFUSERS
  

  Saturday 21st October 2pm to 4pm

  North Wahroonga
  

  
  

  Come and join the Living Skills Team and learn how to make your own soy wax candles in lidded glass jars as well as Reed Diffusers. These make wonderful, affordable presents, particularly with Christmas around the corner
  

  This workshop has an added twist to it.  You can choose to make one candle and / or Reed Diffuser or you can make as many as you wish. You only make and pay for the quantity you have ordered.  We will be ordering the supplies in bulk so that you only pay the cost price for the item.

  Maryanne, an experienced Candle maker, will talk us through all the steps needed to make our own candles, from selecting the wax, type of wicks needed for different waxes, how to secure the wicks in the jars to ways of melting the wax.  We will then make our own candles. She will also show us how to make Reed Diffusers.

  There will be a selection of fragrances for you to choose from.

  The cost of the medium lidded jar candle is $5.00

  The cost of a Reed Diffuser is $5.50 
  

  Once you register you will need to send an email to the address sent to you on registration with the quantity of candles and/or Reed Diffusers you wish to make.
  

  The cost you pay is the cost of the materials.

  If you cannot attend the workshop but want candles and/or reed diffusers, register so that you can send an email with the quantity you wish and they will be made up and delivered to you (fragrances will be discussed by email).
  

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• Basket Weaving

  • When
    19 Nov 2023
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Mt Colah
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  BASLET WEAVING
  

  Sunday 19th November 10am - 4.00pm

  Mt Colah

  Join us for another one of Sally's amazing workshops.
  

  We will be creating 2 masterpieces. 

  In the morning Sally will show you how to create a  Christmas table centrepiece using Bangalow Palm inflorescence placing a tea light in a glass inside, 

  In the afternoon we will explore available materials that you can use to create baskets -materials that most people just throw away creating so much landfill.  We will use power cords and other e-waste to create a unique basket. These can then be planted out with herbs, flowers or succulents for giving as a sustainable Christmas present or keeping for yourself.

  All materials are supplied. No experience is necessary
  

  Slow down and take a breath, relax and create.  An added bonus is that you will take home your own beautifully created basket and centrepiece,  You can see Sally's work on her website.

  This is an all day workshop so please bring your own lunch, cutlery and cup and a plate of snacks to share with the group for afternoon tea.  Tea and coffee is supplied.

  This workshop is subsidised by PSN and members are only paying half the cost.

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• Introduction to Permaculture Course

  • When
    25 Nov 2023
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    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Pennant Hills
  • Spaces left
    15

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  During this 1-day, practical workshop, you'll learn to apply the Permacutlure Principles through discussions and activities hosted in a local Permaculture Garden.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The course is based on Meg McGowan's 5 permaculture principles. During the day you will:

  • Visit a working permaculture garden and hear from the owner of the garden around their design and how they use and maintain the garden.
  • Learn how to apply permaculture principles and ethics to your own life and garden.
  • Participate in practical, hands on activities.

  You will need to bring your own lunch and a small plate of food to share with others for morning and afternoon tea. Tea and coffee will be provided, but please bring your own drink bottle and keep cup. 

  
  

  Equipment for the activities will be provided, but we encourage you to bring a pair of gloves. Please also keep in mind that we will be outdoors so whether appropriate clothing is recommended.

  
  

  If you have any questions or concerns, then please contact education@permaculturenorth.org.au

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• Design for Suburban Permaculture Course: Module 1

  • Start
    03 Feb 2024
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  • End
    17 Feb 2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Various gardens in the Sydney North area
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Learn to design your own food oasis through this 6-month program. Our PSN volunteers will open up their gardens and work closely with you to help you put together a design for your own suburban property – regardless how big or small.

  

  Module 1: During the first module you’ll learn how to analyse a suburban property using a permaculture approach to identify and map not just the space but the various elements and influences that need to be considered. You will finish these two workshops with a detailed map of your own property as a basis for your permaculture design.

  Between modules: After completing module 1, we encourage you to get involved in other PSN workshops and complete some self-study to learn more about plants, soil, water, animals & structures. Suggested resources will be provided in module 1.

  Module 2: In the final two workshops we’ll help you consolidate your learning and apply it to your own garden design. We’ll look at how to map out your ideas, incorporating permaculture features, overcoming design challenges and how to plan and implement the changes. Note: you will need to register separately for this module.

  
  

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