The Great Turning Times

22-24 APRIL 2011
This course is for anyone interested in building with straw bales – a cheap, natural, healthy and low impact way of making your own house. This is a practical building course and involves lots of hands-on workshops. 9am – 5.30pm. Tutor: Ian Brown. CPD CERTIFIED. See website for full details: www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

Fees include tuition, handouts, . . . → Read More: Building with straw bales

7- 8 May 2011
This course looks at the significant role fungi play in the cycles of life and how they enhance the environment. Hands-on practical activities will give participants skills in cultivating mushrooms suitable for small spaces. You will be able to take home a shiitake-inoculated log and oyster mushroom-inoculated straw. 9.30am–5.30pm . . . → Read More: MUSHROOM CULTIVATION

19 April 2011
The course will cover the basics of photovoltaics, from system design and load calculation through to the various types of solar panels, batteries and inverters and their suitability in different situations. The afternoon will be spent setting up a small photovoltaic system and will include a tour of the award winning Earthship Brighton. . . . → Read More: INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAICS

Date: 13th August 2011

Title: Fruit Tree Grafting

Location: Stanmer Park, Sussex
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Description: 10am-5pm. Stanmer Park. The course will encourage participants to develop practical skills in the propagation of fruit trees. Experience will be gained in the use of a grafting knife, concentrating on the technique of “Chip Budding” to graft an apple variety onto a . . . → Read More: Fruit Tree Grafting

22-24 April 2011
09.00 – 17.30
Stanmer Park c
£280 – Sponsored/organisation rate
£165 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
£130 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
£95 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
£145 – Individual, concessionary rate
Contact via . . . → Read More: Building with Straw Bales (Brighton)

19 April 2011
09.00 – 17.30
Stanmer Park Brighton BN1 9PZ
£162 – Sponsored/organisation rate
£165 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
£130 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
£95 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
£72 – Individual, concessionary rate
Contact via . . . → Read More: Introduction to Photovoltaics (Brighton)

Title: Ecological Facilitation: A gritty and creative approach to leadership
Location: Schumacher College, Devon, UK
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Description: 27 February – 5 March, 2011 at Schumacher College, Devon, UK

Course Facilitators: Jenny Mackewn and Toni Spencer

For more information or to book a place on this course please call 01803 865 934 or visit our website:http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/courses/ecological-facilitation-a-gritty-and-creative-approach-to-leadership.

A change in direction . . . → Read More: Ecological Facilitation: A gritty and creative approach to leadership

Course one: 24 May 2011
Course two: 29 May 2011
09.30 – 17.00
Stanmer Park Brighton BN1 9PZ
£145 – Sponsored/organisation rate
£145 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
£115 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
£85 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
£55 – Individual, concessionary rate
Free places for Local Fruit Futures orchard leaders
Contact via . . . → Read More: Community Orchard Training

Course 1; 25-26 June 2011
Course 2: 02-03 July 2011
09.00 – 17.00
Day one – Seaford East Sussex; Day two – Hertford Junior School, Brighton
£165 – Sponsored/organisation rate
£165 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
£130 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
£95 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
£60 – Individual, concessionary rate
Contact via . . . → Read More: Forest Gardening (Brighton)

30-31 July 2011
10.00-17.00
Stanmer Park, Brighton BN1 9PZ
£200 – Sponsored/organisation rate
£200 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
£160 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
£120 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
£80 – Individual, . . . → Read More: Scything (Brighton)

15-17 April 2011
09.00 – 17.00
Stanmer Park Brighton BN1 9PZ
£280 – Sponsored/organisation rate
£165 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
£130 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
£95 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
£145 – Individual, concessionary rate
Contact via . . . → Read More: Self-building an Earthship (Brighton)

02-03 April 2011
10.00 – 17.00
Stanmer Park Brighton BN1 9PZ
£165 – Sponsored/organisation rate
£165 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
£130 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
£95 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
£60 – Individual, concessionary rate
Contact via . . . → Read More: Practical Permaculture Gardening (Brighton)

10-12 June 2011
This course is for anyone thinking about building their own home and anyone interested in learning about Earthships. It includes practical workshops. 9am – 5.30pm. Tutors: Rebecca Sarll, Jon Kalviac, Paulina Wojciechowska, Mischa Hewitt. CPD CERTIFIED. See website for full details: . . . → Read More: SELF-BUILDING AN EARTHSHIP

19-20 March 2011 4-5 May 2011
This course introduces the basics of permaculture design and shows how this approach can be applied. 9.30am-5pm. Stanmer Park and/or other Sussex locations. Tutors: Jen Beaufoy, Kate Hamilton and Hedvig Murray. See website for full . . . → Read More: INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE

15-16 October 2011
9.00am-5.30pm
This course will cover the basics of rammed earth and chalk, from the benefits of building
with rammed earth, finding the right earth, choosing a formwork system, different construction methods, design detailing, different approaches and the various tools used. There will be a large practical component to the course, with the construction of a section . . . → Read More: BUILDING WITH RAMMED EARTH AND CHALK

14-15 Jan 2012 17-18 Jan 2012
The course is held in the old apple orchards at Stanmer Park. Learn how to improve health and productivity by appropriate pruning. 10am – 5pm. Tutor: Bryn Thomas. See website for full . . . → Read More: PRUNING OLD FRUIT TREES

22-23 Jan 2011
09.30 – 17.00
Stanmer Park Brighton BN1 9PZ
£165 – Sponsored/organisation rate
£165 – Individual income more than 25k/yr
£130 – Individual income 18-25k/yr
£95 – Individual income less than 18k/yr
£60 – Individual, concessionary rate
Contact via . . . → Read More: Introduction to Permaculture

November 11, 1 to 9 pm, November 12, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; Calgary, Alberta; $500 Non-profit: $350.
This is unique opportunity to network with leaders from many sectors at this important conference on sustainability with world renowned authorities, Peter Senge and Margaret Wheatley. We are hosting this conference because we believe we are living in a . . . → Read More: Leading the Way: Building a Sustainable Future

A beautiful sequence of rites and meditations in nature to offer healing, connection and listening to the Earth. For adults and young people aged 12+ are welcome to take part. Chanting, tree offerings, prayer circles, waterfall walk and more.

4pm Friday 10th – 3pm Sunday 12th December 2010
Wangat Lodge, 1938 Chichester Dam Road, via Dungog, . . . → Read More: Earth Healing Retreat

TRANSITION WORKSHOP: EMPOWERING POSITIVE CHANGE – 5 MARCH 2011 – MINSTEAD STUDY CENTRE

Facing bad news about the world is emotionally challenging. It can leave us feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, anxious and low. Yet there are also insights, processes and strategies that strengthen our ability to respond. This one-day workshop introduces an empowerment approach developed by US author/activist . . . → Read More: Empowering Positive Change

Supportive time out in the Wilds.
For adults and young adults, 17 +

Nov 24th-27th 2010
“an education in belonging…” Sustainability consultant

Autumn, the beginning of the Celtic year. The harvest is in, trees are dormant, deer are rutting, mushrooms are sprouting, it may not be the easiest, but it is certainly one of the . . . → Read More: Autumn LandTime

Title: Power & Progress at Work, Friday 22 October
Location: Jerwood Space, London (behind Tate Modern)
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Description: A development day for mover & shapers to explore influence & disconnection

Explore the tricky, unspoken aspects which hamper our sense of connection to others and our environment; a user-friendly introduction to the psychology of shame & shamelessnes, and . . . → Read More: Power & Progress at Work, Friday 22 October

Title: Be the Change Workshop
Location: RISC, Reading, RG1 4PS
Description: Attend this Be the Change Workshop and look at the biggest challenges and opportunities we face today.

An inspiring, empowering, interactive workshop. Join others to discuss the most pressing issues of our age and envision the kind world we would all thrive in, and featuring video insights from . . . → Read More: Be the Change Workshop – 23 October 2010

Title: Work that Reconnects workshop, Devon – 24 October 2010
Location: Foxhole Centre, Dartington nr Totnes, Devon
Description: Led by three facilitators, this workshop offers an opportunity to experience the main aspects of the process. We will be supported in connecting with ourselves, each other and the web of life; in sharing feelings of concern for planetary issues . . . → Read More: Work that Reconnects workshop, Devon – 24 October 2010

Title: Storytelling for the Great Turning
Location: Cookham Dean, Bucks
Description: “A revolution is underway because people are realizing that our needs can be met without destroying our world. We have the technical knowledge, the communication tools, and material resources to grow enough food, ensure clean air and water, and meet rational energy needs. Future generations, if there . . . → Read More: Storytelling for the Great Turning 14th November 2010

Title: 5 Rhythms Dance & the Work that Reconnects – 13th November 2010
Location: Bristol
Description: Dawn Morgan and Kevin Frea have been working for more than a year now to integrate Jonna Macy’s ‘Work that Reconnects’ with 5 Rhythms movement and dance, a synthesis that enables participants to go deep into their body/mind/spirit to enable an authentic . . . → Read More: 5 Rhythms Dance & the Work that Reconnects – Bristol

Title: EarthHeart -sustainable living from the inside out
Location: Bristol
Description: This one day workshop is for anyone who has feelings of concerns about current environmental and global issues. Based on the work of Joanna Macy, we will offer a safe space to explore these feelings of concern in order to connect with a renewed sense of clarity . . . → Read More: EarthHeart – sustainable living from the inside out 20th November 2010

Title: Deepening the Work that Reconnects – 20/21st November 2010
Location: Cookham Dean, Berkshire
Description: Reconnect with yourself, other people and the natural world.

Find your path towards a sustainable future.

The Work That Reconnects is a workshop which supports individuals to reconnect with the world about them, express their feelings about what humans are doing to the planet, to . . . → Read More: Deepening the Work that Reconnects – 20/21st November 2010

Beyond ‘Survival of the Fittest’, at the Natural History Museum
- how Darwin also spotted ‘Survival via Relationship’

Monday 22 November 2010, 9am – 5pm

· A new understanding of relationship functionality addresses hidden elements that cause disconnection – systemic, organisational, interpersonal – and ways to deal with these. We introduce a user-friendly approach to the . . . → Read More: Beyond ‘Survival of the Fittest’, at the Natural History Museum

I am running 2 introduction to permaculture courses in Scotland.

4/5 of Dec 2010 – Newburgh, Fife
22/23 Jan 2011 – Edinburgh

Please contact James for prices, booking forms and more information. 07790 265883 / . . . → Read More: permaculture intro courses in Scotland