The Growery, Birr: Permaculture Design Course
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The Growery, No.1 Oxmantown Mall I Birr I R42 V070
Weekend 2 - 4th & 5th April
Weekend 3 - 25th & 26th April
Weekend 4 - 9th & 10th May
Weekend 5 - 6th and 7th June
Certified by the Permaculture Association of Britain
PERMACULTURE
The Permaculture Design Course (PDC) was developed to teach the principles and foundations of ecological design.
Permaculture is an ethically based, holistic design system based on ecological principles. It provides a framework for creating productive ecosystems and sustainable human settlements that mimic the patterns found in nature, which deliver diversity, stability, and resilience. Although permaculture is most commonly thought about in connection with gardening & farming, its principles, ethics and design methods can be adapted and used in each individual's own work, home and community.
TUTORS AND FACILITATORS INCLUDE
Davie Philip, Suzie Cahn, Ben Whelan, Hannah Mole, Kevin Dudley, Ollie Moore
VENUE
The Growery in Birr in County Offaly is Ireland's first Urban Food Commons promoting organic technologies, local production, food health and well-being, and climate resilience.
COST & BOOKING
COST I €500 for all 5 sessions
Jobseekers contact your local DSP case officer or local Intreo office to apply for training support.
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SpeakEATsy - April 18th 2020
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- Category: Community Resilience
Save the date for the next SpeakEATsy on April 18th in Cloughjordan Ecovillage.
Places strictly limited to 60. Event details to follow soon.
This convivial evening is hosted by Ollie Moore, Mel White, and Davie Philip with a sumptuous meal, led by Johanna Taferner of the Night Orchard, using spectacular, seasonal ingredients from Cloughjordan Community Farm, Riot Rye Bakery, the RED gardens and other local providers.
Guest speakers in recent years include Mark Boyle, Ella McSweeney, Paul Kingsnorth, Cara Augustenberg, Mary Reynolds, Lorna Gold and Rob Hopkins.
The elements that weave an evening SpeakEATsy together vary. Sometimes solo musicians, singer songwriters or full bands play. Sometimes traditional poets, performance poets or other performers take to the stage. Sometimes we hear from a panel, other times it’s an in-depth interview. And sometimes, your own dining table chews on rounds of questions and digests conversation starters.
Whatever happens, bring your dancing shoes too as our Pressure Drop and Anacalypsis DJs will get you out of your seat and onto your feet well into the wee small hours.
Expect a full mind and body workout.
Nourish yourself at SpeakEATsy.
Next iterations: April 18th 2020 and October 17th 2020
Permaculture Design Course 31 Jul - 9 Aug, 2020 in Cloughjordan Ecovillage
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Learn how we can live more sustainably using ecological design - practical skills for horticulture, farming, enterprise, green building, perma-facture, collaboration, social innovation and community resilience.
Book and Pay guide
Download 2020 course PDF
2020 guest tutors include: Albert Bates, Hannah Mole, Féidhlam Harty, and Aranya! More to be announced...
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Learning Journeys and Study Visits
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- Category: Community Resilience
Visit Ireland's Only Ecovillage - Learn about Living and Working Sustainably
Cultivate, in partnership with Cloughjordan Ecovillage, designs and delivers one to five day programmes for groups around a particular topic or topics of interest related to the transition to a low carbon and resilient society. These can include Green Building and Sustainable Energy, Local Food, Food Security, Community Energy Transition, Local Enterprise, Digital Manufacturing, Community Resilience and Sustainable Living.
We tailor the tours for each group and work with them to devise a personalised itinerary on their specific area of interest. These study tours can range from one to several days, depending on the itinerary developed, though we recommend at least two days to allow for a more immersive experience.
Cloughjordan is a traditional Irish village which is now also home to the Cloughjordan Ecovillage. This is where we share our experience and knowledge with groups of all ages, sizes and interests.
Activities are based in the Ecovillage and can include tours, talks, practical workshops and social events in Cloughjordan and the surrounding area. We can also work with groups on transport, accommodation and meals. Groups interested in continuing professional development can participate in industry specific workshops and talks.
For more info, options or booking: email Veronica at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
GROW has received funding 