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01/03/2010 |
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03/02/2011 |
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07/10/2015 |
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Loc.Gambaldo,via Torino, Scagnello (CN), IT |
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www.permaculturaitalia.com |
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Project: Istituto italiano di permacultura
Posted by Pietro Zucchetti over 12 years ago
This practical course will bring the possibility of significant and positive life changes. 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, interests and home to bring about a more harmonious & sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture offers a perspective on all aspects of building a sustainable future. Permaculture encourages us to use our individual skills, knowledge and interests, whilst drawing on traditional wisdom, science and our innate ability to observe and learn from the world around us.
Course participants will be awarded the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia's internationally recognised Certificate in Permaculture Design.
The Permaculture Istitute of Italy is based in the Rainbow Tree smallholding located in Scagnello (CN) – Piedmont – Italy.
Scagnello is a small village,with only 200 inhabitants,on the Ligurian alps ,163 miles from Mont Blanc (Height:15774 ft) and 40 miles from the mediterranean sea. The village was already operating as a stop for travellers during the roman age,infect its name means “seat” in local language,a place where you can find a seat to rest after a long journey.
There is only one shop at moment where you can have a coffee or eat a panino and a bar managed by the local community during the evening. Scagnello is famous for its black truffle,mushrooms,fruits of all sorts and it is very close to the famous wine making area of “Langhe”. The area is one of the most diverse in wildlife and flora in Italy because Scagnello is located on the edge of the Mediterranean sea and the Alps. Also,the village house some old churches where it is possible to admire renaissance paintings.
The Rainbow tree small holding will be the venue of this PDC,the small holding is very young (one year) but it is possible to see already a vineyard at its second year,a contour vegetable garden,the first two layers of a forest garden (high canopy and bush layers) and a micro scale keyline system with a dam and feeder channels. The small holding will keep grazing guinea fowls and chickens in the near future. It is possible to observe a wide range of wildlife from deers,badgers,hares,buzzards,eagles,foxes to pray mantis,a big variety of butterflies,damsel flies,lady birds and more.
It will be possible to stay in the Bed and Breakfast La Botalla just 3 km from the venue www.labotalla.it or it will be possible to stay in camping at the near town Battifollo just 1km from the venue at 10 euros a person in a bungalow or at 5 euros per person in your own tent. Tel.011-9969412 (from Monday to Friday 8.30 - 17.30) Cel.3342665864-3468275720
Investment
Prices in euros:
550 (Normal price)
900 (Price for couples)
250 (Price for unemployed)
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By the end of the PDC the participants will be able to:
mean in a Permaculture context
design
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"I'm amazed by my change of thinking" |
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Subjects covered: Day 1 -The basics
What is permaculture?
Welcome,introduction,domestics,handouts,name game.
Why permaculture? (“The state of the earth” Slideshow),spirals of erosion (chalk and talk + practical exercise),explaining sustainability (chalk and talk),permaculture a way of seeing (intro to system thinking).
What is permaculture? (chalk and talk + activity),a brief history.
Permaculture ethics (activity + discussion).
Site visit + constellations game. (outdoor)
Observation of natural system,listening the landscape.(outdoor)
Day 2 – Design
Concepts and themes in design
Opening circle,review of learning,helium stick game.
Parable of the chickens (slideshow),element analisys (inputs-outputs activity)
Permaculture principles: Mollison and the 12 Holmgren's principles (card game + slideshow “Permaculture principles in action”)
Permaculture gardening (treasure hunt game/outdoor)
Trophic pyramid,food web,life cycles (chalk and talk + web of life game),population growth (activity)
Biodiversity/zone 5 (calk and talk,discussion,”Biodiversity” slideshow)
The ecological footprint (chalk and talk)
Stability and obtain a yield (chalk and talk,slideshow of different types of yields)
Identifying potential projects (participant have their own project idea to discuss for further development into a design) Day 3 – Design
Methods of design
Opening circle
Into to design process (chalk and talk,”my design examples” slideshow)
Reading the landscape slideshow
Listening skills exercise
Observation session (site observation,biotime observation) /outdoor
Limiting factors and Mc Harg method (chalk and talk)
Elevation planning (chalk and talk,activity)
Reading and designing a base map
Starting the design practical
Day 4 – Design
Methods of design
Opening circle,review of learning.
Basemapping:
Simple survey tools:
Pacing Compass A frame level Bunyip level Solar compass
All the above to take place outdoor with practicals (hands on)
Zone and sectors analysis (chalk and talk,activity)
Design process: SADIMET,OBRADIMET,CEAP,SMART (chalk and talk)
Explaining the use of P.A.S.T.E. (plants,animals,structures,tools,events) (chalk and talk,activity) Design tools: Random assembly (chalk and talk + design exercise) Flow charts for work places (chalk and talk + small exercise) System,function,elements (design exercise)
Review of design processes and tools.
Introduction to client interview (chalk and talk,handouts)
Day 5 – Design
Pattern understanding
Opening circle,morning game.
Natural patterns (chalk and talk,seeds scattering game) (from Aranya)
The use of patterns in design (chalk and talk,”pattern applications” slideshow)
Pattern card game
Pattern slideshow
Edge effect (chalk and talk)
Spiral patterns (from Rod Everett)
Site survey:Transects,indicator plants,energy flows (sun compass,wind stick,compass),calculating the height of trees. (outdoor-practical)
Action learning guild
Day 6 – Human sphere
Opening circle,review of learning.
Designing for human health (from K. Soutar)
Patterns in human behaviour (from Andy Goldring)
Gaia healing visualisation (from Cathy Whitefield)
Me,my greatest asset! (from Andy Goldring)
The natural Sphere
Climatic factors
Opening circle,weather game.
Weather and climate (interactive talk with chalk and talk + slideshow + global weather maps)
The atmosphere,Broad climatic zones,precipitation,what is the albedo?,winds.(chalk and talk,photos with projector)
Intro to climate change (interactive talk with slideshow)
Intro to microclimate (chalk and talk + photos)
Observation of microclimates exercise (outdoor activity)
Day 7 – The natural sphere
Trees and their energy transactions
Opening circle,review of learning.
Tree biology slideshow
The functions of trees (chalk and talk)
General trees interest (slideshow)
Trees and their microclimate (outdoor session)
Windbrakes (from Patrick Whitefield)
Woodland (inspired by Ben Law and Oak)
Pruning basic and CODIT (Dr. Shigo) slideshow
Forest gardening (from P. Whitefield)
Design exercise: Placement of systems and elements (from Aranya)
Day 8 – The natural sphere
Trees and their energy transactions
Opening circle and review of learning
Agroforestry systems (interactive talk)
Sustainable woodland management (interactive talk)
Visit to a truffle garden
Fruit trees and coppice (chalk and talk) + grow fruit trees from their own rootstock
Urban design to accommodate trees slideshow
Fukuoka: Natural shape of trees and associations (chalk and talk)
Tree habits and form slideshow
Garden practical: Tree mulching and the cycle of nutrients
Seed saving talk
Intro to design drawing
Day 9 – The natural sphere
Water
Opening circle
Introduction to water,charateristcs and use (chalk and talk)
The water cycle (slideshow)
Humanure and compost toilet (chalk and talk)
Water: Find it,measure it,move it,store it,clean it,use it.
Keyline system: Water harvesting system,increased fertility
The use of water slideshow
Aquaculture
Intro to aquaculture and slideshow
Intro to aquaponics and slideshow
Soils
Intro to soil fertility factors,type and texture,soil food web. (slideshow)
Soil formation (chalk and talk)
Soil erosion,landslides,soil and water slideshow
Soil structure,soil texture activity,Jam Jar test,soil PH.
Soil functions (mind map)
Nitrogen cycle (interactive talk)
Soil weathering,texture and profile slideshow
Soil (from Patrick Whitefield) (indoor/outdoor)
Soil food web (interactive talk)
Fukuoka,Bonfil,Hezelip case studies (slideshow)
Day 10 – Eartworking and earth resources
Opening circle and review of learning
Intro to earthworks,Sepp Holzer case study (Interactive talk)
Keyline system of dams,feeder and irrigation channels (slideshow)
Swales,contour gardens and ponds (Chalk and talk)
Visit to a small scale keyline system (outdoor)
The humid tropics
Intro to tropic climates,including tropical soils (slideshow)
The tropical home garden (interactive talk)
Design exercise: Implementation and maintenance
Day 11 - Dryland strategies
Opening circle
Intro to dryland strategies and slideshow
The desert garden (chalk and talk + slideshow)
Humid cool to cold climates
Introduction to cool temperate climates and slideshow
The home garden slideshow
Comparison of principles applied in different climatic zones (slideshow)
Review and evaluation
Energy saving cooking devices: Solar cooker,dutch oven,haybox.(show the actual devices)
Appropriate technology
Building an haybox practical activity
Supported design exercise: Final preparations of plans and notes
Day 12 – Beyond the garden
Strategies of an alternative global nation
Opening circle
My dream home (from graham Bell)
Urban permaculture slideshow
Community patterning (from Chris Dixon)
Land access (from Simon Pratt)
LETS trading (from Angous Soutar)
Design presentations and feedback
What next? Networking and Diploma
Action learning guild
Next step
Certificates
Closing circle
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"Eye opening" |
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We use group work, discussions, videos, slide shows, observation, guided walks & practical activities as learning methods. These are supportive of different learning styles & for people with learning difficulties. We will also be working in the Permaculture Institute of Italy demonstration site where permaculture theory is being put into action. |
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"The best experience of my life" |
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Empowerment is the essence of the course. We will be using practical and theoretical teaching methods to create a fun, lively & inclusive course. The course culminates in the main design activity that helps to consolidate all of the learning & empower students to take permaculture back into their own homes, lives & community. As a group we will benefit from collaborative learning & from having fun together. We don't expect any previous knowledge & recognise that everyone has their own unique skills, knowledge & areas of interest to bring to the course. |
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