Introduction to Permaculture

Chaos Springs Seminars and Workshops 2011

Chaos Springs is a mixed cropping farm running animal, fruit and vegetable production systems. In addition we produce high quality compost, and soil management systems for sound biological agriculture. Each year we hold a series of seminars and workshops at our farm and in conjunction with the Katikati Resource Centre. Below is the schedule of events for this year. Registration is required for all sessions; please contact us for more information.

 

Introduction to Permaculture August 22 2011

Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human environments. This course will start by defining what is involved in using Permaculture. The different zones will be discussed and ways to introduce Permaculture into your garden or property will be workshopped.

 

Course tutor Rachel Sorley – Soil Ecologist

Location Katikati Resource Centre

Time 6:30 pm

Cost $10.00

Growing your own Food September 13 2011

This four hour workshop presented at Chaos Springs Farm near Waihi will cover planning your family garden, soil preparation, seeding and transplanting, understanding crop rotations and companion planting.

Course tutor Jenny Erickson – Horticulturist – Chaos Springs

Location Chaos Springs Farm- 131 Deam Road - Waihi

Time 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Cost $40.00

Making your own Fertilizers Sept 27 2011

This session will cover the basics of compost making, liquid compost recipes, plant extracts, minerals and putting it all together.

Course tutor Steve Erickson – Chaos Springs

Location Katikati Resource Centre

Time 6:30 pm

Cost $10.00

The Soil Foodweb & Compost Tea Making October 11 2011

This four hour workshop will give you an understanding of the soil organisms and how they work together to create a high functioning soil. Course will include individual organism function, nutrient cycling, interpreting soil tests and best management practices. Course will include a practical session on compost tea making, including recipes, monitoring, quality assessment and applications.

Course tutor Cherryle Prew – Director Soil Foodweb International

Location Chaos Springs Farm – 131 Deam Road - Waihi

Time 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Cost $40.00

The Soil Foodweb Microscope Course October 12 2011

This is a practical workshop to give participants the skills to do qualitative assessments of composts, compost teas and soils. The course will include identification of organism groups, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes.

 

Course tutor Cherryle Prew – Director Soil Foodweb International

Location Chaos Springs Farm – 131 Deam Road - Waihi

Time 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cost $100.00

Worm Farming and Compost Making November 8 2011

Worm farming and compost making are the most fundamental of all agricultural management techniques. Although the principles behind composting systems are easy to understand, good management is essential to produce high quality vermicast and compost. This course will cover the basics of setting up worm farming and composting systems, their management, recipes and the use of the final products.

Course tutor Nicole Masters – Soil Goddess - Integrity Soils

Location Chaos Springs Farm- 131 Deam Road - Waihi

Time 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Cost $40.00

Making, Using and Understanding Plant Extracts January 24, 2012

This course is designed to give you a working understanding of the different species of plants on your farm and in your garden. We will cover plant identification, plant interpretation, mineral and biological implications, impact of different plants and making and using plant extracts.

Course tutor Tony Robinson – Weed Wizard – BioAg Ltd

Location Chaos Springs Farm- 131 Deam Road - Waihi

Time 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Cost $40.00

For more information contact us at:

Chaos Springs

07-863-7975

www.chaossprings.co.nz

contact@chaossprings.co.nz

Registration required for all sessions