It’s not too late to join the latest Permaculture Design Course (PDC)!  We are still taking enrolees this week for this amazing opportunity to make a long-term difference. Call us this week on 07 3857 8775 or download a booking form.

More details on our Education page.

The Permaculture Design Certificate gives a good overview of permaculture principles and practice, with an emphasis on design. At Northey Street City Farm, we include significant hands-on practical experience as well. This course is simply the best way to learn how to design your sustainable garden and property.

$1190 per person full fee, $890 concession.

Contact us on 07 3857 8775, 9 am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Thursday for bookings.

More information on the Courses and Workshops page, or email infor@nscf.org.au

Willing to go the extra mile to achieve sustainable living? Northey Street City farm offers a broad range of long- and short-term courses to learn the necessary skills.

• Grow fruit and vegetables sustainably
• Design and develop permaculture sites
• Select and use appropriate technology
• Keep chickens, bees and worms
• Reduce energy and water use
• Build local food systems

We are still accepting bookings for the following courses beginning in February.

Organic Gardening Course (Horticulture Certificate 2)

Identify garden plants and propagate your own; understand and improve your soil; composting and worm farming; manage pests and diseases; design your garden for delicious, year-round harvests; visit other community and home gardens.

Begins Tuesdays 2 February (late bookings accepted)

Booking information

Permaculture Design Certificate

The Permaculture Design Certificate gives a good overview of permaculture principles and practice, with an emphasis on design. At Northey Street, we include significant hands-on practical experience as well.

Every Thursday from 25 February to 3 June

Booking information

Accredited Permaculture Training Internships

For those who wish to gain in-depth practical experience in sustainable gardening and orchard care, and become competent permaculture practitioners.
Approximately 600 hours of practical training will lead to a nationally-accredited Level 3 Certificate in Permaculture.

24 February to 5 November.  Wednesdays 9 am to 4.30 pm, Thursdays 9 am to 4.30 pm and Fridays 9 am to 2 pm.

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Looking for something smaller?  Stay tuned for news of the single-day workshops on offer in 2010.

Participants in the July 2009 Cob Oven Building workshop displaying their handiwork.

Searching for a sustainable, green and thoughtful gift this festive season? Why not buy a friend or loved one a City Farm Workshop Voucher? Available for either $50 (one half-day workshop) or $85 (one full-day or two half-day workshops), vouchers allow the recipient to choose any workshop from our 2010 program.

The 2010 workshop schedule will be posted on the web site as soon as all dates are confirmed. In the meantime, take a look at our 2009 Workshops to see the huge variety of classes on offer each year.

To buy your vouchers, simply contact us or print out an order form.