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Introductions. The people, the space, the course. The approximate day structure . Session 1: 9-10.30 Morning Tea: 30 mins Session 2: 11-12.30 Lunch: 45 mins Session 3: 1.15-2.45. Afternoon Tea: 30 mins Session 4: 3.15-4.45 Short break: 15 mins Session 5: 5-6
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Introductions The people, the space, the course
The approximate day structure • Session 1: 9-10.30 • Morning Tea: 30 mins • Session 2: 11-12.30 • Lunch: 45 mins • Session 3: 1.15-2.45 • Afternoon Tea: 30 mins • Session 4: 3.15-4.45 • Short break: 15 mins • Session 5: 5-6 • Dinner and Discussion
Ground rules, housekeeping • Ask questions! • Question lists • Jargon list • Mobiles • Stealth mode • Forewarn if possible • Courtesy calls • Housekeeping • Any others?
The disclaimer: this course... • gives more questions than answers • Wont solve all the worlds problems, but will give you an idea of the fundamental processes of the world, and a few creative problem solving tools • Won’t make you an expert in anything, but gives you a good idea of the bigger picture and how to make connections between things • aims for empowerment, positivity and proactivity • Is run co-operatively to enrich the learning experience
Permaculture • Core ethics • Characteristics • Founders And now for our
Characteristics Integration of disparate systems into a healthier, more functional whole
Founders Bill Mollison David Holmgren
Holmgren’s 12 Principles • Common characteristics of Sustainable systems • Broadly applicable • Guiding framework • Utilise nature of human thinking • More manageable design process