Location: Auckland
The Sustainable Living Centre is hosting the following workshops and seminars in November.
One day Eco Building workshop
Gain an understanding of sustainable building and help meet the growing demand for healthy and sustainable homes and buildings
Date & time: Saturday, 7 Nov 2009, 9am – 5pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Centre, 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn
Cost: $180 per person, Deposit: $50 - to be paid to confirm booking
Tutor: Johann Bernhardt - Director of Bernhardt Architecture and manager of the Auckland office of the Building Biology & Ecology Institute
Bookings and payments: Johann Bernhardt ph/fax 09 376 6767 or e-mail jobern@ihug.co.nz
Permaculture Module 11 - Fertile Gardening
Designing gardening systems for your soils and site; Site management; Biological services and feedback loops – pest control, nutrient cycling, and fertility; Herbs and perennials; Crop rotation / green crops / herb lays; Plant health, pests and disease; Year round food production.
Date & time: November 7, 2009
Venue: Hortecology Sanctuary, Unitec
Guest tutor - Brendan Hoare – Organic Consultant; Former Director,
Bookings and payments: For more information or to register contact Marshall Design Studio: 021 562 995 / aucklandmpdc@gmail.com
This workshop has received fantastic feedback from participants. It is an exciting opportunity to spend the day with one of New Zealand’s leading organic and permaculture food production experts. This workshop is part of the Auckland Modular Permaculture Design Certificate programme. No previous experience is required.
Ecobuilding and Green Architecture
Building or renovating? Want to build a healthy, happy and sustainable house or bach? ‘Future proof’ your building in a truly sustainable way. Learn about healthy and energy-efficient homes which are kind on the environment and to those who live in them. See some beautiful eco-architecture from around the world to help you get inspired.
Date and time: Wed 11 November 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Centre, 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn
Cost: $10
Tutor: Johann Bernhardt, Architect, Ebode & BBE, Author of ‘A Deeper Shade of Green’
Bookings and payments: To book the workshop and for general enquiries phone: (09) 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz
Slow Food – Whole Food
Reduce your carbon footprint with smart food choices! At this cooking demo you'll eat delicious, healthy and economical fresh dishes based on seasonal produce (including some grown on site!), legumes and whole grains.
Date and time: Wed 18 November, 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Centre, 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn
Cost: $10 + $6 food
Tutor: Alice Leonard, Director Angel Foods
Bookings and payments: To book the workshop and for general enquiries phone: (09) 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz
Urban Chooks
Fresh eggs and garden pest control in one! The sound of chickens in the backyard was commonplace up until the 50s and 60s. Chickens are a valuable addition to a productive backyard - they can still be kept in the suburbs but there are a few council by-laws you will need to know. Barbara will discuss what a chicken needs to be happy and healthy from housing and shelter to diet.
Date and time: Sat 21 November, 10.30-12.30pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Centre, 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn
Cost: $10
Tutor: Barbara Stumbles – Registered and Homeopathic Vet, Urban Chook Enthusiast
Bookings and payments: To book the workshop and for general enquiries phone: (09) 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz
DIY Natural First Aid kit
Grow your own drugs. Come along and learn how to use plants, in their different forms. Watch a demonstration on making different products, that can be added to your first aid kit. Raw materials are available for purchase – orders need to be in by 14 November.
Date and time: Sat 28 November, 10.30-12.30pm
Venue: Sustainable Living Centre, 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn
Cost: $10
Tutor: Bashi Singh - Medical Herbalist
Bookings and payments: To book the workshop and for general enquiries phone: (09) 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz
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