Sustainable Living courses available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby
Do you dream of living more sustainably? Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge to make that dream a reality.
Learn to reduce your footprint on the planet in an affordable way, engage positively with your surroundings and help your community gain the benefits of sustainability too.
Choose from our nationally-recognised Permaculture certificate courses to one-day workshops and short courses.
Develop your interests in sustainability by enrolling, today.
MegaBats, Microbats and Dingos are often overlooked and considered pests by the many who aren't aware of their incredible ecological importance and dance with nature. Dingos are part of the local indigenous culture here in the Northern Rivers. Our aim is to provide understanding and education about Australia's last land apex species through their relationship with the indigenous people as a culturally significant species. Through art and education we will create flying fox art and...
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Social, semi-social and stingless bees all play a hugely important role in the Australian ecosystem, pollinating our unique wildflowers and more. This Native Bee Keeping course is completed on one Saturday. Learn about bee morphology, nesting biology, foraging behaviour, the importance of bees in natural systems, and the effectiveness of stingless bees as a pollinator of farms and gardens. You will also learn about structured Natural Hive Duplication NHD, which is being adopted by...
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Learn to build and repair tubular steel frames with a MIG welder! Experienced welders and novices alike have the opportunity to learn and practice welding tubular steel, both painted and galvanised. Also included is an introduction to techniques and tricks of the trade needed to construct in tubular steel, so you can start planning your own projects for furniture, gates, railings, or repairing the trailer etc. As with the previous welding classes you’ll be instructed on types of...
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Native bees are fascinating creatures that are important pollinators and are vital to increasing fruit and vegetable yield. Unlike European and Native stingless bees, Solitary bees do not live in hives. They construct singular nests in earth, reeds, rolled leaves and stems like bamboo or lantana. Their fragile habitat is under threat and we can create havens in our gardens for them by growing year round nectar producing flowers, plants that provide building materials for their...
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Did you know that native animals like birds, frogs, lizards, and dragon flies are much better than humans at catching insects like grasshoppers and caterpillars that eat our valuable garden produce. And they love doing it!! But how do we attract them to our gardens and more importantly persuade them to stay? Come and learn how to create a safe habitat and food sources for animals in your backyard to support native species that are under threat. We’ll cover land and water habitats,...
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Learn how to transform your backyard into an edible landscape that is productive and beautiful. Using permaculture principles, we can create a garden that grows enough food for the household with maybe a little more to share or sell. This hands-on course will give you the skills and knowledge to apply this to your own urban patch. Sharon's home in the heart of Mullumbimby town is a demonstration in Urban Permaculture and sustainable living. Her garden is devoted to food production...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to short and simple workplace information (FSKRDG004)
Interact effectively with others at work (FSKOCM007)
Prepare to participate in a learning environment (FSKLRG001)
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Join us in this hands-on immersive one-day Wicking Bed Workshop. Discover the secrets of efficient and sustainable gardening as you learn how to create a self-watering garden bed that conserves water and promotes healthy plant growth. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the step-by-step process of building and maintaining a wicking bed, including selecting materials, proper irrigation techniques, and optimizing soil health. Leave equipped with the knowledge and...
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Join our 4-week Plant Propagation course and master cost-effective gardening. Learn expert techniques to propagate native, ornamental, indoor and outdoor plants using specialised potting media. Elevate your horticulutural skills and watch your garden flourish. Plus, take home what you've grown in a mini greenhouse as a testament to your newfound skills. Enrol now for a more budget-friendly, greener tomorrow! Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this...
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Follow your passion and immerse yourself in this Modular Permaculture Design Course held in the Beautiful Byron Shire. In this hands-on course you will discover how Permaculture principles can develop resilient systems, contributing to environmental, social and personal well-being. Through gaining a clear understanding of these principles you will be able to apply them to your everyday life and surroundings – from a small home garden to commercial production. You will learn how to...
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Learn to identify and control a range of common weeds, pests and diseases of food crops through holistic, ecologically sensitive management techniques. This course will build an appreciation of the importance of soil management to nurture crop health for natural pest and disease resistance. Permaculture Design Course This course module is one of 14 which make up the internationally renowned Permaculture Design Course (PDC). You are welcome to attend just this module to learn the...
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