2023 Syntropic Farming bookings open, now in 2 Parts.
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We have changed the format of our Syntropic Farm course this year from the One day intensive, to a more digestible Two Part program.
We have two dates in February for Part 1 where we build a system from scratch in an afternoon. We have just one date in March for Part 2, for a more advanced inquiry into Treeline management for your food forest. You need to complete Part 1 in order to do Part 2, unless you have completed our One Day Intensive. Book Both Part 1 & 2 before 26 Feb and get $40 off. Introduction Syntropic Farming PART 1 Introduction to building a Syntropic System PART 1 Dates: Sunday 12th Feb, OR 26th Feb, 2pm–5.30pm Cost: $120, *OR $200 for Part 1 & 2 upfront payment (before 26 Feb) Introduction Syntropic Farming PART 2 Tree management, Strata & Succession planning PART 2 Date: Sunday 12th March, 2.00pm-5.30pm Cost: $120, *OR $200 for Part 1 & 2 upfront payment (before 26 Feb) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL https://www.trybooking.com/CFJWX Part 1 must be completed to attend Part 2, (unless you have already completed our One Day Intensive.) *Apply Promo Code BOTH to book Part 2 prior to Feb 26 and receive discount. ALTERNATIVELY please text Julia on 0405 331 584 and request EFT bank details to pay $50 (non-refundable) deposit to hold your place (discount applies as stated above). $50 Cash deposit can be paid to Jim at Yandina markets (Sat mornings 6am-12pm) to hold your place, and balance paid on the day. |
Dress for all weathers, wear covered shoes, long-sleeved shirt, sun hat, mozzie protection and byo bottle of water (filtered rainwater available for refill). Vegan lunch and refreshments provided.
Cancellation policy: please give 24 hours notice to give us time to fill your place and we will transfer you to our next course. Cancellations under 24 hours notice will incur $50 fee to cover costs. Gift Certificates AvailableIf you would like to buy someone you love a place in one of our courses in 2023, for $200 Gift Voucher. To order Text your email and request bank details to Julia 0405331584 to pay $200 by EFT.
If you've completed one of our Syntropic Farm Courses we would love to hear from you. Please send your testimonial to juliapeddie@icloud.com All graduates can repeat any one day intensive for half price. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
PART 1 2.00pm Registration, Housekeeping & Introducing the Day's Program 2.30pm Welcome & Intros Overview of Agroforestry/Syntropic Farming Walk & Talk Garden Tour (via potting shed and worm & compost systems) 3.30 pm Building a Syntropic system Setting System structure with Log Paths from scratch. Reset a system ready for planting. Role of cut and drop. Intro to strata management & succession planting/mapping for horticulture Activity 1 Chainsaw logs for paths Activity 2 Digging one section of new system from scratch Activity 3 Mapping and planting a diverse mixed crop 5.00 pm Treeline & Pruning summary (for Part 2). Activity 3 Separating Banana pup for planting p4 5.30pm Close COURSE OUTLINE PART 2 2.00 pm Registration, Housekeeping & Introducing the Day's Program 2.30 pm Welcome & Intros Review of Agroforestry/Syntropic Farming intro 3.00 pm 2 Syntropic System & Treeline Overview Role of Treelines, managing for strata (light) and succession (growth over time). 100 year planning. Planting to a Map. Treeline management and restoration. Activity 1 Clean up established Treeline Activity 2 Restoration of a Treeline. Pruning Overview & important role, Moon phases, Time of year, Propogation. Activity 3 Prune demo and propogating prunings. 4.30 pm Afternoon Tea 5.00 pm 6 Mapping & System Planning Ecological Succession (Time) & Strata Planning (Space) 5.15pm Final Questions & Completion circle 5.30pm Close |
