Convergence theme: Thriving Together!

The SAPC 2024 will include:

talks and workshops at the Convergence Hub (Food on the Table, Bowden)
open days and tours across Bowden/Brompton
a celebration of the rich history of permaculture in action across Bowden / Brompton

Full session: 60 min (45min + 15 mins Q&A) Short presentation: 15 min (3 x 15 min short presentations + 15 mins Q&A)

For our Eco Group Discussion, we will focus on: THE BUZZ LINE - Inviting wildness into our living spaces

Let the Flowers Grow – An inspiring look at how wild spaces in cities, like wildflower meadows and pollinator corridors, enhance urban biodiversity. Read here: https://melodycrouch.substack.com/p/let-the-flowers-grow Join us to share your thoughts on these short, eye-opening pieces.

Written by Melody Crouch who is a writer / poet / garden-grower from Boorloo (Perth) who shares earthy stories and how-to notes foraging, growing food, permaculture and earthcare through her articles called “Dirt Notes”

(Morning tea is provided)

Invite others too!

Join us for a fun and relaxed picnic to finish off the year!

Members, non-members, friends and family all welcome :)

Forestville Reserve - 100m from Goodwood train station

Optional things you may like to bring

• Food for yourself and/or to share

• Something refreshing to drink

• Cup, plate, cutlery

• A rug or something to sit on

• Name badge (if you have one)

• Games

This will be a great opportunity for volunteers, speakers and participants who attended the recent SA Permaculture Convergence to connect and reflect.

We hope you can join us!

Permaculture SA

Fundraiser and garden tour in Willunga

Join us as we tour 3 very different permaculture home gardens and the community-developed Bassett St Reserve

What to expect

Of the two established gardens, Chris Banks's has a 'grandchildren and weaving' orientation while Jasper Simmons's has a 'year-round fruit and alternative accommodation' focus. The third garden is Charlotte Jantje's Y12 Steiner School Permaculture Project from last year. What she achieved designing and landscaping her parent's block from scratch is very inspiring. 

During lunch there will be a guided tour of Bassett St Reserve conducted by renowned landscape designer Evette Sunset. The all-inclusive program will culminate with herbal teas and a debrief at Jasper's house.

Raising funds for permaculture

All proceeds will go to supporting environmental and food sovereignty projects across developing South East Asia through Permafund. 

Lunch

BYO everything for a picnic. Food can be left in cars at the reserve where we will return for lunch and reserve tour.