12 MODULES 

The permaculture principles

Each module explores the Ethics and Permaculture Principles, each with practical lessons to really embody the concepts through action. The principles are thinking tools that, when used together, allow us to creatively re-design our lifestyle, home and garden to be producers, not just consumers = for regenerative abundant living.  

• Module & Principle 1: Observe and Interact.
• Module & Principle 2: Catch and Store Energy.
• Module & Principle 3: Obtain a Yield.
• Module & Principle 4: Apply Self-regulation & Accept Feedback.
• Module & Principle 5: Use & Value Renewable Resources & Services.
• Module & Principle 6: Produce No Waste.
• Module & Principle 7: Design from Patterns To Details.
• Module & Principle 8: Integrate Rather Than Segregate.
• Module & Principle 9: Use Small and Slow Solutions.
• Module & Principle 10: Use and Value Diversity.
• Module & Principle 11: Use Edges & Value The Marginal.
• Module & Principle 12: Creatively Use and Respond to Change.

We love to launch into a new module/principle every new moon, so you can learn about that here and download our FREE lunar calendar for the dates. 

BETTER YET! The 96 lessons can be approached via our 9 Pathways for interest-led learning based on the activities that ignite more fun to help you design, create and educate. Download the free colouring-in book, which includes the activities list for each pathway in picture form here!

PATHWAY #1 Nature Connection and Learning

This means growing with the seasons and cycles and connecting with plant and animal allies with explorations of your ecosystems and local nature spaces.

• Plant and Animal Allies
• Outdoor adventures and games
• Wild and cultivated ecosystems

You’ll finish this course with gratitude for nature therapy and ways to play with the elements, earth, air, fire and water, throughout all seasons. 

PATHWAY#2 Permaculture Mindset

We focus on seeking solutions with creative problem-solving. With healthy minds, thinking for the future and abundance within, these activities explore what we call; zone 00.

• 8 Forms of Wealth
• How to diversify your yields
• Best natural pest management practices

You’ll learn about energy saving, how to break through your comfort zone and how to plan your day for optimum self-care + more. 

PATHWAY #3 Design and Planning

Make edible gardens, from concept to creation, with a step-by-step process to illustrate and plan efficient, organic food systems for your household and community resilience. 

• The how-to creative design process
• How to read landscapes; understand your sun, water, soil and energy sectors
• The best way to map, draw and illustrate your vision

You’ll learn the skills of seed saving, crop rotation, companion planting and other practical ways to grow fresh organic herbs, vegetables, fruits, roots and medicine in your garden. 

PATHWAY #4 Practical DIY Homesteading Projects

Hands-on, do-it-yourself projects to create your abundance. These are life skills to develop your outdoor classroom, plus grow and eat/feast the permaculture way!

• Veggie gardens, food forests and herb spirals
• Composting properly, worm farming and weed teas
• Pond ecosystems, food hedges and medicinal gardens

You'll learn all the skills you need to develop your edible garden, be it; a balcony, urban block or farm. No land? Take it to a community garden nearby. 

PATHWAY #5 Nature Art and Up-cycled Crafts

Make and create, from trash to treasure. Engage fine motor skills to bring imagination and creativity into fun projects at home and in natural settings. 

• Seasonal art activities 
• Creative upcycling DIY gifts
• Crafting from natural materials 

Weaving, sculptures, puzzles, mandalas and more, you'll be able to incorporate nature-based and sustainable crafts into any climate, landscape and season. 

PATHWAY #6 Nature Play Adventures

Get outside for some down-to-earth fun; embrace the elements and explore the surrounding landscapes to develop observation skills and pattern recognition.

• Engage in games that teach nature connection and caring for country 
• Printable resources to take on every outdoor adventure to learn about ecosystems
• Nature therapy and self-regulation activities

From water play to moon gazing, edible weed walks and forest fairy folk homes, you'll learn how to facilitate more green time, meaning less screen time. 

PATHWAY #7 Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Good for you and the planet, these personal and household tips, tricks, activities and resources are for health and well-being.

• DIY beeswax wraps, sprouting and fermenting
• Eating a rainbow and food for thought feasts
• Make your own health kits, personal products, and wholesome gifts 

From swap shops to bliss balls, you'll learn how to be more resourceful and have a toxic-free house and lifestyle. 

PATHWAY #8 Mindfulness and Movement

Yoga, dance, exercise movement, and meditation lesson sessions will improve your mindfulness and energy level in various entertaining methods.

• Playful breath and body connection practices
• Stories and yoga sequences for all ages
• Simple stretching and movement games to incorporate into daily life anytime, anywhere 

Bringing nature within and integrating movement to learn about our relationship with ecology, plants, and animals is just the beginning. 

PATHWAY #9 Zero-waste Challenges

Be a conscious consumer and regenerative producer by creating new habits to have more with less and quality over quantity.

• Simple waste-preventative hacks
• Plastic and toxic-free household swaps
• Localising your food and community exchanges
  

You'll learn twelve simple and effective practices to take on with our global community as monthly challenges ~ we are all in this together!