Do you want to increase productivity and reduce work and inputs in your farm or garden?
Apply the wisdom of forest eco-systems to create your own sustainable, low maintenance food systems
Cost: €60 to €200
1 and 2 day tickets available
Learn how to apply syntropic agroforestry principles in a range of situations, including commercial sized food production, food forests and even a small back garden. This workshop will include both theory and practice.
Syntropic Agroforestry supports the establishment of highly productive food systems which tend to be independent of inputs. Benefits include soil formation, microclimate regulation and harnessing of water cycles – the harvest becomes a side effect of ecosystem regeneration.
Coole Eco Community has a 4-year-old syntropic agroforestry system, which we will observe as part of the workshop. We will demonstrate and practice syntropic management techniques.
DETAILS
Price includes organic catering. Ingredients are locally sourced where possible.
Sliding scale is to accommodate people on lower incomes. Please pay what you can afford to help balance out costs.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Astrid has been working on a food forest in West Clare for 25 years. On 1½ acres of poor, boggy land, 11km from the sea, she has created a regenerative haven with thousands of different plants, producing most of her food and all of her firewood and basket willow.
She learned from students of Ernst Goetsch and further developed her approach, adapting these techniques to the Irish climate.
ACCOMMODATION
Suggested donations:
- Camping with your own tent: €5
- Yurt: €10
- Indoor bedrooms (limited availability): €20
TICKETS
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cooleecocommunity/1642765
Also check out other Workshops in Offaly, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Offaly.
