Intro to Permaculture, Stroud (Summer), at Oakbrook Community Farm

Intro to Permaculture, Stroud (Summer), at Oakbrook Community Farm Emily Howgate Mon, 16/03/2026 - 19:35 https://www.muckandmagic.com/events/introtoperm-summer26 Course website https://www.muckandmagic.com/… Dates and times Thu, 18 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun 2026, All day More info 10am - 4pm over two days. Thurs 18th & Fri 19th June, 2026. Cost Early-bird rate £110 per person (for bookings made by 10th May) then, Standard rate £140 per person (concessions on request) Course summary

This “Introduction to Permaculture” training is certified by The Permaculture Association, and hosted at the diverse and beautiful Oakbrook Community Farm in Stroud.

Permaculture provides “embarrassingly easy” solutions to complex problems and is for EVERYONE. Even if you have no garden or land! Find out how it can help you and the planet on this accessible, friendly weekend course. Spend time with like-minded people and leave with practical tools and tips, plus hopefully reassurance that there are lots of small but mighty things we can do to turn this climate and wildlife emergency around. This weekend course is set up to be informative and inspiring, and will help you:

• Understand the Ethics and Principles of permaculture

• Learn eco’ observation and design methods

• Understand natural systems and patterns

• Share skills and knowledge with others

• Enjoy reflective time in nature 

The course gives you the opportunity to discuss important issues in a positive, creative and supportive space. It also starts you off on designing your own permaculture patch or project – straight away putting in to practice the learning you’ve gained!Students have told us they find the small-group learning lively, participatory and thought provoking.A real ‘essentials of permaculture’, this course is great if you:

• Need a springboard to start putting permaculture in to action for yourself.

• Love wildlife but don’t know how to support nature in your own home – garden - life. 

• Are a gardening newbie or novice wanting more skills and confidence in organic growing. 

• Care about supporting health and happiness in your community, beyond the garden. 

• Are interested to progress to a full Permaculture Design Course.This course is led by Emily Howgate and Shila Brown of Muck & Magic, both are permaculture practitioners and attentive facilitators, with experience working in national conservation groups and local community orgs.Permaculture: earth care, people care and fair shares for all.

Emily Howgate Shila Brown Apprentice teachers No apprentice teacher places available on this course Course type Introduction to Permaculture Engagement style Face to face Postal address of venue

Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road Stroud GL6 7QN United Kingdom

Course contact email letsgrow@muckandmagic.com Contact name Emily Howgate Contact telephone number 07742426892 Share this course Copied to clipboard