Blue Mountains Permaculture
Enabling permaculture knowledge and action in the Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains Permaculture is an informal network enabling permaculture knowledge and action to emerge in the Blue Mountains, Australia. We seek to build beneficial connections both within the Blue Mountains bioregion and beyond. ...learn more
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Created: May 13, 2008
Updated: Jul 04, 2009
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Welcome to the Blue Mountains Permaculture Network
Our aim is to create a supportive network for people in the Blue Mountains, Australia, who want to help develop a sustainable bio-region based on the principles and strategies of permaculture. Explore this site and follow the links, access our resources and library to assist you in implementing Permaculture.
| Events | BMPN Library | Recent News and Comments | Articles We Write | Bioregional Project - Food Security | Organisation Link |
If you'd like to be an active member of this group, post resources, discuss and share your comments and links with others, please join WiserEarth and send a request to join this group. We have three active working groups: with a Mid and Lower Blue Mountains focus, an Upper Blue Mountains focus, and a Bioregional focus. Scroll down to the end of this page to read about each working group.
The Blue Mountains Permaculture Network meets quarterly for planning and administration in Lawson. We also meet for Seasonal Gatherings in different Blue Mountains Villages, the next one will be the Winter Gathering in Katoomba. We encourage all interested people to attend.
If you would like to become a member of BMPN and receive emails, please send a request to bluemountains@permaculturesydneybasin.org.au.or contact bmpermieRecent News and Comments
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Dear folks, just a general question: Who's attending Robyn Francis's course at EarthCare in Richmond the first week of the Easter holidays? Maryanne Bell 5:39 pm
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Harmony Farm near Bundanoon is holding a hardwood cutting workshop in June... anyone want to carpool? This would a perfect opportunity to visit the farm. Maryanne Bell 7:41 am
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I have done the grafting workshop and it was great. I'll look at my diary susan girard 8:29 pm
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350.org are gearing up for a day of action on 24th October. We can register any action we are going to take here http://350.org/oct24 what doyou think? Celeste Salter 1:33 am
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We have a list of shared resources in Google Docs.If you want to be part of the share group contact me or katska Celeste Salter 8:43 pm
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New article and library listing on Dr Maarten Stapper fyi Celeste Salter 9:16 pm
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Lizzie has created a detailed What to Plant in July guide Celeste Salter 6:53 pm
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I think I have finally figured out how to get stuff on. But some of the formate doesn't seem right. Ah well one step at a time susan girard 6:22 am
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@Sue, the docs you have uploaded have great info. If you need help with formatting let me know.what you want to change. @everyone you can find the articles in the "articles we write" section below Celeste Salter 8:33 pm
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I've just added a pdf about whole unground rice hulls. Enjoy. Maryanne Bell 9:20 pm
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csalter
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Mid and Lower Mountains Working Group
The Mid and Lower Mountains Working group meets monthly to design and implement permaculture in the Mid and Lower Mountains areas.
We have met in Faulconbridge for a site analysis and at Hazelbrook to learn about using levels and A-frames for site design. Our next working bee will be in Hazelbrook at Dan Davidson and Gloria's place on Sunday 5th July from 1pm - 4pm. Afternoon tea provided by the hosts.
Everyone for any group and their friends are welcome to attend any of these events. Please tell the hosts you intend to attend.
Click on Mid & Lower BM Group Working Bee (this hyperlink), read and then RSVP if interested.
Upper Blue Mountains Working Group
The Upper Mountains Working group meets for monthly working bees and also has more formal meetings when we need to discuss something that can't be dealt with by email.
There are five members in our Upper Mountains group at the moment - Suzanne, Lizzie, Pete, Sue and Pat. Other people living in the Upper Mountains are invited to join us as we work in each others' gardens and watch them evolve. If you live elsewhere in the Blue Mountains you are very welcome as a guest worker at any time, as long as you let the host know - so that they can cater for you. Email lizzieconnor@bigpond.com for more info.
Our last working bee was in Blackheath. Our next will be at Pat's place in Blackheath on Saturday 11th July from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Morning tea will be provided. Please contact the host if you are able to attend.
Bioregional Working Group - Food Security Project
The Network has just formed a working group focused on food security.
It aims to improve community awareness of the availability of locally-grown chemical-free food within the Greater Blue Mountains bioregion, and facilitate communication among existing gardeners and farmers and among the various groups working in this area, eg Blue Mountains Community Gardens, the BM Food Sustainability Group, BM Slow Food and Cittaslow Katoomba BM.
To find out more about our activities and plans read this. If you'd like to join our working party please email lizzieconnor@bigpond.com.
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Permaculture TV
Type: Educational Organization
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Events (click grey oval to see them all)
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Mid & Lower BM Group Working Bee
Hazelbrook, Australia
Sun, Jul 05, 2009 1:00am to Sun, Jul 05, 2009 4:00am
PDC - Ryde TAFENSW
Sydney, Australia
Mon, Jul 06, 2009 12:00am to Sat, Jul 18, 2009 12:00am
Pruning fruit trees
Katoomba, Australia
Sat, Jul 11, 2009 10:00am to Sat, Jul 11, 2009 12:00pm
Upper BM Group Working Bee
Blackheath, Australia
Sat, Jul 11, 2009 10:30am to Sat, Jul 11, 2009 1:30pm
RPL Assessments with Robyn Francis
Richmond, Australia
Sat, Aug 01, 2009 12:00am to Sat, Aug 01, 2009 12:00am
Community Garden in Mid Blue Mountains
Lawson, Australia
Sat, Aug 01, 2009 12:00pm to Sat, Aug 01, 2009 3:00pm
Sustainable Aid - Permaculture for areas in need
Nimbin, Australia
Mon, Sep 07, 2009 9:42am to Fri, Sep 18, 2009 12:42pm
Sustainable Settlements, Ecovillage & Transition Comunities
Nimbin, Australia
Mon, Oct 12, 2009 9:08am to Fri, Oct 23, 2009 12:08pm
BMPN Library
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Articles we write
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Towards a Bio-Regional Food Security Alliance
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Permaculture: Ethics and Principles
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Bioregional Register - Second Draft Jan 2009
Susan Girard
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Mapping the Food Potential of the Blue Mountains
Dr Maarten Stapper - Soil
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2009 Bioregionalism Project
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Resources - links to info, websites etc
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Why Local Linkages Matter: Findings from the Local Food E...
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