Creating a Sustainable Garden
20-21 April 2015
Trainers: Jo Dyer and Karen Atkinson
You would think that gardening is a relatively
sustainable pastime. Yes, it CAN be - but there
are also many ways in which gardening can
harm the environment and endanger wildlife.
In this course we will consider what
‘sustainability’ means and some of the
main issues and challenges that gardening
sustainably poses.
We will explore ways in which we can enjoy
our favourite pastime AND do our bit for
the planet and its inhabitants – often saving
money at the same time. Some of the planet-
friendly gardening techniques you will learn
include: making home-made soil improvers
and plant foods, how to manage pests and
diseases using planet-friendly methods, how
to reduce your use of water in the garden and
how to plant a flower–filled garden to enhance
biodiversity.
Bee Keeping
with Basic Certificate Training
17-18 June 2015
Trainers: Graham Royle
Keeping bees is a challenging activity. There
is a great deal to learn if you are to be
successful. The British Beekeepers Association
(BBKA) provide an assessment system to
enable beekeepers to improve their skills in
a structured way and to gain recognition for
their achievements.
This short course is designed to enable
beekeepers to gain the BBKA Basic Certificate.
The syllabus for the Basic Certificate can
appear daunting at first glance but closer
inspection will show that it merely lists the
things which all beekeepers should know.
Having completed this course, participants
will be able to apply to the BBKA to take the
assessment. The assessment is completely
practical/oral and takes place mainly at the
hive in a local apiary.
Training
Programme
This programme is for community volunteers throughout the UK.
The courses help people boost their resilience in the face of current
climate change and economic circumstances. A small grant programme
is attached to the course programme and delegates that attend will be
able to apply for a small grant to help their community project.
APRIL to June
2015
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