Permaculture Blue Mountains

putting principles into action


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.
As a permaculture network we seek to build beneficial connections both within the Blue Mountains bioregion and beyond.

Permaculture Blue Mountains (PBM) is composed of teams:
  • Garden Team
  • Implementing permaculture design principles
  • Living Skills Team
  • Sharing skills and knowledge for surivival
  • Communication Team
  • Making group communication easier
  • Networking Team
  • Creating connections with the community and beyond
  • Events and Fundraising Team
  • Managing our events
  • Incorporation Team

Upcoming Events


PESTS AND DISEASES OF FRUIT AND NUT TREES IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

You are invited to a talk on the pests and diseases of fruits and nut trees grown in the Blue Mountains by local experienced fruit and nut tree growers, Sue Girard, Brian Coates and Wayne Levi (Cooerwull Plantsmen, Lithgow)

Where: the Blue Mountains Organic Community Gardens, Harold Hodgeson Park in Victoria St, North Katoomba
When: Saturday 6 February 10.30 am to noon

For more details, contact: Wayne & Brian 6352 5893

Fruit and Nut Tree Network Contact: Anitra Nelson 4782 9003
BM Fruit and Nut Tree Network

Recent Events


SFFA FOOD SUMMIT BLUE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL FORUM
More than 60 people attended the Regional Forum at Lawson on Saturday July 18. After listening to Bill Bellotti, UWS, Catherine Beaver, Vinnies, Sam Stratham, organic producer and Sally James, nutritionist, participants identified their key concerns in a world cafe session and developed these points in three discussion groups.
To read more and see the strategies developed by the groups for NSW and then the Blue Mountains go to Blue Mountains Forum

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" Permaculture is about designing sustainable human settlements"

             Rosemary Morrow

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PBM Events

Next Meeting

Where: Library building,
cnr San Jose Avenue and
Badgery's Cres, Lawson

When:Tues 9 Feb. 6.00-7.30

Seasonal Gathering

Autumn Gathering
What:
Where:
Winter food exchange on
Activities Page

Working Bees

When: Saturday 13 Feb. 2010
Where: Wentworth Falls
Time:9:00 to 12:00
Task: clearing blackberry/weeds
Bring: secateurs, spade,
long clothes, gloves, mattock,
wheel barrow, plate to share
Contact: Pete to RSVP

When: Sunday 21 Feb. 2010
Where: Bullaburra
Time:9:00 to 12:00
Task: Zone 5
Bring: hats, gloves etc.,
plate to share
Contact: Lesley to RSVP

Living Skills Workshop

When: Sat.27 Feb. 3pm
Where: Katoomba
What: Living Foods
Contact: Franklin

Visits

What: Purple Pear Farm
15 acre biodynamic farm
When: 6 March
Where: Hunter Valley
Cost $15
Transport to be advised
Contact: Daniel