Greening The Desert Project

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The Middle East Arid Climate Permaculture Demonstration Site

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2 Weeks Permaculture Internship 19th – 30th of November 2023

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What is included

  • 2 Weeks Internship
  • Camping Accommodation
  • Hot showers and Toilet Facilities

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COURSE DURATION
2 Weeks
DAYLY PRACTICE TIME
8 Hours 8.30am-5.30pm
TOTAL ACTIVITY TIME
80 hours

Get Hands-On Permaculture Experience

Work Side By Side with Geoff Lawton And Learn Arid Climate Permaculture Techniques

This is an opportunity to experience a Permaculture Master Plan project in action and learn directly from its main designer, Geoff Lawton. Part of the time you will be engaged in practical daily work while other parts of the program you will be learning theoretical aspects of applied permaculture.

What is included in this course?

Practical Permaculture Internship
Theoretical Lectures
A Field Trip To Nearby Permaculture Sites
to observe established gabion water harvesting systems
On Site Accommodation
Camping sites, hot showers and toilet facilities will be available to you.
Self catering cooking facilities available,
delicious meals also sold in the cafe
Permaculture Intenrship Certificate
Upon Successful course completion. you will receive your Internship accomplishment certificate, Approved and Signed by Geoff Lawton.
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Practical Course Components Will Include

Construction of multiple wicking bed roof gardens. Maintenance of existing food forests through chop’n’drop, pruning and mulching. Working closely with small animal systems as functional elements within the overarching design. Working with natural fertility systems with compost, compost tea, soil probiotics, natural fermentation and anaerobic natural fertiliser creations. Maintaining and working in desert vegetable gardens. Nursery and shade house work. Reed bed maintenance. Compost toilet maintenance. A field trip to observe established gabion water harvesting systems in the desert landscape.

Theoretical Subjects That Will Be Covered:

  • Home garden and school garden design and maintenance
  • Food forests.
  • Small animal systems
  • Large grazing animal systems
  • Water harvesting
  • Broad landscape rehabilitation
  • Constructing wicking beds
  • Worm Farms Systems
  • Grey water reed beds establishment
  • Installing a solar system
  • Rocket stoves
  • Solar hot water systems
  • Fuel wood systems
  • House design
  • Straw bale mudbrick building
  • Compost production and compost tea
  • Biological fertiliser
  • Aquaponics
  • Nursery systems

About the Teachers

Geoff Lawton permaculture teacher

Geoff Lawton


Geoff Lawton is the main facilitator for this PDC course. He is a Permaculture consultant, designer and teacher. He first took his Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course with Bill Mollison in 1983. He holds a Diploma in Permaculture Education, Design, Implementation, System Establishment, Administration and Community Development given by the founder of Permaculture, Bill Mollison.

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Geoff has undertaken hundreads of jobs teaching, consulting, designing, administrating and implementing, in 6 continents and close to 50 countries around the world. Clients have included private individuals, groups, communities, governments, aid organizations, non-government organisations and multinational companies.

He has currently educated over 15,000 students in Permaculture worldwide. These include graduates of the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course and courses focused on the practical design of sustainable soil, water, plant, and legal and economic systems.

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Reviews

Greening The Desert Project
5 Stars - Based on 21 User Reviews
Ann-Britt Sternfeldt AvatarAnn-Britt Sternfeldt

positive review  A great tool for survival on a planet that is facing a very unpredictible future. - 7/16/2019 

Josefine Demelbauer AvatarJosefine Demelbauer

positive review  We have to plant trees. It's hurry!!!!! - 6/22/2019 

Matt Moose AvatarMatt Moose

positive review  Here's a living blueprint for transforming no end of damaged landscapes into productive polycultures. - 3/23/2019 

Aida Iturregui AvatarAida Iturregui

positive review  Amazing project!! Loved the visit, the people, the dates and the smoothie at the Cafe!! Thanks for having us!! - 3/18/2019 

John Pennington AvatarJohn Pennington

positive review  it is amazing what can be accomplished with applied knowledge! - 1/17/2019 

Edi Albert AvatarEdi Albert

positive review  A truly impressive achievement! - 1/17/2019 

Alejandro Al Waheidi AvatarAlejandro Al Waheidi

positive review  it's amazing place , everyone should visit it - 12/23/2018 

Marion Parsons AvatarMarion Parsons

positive review  Helping change things for the better for all - 12/23/2018 

Ian Samson AvatarIan Samson

positive review  Transforming desert into green - 11/07/2018 

Permaculture Jordan Amman AvatarPermaculture Jordan Amman

positive review  one of the most Pioneer projects that gives hope for better future - 9/22/2018 

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About The Location

This is a truly eye-opening location to earn your PDC. You will be studying on the lowest point of the earth in one of the most testing climates to practice Permaculture. With arid soil and very little rainfall, you will be viewing permaculture practices at their maximum potential.

The local population is made up of traditional Bedouin tribes and long-term refugees stemming from displacement of local populations from within Palestine. The project site is typical of the area – a marginal arid land low-income settlement.

At the project site you will see examples of energy-efficient appropriate housing with natural cooling systems, arid climate plant nursery, solar electricity, solar hot water, biological waste water treatment recycling, dry compost toilets, rain water harvesting earthworks and diverse interactive plant, animal and tree systems for local food production and processing.

The course will be taught in the lecture room at the project's demonstration house which also features: eco-lodge accommodation options, permaculture cafe and gift shop,  administration office for the project and the local permaculture group.

The project permaculture gardens are designed as a model that can be replicated within the local village, throughout Jordan and other countries in the region.

 

Getting Here From The Airport

Airport Taxi to the site is JD$40 approximately. Upon request,
The farm is in the South Shouna region, in al Jawfa-Jawasreh Village, second right turn
behind the Jawasreh School for girls. Farm Manager, Hayel : +962 79 534 4376
The Coordinates for the location is: 31.871754,35.631470 or 31°52'18.3"N 35°37'53.3"E
You can find it on Google Maps here: https://goo.gl/maps/M9VnYYZQuSdRSE168

Here is the Adress in Arabic to show to your taxi driver:

الجمعیة الاردنیة للبیئة النوعي
الشونة الجنوبیة , الجوفة , الجواسرة, ثاني دخلة
على الیمین خلف مدرسة الجواسرة الثانویة
.للبنات
الرجاء الاتصال على الرقم التالي للاست فسار

+962 79 534 4376 هایل

What You Will Need to bring with you?

  • Sun hat and sunglasses
  • Good walking or working shoes
  • Casual and comfortable clothing – natural fabrics recommended for coolness
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Flashlight/headlamp
  • Your own bedding (sheets etc.)
  • Ample supply of any needed medications
  • Tent if needed (depending on accommodation option)
  • Sleeping bag and hiking mattress if needed
  • Sandals
  • Personal toiletries

Course Times

8.30am to 5.30pm.

All prices are in Australian dollars, including GST. An early bird discount is available if the course fee is paid 21 days prior to the course start date.

Refund Policy

Refunds Policy

Sometimes circumstances change and you may be unable to attend a course you have paid for. If so, there are a few options available;

If you notify us at least 14 days prior to the course commencement, GTDP will refund your course fee but will deduct an administration fee of 30%, deposits are not refundable, OR you can apply the full amount as credit towards a future course.

If you notify us less than 14 days prior to the course commencement GTDP cannot provide a refund OR you can send
someone else in your place.

The Greening The Desert Project reserves the right to cancel or discontinue advertised courses, if an insufficient number of attendees/ low attendance or due to unforeseen circumstances on the behalf of the GTDP requires us to not proceed with the advertised offer, you will immediately receive a full refund. All other refunds can take between 7-30 days to process.

Please strongly note, that travel to and from the Greening the Desert Project site is the attendee’s responsibility. You are encouraged to liaise with the GTDP about numbers of attendees and the potential of course cancellation prior to booking travel. The PRI/GTDP is not responsible for any loss or travel reimbursement, should the course be discontinued.

Cultural Sensitivity

The Jordan Valley is home to an ancient and classical civilisation that has had many cultures, traditions, and peoples cross through its land and also settle within it. International students are requested to be culturally sensitive to the Islamic traditions and Muslim social protocol. A full orientation will be provided.

General Guidelines for all Participants

  1. Showing respect for oneself.
  2. Open and receptive attitude toward cross cultural communication.
  3. Willingness to ask questions whenever necessary.
  4. Conservative attire is recommended.
  5. Wearing shirts at all times.
  6. For women - Long skirts or pants (Shorts considered offensive).
  7. For men -  Shorts are acceptable (but must be at least to the knee).
  8. Sobriety at all times during the PDC course.
  9. Respect for elders, religious traditions and practice, and community leaders.
  10. Not photographing locals without permission, especially not  local women and children.
  11. Respecting Muslim gender relation etiquette.
  12. Not touching or shaking hands of Muslim adults of the opposite gender without permission.
    Not displaying overly intimate affection in public with wife/husband or partner.

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