Rod Hughes: Permaculture Intro, East Perth Workshop - Apr 2026

📅 April 2026 | 📍 East Perth, Australia | 🏷️ workshop

This full-day Introduction to Permaculture workshop with Rod Hughes at Perth City Farm provides a hands-on entry point into permaculture principles, perfect for beginners and those new to sustainable design. Held in East Perth, Western Australia, the event focuses on 'permaculture from the soil up,' teaching how to design lifestyles and landscapes that mimic nature's patterns to produce abundant food, fibre, and energy. Attendees will discover that even limited space can yield highly productive gardens that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally beneficial, while fostering connected communities. The workshop includes practical, interactive elements in the unique urban farm setting of Perth City Farm—a rehabilitated former industrial site turned icon of sustainability. Participants explore soil health, garden design techniques, and strategies for creating resilient systems with minimal inputs. Rod Hughes, with nearly three decades in environmental management, brings expert insights into real-world applications. Tea and coffee are provided, but bring your own morning tea and lunch. This introductory class is an excellent primer that feeds into advanced courses like the 10-day Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC). For permaculture practitioners, it's valuable for refreshing basics, networking in a community hub, and gaining urban-specific adaptations. Perth City Farm supports sustainable living through education and engagement, making this event a gateway to building caring communities and regenerative practices. Attendees leave equipped to implement permaculture ethics—earth care, people care, fair share—in their own contexts, from backyard plots to larger projects. The hands-on format ensures immediate applicability, emphasizing observation, pattern recognition, and sector planning to enhance biodiversity and reduce waste. Ideal for urban dwellers, gardeners, and sustainability enthusiasts seeking to transition toward low-impact living amid climate challenges.