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We are living in a time of heightened awareness of the environment around us. Many of us are looking for ways to make a difference. The living classroom provides learning experiences designed to inspire and motivate. See what the living classroom has to offer.
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Julie Weatherhead and Anthony Hooper have been running the original Living Classroom at Peppermint Ridge Farm since 1996. In that time, over 5000 people have participated in our extensive educational programs. Julie is an experienced environmental educator and ecologist with a degree in Environmental Science and Education. She is passionate about protecting and enhancing our natural environment. Anthony has an extensive background in community development and the development of sustainable communities.

2008 sees 'the living classroom@' expand to include Peppermint Ridge Farm, Cornucopia Living Heritage Centre and its consulting arm Cornucopia Consulting Group. Read about the new courses and opportunities that Peppermint Ridge Farm, and Cornucopia Living Heritage Centre has to offer.

Read about all the activities in 'the living classroom@' booklet, explore our website or contact us

the Living Classroom

PEPPERMINT RIDGE FARM... opens the door to the sustainable approach to land management offering a variety of tours and courses in sustainable living.

More details or contact us
CORNUCOPIA LIVING HERITAGE CENTRE... provides people of all ages the opportunity to learn through tours and exhibits exploring the challenges of developing a sustainable society.

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cornucopia consulting group

CORNUCOPIA CONSULTING GROUP... offers an extensive range of services for landholders, govenment landcare networks health services and environmental organisations.

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Read about our logo and the legend of Cornucopia

 

highlights

Want a Bush Food Experience? Bush Food Garden Tour

  • Saturday July 5 or Sunday August 31
  • 9.30am - 11.30am $45

Visit the extensive bushfood gardens at Peppermint Ridge and learn more about the fantastic flavours of our native plants and how to grow and prepare them. Includes a Bush food morning tea. Bush Food nursery will be open.

Book now as places are limited

Get Digging - Growing Organic Vegetables

  • Sunday June 29 or Sunday August 17
  • 9.30am - 12.00pm $45

Want to now how to grow delicious vegetables while saving water, time and money? Julie has developed a special work saving system over 20 years. In this workshop you may get your hands dirty, but you will learn everything you need to now to create a beautiful vegetable garden in 2 hours! Includes a bush food morning tea.

Book now as places are limited

letter from Peter, Moorooduc VICtoria

  • Thanks Julie, really useful info. We built and planted out our first "Julie Weatherhead" style veggie bed. The whole family got involved so we had great fun doing it.
    Thanks for your experience and knowledge. Kind Regards, Peter "Emerald Rise Farm"

For details download our Tours Booklet, and the Courses Timetable

permaculture magazine article

our Diploma Course

  • This year we continue the nationally recognised and Austudy approved Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. The course focuses on landcare farming, sustainable land management and diversity protection.

Download the 2008 Diploma Info or contact us

Bush Food Recipe book

  • Are you interested in bush food? Talk to us about our bush food recipe book.

For your recipe book contact us

group Tours and Courses in 2008

  • The Living Classroom offers group tours for schools, TAFE Institutes, universities and community groups. You can also organise a tour or course for yourself and friends or family* Select from our wide range of activities to plan a program best suited to your requirements. For example you can plan a whole day excursion by selecting two or more courses. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

For full details download our Tours Booklet, and the Courses Timetable

about our logo and the cornucopia legend