33 Gugandi Rd
Narara NSW 2250
Australia
A one-day intensive practical workshop
Learn how to make your own biochar, and discover how and why this substance can transform your garden and solve planetary problems.
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Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that’s made by thermal decomposition of organic material from agricultural and forestry residues (also called biomass) in a controlled process called pyrolysis.
Civilizations from China and Japan to ancient Peru, and including aboriginal Australians, used biochar for thousands of years, leading to the deep, rich black, fertile soils known as Terra Preta, which astonished early European explorers.
In our current climate-conscious world where communities and companies are searching for ways to mitigate carbon release, biochar has significant potential.
Studies show that biochar, if used correctly, can help build organic carbon in soil by up to 20 per cent and can reduce nitrous oxide emissions from soil by 12 to 50 per cent.
At this one-day workshop at Narara Ecovillage you will learn the background, theory and principles of sustainable biochar production. You will participate in making enhanced biochar in a highly efficient, compact biochar kiln, and will be able to take home some enriched biochar at the end of the day.
The presenter – one of the world’s leading biochar experts
Visiting Professor Stephen Joseph AM, UNSW, Wollongong, Newcastle, Deakin, NEW England & Nanjing Ag, China.
A one-day intensive practical workshop
Learn how to make your own biochar, and discover how and why this substance can transform your garden and solve planetary problems.
Stay at Narara Ecovillage
If you would like to stay for a night or two, before and/or after the workshop we offer these accommodation options. You need to book accommodation in addition to booking your workshop ticket.
Lodge: private room or dorm
Book in here for a private room from $115.00 or a dorm bed for $30.00 per person in our recently renovated village lodge.
Our lodge accommodation is on a separate booking site: https://www.paperbarkhouse.
and use code NEV-ED for a 15% discount for event attendees.
B and B in a private home
Choose this option to be allocated a room with a double or queen size bed with one of our village families. $100 per night for a room. To book call Rafaele on 0416 057 271.
Camping
In our natural village camping area. If camping, you need to bring your own tent or van, and bedding. An amenities block with toilets and hot showers is provided. We have a limited number of powered sites.
$20 per night per adult 18 and over. To book call Jonathan on 0449 758 715.
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