COMPOSTING & ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES
This course is an introduction to the benefits and practicalities of organic farming, teaching about organic pest control methods, composting and marketing organic produce.
SOLAR
Our solar workshops give an introduction to how solar works, what areas are most suited to solar energy, for electricity and water pumping/irrigation, and how to order, install, and wire basic systems.
RECYCLING & RE-USING
This workshop explores the simple & useful eco friendly ways of recycling and using for turning old into new business ideas.
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
This is a general awareness day, held at Rosalie Forest Eco Lodge, where visitors are shown all the sustainable practices we employ, and learning how they can be used on a daily basis at their homes, at low cost.
WIND ELECTRICITY
During this workshop, participants get a good ground knowledge of how and wind generator works and what is can be used for, exploring battery storage, power inverters and consumption. Students will leave being able to install their own system, providing they are not scared of heights !!
SOLAR HOT WATER HEATING
Our solar hot water heating workshops begin with a basic introduction of the principals of solar hot water heaters, and the components required. Students get the opportunity to practice soldering and the other useful techniques needed, and by the end of the day should get to see a fully functioning system !!
We welcome you to join us in any way you wish.
