At Beyond Buckthorns we host different types of courses. Dominik is a biogas specialist, diploma holder and the creator of the PermaPuheet - an online lecture series. Lumia is into regenerative gardening, food forests and social permaculture. We also host lectures and workshop of friends at our place.
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Active courses
Are you looking to learn about sustainable and eco-friendly gardening and farming techniques? Come and join our permaculture design certificate course in beautiful rural Finland! Our course covers a wide range of topics, from natural building and composting, to water management and forest gardening. You'll learn from experienced instructors and have the opportunity to put your newfound skills into practice at our permaculture demonstration site.
This course is in Finnish only! Please read the details in the Finnish course description!
Do you want to learn how to make your own biogas at home? Join our do-it-yourself biogas workshop in rural Finland! During the workshop, you'll learn how to build a small-scale biogas digester using simple and inexpensive materials. You'll also learn how to use biogas for cooking and heating, and how to use the by-products of the biogas production process as fertilizer. Our workshop is suitable for beginners and no prior experience is necessary. Sign up now and start producing your own clean and renewable energy!
Are you interested in learning how to make your own charcoal using a Kontiki kiln? Come and join us for a fun and educational workshop in rural Finland! Our workshop will teach you the basics of charcoal making using a Kontiki kiln, a simple and efficient method that produces high-quality charcoal with minimal impact on the environment. You'll learn how to select and prepare the wood, how to set up and light the kiln, and how to properly care for the charcoal once it's ready. Sign up now and discover the art of charcoal making for yourself! Read about the DIY KonTiki kiln.
On the 5th and 6nd of August Lumia and Nick host a permaculture designCamp at Beyond Buckthorns, our homestead in Pirkanmaa, Finland. Together with our participants we will design an area at Beyond Buckthorns.
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