Permaculture Circle is an ongoing series of once-a-month “community workshops”.

Our monthly ‘Circles’ are structured around the 12 Permaculture Principles (one Principle per session) and always include an activity, skill or resource related to the principle - for example, our sixth session on Principle #6 ‘Produce No Waste’ will include an introduction and in-depth discussion, as well as a relevant and practical skill to apply it: e.g. full-spectrum composting. These activities are not pre-programmed but catered entirely to participants - what do you want to learn? What do you want to share?

In Permaculture Circle, the roles of teaching and learning are fluid. We are here to learn together. We do this with the help of a variety of collective decision-making processes, which you will also learn to implement for personal use. Our Circles are highly interactive, flexible and participatory, and participants are encouraged and supported to lead their own skill-shares and present related topic material if they feel called (and would like) to do so. 

This group is for previous Cityplot workshop participants and those new to Cityplot, Permaculture Enthusiasts at all levels & Ecological Urbanites. For those who want to learn more about the core of Permaculture and how it can be applied.

All experience levels are welcome.

Why focus on the Principles?

At the core of Permaculture are a set of Ethics and Principles that guide us in designing connections, flows and beneficial relationships between various elements (be that in our gardens, our businesses or our personal lives). While Permaculture itself is no one technique or process, these 3 Ethics and 12 Principles are the foundation of a Permaculture system or approach. The Principles can be seen as guidelines to achieving and staying true to the Ethics of Permaculture - Earth Care, People Care & Fair Share. By looking at one Principle per Circle, we will evolve our understanding of how each principle can guide our lifestyle choices. Engaging with the Principles at the heart of Permaculture is fundamental to understanding how we can have a positive impact on the world around us.

What to expect…

• A member-driven community group of like-hearted Berliners

• A group process - learning together, deciding together, doing together

• A way to integrate the Permaculture Ethics and Principles into everyday practices  

• The chance to experiment with new skills & knowledge 

• The opportunity to learn a range of fair decision-making strategies, for personal and group use

A Few Examples…Principle + Activity

• #1 Observe & Interact + Syncing up with Natural Cycles 

• #2 Catch & Store Energy + Energy Efficient Design / Food Preservation (Pickles, Ferments, Jams…) 

• #3 Obtain a Yield + Setting SMART Goals / ‘Diary of Delights’

• #6 Produce No Waste + Composting at Home

• #10 Use & Value Diversity + Improving Biodiversity

Remember, these are just examples to get you thinking.
We welcome creativity and group intelligence!

LEONIE WOIDT-WALLISSER

Kalliope was born and raised in Bali, Indonesia – an island transformed from tropical wilderness to top tourist destination in the two short decades of her life there. Looking for ways to make sense of her changing world, Kalliope left home to study Cultural Analysis at the University of Amsterdam and explored the intersection between environmental degradation and social inequality. 

From there, Kali completed a PDC in Portugal and is currently a student-practitioner of somatic therapy, a combination she feels addresses People & Earth Care in a holistic and hands-on way.
Kali longs to live life learning and acting from a deep love for the planet and all the beings who live here together.