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Cultivate

Grow your skills. Nurture the planet. Create thriving gardens, sustainable systems, and a greener future.
Learn through hands-on short courses or take the next step with nationally accredited certificate programs.

*NEW* Build an Insect Hotel
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Fri, 14 Aug, 10am - 2.30pm, Mullum, $120
Build a beautiful insect hotel using recycled and found materials in this creative, hands-on workshop. Learn simple ways to support beneficial insects and local biodiversity while transforming everyday materials into a thriving backyard habitat.
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Beekeeping - An Introduction
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Sat, 19 Sept, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, $195
This workshop introduces potential bee keepers to the delight and fascination of this rewarding hobby. The session covers safety, myth busting, legal requirements, bee keeping and the most important thing - how to get started!
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Growing Cut Flowers
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2 x Sat, 5 - 12 Sep, 9am - 3pm, Mullum, $240
Learn how to grow seasonal, spray-free, and organic annual flowers right here in the Northern Rivers for home and market.
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Native Beekeeping
NEW CLASS >> Weds, 1 JUL, 9am - 2pm, Mullum, $115
Join us for a hands-on introduction to native beekeeping with Australia’s gentle, stingless bee species (Tetragonula carbonaria). Learn the fundamental skills of hive setup, bee biology, honey harvesting, and habitat design. Perfect for gardeners, educators, sustainability enthusiasts, and beginners—no prior experience needed.
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Backyard Food Production
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING NEW DATES BELOW > JOIN WAITLIST NEXT PAGE
4 x Mon, 3 Aug - 24 Aug, 9am - 3pm, Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Growing your own herbs and vegetables can be a rewarding and exciting experience, especially when you have the foundational skills and knowledge to do so. 
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Certificate III in Permaculture
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NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
 
Embark on a transformative journey towards sustainable living with our Permaculture course at Byron Community College. Nestled in the green heart of the North Coast in Byron Shire, this highly practical program offers you the chance to acquire essential skills that go beyond the classroom, fostering connections with like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainability.
 
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of permaculture, where organic farming, animal systems, natural building, food preservation, systems thinking, and community development converge into a holistic philosophy. Gain inspiration from natural ecosystems as you progress through this work ready qualification, equipping you to operate independently and skilfully in developing permaculture systems.
 
Experience the best of both worlds with a blend of classroom learning and hands-on training at our purpose-designed 1-acre permaculture site, nestled within the Mullumbimby Community Gardens. This unique setup provides you with practical insights and confidence to lead the way towards a better future.
 
Join us, in collaboration with Mullumbimby Community Gardens and Permaculture Australia, to become a catalyst for positive change in sustainability. Enrol now and be part of the movement shaping lives, homes, and communities towards a more sustainable tomorrow.
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Regenerative Agriculture - Small Scale Farming
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
6 x Mon, 16 Oct - 16 Nov, The Farm, ACE Funded $0*
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Sustainable Floristry
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING NEW DATES BELOW > JOIN WAITLIST NEXT PAGE
3 x Wed, 2 Sep - 16 Sep 2026, 9.30am - 1.30pm Mullum, ACE Funded $0*
Join our class in creating beautiful floral arrangements with a focus on environmental sustainability. 
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