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Green Pathways Program
Unsure what direction to take? Explore pathways in Urban Agriculture and Landscape Conservation & Ecosystem Management
Unsure what direction to take? Enjoy being outdoors and interested in exploring Horticulture, Permaculture, Sustainable Farming and Conservation & Ecosystem Management?
CERES School of Nature & Climate introduces the GREEN PATHWAYS PROGRAM – a FREE 6 month program for those who are 18 to 25.
The Green Pathways Program consists of 2 Immersive onsite CERES Courses designed to introduce participants to a broad range of topics related to sustainable green career pathway options. The program also includes work experience opportunities with CERES and partner Inner North organisations, and further study and employment pathway advice and support.
Application Process
Applicants are asked to complete the EOI Form below to register their interest
or alternatively contact adultlearning@ceres.org.au for any queries.
This Program is generously funded by the Inner North Community Foundation.
Program Content
Program length:
February to July 2025, 2 days per week (6 months)
Whats Included:
- 2 on-site courses:
– Urban Farmer Basics.
– Intro to Landscape Restoration & Ecosystem Management. - 2 work experience placements at CERES and another partner inner north organisation. (times and dates to be confirmed)
- Further study and employment pathway advice and support.
** A certificate will be issued upon completion of at least 75% of the Course componenents
About the Courses:
Urban Farmer Basics – Join CERES Trainers Justin Calverley and Jess Holland as they introduce you to the basics of horticulture, permaculture and organic gardening. This course will run every Tuesday for 8 weeks commencing Tues 4th March and will provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently propagate seedlings, save seeds, grow vegetables and more!
Urban Farmer Basics Sessions:
– Intro to sustainable gardening and permaculture principles
– Soils and their preparation
– Composting, worm farming and fertilisers
– Organic vegetable production
– Growing bushfoods and berries
– Seed saving and propagating
– Organic fruit production
– Water management and guild planting
Intro to Landscape Restoration & Ecosystem Management – This course aims to introduce you to the biodiversity that makes up our city and equip you with introductory knowledge and skills in restoration, revegetation and landscape management. Running one day a week for 8 weeks commencing Tuesday 20th May, you will gain a broad range of introductory skills, knowledge and insights that will equip you to take on further study and work in the changing Landscaping and Conservation & Ecosystem Management industries, which recognise a need for ecological sustainability knowledge and cultural inclusion.
Intro to Land Restoration & Ecosystem Management sessions:
– Introduction to understanding the landscape
– Natural area restoration
– Plant identification, collection and propagation
– Healthy waterways
– Soil conservation and restoration
– Regenerative agriculture
– Designing for biodiversity in cities
– Pathways
Meet your trainers
Jess Holland is a horticulturist with an enthusiasm for sustainability, local food systems and urban farming. Jess completed a bachelor in Environmental Science and Business Management in 2017. Since then she has worked for various bush regeneration businesses learning conservation and land management practices to revive grasslands within Victoria. She has experience in wholesale propagation for native plants and manages CERES microgreens enterprise. She has also completed a Permaculture Design Course in 2019.
Justin Calverley has been teaching our Complete Urban Farmer course for 10 years. When he is not taking groups of budding green thumbs through all manner of garden know-how, he runs his own Horticultural Consultation Design and Education business, Sensory Gardens. Justin‘s approach is to encourage interaction and understanding of the natural world’s systems via a mix of theory and practical sessions which see his students gain hands-on skills and knowledge.
What to bring and expect
What should I bring?
- Comfortable enclosed shoes/boots
- Gardening gloves
- Appropriate weather gear eg sunhat
- Pen and paper
- Lunch
- Enthusiasm to learn and get your hands dirty
What should I wear?
- Casual clothing (Warning: This might get messy)
