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Commenced:
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01/07/2013 |
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Submitted:
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05/11/2013 |
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Last updated:
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07/10/2015 |
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Location:
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121 Stevenson Rd, Concord, Dunedin, Otago, NZ |
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Phone:
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+64275151227 |
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Website:
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www.rescape.co.nz |
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Climate zone:
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Cool Temperate |
ReScape is a developing project site to provide education and hands-on learning experiences centered around the three core aspects of resilience; growing food, alternative energy and alternative building techniques.
The ReScape Resilience Education Centre’s purpose is to provide education and hands-on learning experiences centered around the three core aspects of resilience; growing food, alternative energy and alternative building techniques. The grounds will provide authentic examples of permaculture and sustainable growing techniques, where hands-on workshops will be possible.
The Centre
Spread across 7 acres of a north/south running valley, the site will include a series of food forests, market gardens and timber crops. There will be an indoor education centre and outdoor workshop areas, demonstrating the many different methods of food production, such as stacking, guilding, hugelkultur and sheet mulch no-dig beds. There will also be an emphasis on passive water harvesting with dams, ponds and swales.
The Future
Once the Education Centres’ main building is completed, it will be available for hire. We want to be able to accommodate and facilitate meetings, workshops and other educational events, with the aim to focus on education and experiences that promote the concept of developing sustainability and resilience. There will be a strong community aspect to the centre, therefore we welcome anyone interested in getting involved with the development of the site. Opportunities will also be available at times for community groups to use the site at low cost or for donation.
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Article in the Local Newspaper
The site was featured in an article in the local newspaper the ODT
An Interview about the site
A video of an interview done by our local TV Channel.
Site Design
The latest design for the site
Dam Building Time Lapse
A short vidoe of the development of the dam at the centre.