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Mahalo for your interest in our Food Sovereignty Cohort! This cohort is presented by and in collaboration with GoFarm Hawai'i (GFH), Nation of Hawai'i (NOH) and Purple Mai'a Foundation (PMF).  This cohort will focus on  building a blueprint for regional ahupua’a frameworks and creating strategies for economic resilience & Ea. Who Should Apply? Are you: Engaged in or connected to Native Hawaiian farming & agri-business Active or interested in food sovereignty & policy Aligned with solution-driven action planning Ready to support community- based food production Able to meet the time commitment We are accepting applications until noon on Friday, June 20.  We will notify you of application decisions by July 1. Dates: July 10- August 30 Schedule: Thursdays (5:30-7:30pm) and Saturdays (8am-1pm) Thursday classes will be online, Saturday work days will be primarily at Puʻuhonua O Waimānalo with some field trips at various locations around Oʻahu. Tuition cost: Free with $150 refundable deposit. Payable by cash. Please be thorough and give specific details in your answers to the application questions. Mahalo!

What is a Permaculture Design Certificate Course? This course lets you develop a broad understanding of permaculture and design that uses whole systems thinking, which looks at how everything works together as a part of a larger whole. This can apply to the environment, our internal state of being and our organizations and social systems. In this PINA-recognized Permaculture Design Certificate course, participants learn a standard 72-hour permaculture curriculum toward certification that is recognized around the world. Participants will also gain hands-on experience in designing and transforming a local landscape using design principles and incorporating the use of captured rainwater and greywater systems. Sustainable Solano PDC 2025 with Lydia Neilsen and Anne Freiwald Registration now open! Click here to register Registration deadline is Aug. 8 The 2025 PDC program (August 2025-December 2025) combines online Zoom classes with five hands-on, two-day weekends and a final presentation. Participants will work in small groups. This is a great way to build permaculture knowledge for a variety of interests and fields of experience. Past PDC participants included landscaping professionals, educators, sustainability program managers, and community members wanting to bring permaculture practices to their property and permaculture principles to their communities. Registration and Tuition Tuition will be offered on a sliding scale of $1,000-$1,200 Registration deadline is Aug. 8 Limited scholarships available based on enrollment. To learn more, contact Nicole Newell at nicole@sustainablesolano.org Learn more about the basics of permaculture, the interconnection of soil, water, plants and climate, and what you’ll explore in this year’s PDC in the video below. Watch these introductory permaculture talks with instructors Lydia Neilsen and Anne Freiwald: PDC Schedule August 2025-December 2025 Aug. 23-24: On-site weekend: Introduction to Permaculture, Design & Global Context of Permaculture Sept. 12: Friday Focus: Bring Your Soil to Life! (online) Sept. 13-14: On-site weekend: Design and Soil Oct. 3: Friday Focus: DIY Water Harvesting (online) Oct. 4-5: On-site weekend: Water Oct. 17: Friday Focus: Plant it and They will Hum (online) Oct. 18-19: On-site weekend: Plants and Agroforestry Nov. 7: Friday Focus: Finding the Heart in Your Community (online) Nov. 8-9: On-site weekend: Invisible Structures Dec. 6: On-site Design Presentations and Graduation Online classes will be over Zoom from 5:30-7:30 pm. Weekend classes will be from 9 am-6 pm Saturdays and 9 am-5 pm Sundays. *Participants should expect to spend a significant amount of time out of class hours researching, studying and preparing the final project with their teams. Register Here! Learn more about the 2021 PDC class here, and check out the slideshow below!  Meet the Instructors About Lydia Neilsen PINA certified permaculture educator, landscape and habitat designer, specializing in water cycle restoration and passionate polyculture. About Anne Freiwald, MPH Community health and earth activist, permaculture educator and regenerative life and landscape designer, with 29+ years specializing in human ecology & community resilience.

Monthly harvests of fresh food from your garden! Marisha's workshop series provides timely advice each month to help gardeners have success. Now in its 12th year, gardeners have join in from all over the temperate zones of the world (and some subtropical too). Each month provides an overview of what to do that month based on temperature thresholds and seasonal changes. There are also seasonal topics each month. This workshop series makes a great gift that will provide throughout the year. #growyourownfood #permaculture #permaculturegarden #vegetablegardening #resilence

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

Event 10th Annual Long Creek Paw Paw Fest - Early Bird Tickets Join us September 20th, 2025 12-5 p.m. to celebrate our beloved paw paw fruit with tastings, ice cream, jam making, music & fall fun for everyone. All ages & walks of life welcome. Live Music, Food Forest Tours, Plant Walks, Earth Based Crafts & More! The event is all outdoors with plenty of space and flow. Rain or Shine. No Refunds. What to Expect? PawPaw Fest 2025 Schedule (subject to change) 12:15  Spirit of the Bees: natural bee keeping 101 with Kypriana 1:00  Permaculture Walk with Eric Joseph Lewis 2:00  Food Forest Tour with Antonette Vasseur 2:30  Talking Pawpaws with Todd Mcree 3:00  Plant Walk with Bohdi Vasilopoulos 3:30  Children's Paw Paw Story Time 3:30 Gentle Flow Yoga with Hannah Cherry 4:00  Talking Pawpaws with Todd Mcree 4:00  Q&A with a bee keeper  Josh Kalo 4:20 Food Forest Tour with Michael Judd .. and of course we will be celebrating everything pawpaw with multiple cultivar tastings, pawpaw ice cream, rocket stove jam, fruit and tree sales, kids zone, awesome fun music, eco-groovy vendors, circular strawbale and high vibes! *Kids 12 and under free! *Not handicap accessible but electric chairs have made it through.. Extras for sale at event: Paw Paw Trees Paw Paw Fruit by the Pound Looking to volunteer at the fest  please email us at info@ecologiadesign.com *Kids 12 and under free! * Please note that parking is at Brook Hill Church, address listed, and then a short walk down our wooded lane to the fest.

Have you dreamed about living in a sustainable land based community?Give yourself a nourishing, experiential 3 day introductionin our community lifestyle! A significant portion of our modern population has lost the knowledge of how to grow food, build community, build shelter, and connect with the 'aina. Come join us if you feel called to give loving attention to each other and our home base, Mother Earth. This unique, exciting event is for you if you want to:* Learn about community living from people with years of experience* Learn locally proven garden methodologies from presenters who understand Hawai'i's varying microclimates.* Have opportunities to share your feelings and experiences with caring listeners.* Get your hands in the earth, harvesting and planting together!* Attend a Seed Exchange for the local community! This experiential event will give a sampling of some of the ways we relate to the land and each other, all led by experienced teachers.Also join us on the land as we plant trees and work in the garden, process food, prepare an Imu pit bake, and other hands-on projects. This is a great time to come meet our members, ask questions about living in community and get a peek into our daily life. See our web page for more info! https://permaculture-hawaii.com/community-days-oct/

2025 Gather ‘Round Gala  1100 Register Here This fundraising gala has been a DUG staple for over a decade. This year, we’ll gather over 400 of DUG’s community members to mark the harvest, give thanks, and honor our shared work building resilient systems for food, community, and climate in the Denver metro and beyond. Enjoy dinner from our award-winning friends at The Easy Vegan, get down on the dance floor with live music, and get ready to bid big — we’ve got silent auction items from our amazing community, a once-in-a-lifetime live auction, and opportunities to give at every level. Our dress code is cocktail attire; people tend to dress semi-formally. Wear what makes you feel wonderful! Language interpretation, large-print materials, reserved accessible parking, and other accommodations may be requested in your reservation or via email to events@dug.org At this year’s Gather ‘Round, during DUG’s 40th anniversary, we are honoring individuals and organizations who epitomize DUG’s pillars of food, community, and climate as well as the theme of legacy. 2025 Honorees Legacy Honoree: Becky Morris Food Pillar Impact Awardee: Doug Wooley Community Pillar Impact Awardee: Tito’s Handmade Vodka Climate Pillar Impact Awardee: Denver Water Thank you to our sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: Southwest Airlines Impact Award Sponsors: CoBank, TIAA, and Henderson Engineers Cultivator Sponsor:  Regenerative Sponsor: Insperity, Craft Companies, and HDR In-Kind Sponsors: YellowDog, A1 Organics, Milgrom Daskam & Ellis, Tagawa Gardens, Jay’s Valet, Snooze an A.M Eatery, Zuni Street Brewing Company, and Grüvi Media Sponsor: Colorado Public Radio and 9News Want to dig deeper with DUG? Become an event sponsor for this year’s Gather ‘Round by emailing DUG’s Director of Partnerships, Nessa Mogharreban, at nessa@dug.org

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

January 5 - 17, 2026 Live, Learn, and Grow in Paradise – 2-Week Permaculture Design Certification Course in Hawaii Join us for a hands-on PDC course with experienced teachers in the Edenic beauty of Hawai'i This course covers the approved curriculum and when students meet requirements they get certified as permaculture designers. Rainbow Bridge Hawaii is an intentional community on the Big Island, with cascading waterfalls, lush gardens, and a dedicated dream incubation temple. It has solar and hydroelectric systems, chickens, horses, cows, compost, food forests, nursery production, vegetable gardens, and a commercial lychee orchard. Dates: January 5 – 17, 2026 | Location: Ninole, Hawai’i Reach out to secure your spot What You Will Learn: Full immersion into our permaculture community allows embodied wisdom to flow freely and new possibilities to emerge through observations and interactions. The course will cover Permaculture principles and ethics, food forestry, soil building, composting, propagation, water systems, natural building, regenerative design, community dynamics, social permaculture, site planning, mapping, design problems, and much, much more. Why This Course is Unique Location Rainbow Bridge is a majestic and beautiful property at the foot of Mauna Kea, North of Hilo, Hawaii. The land carries strong energies of transformation and time as well as truly wild spaces where one can swim and connect to nature. Community Rainbow Bridge is a family like, energetic, and compassionate community growing since 2020. We are blessed to be on land that has been connected to and nurtured for 30 years and has many mature fruit trees. Experience Rainbow Bridge is at a sweet spot where there is massive abundance, and systems to observe; while also building out new infrastructure and sustainable systems. This course combines classroom theory with hands-on practice and daily rhythms that nourish the body and spirit. Rainbow Bridge Story Synchronicity and the Spirit of the Gift Zack Geist and his wife Madeleine rented a house from Grigor(pictured center) here in Hawaii to escape the air pollution of Salt Lake City. Only a few weeks after meeting Grigor and connecting to this beautiful land they were informed that Grigor was being forced to move off this land he had been farming for 25 years and the land would be sold. The three teamed up and the vision of Rainbow Bridge was born. Heavily inspired by his friend Charles Eisenstein, Zack funds the community of Rainbow Bridge in “the Spirit of the Gift”. After observing the extractive and often destructive ways that capital flows in society he is choosing a new way of being(and investing) with the community of Rainbow Bridge. The three are transforming the land and the land is transforming them. They work tirelessly to hold this beautiful container as it grows and matures. Read More Meet Your Instructors Bruce Horowitz Bruce is a certified permaculture and ecovillage design teacher and consultant. He has a masters degree from New College of California in the Culture, Ecology and Sustainable Community Program, and is a trainer at Regenerative Education Courses for Gaia Education. Bruce has worked all over the world, co-founded many cooperative endeavors, been a board member of several non-profits, and is also a trained herbalist, farmer, ecstatic dance DJ and contact improv devotee. Tracy Matfin Tracy is a co-founder and lead land steward of La’akea Permaculture Community on the Island of Hawaii. She is a Faculty member of Maharishi International University and has studied with permaculture pioneers, Penny Livigston, Doug Bullock & Jude Hobbs to name a few. Tracy lives and embodies the essence of permaculture and brings excitement and real life examples into her teaching. Mickey Kleinhenz Mickey is the Land Manager, Worktrade Director, Permaculture Designer, Arborist, Nurseryman, Machine Operator, Head Gardener, Food Forest Monkey Magician of Rainbow Bridge. He has an undergraduate degree in Horticulture and a Masters in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University. He energetically holds the mission and vision of Rainbow Bridge along with the owners.  He loves collecting and learning new plants and painting on the canvas that is Rainbow Bridge. What's Included in the Course All Classes & Materials We have a dedicated classroom space and will provide pens and notebooks. Accommodations Tent camping is included, with access to hot showers and flushing toilets. There are other private or shared housing options available for additional cost upon inquiry Farm Fresh Meals All meals will be provided(vegetarian) with gluten free and vegan options. Please let us know in the application of any dietary restrictions. Field Trips We will visit a nearby permaculture site on the island each week Daily Waterfall Adventures Rainbow Bridge Hawaii is located along the Manoloa stream and is blessed with some beautiful waterfalls and swimming spots. packages Pricing & Options PDC with Tent Camping Total: $2,000 US What’s Included: Full 72-hour PDC course and course materials. Tent camping space with access to shared bathhouse with hot showers and communal areas. 3 farm-to-table meals per day Community events and optional activities (yoga, beach trips, etc.) *Inquire for tent rental options and volunteer opportunities for discounted tuition. Housing Upgrade Total: +$500 Private Housing with access to shared bathhouse and communal areas. Available Housing: Aircrete Dome Aircrete Eden Cob House Heptagon Tiny House Trailer *Limited spaces; reach out to us for availability. Additional Week Total: +$600 Stay after the PDC has ended to integrate and explore the Big island with Rainbow Bridge as your home base. What’s Included: Community dinners Access to communal kitchen and food staples Wednesday Garden Party Chances to deepen connection with other participants and community Leisure time for swimming in waterfalls and exploring the land Sign up Today Reach out to secure your spot! Fill out the form with your name, contact info, and let us know any questions or needs you may have, as well as whether you are interested in any add-ons. We will reach out shortly to coordinate payment and send final details. Thank you for your interest! Name Email Address Phone Number Message Add-Ons  I'm interested in the housing upgrade I'm interested in the additional week

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.