~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2026 ONLINE Permaculture Teacher Training January 10, 17 & 31 February 7, 14 & 28 March 7 Class size limited to 10 participants Participants will watch module presentation videos (average video time is 40 minutes) on YouTube prior to our Zoom meetings which will take place Saturdays 8:00 – 12:00 (PST) During Zoom we will cover the areas described in the course syllabus. Important aspects of this course are for participants to have the opportunity to: Have group discussions and interactive activities via break-outs (rooms on Zoom). Offer presentations to the group and be co-facilitators of the course during the Zoom meetings. Tuition: $575- $625 Includes instruction and the Cascadia Permaculture Educator’s Guidebook by J. Hobbs Survey of Interest

Advanced Permaculture Certificate Program Advanced Permaculture (AP) is a six month, (four-module) certificate program focused on understanding natural systems and cycles, learning tools of regenerative land stewardship, and developing a plan to implement restorative design practices. This program will bring you into a more comprehensive understanding of the land you live on, shepherding you through the process of designing a more resilient landscape. Certificate Program Module one: SITE PLANNING Module two: WATER MANAGEMENT Module three: SOIL & ANIMALS Module four: FOOD FORESTS & FOREST ECOLOGY Personal Growth Modules two, three, or four can be taken individually for personal growth and education. *To earn a certificate, students must complete all four modules, assigned homework, readings, and a comprehensive design. Register Now Advanced Permaculture Modules Module 1 Jan. 29 – Feb. 12   Module 2 Feb. 19 – Mar. 26 Module 3 Apr. 2 – May 7 Module 4 May 14 – June 18 Advanced Permaculture Certificate FINDING HOPE IN RESILIENCE   Regenerative farmers are the new climate champions. To prevent global catastrophe, we need to stop emitting carbon and draw carbon dioxide down from the atmosphere. The best way to do that is by preserving wild spaces, and implementing regenerative farming, ranching, and forestry practices. We need to grow vibrant living systems to sequester atmospheric carbon and create resilient systems to mitigate disasters such as fire, flood, and drought. Permaculture design and regenerative agriculture are climate solutions which need people like you to grow the future. This program will take you deeper into the tools and techniques of regenerative design! THE OPPORTUNITY Half the farmland in North America is due to change hands in the next two decades as farmers age out. It is vital that the new stewards of that land know how to manage it in ways that contribute to global healing. Two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. It is equally vital that city dwellers know what regenerative land stewardship looks like and promote regenerative policies and practices in their regions. Our friends and families need a clean healthy world. The world needs allies and advocates for a regenerative future. Are you concerned about climate change, ecosystem degradation, and climate justice– and want to make a positive difference? Advance Permaculture is for you if: You earned a Permaculture Design Certificate or have practical permaculture experience You have a deep love for the Earth and the natural world You want to expand your knowledge of permaculture and go deeper into some of the topics that interest you most You have land–even a backyard or urban garden–and want to learn how to make it thrive You hope to get land in the future, and want the skills and tools to run a regenerative homestead, urban farm, ranch, or retreat space You want to learn solutions and hopeful approaches to some of our most dire problems You want to prepare for a career in the field of environmental sustainability MEET Your Teachers Starhawk (she/her) is the co-founder and executive director of Earth Activist Training. One of the foremost voices in Earth-based spirituality, Starhawk is an author, activist, and permaculture teacher and designer. Her 12 books include such beloved reads as The Spiral Dance, The Earth Path, and The Fifth Sacred Thing. Starhawk drew from 30 years of living collectively to write The Empowerment Manual, which is the basis for her social permaculture course, Empowering Collaborative Groups. Starhawk has been recognized by the Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA) as a leading figure in permaculture and has been awarded dual diplomas for excellence in education and permaculture site design. Best known as an articulate voice in the revival of Earth-based spirituality and Goddess religion, Starhawk is the co-founder of the Reclaiming movement, an activist branch of the modern Pagan religion. In partnership with Donna Read, Starhawk is the co-founder of Belili Productions film company, whose most well-known project was a trio of popular films on the Goddess religion. Starhawk’s work in progressive activism has spanned generations and geographies. As a global justice and peace activist, Starhawk co-founded RANT: Root Activists’ Network of Trainers, and has taught non-violent direct action across North and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. She has been on the front lines of anti-nuclear actions at Diablo Canyon, Livermore Weapons Lab, Vandenberg Air Force Base, and the Nevada Test Site. She has been a witness for peace in conflict zones across the world, including Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Palestine and Israel. As a teacher of magical activism and permaculture education, Starhawk’s life work takes her across the globe. She currently lives part-time in San Francisco in a collective house with her partner and friends, and part-time in a little hut in the woods in Cazadero, California, where she practices permaculture in her extensive gardens and writes. Her website is http://starhawk.org. Read More 3 Charles Williams (he/him) is Earth Activist Training’s program director.  A long-time permaculture educator and certified permaculture designer, Charles comes to Earth Activist Training through a love of the wild, faith that healthy communities can solve complex problems, and a belief that working with one’s hands is sacred work. Over the past thirty years, he has stewarded many pieces of land, including Diana’s Grove in Missouri, Farm & Wilderness summer camp in Vermont, and Starhawk’s Golden Rabbit Ranch in California. His approach simultaneously promotes both the preservation of wild spaces and conservation of the domestic. His deep respect for and relationship with the divine in nature informs all he does, integrating spiritual practices with land management. Charles also understands the need for healthy community, and knows that skilled human implementation is an essential part of any design. In these challenging times, he finds hope for the future through the interlocking, symbiotic relationship of spirit, community, and action. As an accomplished tinkerer, Charles brings a wide range of practical and somewhat obscure hand skills. He has installed complex systems such as solar electric arrays, gray water filters, and veggie oil diesel conversions. He has implemented simple systems such as emergency water filtration, humanure composting toilets, and rotational grazing plans. He is talented in wilderness tracking, solo canoeing, gathering and tending wild edibles, starting fire by hand, and mapping. He loves to work with his hands, whether he is tanning hides or repairing a generator, and this love is reflected when he teaches EAT’s hands-on segments. Charles believes that no problems are

'One-One Coco' Permaculture Design Certificate Course Application (February 1 - 14, 2026) Thank you for your interest in the 2026 One-One Coco Permaculture Design Certification Course being held February 1 - 14, 2026 at the Royal Hope Botanical Gardens, Kingston 6, Jamaica. Event Timing:  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each training day  Contact us at: (876) 421-8838 (Nicola Shirley-Phillips) or (876) 289-6979 (Nomi Shirley) OR nicola@thesourcefarm.com/thesourcefarm@gmail.com Please bring the following with you: Positive Vibes! Water bottle filled with water Walking shoes, farm boots or water boots Wear comfortable clothes that are suitable for class on a farm, (including farm gear) Phone (with a camera, if possible) Pen(s) and note-pad/paper for taking notes Gardening gloves Rain gear (umbrella, poncho or raincoat) Mosquito repellant, if required (natural, if possible) There are a limited number of spaces available on this course. The cost of the two-week non-residential course is USD$1,500 (JMD$240,000).   To confirm your space, please make a deposit of 50% of the course fee by December 31, 2025. Payment Details To pay the course fee in Jamaican Dollars: Bank of Nova Scotia (Jamaica) Limited Morant Bay Branch (61655) JMD Savings A/C No.: 61655000822544 i.n.o. Source Farm Community Development Institute Here is the information needed to pay by International wire: Intermediary Bank:  Bank of America Address of Bank:     701 Brickell Ave Miami, FL 33131 USA SWIFT Code:             BOFAUS3M Routing Number:     026009593 Beneficiary Bank:      Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited Branch No.:                61655 Account Name:          Source Farm Community Development  Institute USD Account No.:      61655000822454 Account Type:            Savings SWIFT Code:              NOSCJMKN Bank Code:                 002 PayPal:                        https://www.thesourcefarm.com/support Contact us:                 876-421-8838/nicola@thesourcefarm.com

Emergency & Disaster Planning Building Resilience for Organizations, Businesses, Communities and Individuals February 3rd – March 10th   Our climate and world are changing at an accelerating rate. We face many new and unprecedented challenges. This course will help you develop the confidence to step into this unknown future and create a realistic action plan that you can implement in your unique life circumstances.   Although individuals are welcome to join, we encourage you to sign up in small groups from your organization, businesses, community, or family. Joining as a team will allow you to work together, and adapt the course material into a working plan for your group’s unique needs. We also offer discounted group pricing. Join our positive and proactive community to learn innovative ways to design, adapt, and prepare for climate change and other significant challenges of our times. Do you: Work on a farm, eco-village, summer camp or land-based project? Run or work a business or not-for-profit organization? Work in urban or rural planning? Have a family or community who wants to proactively prepare for our changing times? If yes, this course is for you! register now About the course Overview During this six-week class, you will learn about disaster prevention, mitigation, and community response through a permaculture lens- one that works with nature and acknowledges the inequities that sometimes occurs in modern emergency management. We strive to take a positive and holistic approach to some of the biggest challenges of our times. The aim is to teach principals, frameworks, and specific tools that can be applied to your unique needs and community. This training is for: Individuals concerned about the future who want to support their families and communities to be more resilient and better prepared for changing times. People who work on farms, in eco-villages or on land-based projects that know their organization needs to adapt quickly, and want support catered to their unique needs. Business owners and not-for-profit organizations wanting to ensure their business/organization is resilient if a disaster strikes. Urban, rural and community planners who have a responsibility to look after others and design more resilient and regenerative systems and infrastructure that are ready for the challenges ahead. Lead instructor Chris Gilmour (Chris Outdoors & Wild Muskoka Botanicals) and guests will help you proactively develop the skills, knowledge, plans, and mental tools to live in our quickly changing world and climate. Climate change and disasters impact everyone, and we all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe. We invite you to join us in this timely, vital training and solutions-focused think tank. Build your confidence, competence and peace of mind that you are adapting to the changing needs of the world and can play a positive role in the future of your family and community. What to Expect Participants will have the opportunity to: Create a “Holistic Climate Change Adaption & Response Plan” specific to your family, community, business, farm or organization, one that is realistic about your current capacity, timelines, and budget. Learn about innovative solutions in emergency/climate change adaption and regenerative design. Learn how to best prepare for specific disasters such as fires, floods, droughts, heat and more. Be immersed in a “mock-disaster scenario” in a safe container. This is a priceless activity in beginning to develop the mindset and skills to support your family and community in challenging situations. You will also learn how to design “mock-scenarios” to help train and prepare others. Learn from several different instructors in their areas of expertise, such as: Chris Gilmour (Holistic Emergency Preparedness),  Starhawk (Wildfires & Trauma Informed Response), Leila Darwish (Earth Repair & Community Response Organizing), and more.  Planning for emergencies and disasters is an integral part of regenerative design. Regardless of whether you own land or rent, live in an urban or rural area, are old or young, this course will give you the frameworks and tools you need to better prepare for our changing climate and world. YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY Emergency & Disaster Planning: Building Resilience for Organizations, Businesses, Communities and Individuals is part of  the Regenerative Land Management diploma program.   Questions? We are here for you. Please reach out at: support@earthactivisttraining.org MEET YOUR TEACHER Chris Gilmour, Lead Instructor “I became obsessed with the study of ecology, survival, self-reliance, and rediscovering my relationship with nature and human potential. This sent me on the adventure of a lifetime. I apprenticed in permaculture and learned how to grow my own food. Studied herbal medicine and remote back-country first aid. Started my own modern-day homestead with my wife. And helped build a not-for-profit youth organization to reconnect kids and people back to the land. With a desire to bridge all I had learned, from practicing farming, survival and studying natural ecosystems, I wanted to now use this to face some of the most significant challenges I saw facing the modern world. This led me back to school to study Emergency & Disaster Management, where I began a new journey. Chris Outdoor’s consulting & mentoring/training practices bridge the best of modern emergency preparedness and response with the holistic practices of permaculture, natural awareness and leadership skills. I’ve helped run disaster exercises and training for municipal governments, NGOs, ecovillages, farms, and one of my biggest passions: outdoor education organizations.” Learn more with Chris To see other courses Chris teachers check out:      Chris Outdoors Read More 3 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW COURSE INFORMATION Location: Virtual Dates: Feb. 3 – March 10 Timing: Tuesday 9-11am PST *Helpful Tool: Time Zone Converter Taught by Chris Gilmour with amazing guest presenters. A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of this course. Each week has 2 hours of live instruction with supplemental online material. All live sessions are recorded and closed captioned. Access to resources, documentation, and recorded class content is via the virtual classroom. PAYMENT We are dedicated to making our courses as accessible as possible by offering: Full certificate tuition: $300-$350 Three part payment plans: $100 at registration with 2 monthly payments of $100 Alumni tuition: $100 to retake this course Diversity scholarships available: See below Group Discounts: See below All amounts are in US dollars. SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS Group Discounts and Diversity Scholarships available? Yes! Keep reading below Questions? Contact: Support@EarthActivistTraining.org Funding Your Education Payment options Diversity Scholarships If you have any questions, we are always here to help: support@earthactivisttraining.org Register Click here to

Regenerative Business Design February 3rd to March 24th, 2026 Are you ready to build a successful business that cares for the earth and people too?   register now About the Course Develop your dream, make a plan, and put it into action to make a better world! In today’s changing world, our planet is calling for businesses to follow earth-based ethics, principles, and ecological design processes– also known as permaculture! Regenerative Business Design will guide you through a step-by-step process to build a business that can sustain you financially while staying true to your core values, whether you’re envisioning a for-profit or not-for-profit organization. What do you need to know, consider, and plan for in order to launch a business that will have a high likelihood of success and a plan for handling failures, fumbles, and hurdles? Fully participating in this course, including completing homework between classes and utilizing the tools developed, will empower you to write a business plan and be significantly prepared to put it into action. COURSE WILL COVER Class 1: Getting Started in Regenerative Business Design Class 2: Goals Articulation and Market Research Class 3: Design for Financial Sustainability Class 4: Designing a Communications Plan: Messaging & Marketing Classes 5 and 6: Operations: Organizational Structure and Team Design Class 7: Bringing Layers of Regeneration Into Your Business Class 8: Putting Your Business Plan Into Practice: Implementation, Plan of Work, and Next Steps WHAT TO EXPECT Dedicated Network to Support Your Learning: Two hours of live, interactive class per week with breakout groups to process information, discuss ideas, brainstorm, and get started on classroom exercises. The information, tools, and support you need to write a one-page or full-length business plan Support to make better, more well-informed business decisions. Membership in our private online community, Earth Activist Training Online, for sharing information and resources, and networking and community-building with like-minded learners from around the world. Recordings of each session and class materials that will be available for a year after the class completes. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an Earth Activist Training Certificate of Completion. YOUR INSTRUCTOR  Join Patty Love, certified permaculture designer, teacher, and business consultant and coach, for this eight-week course that will help answer these questions. In this course, Patty weaves together her decades of permaculture study and practice with formal education and experience in mainstream business, plus more than 20 years of successful self-employment in a regenerative business. REGENERATIVE LAND MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA Regenerative Business Design is a required course of the Regenerative Land Management diploma.     KEY BUSINESS CONCEPTS – WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Regenerative business design process Mission, vision, values, goal-setting SWOT analysis (strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats) Organizational structures: identifying what works best for your business Setting up operational systems and processes Financial statements: what they are, and how to create and use them Writing a business plan Developing a business review cycle Pluses and minuses of various legal structures Marketing and communications planning Grants and other funding structures Creating a work plan and mapping next steps How to price your product or service How to weave it all together to get your business launched SAMPLE MEDITATION FROM CLASS by Patty Love Audio Player 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. MEET YOUR TEACHER Patty Love, Instructor Patty Love (she/her) is a perpetually curious Earth Activist Training-certified permaculture teacher and designer. She is the instructor of Regenerative Business Design and coach for Maven Makers, a small business coaching group with Earth Activist Training. Patty has 30 years of experience in business with a focus on education and consulting. She holds a nationally recognized certification through the Professional Business Coaches Alliance, with five years personally participating in small business coaching as a group member. EXPERTISE IN REGENERATIVE BUSINESS DESIGN Throughout all her work, Patty applies regenerative design to create thriving business practices.  Residing on occupied Haudenosaunee Territory (known as Rochester, New York), Patty practices permaculture, edible forest gardening, and social permaculture. Patty is the owner of a small business, Barefoot Edible Landscape & Permaculture, and an organizer in her local community around food justice. She is the founder of the Rochester Permaculture Center and Lots of Foods program; and the former treasurer of the Permaculture Association of the Northeast (PAN). Read More 3 WATCH WHILE YOU WAIT Starhawk and Patty Love discussing Business and the Earth Path Patty Love & Carolyn Anne Hocquard discussing Transform Your Business with a Community Guild WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW COURSE INFORMATION Location: Virtual Dates: February 3rd – March 24th (8 weeks) Timing: Tuesdays 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Pacific time Helpful Tool: Time Zone Converter Taught by Patty Love,  Business Educator Certified Coach, and Regenerative Business Consultant A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of this course. Each week includes a pre-recorded video lesson plus 2-hours of live supplemental information and Q&A time. All live session are recorded and closed-captioned. Access to resources, documentation and recorded class content in our virtual classroom for one year after the last class date. PAYMENT We are dedicated to making our courses as accessible as possible by offering: Full certificate tuition: $300-$350 Four part payment plans: $75 at registration with 3 monthly payments of $75. Alumni tuition: $100 to retake this course. Diversity scholarships available: See below. Group Discounts: See below. All amounts are in US dollars. See below for details. SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS Discounts and Diversity Scholarships available? Yes! Keep reading below. QUESTIONS? We are here for you. Please reach out at: support@earthactivisttraining.org Funding Your Education Payment options Diversity Scholarships If you have any questions, we are always here to help: support@earthactivisttraining.org Register Click here to Register

Living Systems Design A permaculture certification for a regenerative generation. Learn from experts with 50+ years of experience and discover the power of designing regenerative systems that transform everything from backyards to businesses. Gain the skills to grow food, restore land, lead with purpose, and build a lifestyle and career you love. Learn From Experts Get Certified Build Community Unearth the skills to make a real impact with cutting-edge regenerative design. If you design it, they will come. Class Dates February 10th, 2026 – August 4th, 2026 (6 months) Training Includes 72 Hours of Content, 25 Live Classes, 38 Recorded Lectures Certification Endorsed by Permaculture Institute of N. America (PINA) Lifetime Access All Live and Recorded Sessions Included for Flexible, Lifelong Learning 615+ Join a Global Community of Permaculture Graduates from 47 Countries Gain wisdom from legendary experts like Stephen Brooks, Penny Livingston, and permaculture co-founder David Holmgren. With their guidance, you’ll tackle hands-on projects, gain access to exclusive resources, and join a passionate global community dedicated to making a real impact. This is your chance to learn from the best and transform your career and the world around you. The future is yours to build! Design a Regenerative Future with Permaculture Learn from Regenerative Experts: Master practical skills from leading permaculture pioneers in sustainable design, with decades of experience shaping resilient communities. Real-World Application: Complete a collaborative land design project and receive direct feedback from experts. Globally Respected Certification: Earn an internationally recognized certification, endorsed by PINA, empowering you for an ecological career. Grow Your Impact: Explore new pathways to sustainable living and regenerative careers that create lasting change. “Permaculture is a practice of honoring ecological systems in order to be in sacred reciprocity with all that is.”   – Penny Livingston, Ecoversity’s Permaculture Teacher Quoted from a group called Roots Permaculture: More Than a Design Philosophy— A Holistic Approach Rooted in Natural Systems Design Thriving Systems Regenerate environments by building systems that restore balance and create lasting abundance. Grow Your Own Food & Medicine Cultivate resilient ecosystems that nourish both you and the land with nutrient-rich food. Foster Resilient Communities Harness the power of collaboration to build strong networks that thrive with nature. Deepen Your Connection to Nature Strengthen your relationship with the Earth while connecting with like-minded people committed to shaping a regenerative future. In This Certification Course, You Will Learn To: Develop Abundant Food Systems: Learn sustainable techniques for nutrient-rich, self-sufficient food supplies. Master Regenerative Principles: Apply the 12 core principles of regenerative living to drive change. Design Resilient Spaces: Transform urban and suburban areas into thriving, eco-friendly environments. Lead with Purpose: Take on regenerative land design projects for clients and communities. Build Homesteading Havens: Create self-sufficient spaces that align with nature’s rhythms. Innovate Sustainable Communities: Design regenerative, nature-centered communities. Cultivate Rich Soil: Develop healthy fertile soil using medicinal herbs and composting. Ensure Food Security: Master plant propagation for diverse, stable food supplies. Reverse Climate Change: Use water management and renewable energy to mitigate climate impact. Master Natural Building: Explore 12+ sustainable techniques for eco-friendly homes. Optimize Resources: Implement efficient water and waste management systems. Teach & Inspire: Develop permaculture programs for schools and workplaces. Collaborate for Regeneration: Partner with municipalities to regenerate cities through sustainable planning. Who Is This Certification For? Gardeners, Farmers & Homesteaders seeking sustainable, self-sufficient living Environmentalists & Community Leaders driving transformative, eco-friendly initiatives Educators & Academics applying and teaching permaculture principles Urban Planners, Architects & Landscape Designers focused on regenerative design Entrepreneurs & Corporate Innovators integrating sustainability into business models Nonprofit Leaders & Advocates advancing environmental stewardship Health & Wellness Practitioners incorporating permaculture into holistic practices Food Security & Community Garden Coordinators promoting sustainable agriculture and local food systems Anyone eager to deepen their connection with the Earth and contribute to a greener future Begin Your Journey in Permaculture Learn practical techniques, connect with a global network of regenerative stewards, and be guided by experts who’ve paved the way. Get ready to plant the seeds of change! Enrollment Now Open! What You'll Learn in This Certification Our comprehensive curriculum is shaped by regenerative pioneers—permaculture educators, environmentalists, architects, authors, herbalists, founders, and land stewards. *Please note that the curriculum is subject to change as teachers are added to the roster. MODULE 1 Permaculture Design: Introduction & Indigenous Wisdom Ethics & Principles of Permaculture Honoring Indigenous Practices Natural Pattern Application Site Analysis: Zones and Sectors Digital Design Mapping with Itai Hauben (5) Live Classes MODULE 2 Land Elements: Water, Soil, Plants & Animals Working with Water: Water Management with Carmen Gonzales Soil & Fertility All about Plants, Food and Medicine Animal Integration Infrastructure Bonus: Herbalism with Rosemary Gladstar (3) Live Classes MODULE 3 Social Permaculture: Community & Economic Systems Collaborative Groups Land Access and Invisible Structures Community Design & Ecovillages Global Permaculture with Brock Dolman (4) Live Classes MODULE 4 Applied Permaculture: Renewable Energy, Climate Resilience & Urban Spaces Permaculture for Changing Times with Mike Zuckerman Urban Permaculture with Deva Presence RetroSuburbia with David Holmgren Virtual Farm Tools Energy in Permaculture Systems (4) Live Classes MODULE 5 Design Focus: Site Assessments & Edible Landscapes Regenerative Design Process Interconnecting Design Elements Real-World Design Examples Developing Edible Landscapes with Stephen Brooks (4) Live Classes MODULE 6 Land Design Project: Professional Permaculture & Ecopreneurship Your Regenerative Business with Erik Ohlsen Ecopreneurship Consultancy, Design & Install Technology in Permaculture Education & Beyond Cutting Edge Permaculture Design with Edge Perma (5) Live Classes After this program, you'll be able to... Apply Permaculture Skills Confidently bring permaculture practices to life in any space—from balconies and backyards to farms. Design Eco-Solutions for Clients Lead regenerative land design projects with the confidence and expertise to make a lasting impact. Create Productive Landscapes Design thriving spaces that produce food, medicine, and biodiversity, fostering a regenerative and resilient environment. Connect with Permaculture Leaders Build professional relationships with global permaculture experts, exchanging ideas and advancing your skills. Drive Community Resilience Initiate and guide community projects that strengthen sustainability and self-sufficiency through permaculture practices. Green Urban Environments Partner with urban planners to infuse cities with sustainable, green infrastructure and living systems. Advance Your Career with Permaculture Gain the expertise to excel in educational and sustainability roles, driving eco-friendly change across industries Be Part of the Climate Solution Use the proven wisdom of regenerative practices and modern strategies to actively reverse climate change and create thriving ecosystems for generations to come.   Class Format & Scheduling Program Dates: February 10th, 2025 – August 4th, 2025 Our program meets every Tuesday, with materials provided for review between sessions. You will connect with a global community of classmates, as well as experts from various aspects of permaculture design and application throughout the course. Class Length: 90 Minutes Class Day: Every Tuesday, 4 PM PST Class Time: (Please see the time in various time zones below):  4:00 PM Los Angeles PST 5:00 PM Denver MST 6:00 PM Mexico City CST 7:00 PM New York EST 9:00 PM Argentina GMT-3 12:00 AM (Next Day +1) United Kingdom GMT 4:00 AM (Next Day +1) Dubai GMT+4 8:00 AM (Next Day +1) Hong Kong HKT 9:00 AM (Next Day

The Five Fold Path The Craft of Skillful Facilitation February 11th to March 18th Learn the tools of effective group process and skillful facilitation. “Meetings: love them, hate them, but the work of the world cannot get done without them. The time, thought, effort and training we invest on making our meetings positive and productive will be well-rewarded by greater connection, satisfaction and productivity throughout our organizations.”     -Starhawk register now ABOUT THIS COURSE Meetings are the heart of any organization. We get together in meetings for many reasons: to discuss issues, make decisions, set priorities and respond to crises. In meetings, we learn who our colleagues are, and decide whom we can trust. We may laugh, cry, rage, love and comfort one another, while dealing with the business at hand. Productive meetings allow an organization to move forward, keep members engaged and give them a sense of empowerment and efficacy. Meetings can be cauldrons of group creativity or occasions of intimate sharing. And, of course, they can also be long-winded, fruitless, pointless arenas of frustration. The difference is often what makes or breaks a group. Come learn the keys to effective facilitation for successful groups. register now COURSE CONTENT Setting a safe and welcoming tone/meeting: Gain tools in setting up a physical space, setting an agenda, and creating a space where everyone feels they can show up and engage. Choosing the right process for the issue: Learn various techniques for visioning, fostering group creativity and participation, speaking from the heart, and decision-making. Working with conflict: Learn how good facilitators encourage constructive conflict — open disagreement about ideas, plans, and policies that never descends to the level of personal attack. When the group becomes deadlocked in a conflict, learn the tools for transformation so the group can move on. Communication: To function well, collaborative groups must pay rigorous attention to communication. Meetings are a key place where communication happens, so developing the tools of healthy group communication is key to success. Getting the right people in the room: Becoming aware of who needs to be part of the discussion at hand, who needs to weigh in on the decisions being made, and who needs to be informed of them. Developing a palette of facilitation tools:  Facilitators do not direct nor control the group, but serve at its pleasure. Learn how to present topics, set the pace, maintain a productive tone, promote equity among members, summarize the conversation, cheer the group on, as well as how to reframe sticky issues. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW COURSE INFORMATION Location: Virtual Dates: February 11th – March 18th (6 weeks) Timing: Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm PST Helpful Tool: Time Zone Converter Taught by Starhawk and Charles Williams All live sessions are recorded and closed-captioned. Access to resources, documentation, and recorded class content in the virtual classroom. PAYMENT We are dedicated to making our courses as accessible as possible by offering: Sliding scale tuition: $350-$400 Four-part payment plans: $88 at registration with 3 monthly payments of $88. Alumni tuition: $100 to retake this course. Amounts are in US dollars. SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS Group discounts and Diversity Scholarships available? Yes! See below for details. QUESTIONS?  We are here for you. Reach us at: support@earthactivisttraining.org   MEET Your Teachers Starhawk (she/her) is the co-founder and executive director of Earth Activist Training. One of the foremost voices in Earth-based spirituality, Starhawk is an author, activist, and permaculture teacher and designer. Her 12 books include such beloved reads as The Spiral Dance, The Earth Path, and The Fifth Sacred Thing. Starhawk drew from 30 years of living collectively to write The Empowerment Manual, which is the basis for her social permaculture course, Empowering Collaborative Groups. Starhawk has been recognized by the Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA) as a leading figure in permaculture, and has been awarded dual diplomas for excellence in education and permaculture site design. Best known as an articulate voice in the revival of Earth-based spirituality and Goddess religion, Starhawk is the co-founder of the Reclaiming movement, an activist branch of the modern Pagan religion. In partnership with Donna Read, Starhawk is the co-founder of Belili Productions film company, whose most well-known project was a trio of popular films on the Goddess religion. Starhawk’s work in progressive activism has spanned generations and geographies. As a global justice and peace activist, Starhawk co-founded RANT: Root Activists’ Network of Trainers, and has taught non-violent direct action across North and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. She has been on the front lines of anti-nuclear actions at Diablo Canyon, Livermore Weapons Lab, Vandenberg Air Force Base, and the Nevada Test Site. She has been a witness for peace in conflict zones across the world, including Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Palestine and Israel. As a teacher of magical activism and permaculture education, Starhawk’s life work takes her across the globe. She currently lives part-time in San Francisco in a collective house with her partner and friends, and part-time in a little hut in the woods in Cazadero, California, where she practices permaculture in her extensive gardens and writes. Her website is http://starhawk.org. Read More 3 Charles Williams (he/him) is Earth Activist Training’s program director.  A long-time permaculture educator and certified permaculture designer, Charles comes to Earth Activist Training through a love of the wild, faith that healthy communities can solve complex problems, and a belief that working with one’s hands is sacred work. Over the past thirty years, he has stewarded many pieces of land, including Diana’s Grove in Missouri, Farm & Wilderness summer camp in Vermont, and Starhawk’s Golden Rabbit Ranch in California. His approach simultaneously promotes both the preservation of wild spaces and conservation of the domestic. His deep respect for and relationship with the divine in nature informs all he does, integrating spiritual practices with land management. Charles also understands the need for healthy community, and knows that skilled human implementation is an essential part of any design. In these challenging times, he finds hope for the future through the interlocking, symbiotic relationship of spirit, community, and action. As an accomplished tinkerer, Charles brings a wide range of practical and somewhat obscure hand skills. He has installed complex systems such as solar electric arrays, gray water filters, and veggie oil diesel conversions. He has implemented simple systems such as emergency water filtration, humanure composting toilets, and rotational

The Foodscaper Conference Gather online with us! February 11, 12 & 13, 2026 Build your edible landscaping career with professionals like you A three-day conference to empower edible landscaping professionals   Join us if you're ready to... 1. Grow your edible landscaping career Receive continuing ed from the best in the biz 2. Find your pro foodscaping family Talk shop with other professionals, from aspiring business owners to those ten years in.   3. Join interactive workshops & breakout sessions Make career-changing connections.   4. Connect with peers in our conference community chat threads Network and build relationships in our private membership community. Attendees get a free month of The Foodscaper Membership! READY TO JOIN US? DETAILS WHO THIS IS FOR Edible landscaping professionals at all stages, from beginners to business owners Urban farmers, permaculturalists, horticulturalists, master gardners - this is for you!    WHERE All virtual. Join from anywhere!   WHEN Presentations & Panels on Wednesday, Feb. 11 & Thursday, Feb. 12 Community and Coaching Day with Matt Lebon on Friday, Feb. 13   WHO'S PRESENTING? See the full lineup below... 👇   INVESTMENT $95 USD / Individual $75 USD / Additional team members     We are foodscapers on a mission. Let's gather together this winter to fuel our fire for the 2026 season. 🔥 Make connections and a game plan for a fruitful year in business. 12 live interactive workshops and presentations Break out rooms for networking 1 month of the foodscaper membership to connect with other foodscapers Live Coaching and Community day On Friday 1 year of access to all conference content   Presenters & Panelists Jeremy Lekich, Keynote Co-Owner & Co-Founder, Nashville Foodscapes Worker Owned Co Ops: How to improve the capitalist model Matt Lebon, Conference Host Owner, The Foodscaper Founder, Custom Foodscapes   Meredith Sheperd Owner and Founder, Love & Carrots Bill Wilson Founder, Midwest Permaculture Jeanne Nolan Owner, The Organic Gardener Ltd. Amber McClain Worker-Owner / Head of Installation Department, Nashville Foodscapes Brandy Hall Founder, Owner, Shades of Green Permaculture Holly Fisher Owner, Fisher Creative Marketing, StoryBrand Guide Ashley Joyce Founder, Owner, Veggie Enthusiast of Bend Urban Gardens (BUG) Verdant Owner, The Organic Gardener Ltd. Dave Scandurra Owner, Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod   Gabriel Hahn Project Manager, Custom Foodscapes Wednesday, February 11 Live Presentations & Panels KEYNOTE Ownership for Everyone: A New Path to Sustainable Prosperity, Jeremy Lekich, Nashville Foodscapes Workshop: Set Your Budget Up for Profit, Meredith Sheperd (Prework involved! 👇) The Permaculture Tool that will Simplify and Improve Your Designs, Bill Wilson and Milton Dixon, Midwest Permaculture Panel: Creating a Company Culture that Reflects The Heart of Foodscaping Happy Hour! Thursday, February 12 Live Presentations & Panels Morning Coffee Gathering Clarify Your Message with StoryBrand So Customers Engage, Holly Fischer Break Out Rooms Water Management in the Foodscape, Zach Weiss The Humble Pie-Eating Hour 😂 Happy Hour & Networking Friday, February 13 Community & Coaching Day An exciting addition to the conference lineup, Community & Coaching Day is an opportunity to connect and receive feedback from The Foodscaper's founder Matt Lebon. Come mingle with other foodscapers and integrate all you've learned! Marketing Group Coaching Hiring and HR Mid Stage Networking Group (Years 3+) Pricing and Budgets Talk Shop with Other Foodscapers! All conference attendees will receive a free month of The Foodscaper Membership, THE place to network and schmooze with other edible landscaping pros during the conference and beyond. Making connections is what this conference is all about! ❤️ "(The conference) is the number one most valuable thing I have done for my professional development." - Elin Hill pro foodscaper, landscape designer and returning conference attendee Tickets On Sale Now! closes feb 11 $95 Business Owners: Bring staff members for $75 each! Here's how: Once you check out, you'll receive a coupon code to share with your entire staff. Each staff member will need to register separately. Members: Take $20 off your ticket. Here's how: Log in > The Foodscaper Membership > Go to the Community landing page to find the coupon code Questions? Reach out to hello@thefoodscaper.com About the Event Organizer Hey, I'm Matt Lebon, the founder and owner of The Foodscaper and Custom Foodscapes in St. Louis, MO  For the last decade, my team has helped my clients transform their underuiltized outdoor spaces into beautiful edible landscapes. Now, I want to grow more professional foodscapers so together we can create a more abundant planet. 

Permaculture Design Course at Buena Fortuna Botanic Garden La Ribera, Baja Del Sur, Mexico February 16-28 th , 2026 Join us for a life-changing experience at Buena Fortuna, a lush 11- acre botanical sanctuary home to over 2500 varieties of edible, medicinal and useful plants from around the world. In this PINA certified Permaculture Design Course you will gain hands-on skills to design regenerative ecosystems and food forests in harmony with nature. Early bird fee $1750 US. After October $2100 US What you will learn:  Principles of Permaculture  Food Forests and Edible Landscapes  Soil Health and Composting  Water Harvesting and irrigation  Climate-Resilient  Seed Saving and Biodiversity  Social permaculture and Resilient Economies Hands-on experience and design practicum will empower your own food forest, transform landscapes and contribute to meaningful planetary health The course includes site tours, design practice, community meals, optional yoga and music evenings and more. Please inquire about lodging options. Location: Buena Fortuna Botanic Gardens is a lush 11-acre sanctuary located just minutes from the Sea of Cortez, in the coast town of La Ribera, Baja del Sur, Mexico. It enjoys a prime location: only 45 minutes from San Jose del Cabo International Airport and 30 minutes from the region’s natural hot springs and waterfalls. Co-founded by legendary botanist Gabriel Howearth and earth steward Kitzia Kokopelmana, Buena Fortuna is more than a garden- it is a living legacy of botanic preservation and ecological wisdom, with over 2,500 species of useful plants cultivated with care over the last 28 years. Instructors: Darrell Frey is a Permaculture Design Consultant and Teacher based in Western Pennsylvania. Darrell is among the first wave of permaculture practitioners, having begun studying permaculture in 1980. He is author of Bioshelter Market Garden-A Permaculture Farm, (which documents his 25 years of market gardening), and co- author of The Food Forest Handbook, both published by New Society Publishing. Kitzia Kokopelmana is an Earth Steward and edible landscape designer with over 3 decades of experience in organic farming, seed preservation, and ancestral permaculture. She has worked across Mexico, South America, and the US, guiding communities to create food forests, medicinal gardens and sacred spaces. She is also a poet, artist and teacher who weaves together ecological wisdom with spiritual connection, helping students cultivate not only sustainable gardens-but regenerative lives. Her passion is to plant seeds of consciousness and preserve the botanical treasures of our planet. Tuition investment: Standard Tuition: $2100 USD Reserve your spot with $600 deposit, balance due Jan 15, 2026 Early bird tuition $1,750 (save $350) Reserve with a deposit of $750, full payment due October 15, 2025 Extra days and day trips by request. Camping and eco-lodging options available.

Permaculture Design Course (PDC)March 8th - 22nd, 2026 Join our diverse team of permaculture practitioners for this inspiring, potentially life-changing experience. Earn your Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) in an authentic permaculture community, home to more locals than foreigners. We have been practicing permaculture and community living for 7 years at Finca Sol y Valle in the agricultural heart of Costa Rica. In the past, we have only offered courses in Spanish but we are happy to now offer courses in English! Course Description 72-hour Permaculture Design curriculum in host farm Finca Sol y Valle has many functioning permaculture systems in place to inspire your future, including: ​ Organic veggie gardens on terraced land (in the process of local certification). Food forest with over 100 species focused on fruit trees and coffee. Bamboo forest focused on the best species for building. Secondary forest under active regeneration by the life-long local conservationist Don Humberto. Natural construction (bamboo, volcanic rock, recycled materials, earthen walls, and floors), including a cabin, exterior dining, composting, greenhouse, nursery, and homemade furniture. Rainwater harvesting, filtration, drip irrigation, and ground infiltration. Small-scale bio factory where we create organic compounds and micro-organisms to support our plants. Appropriate technologies (homemade solar water heater, plants for greywater treatment) Creative local economies (trade, gift, volunteer, Homestay , tours, workshops, ownership models, etc.)   The course mixes lectures, design, group dynamics and hands-on work. Students can design their home project (wherever it may be) or help a local develop their property as part of their group work and receive design feedback.   Beautiful relationships are formed in PDCs and students will walk away with a strong community and support network. What You Will Learn... You will learn why the term “permaculture” comes from permanent culture and permanent agriculture. Permaculture is a creative design process based on whole systems’ thinking informed by ethics and design principles. The approach guides us to mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature and apply them to all aspects of human habitation, from agriculture to ecological building, from appropriate technology to education and even economics. With permaculture’s tool kit, you will learn how to overcome most barriers in the design phase. Applying the ethics, principals, and design methodologies is possible at any scale, from a home garden to a neighborhood, or entire village. The students will receive a digital learning manual before the course. Here is a brief summary of the learning outcomes: Community building. For us, community means living and working together daily. This requires us to reflect on our weak points, use compassionate communication, and practice conflict resolution. We often say “living in community teaches you more about yourself than others.” Social sustainability techniques taught in this course are one of the most transferable skills to all our relationships including family, partners, and coworkers. Reading and creating maps. Maps are one of the most useful tools to visualize projects and transition a project from an idea to a plan that is easy to communicate. Final presentations for group design projects will solidify what you’ve learned and allow you to apply it to a local project or a project you are developing. Permaculture ethics, principles, and tools. This includes some of permaculture’s most influential practices including zone and sector analyses, pattern language, the scale of permanence, and techniques that can be applied in most climates around the world. Natural building techniques. One of our strong points, we have been building with locally available materials like bamboo, wood, volcanic rock, and clay for almost a decade now. We are focused on create low-impact structures that are elegant and interactive, so we can really appreciate our private and shared living spaces. Soil care. Understand how to improve soil quality, protect it, and create biodiverse ecosystems on human-impacted areas. Water capture and storage. The farm has many examples of different tank building techniques, terracing, berms and swales, efficient watering techniques, and greywater recycling. Growing organic food. Finca Sol y Valle is in the 3 year transition process to become a certified organic producer. Organic guidelines are strict in Costa Rica and the natural pressures from wildlife, pests and fungi are intense! We like to say “if you can grow organically in the tropics, you can grow anywhere.” Farm to Table Management. We plant over 400 species on the farm including vegetables, roots, vines, fruits, bamboo, woods, and natives. We teach and learn how to utilize biodiversity to develop more resilient and productive food systems. Plant, care for, harvest, clean and cook farm produce to create delicious local meals. Food preservation and fermentation. Process foods when they are abundant to avoid losing them. Create brines, dried plants, medicinal infusions. Elaborate fermentations like sourdough, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi. Accommodations Something unique with our course is the integration of the local community. Through our Homestay program, students will have the option to live and eat with local families. Also, we offer an optional Spanish cultural immersion course to learn Spanish and enhance your communication skills. ​​Stay in private rooms with local families in our Homestay program at no additional cost (maximum 5 people). You will eat breakfast and dinner with the families and have lunch on the farm. All diets are possible. The families are around a 15-minute walk to the farm. Photos of the accommodations can be provided upon request. ​ The optional Spanish Cultural Immersion Course is available with this housing option. More information about that course is below. Option #1: Option #2: Stay in private rooms at a beautiful 3-story cabin at the neighboring “Finca Estacion Descansos” with other PDC students 5 minutes walking from the farm (maximum 5 people). The PDC students will organize breakfast and dinner at the cabin. This option has an additional cost of $225. The listing is on AirBnB under the same name if you’d like to see more photos. Instructors and Guest Speakers Jeffrey Davis  Jeff has been a passionate permaculture practitioner for almost 10 years. He began with the project Sol y Valle 5 years ago, and since then, it's been an intimate relationship with the environment, with the goal of co-creating a sustainable lifestyle

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY 3 MAY 2026 (or there about that suits) Now in its 15th year, International Permaculture Day has grown rapidly from its roots as an Australian initiative to a global day of permaculture celebrated in over 35 countries. Why not experience permaculture on the ground with practitioners?It is a chance to visit homes, gardens and farms, or go along to film screenings, workshops, permablitzes (garden makeovers) and much more. Why not organise an event in your area? Then add your event it our website — doing so is simple — register, then just complete the ‘Add and event’ form on our website: https://www.permacultureday.org

The Teacher Training For graduates of any recognized Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course. Online, Summer 2026: June 3 - Aug.25 Take your permaculture skills to the next level! We Will Share from Our Own Experience 20 Years of Teaching Permaculture Over 100 PDC Courses Delivered Over 2,000 Graduates 4.9-star Rating from Students Earning a 4.9-star rating over 20 years didn’t happen by accident. Bill and Milton will share what they and our other dedicated teachers have learned over these years. If you are passionate about teaching the brilliance of permaculture thinking, designing and living — this 9-week course is probably a perfect fit for you. Bill Wilson - Over 100 PDC Courses “Teaching permaculture isn’t only about delivering information; it’s about helping people tap into their own creativity and passion toward solving the real problems facing our world each day.”  — Bill A 9-WEEK, ONLINE COURSE SUMMER 2026: JUNE 30 - AUG. 25 INCLUDES WEEKLY ZOOM CALLS - TUESDAY EVENINGS Students will need to budget approx. 6-hrs. per week to keep up with the course content and earn the Teacher's Certificate. “Just because teaching is going on, does not mean learning is as well.” — Folk Wisdom The 5 Aspects of an Effective Teaching 1-part Knowledge… 1-part Skill… 1-part Creativity… and 2-parts… CARE FOR THE STUDENTS. This Training Address all 5 Andrew C. – Homesteader and Electrician “You not only gave us the perspective and skills to become great teachers, you also laid large segments of the Midwest Permaculture PDC course curriculum at our feet– the videos and all of the PowerPoints you shared are priceless to me. What business gives away their best work? This has got to be permaculture sharing at its ultimate.” “Amazing. This training has given me insights, tools and even greater inspiration to offer my own workshops and trainings.”  Margaret H. – Social Services Director Subjects Covered Ethics, Principles and Goals of Teaching  /  True Role of the Instructor  /  Learning Objectives and Desired Outcomes  /  Teaching Systems  /  Learning Styles  /  Presentation Styles  /  Curriculum Building and Module Planning  /  Finding the Magic in Each Topic  /  Circular Learning  /  Leaving Students Wanting to Know More  /  Leave Them a Trail  /  Teaching from the Heart  /  High Maintenance Students  /  Planning and Running Short or Long Workshops  /  What’s Involved in Hosting and Teaching the Full PDC Course  /  Unpacking The MWP-PDC Curriculum  /  Running A Teaching Business  /  Building A Reputation Janice C. – Homemaker and Small Business Owner “Bill, you were modeling what you were teaching the entire time. Seeing is truly believing. I got it!” “I knew I had the knowledge and passion to share permaculture with others; I just didn’t have the clarity, and quite honestly, the confidence. I certainly do now. I am ready to launch. Very grateful for this training.” Jack A. – Landscape Architect “Education is not the filling of a pot, but the lighting of a fire.” — W.B. Yeats Qualification for Taking This Training? This training is for graduates of the 72-Hour Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course (In-Person -or- Online Trainings) who wish to become competent and inspiring teachers of this brilliant approach to living productively and in harmony, with people, and life itself. From Elsewhere on our website… The History Behind the PDC Certificate Click here Privileges Associated with Having Earned the PDC Certificate Click here Become a teacher that really ‘connects-the-dots’ and also inspires. [Inspire: Latin-"to breath into"] Bianca Heyming A Graduate of both our PDC and Teacher Training Bianca went on to give an enlightened and heart-felt TED Talk where she is modeling many of the things we discuss in our teacher trainings. If you are interested in community, or relationships in general, this talk is a must. Thank You Bianca! We just recently followed up with Bianca… “Bill, I can honestly say that my trainings with Midwest Permaculture (10-years ago now – Wow) shaped me in lasting ways. It supported me through the ebbs and flows of community living and offered principles I still lean on today both personally and professionally in my leadership role within our Regional Health District.” FAQs – How Would This Training Support Me? What Can I Expect From this Training? Are there any Pre-Training Assignments? Teacher Training Fee - $895 Online, Summer 2026: June 3 – Aug.25 Register Early — Limit 16 Students You will be asked what year, what location, and who the lead instructor was of the PDC Course you received your certificate from. If you don’t have a PDC Certificate you can register for our online PDC Course, at the same time you register for this training, save $200, and complete the course before this Teacher Training starts in June. Any remaining questions about anything? Would a payment program support you in being able to attend this training? Please don't hesitate to call/contact Milton. milton@midwestpermaculture.com 815-216-4124‬ Pricing for our MWP Graduates – $695 To all of our ‘In-Person’ or ‘On-Line’ PDC Courses — You are already preapproved. :-) Just email Milton for your $200 Discount Code. We are looking forward to seeing you in class again. Registration Midwest PDC grads can email milton@midwestpermaculture.com for a coupon code discount that can be entered in the cart or checkout. The Teacher Training For graduates of any recognized Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course. Online, Summer 2026: June 3 - Aug.25 What year did you complete your PDC? * What was the location of your PDC? * Who was the lead instructor of the PDC? * Purchase Now Alternative: Low Risk Cancellation and Refund Policy We know that unexpected things happen or come up in everyone's lives, so should a student need to cancel their enrollment in this training there is a full refund if you cancel before May 30th. After this date there is a full refund less $150. Once the course begins, there are no refunds for cancellations or for withdrawal. We may however extend partial credit toward another training. A Closing Question from Bill… “Why do you wish to teach permaculture?” Is it because you simply want to make money teaching something that is considered ‘Green’? Is it because it looks easy to market and host permaculture trainings? Is it because permaculture is in your bones and you just have to share your passion for this approach to living with others? Bingo…! Who makes an ideal Permaculture Teachers? From our experience, it starts with the person who is willing to share their love of permaculture with others, whether they receive financial compensation for it or not. It is the one who knows that the deeper insights into permaculture are