Permaculture Events in North America
All gatherings are either supported directly by PINA or have one of our diplomates or board members working on the organizing team.
PINA diplomates organizing or leading the events have their biographies linked on each listing.
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Permaculture Water Management Online with Oregon State University
Permaculture Water Management Online with Oregon State University Part 1: Self-Paced Course: on demand Part 2: Practicum: June 23 - Dec. 14, 2025 Turn water scarcity into water abundance! This course teaches you how to conceptualize, design, and implement sustainable water-harvesting systems for your home, landscape, and community. Rainwater is an amazing free resource. It's more beneficial to plants than municipally supplied water and it can help: reduce storm-water runoff recharge aquifers stop groundwater depletion Harvesting rainwater can also help you become more self-reliant with water and lower your carbon footprint. Click here to learn more
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Become a Soil Detective: Diagnose & Improve Any Soil using the AWOMB Framework
Become a Soil Detective: Diagnose & Improve Any Soil using the AWOMB Framework July 26 – Nov 8, 2025 Every soil is different. What works on one might ruin another. If you want long-term fertility, you need to understand your soil’s unique strengths and weaknesses - and give it what it needs, not what it doesn’t. That’s exactly what this course delivers. The AWOMB framework brings the whole soil system into view - Air, Water, Organic Matter, Minerals, Biology. And just because decades of soil science ignored biology doesn’t mean you can afford to ignore the non-biological parts. If you do, it’s at your soil’s expense - and your peril. This course teaches you how to see it all. Diagnose clearly. Act with confidence. And finally get your soil - and your crops - thriving. Learn and test during the course to get feedback about what you're observing and what to do about it! ⸻ What You Get 13 live sessions Field-tested, no-lab-needed methods Bonus tools worth $684 included Prelaunch Price: $299 - Only available to prelaunch signups Public price: $399. This is your one chance to get full access to the course, Q&A, and all bonuses at the lowest price we’ll offer. Sign up for the prelaunch list to lock in your discount and get early access when registration opens: https://forms.gle/AdouvTm8PHKBg1nu7 Learn more about the course and the instructor through the prelaunch link.
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Advanced Permaculture – Food Forest & Forest Ecology
Date: September 11 th – October 16 th Location: Live online Registration: https://earthactivisttraining.org/ap-forests/ Forest systems are critical for carbon sequestration, climate disaster mitigation, and a host of ecosystem services. Forests are also valuable elements in a design for food, fuel, building materials, and medicinal crop production. Join Starhawk and Charles Williams to learn about the ecology of forests and principles for designing and maintaining productive forest systems. This class can be taken as a stand-alone class for personal growth or as the fourth module in a four-part Advanced Permaculture certificate program. Course will cover: DEVELOPMENT & CARE OF FORESTS Forest Ecology: Explore the intricacies of forest ecology, disturbance and succession, forest architecture, and fungal/bacterial relationship. Gain skills in reading and understanding your local forests. Applied Forestry: Learn forest measurement, analysis and best management practices (BMP). Apply what you learn in class to your context ranging from classic rural woodlands or complex urban forests. Forest Management Plans: Using concepts from class write a forest management plan. FOOD FORESTS & PERENNIAL SYSTEMS Designing and Building Food Forests: Learn how to approach food forest design, ranging from how to select cultivars to how to arrange your plans for beneficial relationships Management of Trees and Food Forests: Gain tools and techniques for food forest maintenance and care. Learn how to adapt food forest theory to a range of places and spaces. Building a Design: Building off what was discussed in class design a food forest for your region and write a plan for management and maintenance. Website: https://earthactivisttraining.org/ Registration: https://earthactivisttraining.org/ap-forests/ Instructors: Starhawk, Charles Williams and Guest Speakers Cost: $400-$450 (sliding scale)
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Water Harvesting Design Certification: October 2025
Water Harvesting Design Certification: October 2025 In our Water Harvesting Design Certification course, you will receive the highest quality and greatest depth of training in integrative water harvesting offered in the nation. Through a unique combination of hands-on and classroom instruction, the course provides a thorough, on-the-ground understanding of the core principles and adaptive practices which can be applied in a range of climates and human contexts. Learn more about the course here. The course includes 45 hours of instructor-based learning that includes two, 2-hour virtual primer sessions prior to a week-long intensive series of in-person sessions. See the general course schedule below. General Course Schedule: Mon., Oct. 6th, 3p.m. - 5p.m.: [Virtual] Primer Session -- Water Harvesting Warm-Up Wed., Oct. 8th, 3p.m. - 5p.m.: [Virtual] Primer Session -- Water Harvesting System Design and Calculations Mon., Oct. 13th, 9a.m. - 6p.m.: Introductions and facilitated discussion; Principles and Integrated Design, Site Assessment Tools and Techniques Tue., Oct. 14th, 9a.m.-5p.m.: Water Harvesting Bike Tour; Design Development and Water Budgeting Wed., Oct. 15th, 8:30a.m. - 5p.m.: Site Assessment Hands-on Facilitated Activity; Rain tank and Greywater Design, Installation Best Practices and Applications Thu., Oct. 16th, 8a.m. - 5p.m.: Water Harvesting Field Installation; Concept Design Planning, Development, Review and Discussion Fri., Oct. 17th, 8a.m. - 5p.m.: Field Site Install Follow-up and Critique; Course review and design adaptations for different site contexts Sat., Oct. 18th, 10a.m. - 5p.m.: Design Practicum and Course Closing Session Instructions for Registering 1) Are you requesting a scholarship (available on a limited basis based on need)? If yes, please click here to submit a scholarship application form. We will review your application. Following our review, we will provide you with payment processing options. 2) A deposit of at least $400 is required to secure your place in the course. The course fee may be paid in full online, sent by check within 2 weeks of your application, or paid in 3 installments (must be paid in full at least 2 weeks prior to course start). Course registrants will be reimbursed (less $100) on cancellation up to 30 days before the course start date. No reimbursement will be paid within 30 days of the start date of the course. 3) Following receipt of payment for the course, we will provide you with course preparation materials. Recommended course texts (sold separately) include: Brad Lancaster's Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond Volumes I, 3rd edition (available here) Brad Lancaster's Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond Volumes II, 2nd edition (available here) Art Ludwig's Create an Oasis with Greywater (available here) Optional: Continuing education credits for some professions (pending course review by those institutions) may be provided upon request. Contact us for details. When: Monday, October 6, 2025 - 3:00pm to Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 5:00pm Where: 1137 N Dodge Blvd Tucson, AZ 85716 Register online
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Online Permaculture Design Course
Online Course: Starts Saturday, October 14, 2025 - 9am Ends Sunday March 15th 2026 - 5pm Location: Online Online Permaculture Design Course Become More Resilient, Self-Sufficient & Connected Our Online and In-Person Permaculture Design Courses begin September 2025—offering the essential skills you need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Gain the skills to: Live more self-sufficiently Improve your health and quality of life Strengthen your community and support networks Build a more resilient future for yourself and others These skills aren’t just valuable—they’re becoming essential. Now is the time to step up, take action, and be part of the solution. We've expanded our course with powerful new sections, including: Food independence – Grow and secure your own food supply Disaster resilience & recovery – Practical strategies, permaculture-style And much more! Join us and start designing a better future—one that works with nature, not against it. Price: $595.00 Payment plans available. This investment covers all classes, course materials, mentoring, snacks, and farm visits with lunch provided. If you’d like to stay on-site, camping space with facilities is available. An Investment in Your Future This course is designed to pay for itself many times over—the knowledge and skills you gain will help you save money, create abundance, and open new opportunities in sustainable living and design. Reserve Your Spot Secure your place with a $300 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is requested by August 31, 2025, but we continue to accept sign-ups as long as tickets are available. Payment plans, work-study options, and scholarships may also be available—please ask! Required Textbook: Introduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollison & Reny Mia Slay (Order Here) Questions? Contact us at 727-495-6145 or info@growpermaculture.com
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PDC Teacher Wisdom Exchange
Calling all permaculture educators! Join us on October 29 for the next PDC Teacher Wisdom Exchange, a gathering designed to share insights, challenges, and fresh approaches to permaculture education. This peer-to-peer forum is a space for teachers to connect, support one another, and strengthen how we bring permaculture to the next generation of designers. Together, we’ll explore new strategies, swap resources, and build a stronger teaching community. 📅 Tuesday, October 29🎙️ Hosted by PINA 👉 Learn more & register:
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Florida Permaculture Convergence
Vision for 2025 Convergence - New Beginnings Welcome to the 2025 Permaculture Convergence! This year’s theme is “Foundations of Flourishing.” We are thrilled to host the event at our new venue in Central Florida—London Island—spanning 350 acres and located just south of Poinciana, adjacent to Disney conservation land and Lake Hatchineha. We will maintain the format of previous years including Friday potluck & micro-talks, Saturday Earthskills Village & Trade Blanket, Sunday plant walks & talks. Our meals will feature a mix of wild and cultivated foods sourced from the site and community contributions. Prepare for engaging talks and walks on topics such as fermenting, foraging, hands-on experiences in growing food, creating herbal medicines, natural navigation, agroforestry systems, water filtration, bamboo building, and much more. We are excited to expand our kids’ program, led by our team from Creation Village World School. Featuring immersive classes utilizing natural materials. As always, we’ll include music, yoga, and the famous trade blanket. Follow us on social media for all the updates on schedules and presenters. Remember, a weekend pass includes free vending. We can’t wait to see you in November! Date: Fri, November 7th -9th, 2025, Location: London Island, (5000 Marigold Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34759) Skills Village: will be a all day event Saturday featuring a village full of small skills classes all day. Camping: will be in nature with lots of options both semi secluded and together with others. You will likely be able to sleep under some ancient Oaks . Communal Food Kitchen – (This Year with 3 Different themed Kitchens) Vegetarian Soup Kitchen, Carnivore Camp Kitchen, and a salad kitchen. Everyone shares by bringing food and skills to share equally in a communal kitchen of abundance. Click here for more on the food. Learn– For our main learning session we selected voices in the community on a wide range of subjects. Featured Voices Click her What to bring list – CLICK HERE Volunteering: We ask everyone to set aside at least one hour at the event to volunteer in the kitchen, event setup or take down. For people who want to go beyond that we have a limited number of work trade positions and they are filled every year previous years volunteers by village organizers. If you want to be put on a waiting list for this year please send us an email with at least one reference included.
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5000 Marigold Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34759Permaculture Design Course, Baja, Mexico
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.
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La Ribera, BCS, MexicoRegional Events
Sustainable Solano PDC 2025
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.
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Benicia, CAPermaculture Design Course – New York
In Person Permaculture Design Certification - Kingston, NY Courses & Workshops 2025 3/4 Tilda's Kitchen and Market 630 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 10am to 4pm EST - Weekends Begins September 27 & 28 October 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26, Presentations and Graduation November 1st 11 SESSIONS -- WEEKENDS ONLY $900 Early bird special get $100 off! ALL LIVE SESSIONS! REGISTER HERE Syllabus Testimonials Graduate Picture Gallery BONUS: THIS COURSE INCLUDES A SIGNED COPY OF ANDREW FAUST NEW BOOK! Exceptional course, low cost, incredible teachers. Getting trained in Permaculture Design is the perfect place to start to learn to build the world we all know is possible. Deepen your understanding of the patterns in nature by studying permaculture with our internationally known teaching team. Topics Covered: History & Origins of Permaculture Sustainable Cities Regenerative Organic and Biodynamic Farming Temperate and Tropical Agroforestry Systems Natural Building Finding Land & Starting Communities and Homesteads Climate Resilience Off Grid Energy Ecological Water Solutions This course is the foundational 72 hour Permaculture Design Certification program, endorsed by PINA the Permaculture Institute of North America. Our course offers systemic solutions to the contemporary social justice and ecological issues of our times. Our certification connects you to an international world of designers, architects, organic farmers, and communities who all recognize a permaculture design certificate as a legitimate passport to another level of knowledge. • Payment Plans available• Flexible Scheduling• Experienced Teaching Team• Continued Mentoring• Learn to Apply Permaculture to Properties, Business Models, Social Structures and Regional Scale Design
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630 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401Permaculture Design Course – Santa Cruz
Permaculture Design Course At the Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm & Surrounding Region Certified by PINA, the Permaculture Institute of North America, our course includes the internationally recognized 72-hour curriculum, augmented by an additional 38-hours of hands on practice and field trips. Plus, folks have the option to camp on site, and build community around the fire! Our course brings in leading designers and teachers from around the region, each experts in different areas of permaculture. The Santa Cruz Permaculture network of instructors, alumni, community partners, and resources continues to grow each season, and by participating in our course, you become part of this network! Read interviews with our alumni here to learn how folks use the skills and knowledge they gain in this course. Additionally, course participants work in teams throughout the program to design a holistic permaculture plan for a real-life site in the community. The hands-on learning, workshops, and readings throughout the course prepare students with knowledge and whole systems thinking strategies that allow them to create detailed and thoughtful designs. Full Series: 6 Weekends over 6 Months Full series registration is available up until the day before the first session. Late registration is available and you can make up any missed weekends with the next session. Use the next cohort registration and select the class you’d like to join on our registration form. Email info.santacruzpermaculture@gmail.com with questions. Pricing Full Tuition: $1395 Early Bird Discount: $1295 (Register more than 30 days in advance) Super Early Bird Discount: $1195 (Register more than 60 days in advance) Partner / Spouse Tuition: $1095 (When one partner pays regular tuition, the second gets a discount) Teachers: $1195 (Special price for teachers at accredited K-12, Colleges and Universities) Youth: $795 (Special price for ages 13-18) Fall 2025 – Winter 2026 Session 1: October 4-5, 2025 Session 2: November 1-2, 2025 Session 3: December 6-7, 2025 Session 4: January 3-4, 2026 Session 5: February 7-8, 2026 Session 6: March 7-8, 2026 Session Times: Sessions typically run 9am – 5:30pm both days, with a lunch break. Register Now Spring-Summer 2026 Session 1: April 2026 Session 2: May 2026 Session 3: June 2026 Session 4: June 2026 Session 5: August 2026 Session 6: August 2026 Session Times: Sessions typically run 9am – 5:30pm both days, with a lunch break. JOIN WAITLIST Full Series: 2 Week Summer Intensive Pricing Tuition includes catered meals and on-site camping Full Tuition: $2195 Early Bird Discount: $2095 (Register more than 30 days in advance) Super Early Bird Discount: $1995 (Register more than 60 days in advance) Partner / Spouse Tuition: $1995 (When one partner pays for regular tuition, the second gets a discount) Teachers: $1895 (Special price for teachers at accredited K-12, Colleges and Universities) Youth: $1695 (Special price for ages 13-18) Two Week Summer Intensive July 11-24, 2025 Friday, July 11th is arrival day, with a farm orientation in the evening. The course begins Saturday, July 12th. Our 2-week intensive covers the same curriculum as our 6-month course. Tuition includes catered meals and on-site camping. The 2-week intensive is followed by our 8-day Advanced Permaculture Design Course. Please consider joining us for both courses. Register Now Individual Sessions If you don’t want to sign up for the full course but would like to sign up for an individual weekend, you’re welcome to do so! The tuition is $295 per weekend. Regenerative Design & Nature Awareness – April 5 & 6, 2025 Register Now Regenerating Watersheds & Soils – May 3 & 4, 2025 Register Now Personal & Economic Permaculture – June 7-8, 2025 Register Now Home Scale Permaculture: Creating Natural Homes & Edible Landscapes – June 28-29, 2025 Register Now Broad Scale Permaculture for Ecosystem Regeneration: Integrated Animal Husbandry & Forest Management – August 2-3, 2025 Register Now Social Permaculture, Community Development, & Design Presentations – August 23-24, 2025 Register Now What is Permaculture & Whole Systems Design? Permaculture is an ethically based whole-systems design approach that uses concepts, principles, and methods derived from ecosystems, nature connected communities, and other time-tested systems to create human settlements and institutions. It’s also been called “saving the planet while throwing a better party.” Learn more about permaculture. Grounded in the context of Permaculture & Whole Systems Design, this course covers a wide range of topics, including: Food Forests Fruit Tree Care Agroforestry Nature Awareness Rehydrating the Earth Creating Water Retention Landscapes Rainwater Catchment Gabions Berms and Swales Greywater No-Till Agriculture & Carbon Farming Preparing Garden Beds for Planting Cover Cropping Mycorrhizal Network & Fungi Soil Ecology Composting Natural Building & Cob Construction Plant Guilds Crop Planning School Gardens Urban Gardens & Orchards Traditional Ecological Knowledge Sudden Oak Life Integrated Animal Husbandry Holistic Management & Rotational Grazing Local Food Systems Designing to Mitigate Disaster Bioregional Networks The World Café The Work That Reconnects Nonviolent Communication Financial Permaculture Alternative Currencies Economic Permaculture Public Banking Community Development City Repair Transition Towns Social Permaculture Intentional Communities & Ecovillages Neighborhood Resilience Session Descriptions All sessions include a mix of lecture and hands-on activities. Classes run from 9am-5:30pm each day. Session 1 – Regenerative Design & Nature Awareness Explore the principles and ethics of permaculture Learn design processes and methods for articulating client goals and desired outcomes, and site analysis Study ecology and employ natural patterns as a design tool Participate in a World Cafe with fellow students to access the collective intelligence of the community Practice nature awareness and observation Learn to add value to current systems and practices through the lens of regenerative design Session 2 – Regenerating Watersheds & Soils Learn about watersheds, climate, and the importance of slowing, spreading, and sinking rainfall to rehydrate the earth Study simple water harvesting systems from home to broadacre scale, including rainwater catchment methods and greywater design Explore the characteristics and management of healthy soil ecology with hands-on lessons and time in the garden Build a compost pile and prepare the garden soil for planting Find contour by making a-frame levels and build a berm and swale to slow and sink water into the soil Session 3 – Personal & Economic Permaculture Learn and practice nonviolent communication Participate in a Work that Reconnects workshop and learn about the Spiral of the Work That Reconnects Discuss and reflect on Right Livelihood and your role in the Great Turning Explore strategies for mitigating disaster through community resilience, permaculture design, and creating disaster plans Gain an understanding of financial permaculture, challenges with our current economic system, and concepts like
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Santa Cruz, CAPermaculture Design Course – Riverside, CA
Welcome all new and returning students to our donation based Permaculture Design Course! Donate what you can or contact Susan for a scholarship. We look forward to seeing you on October 11th
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Riverside, CAPermaculture Gardening Workshops
Weekly Permaculture Workshops and Work Parties with Traditional Ecological Knowledge Keeper, Audrey Logan. As winter approaches, the focus will be on harvesting and preparing the garden for colder temperatures. Free and everyone is welcome!
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748 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Manitoba R3G 0X3Permaculture Design Course @ OAEC – Sonoma County, CA
Fall Session Online Learning: October 21 and 28, 2025 The online learning component consists of two 2.5-hour online meetings. Online sessions on Tuesdays from 6-8:30 pm PT 1. October 21, 2025 2. October 28, 2025 In these sessions, students will gain a foundational understanding of the principles of permaculture and Just Transition. This material will lay the conceptual groundwork needed for the hands-on design training. Hands-on Training at OAEC: November 6-14, 2025 9 days: Thursday, November 6th at 2:30 pm through Friday, November 14th at 12 pm. Includes organic meals and shared accommodations. The in-person portion of the course has two goals: to practice hands-on permaculture skills and to undertake a design project. We will use the OAEC site to learn some of the practical applications of permaculture, such as conservation hydrology, earthworks, food forests, composting, and more. The design project will be at a local community or homeowner’s residential scale. There may be an opportunity to help implement the design project over the year. Why attend Permaculture Design Certification in November - There's a lot going on in November at OAEC. The beginning of the rainy season is a great time to watch water moving in our demonstration site. We can do some impactful fire-friendly forest limbing and thinning because there are no breeding birds at that time. And we can practice the techniques detailed in our Gully Stuffing video with Brock Dolman himself! Cost, Discounts, and Cancellation Policy $2,500 is the base cost for individuals, due at the time of registration. Includes lodging and organic meals during the on-site training. Early-bird discount - $100 off if you register at least 30 days before the start of the online portion of the course. Group discounts - $50 off for each person in your team of two or more. Sign up at the group rate and add your teammates' names to your registration form. And yes, you may combine the early bird with the group discount for a total of $150 off each for up to 4 people. Registration closes before the first online course on October 21, 2025. Subsidies for Social-Ecological Justice Movement Groups - We partner with a network of organizations to offer courses for groups (not individuals) working on land-based projects centered around social, racial, gender, and ecological justice, especially by BIPOC-led organizations. Our funding support allows for these long-term collaborations. Unfortunately, we don’t have funding to offer additional PDC scholarships at this time. If you belong to one of our existing partner community groups, please contact the OAEC staff person you are working with directly to enroll in the course. We regret that we cannot accept Americorps Education Awards and are unable to offer individual scholarships or work trades at this time. Giving this course as a gift? Email us oaec@oaec.org. Cancellation and Refund Policy % Course Fee to be Refunded Terms for Refund 100% refund minus cc processing fee At least 90 days' notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 50% refund minus cc processing fee At least 60 days' notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 25% refund minus cc processing fee At least 45 days' notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 12.5% refund minus cc processing fee Between 45-30 days' notice before the start date of the online portion of the course No Refund Less than 30 days' notice before the start date of the online portion of the course *Upon registering, you will receive a registration confirmation via email from oaec@oaec.org. Please check your spam folder if you don't receive it.
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15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental, CA, USASoil Health Workshop in San Diego, CA
Soil Health Workshop in San Diego, CA Wed, Oct 29 | San Diego Learn how to reduce costly inputs and restore your soil on the farm and Ranch Buy Tickets Time & Location Oct 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – Oct 30, 2025, 5:00 PM San Diego, 1223 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA Guests + 1 other guests About the event Tickets Ticket type General Admission Price $25.00 Quantity 0 Total $0.00 Checkout
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Cowork + Connect | Coworking Space San Diego, 1223 Cleveland Ave #200, San Diego, CASan Francisco Permaculture Guild Meetup
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.
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Introduction to Permaculture at Kindred Acres
Introduction to Permaculture at Kindred Acres 12-Hour study: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION INCLUDED Are you curious about regenerative gardening and how to work with nature to create abundance? Join us at Kindred Acres for a hands-on journey into the world of permaculture! What You’ll Learn:In this beginner-level course, you’ll explore the foundational principles, ethics, and practices of permaculture, including: Permaculture core principles and ethics Designing sustainable systems Soil health and composting Water management techniques Food forests, plant guilds, and more! Course Details: Dates: November 7th - November 15th Schedule: Twice a week, 3 hours per session;• Fridays: 6 PM - 9 PM (class discussion)• Saturdays: 11 AM - 2 PM (tours / hands on active/ some classroom discussion) Location: Kindred Acres Cost: $250 per person Spaces are limited!FINAL DAY TO REGISTER: October 24th Why Take This Course?• Learn practical, actionable steps to create a sustainable lifestyle.• Gain hands-on experience right here on our beautiful homestead.• Conduct soil samples under the microscope to see what living soil actually looks like! (you’ll get to bring your own soil in to sample too!)• Connect with like-minded individuals who care about the Earth, people, and future generations. What to Expect:This is an entry level introduction course and it will include interactive classroom discussions, property tours, and hands-on activities. Complimentary coffee will be provided. Be prepared for both indoor and outdoor learning:• Dress for both indoor and outdoor work• Be prepared to bring soil samples for a microscope activity.• Consider creating a binder or folder for the class, along with paper and a writing utensil for note-taking. Recommended Age: 14 and up to adults At the end of this 12-hour Introduction to Permaculture course, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion with our official embossed seal—a great addition to your portfolio! Sign Up Today!Reserve your spot and begin your journey toward living in harmony with nature. Register or Inquire: Send us a PM or text Bren at (727) 310-4243. Let’s work together to build a more sustainable world. We can’t wait to see you at Kindred Acres!
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Clayton, NCSan Francisco Permaculture Guild Meetup
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.
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2-Week Permaculture Design Certification Course in Hawaii
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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