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

Friday, September 18, 2026 – 9:00am to Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 5:00pm 16th Annual Inland Northwest Permaculture Convergence September 18–20, 2026 • Uhuru Community • Rice, Washington Join us for a weekend of connection, learning, and regeneration at the 16th Annual Inland Northwest Permaculture Convergence. This family-friendly gathering brings together people from across the Inland Northwest and beyond to share practical skills, strengthen community, and inspire collaborative solutions for a more resilient future. Whether you’re new to permaculture or have years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, teach, and connect through hands-on workshops, plant walks, skill sharing, trade circles, live music, and meaningful conversations. The convergence is a welcoming space where people of all ages can explore sustainable living, ecological stewardship, food systems, community resilience, and regenerative practices in a supportive environment. Participants are invited to camp on-site, enjoy community potluck meals, take part in children’s activities, and contribute their own knowledge and talents. Bring a chair, your own dishes, food to share, and an open heart ready to build lasting friendships and grow together. Hosted by the Inland Northwest Permaculture Guild in collaboration with regional organizations, the convergence celebrates the power of community, cooperation, and caring for the Earth while creating practical pathways toward a thriving, regenerative future. For more information and registration, visit www.InlandNorthwestPermaculture.com. Event https://inlandnorthwestpermaculture.com/16th-annual-inland-northwest-permacultur…

Learn to document regenerative farms and ecological projects through video, photography, drones, virtual tours, and immersive media. This online program combines self-paced lessons, live support, and a collaborative community to help participants create powerful stories for education, outreach, marketing, and professional work. Learn more Book a discovery call here to explore if this course is a good fit.

OPTICAL SURVEYING Sharpen your eyes with layout skills for earthworks and water  October 22 – 27, 2026 Buckhorn Valley Farm, Ashland, OR Lead Instructor: Hazel Ward Course Fee: $950, early registration by Sept. 22 $850 This six day residential advanced permaculture course offers essential skills for implementing permaculture projects—skills that are highly valuable to every farmer, homesteader, designer and consultant. Hazel teaches the use of several analog  surveying tools, especially rod and scope, along with advanced skills in key line, pond and swale design, mapping and other core knowledge necessary for design and execution of permaculture projects. This is a very hands-on course—you will be surveying and designing. Siskiyou Permaculture has taught this course several times before to rave reviews. Expect a big rise in your skill set.  More Information and Registration.

2026 Florida Permaculture Convergence – At London Island ByEarth Collaborative Follow London IslandPoinciana, FL Friday, Nov 6 at 12 pm to Sunday, Nov 8 at 3 pm Overview Immersive workshops, engaging speakers, seed & plant sharing, and so much more! Florida Permaculture Convergence, celebrating the power of regenerative agriculture, homesteading, and sustainability! The aim is to encourage, educate, and inspire through an immersive weekend filled with hands on learning from community experts. Whether you’re a seasoned permaculturist or simply curious about practical ways to live more sustainably, you’re sure to find inspiration and practical tips at our event. Let’s come together to learn and grow as we discover the amazing power of permaculture. Friday starts off with a tour or the farm followed by a potluck dinner. Our evening is started by Microtalks (3 Minute “Ted talks”) and Live Music. Saturday is our Earthskills village featuring six villages each featuring multiple demonstrations. The villages include Creative (natural building & art), Economics (the business of growing – how to sustain yourself and your family through permaculture), First Aid (wilderness first aid, medicinal gardens, how to make basic first aid medicines), Plants & Propagation (growing, syntropic farming, grafting, seed saving, and more), Homesteading (blacksmithing, tool care, wood working, fermenting, and bee keeping), and Social (Non-violent Communication, interpersonal relationships, managing conflict). There is a kids program coinciding with the adult program.(this is not a drop off program) Please see our website for more information. In the evening we have the famous Tradeblanket, a bonfire, and music. Sunday we focus on Plants. Plant walks and plant talks. We will learn about native plants and permaculture favorites as well as how to grow and use these beauties. This includes a plant swap. As always we will include music, yoga, and our famous farm to table meals. Follow our social media to get all the updates on schedules and presenters. As always a weekend pass gets you free vending of personlay made items. Please contact us if you would like to be a sponsor of the event.

What Makes This Permaculture Design Certificate Special? This immersive 10-day Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) combines expert instruction, hands-on field experience, and a comprehensive design project to prepare you to create resilient, productive landscapes. Designed specifically for the American Southwest and other dryland climates, you’ll learn practical skills you can immediately apply to your home, farm, ranch, business or development. Earning your PDC is also the first step toward becoming a professional permaculture designer. Recognized worldwide, the PDC provides the foundational knowledge for advanced study, consulting, teaching, and professional design practice. What You’ll Learn You’ll gain practical experience in: Permaculture ethics, principles, and systems thinking Site observation, analysis, and the Scale of Permanence Dryland design strategies and climate adaptation Passive and active rainwater harvesting Earthworks, erosion control, and watershed restoration Living soils, composting, mulch, cover crops, and soil biology Efficient irrigation and water-wise landscape design Food forests, tree guilds, orchards, and kitchen gardens Native plants, biodiversity, and pollinator habitat Livestock integration and regenerative land management Greywater reuse and residential water systems Natural building and appropriate technologies Site mapping, field exercises, and a complete permaculture design project Who Should Attend? Perfect for homeowners, gardeners, farmers, ranchers, landscape professionals, educators, conservation practitioners, and anyone interested in designing regenerative, water-wise landscapes. No prior permaculture experience is required. Graduate Ready to Design You’ll leave with an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate, a completed design project for your portfolio, and the knowledge and confidence to create landscapes that conserve water, build healthy soils, support biodiversity, and grow more abundant over time. Participants are encouraged to book accommodations through the Ranch for the event duration to take full advantage of day and evening time learning and social activities. Seats are limited so register today! When: April 5 – April 15, 2027, M-F 9am-5pm (weekend off) Meals: Delicious catered breakfast and lunch included in registration (veg or meat). Lodging: First come, first served. Contact Starrlight Augustine at 505-471-2573 to book. What’s better than attending this workshop alone? Attending with friends and family! See you there! Register HereSee Accommodations