by Melanie Mindlin | Oct 1, 2018 | Newsletter October 2018
The Permaculture Institute North America (PINA) announces the 2018 Naturewise Permaculture Design Contest. This contest is open to members of PINA, and team submissions are encouraged. Go to the Contest Information here. The Contest: Design is for a permaculture...
by Melanie Mindlin | Oct 1, 2018 | Newsletter October 2018
PINA continues to expand its Diploma offerings, recognizing that the implementation of a whole systems design encompasses a wide range of skill sets. Our newest Diploma is for Site Development and Implementation. Designing a site requires a specific skill set, but the...
by Melanie Mindlin | Oct 1, 2018 | Newsletter October 2018
By Bob Randall Toward a Regional Hub Design We on the PINA Hub Committee have been mulling over how to accelerate the creation of regional permaculture service hubs across the continent. I thought I would ask for your suggestions and your help in building these hubs....
by Melanie Mindlin | Oct 1, 2018 | Newsletter October 2018
PINA Board Welcomes New Directors PINA held its biennial face-to-face Board meeting over the Labor Day weekend at Blue Sky Farm, the permaculture homestead of Peter Bane and Keith Johnson in western Michigan. Much was accomplished during two days of intensive meetings...
by Melanie Mindlin | Oct 1, 2018 | Newsletter October 2018
We are seeking to expand membership in PINA. Members help fund a professional organization that will build credibility and access for permaculture designers. We are asking existing members to help spread the word about PINA and to continue your membership. This allows...
by Melanie Mindlin | Sep 30, 2018 | Newsletter October 2018
As a support to the PINA membership drive, Gaia U is offering PINA members (including new members who enroll by Oct 18) a 10% discount for the Certificate in Ecosocial Design online program that begins on Oct 18. This 6 month/8 module program is designed as an online...
