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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

PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM July 3rd – July 18th, 2026 (Arrive before 3:00pm – Depart 9:00pm after Closing Circle) O.U.R. Ecovillage, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada O.U.R. Ecovillage has been teaching this certificate course for decades and is privileged to team up with the Earth Activist teaching team and international learning community for the last 15 years. AND NOW….we are bringing in a whole next level experiential permaculture journey!!  We are asking you to ‘Go Village’ with us….to ‘decolonize design’…..to step somewhat outside the conventional 72 hour design certificate program…..and take this transformational journey with a very diverse group of intercultural/intergenerational/interfaith/inter-nation learners this summer!!! It is our shared commitment to bring together: The knowledge and resources of regenerative ecological design to communities with the greatest needs and fewest resources Visionary and practical solutions and personal sustainability to social/cultural change activists, and to teach practical skills, organizing, and activism to visionaries The political, environmental, and spiritual movements that seek peace, justice, and resilience To reSTORY our relationality with climate change and critical issues of these days….and to step forward differently in these certainly uncertain days. To build from a Traditional Knowledge and wisdom pathway forward into building our collective response and response-ability to emergency planning/disaster maangement. Experiences which frame and model “Peacemaking / Restorative Justice” as part of governance and community processes. the practices of J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness) through all that we live, love and design together….. CERTIFICATION Participants who complete this course will receive a Permaculture Design Certificate, accredited by P.I.N.A. and globally recognized as the entry portal to the world of permaculture design. O.U.R. Ecovillage is part of the wider weave of Permaculture Design teachings in the world and are accredited through the Permaculture Institute of North America – P.I.N.A. By completing certification through P.I.N.A. you are joining a global movement which: Honours and works with the Indigenous lands and teachings of Peoples that we are each privileged to share space/place (and often be on the stolen lands) with. Elevates the status and impact of Permaculture by influencing public policy and private development to improve the quality of life for all Brings permaculture solutions to bear on the challenges of social justice, land regeneration, and climate cooling Promotes permaculture pathways to professional development Grants diplomas recognizing excellence and achievement Preserves the integrity and quality of the Permaculture Design Course Facilitates networking among permaculturists Save My Seat! This course is for you if you are ready to: Embark on new environmental design practices Find ways of dramatically reducing energy consumption and changing your lifestyle Begin land-based ventures & small businesses Realize goals towards self-sufficiency, homesteading, and a next level of DYI Learn Climate Change Adaptation Strategies and carbon accounting Find your way into ‘Resilient Community/Lifestyle Design’ Understand that we each have an important role to play in co-creating the future In this introductory workshop OUR Ecovillage will focus on organizing, activating, and educating through on the ground permaculture projects. Learn how we design human systems that mimic natural systems using a minimum of energy and resources and how to create real abundance and social/environmental justice. Explore the strategies and organizing tools we need to make our visions real, as well as the daily practice, magic, and processes that sustain our spirits. This course is unique from almost all others in North America as you are stepping into O.U.R. Ecovillage – a 25 acre Sustainable Living Demonstration, Research and Education Centre. Through partnering with all levels of government, corporate sponsors, academia, and the grassroots of the wider community projects & organizations, O.U.R. Ecovillage has managed to bring together a range of professionals, permaculture teachers, regulatory folks, and technical stakeholders ready to train others in the next stages of how permaculture projects can become fully legal.     Topics covered in this course: Evidence for change & the ethics of sustainability Principles of Permaculture Observation & landscape analysis Ecological planning & design methods Organic food production and food security Climatic factors in design Soils: natural soil improvement Integrated animal systems Water: harvesting, conservation, and management Agroforestry & forest gardening Appropriate technologies & renewable energy systems Mapping & design exercises Techniques and design strategies for both urban & rural applications Ecovillages & sustainable human settlements  Investment Course Cost: $2,345 CAD (approximately $1,750 USD) Fees include the full program, basic accommodations*, meals, and snacks. *Basic Accommodations include either bunk-bed in our gender-inclusive dorm room or a camping site. Specifics of your choice & space assignment will be coordinated after registration and before arrival.   Get in touch if you are interested in semi-private or private accommodations options. Events@ourecovillage.org     About OUR Ecovillage  OUR land offers plenty of space to camp, dorms, private rooms, and interesting suites. There are diverse natural buildings to see and we have spaces for gatherings of different flavors: a large Yurt (great for circles and dancing), a large Community Classroom (for presentations), the Healing Sanctuary (for quiet conversation and meditation), many various natural buildings, the 150 person Zero Mile Eatery, and the Chillage (casual covered outdoor space). There are multiple types of indoor and outdoor showers, composting toilets. For some quiet time you can walk the labyrinth, sit by the pond or take a walk in the woods. You will likely see chickens, ducks, sheep, cows, deer, and much more. If you have any questions about the booking process, or to confirm your booking, please call us at 250-743-3067 or email events@ourecovillage.org Save My Seat! Related courses: Introduction to Permaculture ( 2.5 days) Permaculture Teaching Assistant Training (for certified permaculture graduates only) Permaculture Design Upgrade (for certified permaculture graduates only) Starhawk Starhawk is a permaculture designer, teacher, and founder of Earth Activist Training, which teaches regenerative design with a grounding in spirit and a focus on organizing and activism. She is the author of thirteen books on earth based spirituality and activism, including The Spiral Dance, The Earth Path, and The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, The Fifth Sacred Thing and City of Refuge. Together with director Donna Read Cooper, she has worked on five major documentaries, including the Goddess Trilogy for the National Film Board of Canada and Permaculture: The Growing Edge. Starhawk directs and teaches Earth Activist Training and has been recognized by the Permaculture Institute of

Learn to design landscapes that feed shelter and regenerate. Spend 10 days living and learning on site in a whole-systems design immersion, taught by certified permaculture instructor Kenton Zerbin. Leave with the skills, confidence, and internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate to create resilient landscapes wherever you live. Join us along the banks of the Pembina River at a beautiful facility that provides the environment and the space to truly immerse yourself into this PDC Program. All meals and accommodation included. Fireside discussions every evening. Hikes along the river and a swim late afternoon is a perfect way to refresh. The program includes a tour to a beautiful, well established Permaculture farm. Guest Speakers presenting the latest developments in natural building. Hands-on permaculture installations, foraging tours and so much more.

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.