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The Regenerative Land Management diploma is a minimum two-year program with a deep dive into Earth healing and land management It encompasses 7 courses, one in-person Restoration Intensive, multiple internships tailored to each student’s needs and interests Students are matched with mentors who guide them throughout the program Students travel through the program with a cohort that provides solidarity, community-building, and resource-sharing about their learning experiences

Online Course This course exceeds the requirements laid out by permaculture founder Bill Mollison for the internationally recognized 72 hour Permaculture Design Course. The training provides a deep and wide overview of permaculture design, focusing on skill sets you can apply immediately. It is a thorough introduction to a subject that has many levels and areas of expertise and professional practice. Further study is available through our apprenticeship programs and advanced study. Description of course The online PDC course was created in response to students whose schedules don’t match up with our in-person courses or who prefer to study online. The course can be studied at your own pace, with a focus on your own site design. Creating the opportunity for a participatory and hands-on experience is important to us, so we include practical exercises that you perform on your own site. In addition, we have live Q and A sessions and personal mentoring with instructors, and the option to share your experience with instructors and other students via photos, essays or videos. The course addresses strategies for drylands, temperate, tropical and other climates based on the significant knowledge and experience of instructors working in those climates. It contains a bonus section focused specifically on Florida/subtropical climate because of the state’s unique ecosystem. Students will have an opportunity to self-test their knowledge, to join discussion groups with other students, to participate in question and answer sessions on Zoom with instructors, and to get feedback from a personal mentor. There are additional in-person modules available, and special sessions that are exclusive to online training. There are additional in-depth materials offered for each section of the course as well as a resource list where you can find more information and explore areas of interest more deeply. Each student will complete a permaculture design of the site of his or her choice, working through it step-by-step to ensure the student has an understanding of each step of the process. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, the student is awarded an internationally recognized certificate for the course. Online course includes Mentoring with veteran designers. Hands-On exercises. Videos of a variety of systems and how they work. Written step-by-step instructions and other material. Extensive subtropical plant lists and data, lists of recommended temperate, tropical and drylands plants. Top resources for further study. Test your knowledge with self-testing. Exercises to increase your ability to apply the knowledge you gained. Discussion groups and on-line community building opportunities. Q and A with mentors. Data and resources on permaculture careers. Links to and data about quality permaculture networks that will continue to support you. Internationally recognized Permaculture Design Course certificate upon completion.   Subjects covered in the course • Permaculture design ethics, principles and tools • Creating abundance with natural patterns • Grow more food with less work by working with nature • Edible landscaping, food in small spaces • Building food forests • Nutrient dense “beyond organic” gardening and farming • Agroforestry and ecoagriculture, regenerative farming • Aquaculture • Building rich, live soils • Composting and vermicomposting • Alternative pest management • Designing sustainable water use • Greywater and rainwater catchment • Natural building and regenerative building technology • Reducing energy costs in your home • Best forms of sustainable energy • Appropriate technology • Boosting your career with permaculture • Sustainable economics • Increasing quality of life through “placemaking” design • Designing for climate change • Community revitalization and rebuilding • Successful intentional communities, ecovillages and cohousing, urban and rural   Location Follow the Enroll Button below or go to https://growpermaculture.com/store/online-pdc/. Once enrollment is complete you can access the course via Student Login on the top menu. Course schedule The course is self paced. However, we offer live Zoom sessions with different presentations and Q and A, and instructor mentoring via email for eleven months. The Zoom sessions begin on Tuesday following the start date and run between 7pm and 8:30pm, and every first and third Tuesday over an 8 month period. (Full details are in the syllabus sent to you after enrolling.) The 2024 Oct course starts on Oct 14th and live sessions continue through June 18, 2024. Course fee Enroll here Full price is $595 for this comprehensive online course. An early bird may apply see Enroll here button. To buy the course, pay using our Store. Paying over time is often available, see the cart if available. The online course material will remain accessible to you after you graduate. The text book for the course is: Introduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollison and Reny Mia Slay. Order it here. Our courses are an investment in yourself and your future - you will make and save far more than the course cost, to the degree you apply the information in the course. Course timeline This is a listing of the main topics. We often add to the course to try to accommodate each student’s interests. Class 1 & 2 Introduction to Permaculture Why Permaculture What is Permaculture Design Principles Design Tools Pattern Language Class 3 & 4 Design Methods, Water and Soil Design for Climate Design for Water Earthworks Regenerative Soil Building Compost, Manures, Maintaining Fertility and more Class 5 & 6 Food Systems Ecology and Trees Food Forests Small Scale, Intensive Gardening Pests Aquaculture Agroforestry Animals Class 7 & 8 The Built Environment Built Environment Retrofitting Existing Structures for Resiliency Natural Building Infrastructure Appropriate Technology Energy Low Tech Solutions Class 9 & 10 Finance, Economics and Community Financial Permaculture and Regenerative Enterprises Land Access Strategies Intentional Communities Community Building Regenerative Villages and City Living Class 11 & 12 Where Do You Go From Here Design for Disaster Review Where Do We Go From Here? Careers, Networking, Further Study Special Topics Design Presentations Talent Show (Online) For the final class the lead instructor will review and mentor your submitted design and issue your certificate of completion.

COURSE DESCRIPTION   The Most Affordable & Comprehensive Online Farm Planning Package   Since our first online REX® program in 2017, over 2000 people from all over the world have used this unique package to support them to improve their lives, their businesses and their land management.   “…the community of like-minded people that has been created during the REX® has made it truly special and we’re hopeful will lead to many long-term friendships as we all journey towards a common goal of regenerative enterprise…” ~ Lisa & Peter Kalokerinos, Bankers turned Farmers, Kapsali Farm, NSW, AU Join Now!   The REX is only available to Regrarians Planner Members, meaning that the cost (USD$95/month) of the program is spread out over a whole year while providing the following range of benefits:   You can do two (2) REX programs per membership period Regrarians memberships are per project NOT per person You get full access to the available Regrarians eHandbook chapters Over 1100 hours of past REX and RON webinars/podcasts are fully accessible All of our REX webinars & Q&A’s are completely LIVE with recordings available to watch within hours of the session AND have subtitles in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian The full catalogue of the Regrarians Platform® Knowledge Library and past REX programs entries are available Professional farm map production using the Regrarians Mapping Services are included as a part of the REX package Full access to the industry leading QGIS for Mapping & Design, QGIS for Forestry & Cultivation and Google Earth for Mapping & Design online courses Lifetime membership of the Regrarians Workplace Regrarians Monthly Commission & Affiliate Program REX Scholarship Package Three online sessions per week: one x 2 hour webinar and two x 2+ hour Q&A sessions scheduled at different times for all international time zones   Hosted within the highly integrated and intuitive Regrarians Workplace professional development network, your participation in the REX is supported by 1000’s of Regrarians alumni and professional associates who are members of this diverse digital platform.   “…If the PDC is elementary school, then the REX® is a college degree. Aside from education and mentorship, you also get access to a network of people all over the globe who work with very different contexts toward a common purpose. The Regrarians Platform® and Regrarians Workplace are a treasure, and the most important and most valuable social network focused on regenerative agricultures on the planet…” ~ Neal Spackman, Regenerative Resources Co., USA       COURSE AGENDA     STARTING IN NOVEMBER 2024 — the 13th REX® Online Farm Planning Program REX Online #13 • 11/12 NOV 2024 – 27/28 MAR 2025 Finish   There are three live sessions each week: the webinar and two (2) Q&A sessions. The dates that appear below are for the different time international time zones — e.g. NOV 11/12 means that the Live 1 session of that week would be on Monday the 11th of NOVEMBER 2024 in Africa/Eurasia/Americas and on Tuesday the 12th of NOVEMBER 2024 on the other side of the International Date Line in places such as Asia/Oceania. We use the Zoom platform to run all of the three (3) sessions each week, one (1) webinar and two (2) Q&A sessions . When you register for these sessions the Zoom platform will automatically provide you with notifications for when these sessions are held and in your time zone.   If you do miss any of these sessions then don’t worry as we record each and every webinar and make them available in the Regrarians Workplace (with multi-language captions) YouTube and as a podcast an hour or so after the live session has been completed. Each Q&A session is also edited to contain each question and then uploaded with multi-language captions in the Regrarians Workplace. We have done this for the 10 previous online REX programs and so you have access to over 1100 hours of categorised recordings. All of the dialogue and liaisons within the REX course is hosted in the Regrarians Workplace, our 5,000+ member professional development platform where you have access to people who are at different stages of their projects along with many of the world’s leading practitioners, consultants and trainers.     THE REX PROGRAM WEEK BY WEEK       WEEK 1 – REX® ORIENTATION & USING THE REGRARIANS PLATFORM® FARM PLANNING PROCESS R13.1.1 – 11/12 NOV 2024    Since it was incepted in 2012 the Regrarians Platform® (‘RP’) has provided people around the world with a planning process that is holistic, inclusive and thorough. Its 10 layers are adapted from the 8 factor ’Keyline® Scale of Permanence’ that the renowned P.A. Yeomans outlined in 1958 and forms the basis to all of Regrarians Ltd. trainings, farm planning consultancies and media outreach.   A RP farm plan is not just a design on a map — its a detailed and holistic process that brings together the contexts of an individual, their family, their team and their community with that of the climate and the landscape and region they’re operating in. 1•CLIMATE LAYER – Holistic decision making, anthropological context (culture, regulations, risk), and biospheric climate (weather patterns, temperature, precipitation, wind etc.)     WEEK 2 – HOLISTIC CONTEXT FOR FARM PLANNING R13.2.1 – 18/19 NOV 2024     “…If you’re not designing your life then someone else is…”   – Javan K. Bernakevitch   Striking words from Javan, words that hit the chord of how important it is to establish what Regrarians’ founder, Darren J. Doherty, calls the ‘climate of mind’. The Holistic Context is a potent framework for refining what is truly important in you, your family’s and your teams lives and how that is expressed in the enterprises you work on and the landscapes and communities you work in.   A RP farm plan is not just a design on a map — its a detailed and holistic process that brings together the contexts of an individual, their family, their team and their community with that of the climate and the landscape and region they’re operating in. 1•CLIMATE LAYER – Holistic decision making, anthropological context (culture, regulations, risk), and biospheric climate (weather patterns, temperature, precipitation, wind etc.)     WEEK 3 – HOLISTIC CONTEXT DEVELOPMENT R13.3.1 -15/16 NOV 2024   The development of a Holistic Context is a critical part of the pathway to creating an achievable farm plan. Within the Regrarians Platform it becomes the benchmark against which all land management and enterprise decisions are made. Develop the understanding about what you really stand for, what makes you and your family (and team) happy,

Maven Makers Date: On going Location: Live online Registration: https://earthactivisttraining.org/maven-makers/ Have you been working on building a new business? Or have you launched a business that now needs support? Earth Activist Training offers affordable, collaborative coaching for regenerative, ecological minded business development. Dedicated Coaching to Support Your Small Business:  Affordable small business coaching with experienced instructor, Patty Love  Groups are limited to 6 people each to ensure a focus on your work, each and every meeting  The opportunity to build lasting personal and professional relationships with like-minded colleagues and peers  One-on-one coaching valued at $150– plus monthly meetings. (Similar groups cost $250- $1,000 monthly– without the benefits of Maven Makers’ personalized coaching and attention) Website: https://earthactivisttraining.org/ Registration: https://earthactivisttraining.org/maven-makers/ Instructors: Patty Love Cost: $157

Emergency & Disaster Planning Building Resilience for Organizations, Businesses, Communities and Individuals January 28th -March 4th   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 and The Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response 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: Jan 28 – March 4 Timing: Tuesday 9am 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: Early Bird tuition: $280! 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 register now

Regenerative Business Design February 4th to March 25th, 2025 Are you ready to build a successful business that cares for the earth and people too?   What is Regenerative Business Design? Click ‘Play’ to Hear Words of Wisdom from Starhawk The basis of regenerative business design is a plan that successfully balances the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. You will learn the basics of what any business owner needs to know and will guide you through the steps needed to write a sound plan for a business that is fulfilling, resilient, and helps make the world a better place for all. 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 WATCH: Starhawk and Patty Love discuss “Business and the Earth Path” WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW COURSE INFORMATION Location: Virtual Dates: February 4th – March 25th, 2024 (8 weeks) Timing: Tuesdays 12:00 am-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: Early Bird tuition: $280! 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 register now

Resilient design begins with water. Come learn to work with water, nutrients, and energy flows to create vibrant landscapes and resilient communities. Taught by senior instructors Starhawk and Charles Williams. This class will guide you through the art and science of working with water to promote productivity and resistance in your landscape. You can take this class as a stand-alone class for personal growth or as the first module in a four-part Advanced Permaculture certificate program. Course will cover: WATER HARVESTING & LAND RESTORATION  Water Harvesting, Water Cycles, Drought, and Flood Control. Learn the intricacies of how water moves in the landscape, how human systems impact this movement.  Delve into strategies for water harvesting and retention along with flood and drought mitigation.  Water in the Landscape: Erosion Control and Stream Restoration. Learn about water remediation strategies in urban and rural systems. Explore techniques for healing degraded lands suffering from erosion, drought, and water pollution  Water Management Plans and Case Studies. Review case studies around water management and write your own water management plan. WATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT  Water Collection and Storage. Learn to design rainwater collection systems, including sizing, siting, and plumbing. Explore a wide range of water storage options and how to select which works best for a site.  Treatment Strategies. Learn the basics of on-site wastewater treatment. We will review basic treatment strategies and go into detail about how to design and set up a treatment system.  Remediate Toxins and Manage Humanure. Explore treatment strategies for polluted water through biological methods. Learn to safely manage humanure for pathogen removal and landscape use. Website: https://earthactivisttraining.org/ Registration: https://earthactivisttraining.org/ap-water-management/ Instructors: Starhawk, Charles Williams and Guest Speakers Cost: $400-$450 (sliding scale)

Advanced Permaculture One Year Certificate Program Advanced Permaculture (AP) is a one-year, (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: WATER MANAGEMENT Module two: SITE PLANNING Module three: SOIL & ANIMALS Module four: FOOD FORESTS & FOREST ECOLOGY Personal Growth Modules one, three, and 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 Water Management Feb. 6 – March 13 Module 2 Site Planning March 20 – April 3 Module 3 Soil & Animals Apr. 10 – May 15 Module 4 Food Forest & Forest Ecology Sept. 11 – Oct. 16 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

Advanced Permaculture Design for Climate Resilience Online with Oregon State University February 10 - March 23, 2025 ​ As the climate shifts around the globe, it is increasingly important for the permaculture designer to understand global trends and incorporate sound design to mitigate negative impacts.  ​ This advanced permaculture course focuses on teaching you to build climate change resilience as a design layer, provided you’re already experienced in permaculture and ecological design. Click here to learn more

The Five Fold Path The Craft of Skillful Facilitation February 12th to March 12th, 2025 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 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 12th – March 12th (5 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: Early Bird tuition: $280! Sliding scale tuition: $300-$350 Four-part payment plans: $75 at registration with 3 monthly payments of $75. 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

Join Us for the 2025 Permaculture Summit: Cultivating Resilient Nurseries We are excited to announce the upcoming 2025 Permaculture Summit, dedicated to the theme of "Cultivating Resilient Nurseries." This summit will bring together permaculture enthusiasts, nursery professionals, and sustainability advocates to explore innovative strategies for developing and managing permaculture nurseries. Event Highlights: Expert-Led Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions with leading permaculture practitioners. Panel Discussions: Participate in conversations addressing the latest trends and challenges in permaculture nurseries. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainable agriculture. Resource Exhibits: Discover tools and materials to support your permaculture projects. Whether you're an experienced permaculturist or new to the field, this summit offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your understanding and application of permaculture principles in nursery settings. Event Details: Date: [Insert Date] Location: [Insert Location] Registration: [Insert Registration Details] Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your permaculture practice and contribute to the growth of resilient, sustainable nurseries. Learn More

Preparing for Disasters Mutual Aid, Community Response, and Recovery from Climate Disasters March 11th to April 15th Every year, climate change unleashes more extreme weather and disasters. Many communities find themselves on the frontlines of climate chaos, either directly impacted through evacuations and destruction, or stepping up to support those who have been. In this increasingly volatile climate, it is essential to be prepared for disasters as individuals and as a community. From hotter heat waves to fiercer wildfires, extreme rain, floods, and stronger hurricanes, these disasters demand resilient responses. Preparing for Disasters is a 6-week online course designed to equip participants with essential skills and collective strategies for navigating climate change, disaster response, and community recovery. register now About the course How can we develop skills and organize for more inclusive, equitable, and effective disaster response and recovery? Preparing for disasters goes beyond personal safety and having the right supplies and go-bag. It’s about being ready to support neighbors and those disproportionately impacted by extreme weather. It involves sharing skills and resources, and organizing for mutual aid, collective care, and disaster justice. It’s about having a vision for the days, weeks, and months after a crisis, and working collectively to ensure no one is left behind or excluded from returning home, rebuilding, and recovery. How can we build the necessary community and climate resilience needed to weather the coming storms? As we face climate change and more extreme and regular disasters, we navigate chaos and crisis by coming together, showing up for each other, and creating inclusive and expansive webs of connection, collaboration, and mutual aid. Join Leila Darwish and special guests as we learn about disaster preparedness and climate resilience with a focus on mutual aid, community response, and equitable recovery. Course Content In this course, we take the reality and urgency of the climate crisis head-on. We focus on tools and strategies to prepare ourselves, take care of each other and the land, and create beautiful, fierce, and resilient lifelines through the coming fires, floods, heat waves, and storms. Together we can work to build our skills, create collective strategies for climate resilience and survival, and mobilize courageous and compassionate community disaster response and recovery efforts rooted in justice, mutual aid, and collective care. Session 1 – Personal Preparedness & Hazards: Personal emergency preparedness & planning. Hazards 101: extreme heat, wildfire, drought, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes & pandemics. Session 2 – Community Preparedness & Tools for Climate Resilience: Disproportionate impacts, equity and access in disasters. Collective strategies for climate resilience and disaster response. Building coalitions and working with emergency management agencies and disaster NGOs. Sessions 3 & 4 – Disaster Response: Evacuation planning and support Emergency communications. Sheltering. Emergency food response & feeding community. Animals & disaster. Trauma and healing support for disaster survivors and responders. Sessions 5 & 6 – Equitable Recovery Introduction to equitable recovery and disaster justice. Community organizing for mutual aid & community recovery. Post-disaster clean-up. Resilience & recovery centers. Managing donations. Housing & rebuilds. Post-disaster bioremediation & environmental justice Much more. Classes will feature stories and guest presenters honoring the experiences of disaster survivors and responders, and highlighting inspiring climate resilience, mutual aid, and disaster response and recovery organizations and projects! Enroll today and prepare to make a profound impact in your community’s readiness and recovery efforts. Questions? We are here for you. Please reach out at: support@earthactivisttraining.org YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY Preparing for Disasters: Mutual Aid, Community Response, and Recovery from Climate Disasters is part of  the Regenerative Land Management diploma program and The Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response Program   MEET YOUR TEACHER Leila Darwish, Lead Instructor Leila Darwish (she/her) is a community organizer and disaster response and recovery worker with a deep commitment to supporting communities on the frontlines of climate change and disaster. Leila has worked in emergency management in the United States and Canada for various government agencies and disaster non-profits, responding to major storms, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She is especially passionate about accessible and inclusive disaster response and recovery, mutual aid, climate resilience, food security, and post-disaster bioremediation and ecological restoration. In addition to her disaster response and recovery work, Leila has taught bioremediation and oil spill response courses in communities across North America for over a decade. Leila is the author of, “Earth Repair: A Grassroots Guide to Healing Toxic and Damaged Landscapes“(New Society Publishers: print, ebook, audiobook). She has worked as a community organizer for environmental justice organizations across Canada and the USA on a variety of climate justice and watershed protection campaigns. We are proud to call Leila a graduate of Earth Activist Training’s Permaculture Design Certificate course. She also teaches: Bioremediation & Earth Repair.   Read More 3 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW COURSE INFORMATION Location: Virtual Dates: March 11 – April 15 Timing: Tuesday 6pm PST *Helpful Tool: Time Zone Converter Taught by Leila Darwish 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 in the virtual classroom. PAYMENT We are dedicated to making our courses as accessible as possible by offering: Early Bird tuition: $280! 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 register now

Introduction to GIS Mapping March 19th – April 23rd, 2025 Learn the fundamentals of making a map with a Geographic Information System known as GIS. No prior experience necessary, everyone is welcome!   register now About The Course Introduction to GIS Mapping is the first in a series of courses focused on digital map creation. This course will lay the foundation for creating functional maps with Geographic Information System (GIS) software. This is a practical how-to course designed to introduce students to digital mapping tools. We will demystify digital tools’ complexity and translate professional mapmakers’ jargon into easily understood terms. During this class, we will be using QGIS mapping software. QGIS is an open-source (free) application that stands alongside with ESRI ArcGIS (paid service) as the industry standard for digital mapping. Everyone is welcome – No mapping experience necessary! Theory Orientation to GIS: What is GIS-a Geographic Information System? What are its strengths and limitations? GIS Deciphered: Get familiar with the language of GIS mapping and industry terms. Data Storage and Management: Understand how GIS data is structured and how to manage project files. Projection / Coordinate system:  Learn how to take a round earth and make a flat map. Digital Map Structure: Learn about the difference between raster and vector data. Practice Orientation to QGIS: Get oriented to QGIS, its buttons and how to make maps from different forms of data. Creating Map Layers:  Learn to create and manipulate data to map layers such as contour, zone, soil, and aspect maps. Map Composition: Practice the basic rules of cartography and map layout. Finding Data. Learn where to find and access open source data. Make maps: Make multiple digital and printable maps throughout the course. Class Schedule Questions? We are here for you. Please reach out at: support@earthactivisttraining.org MEET YOUR TEACHER Charles Williams, Lead Instructor As Earth Activist Training’s program director and senior instructor, Charles has spent the past twenty five years teaching and implementing permaculture. 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 two decades, he has stewarded many pieces of land throughout the United States, including Diana’s Grove in Missouri, Farm & Wilderness summer camp in Vermont, and Starhawk’s Golden Rabbit Ranch in California. His approach simultaneously promotes 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. Read More 3 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW COURSE INFORMATION Location: Virtual Dates: March 19th – April 23rd (6 weeks) Timing: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm PST Helpful Tool: Time Zone Converter Taught by Charles Williams, program director and lead teacher for Earth Activist Training. Each week has 1 hour of live and 1 hour of recorded instruction and weekly homework. 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: Early Bird tuition: $280! Sliding-scale 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 Group discounts and Diversity Scholarships available? Yes! Keep reading below. QUESTIONS?  We are here for you. Reach us 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

Understanding soil is key to any resilient land design. Come learn how to build healthy living soils for vibrant landscapes and resilient communities. Taught by senior instructors Starhawk and Charles Williams. This class will guide you through the art and science of building soils for productive landscapes.  You can take this class as a stand-alone class for personal growth or as the third module in a four-part Advanced Permaculture certificate program. Course will cover: BUILDING SOIL & CARBON  Soil Analysis: Learn the ecology behind regenerative theory of soil management. Gain skills in soil biology, chemistry, and structural analysis.  Strategies for Soil Healing and Management: Examine regenerative soil strategies ranging from small urban settings to large-scale farming systems. Learn how to build and maintaining healthy soils through techniques such as no-till, compost teas, ferments, crop covers, biochar.  Applied learning: Take what is taught in class and apply it in the real world. Through class exercises and case studies write your own soil management plan. LAND MANAGEMENT WITH ANIMALS & FIRE  Integrating Animals Into Ecological Systems: Learn how to design wildlife and domestic animals into systems for resilience and restoration.  Practical Soil Management with Animals: Explore the role of animals in building soil, sequestering carbon, and improving ecological resilience.  Perennial Systems Thinking: Integrate animals, perennial plants and a systems approach to write your own holistic animal and perennial system design. Website: https://earthactivisttraining.org/ Registration: https://earthactivisttraining.org/ap-soil-and-animal/ Instructors: Starhawk, Charles Williams and Guest Speakers Cost: $400-$450 (sliding scale)

Sustainable Infrastructure May 22nd to June 26th 2025 Learn the fundamentals of homestead and farm scale energy, waste management and natural building systems. This class will provide the technical know-how so you can more effectively manage your space for better resilience and long term sustainability. register now About this Course?  Managing land ecologically is a resource-intense activity which requires finding a balance between consumption, ecological impact, and financial solvency. This course will provide practical answers on balancing these often complex and sometimes competing needs. Sustainable Infrastructure centers student understanding on the fundamentals of farm and ranch scale energy systems, material choices, and waste management. We will explore how to design, maintain and manage energy systems, integrate cyclic waste management strategies, and evaluate and find low-impact materials for landed projects. Students will gain tools and strategies for designing and managing the inputs and waste streams for their specific locations and situations. WHAT TO EXPECT Through presentations, exercises, and activities, students will learn to:  Evaluate the needs and yields of a property Loop waste streams back into feedstocks Incorporate recyclable products Minimize the use of non-reusable materials By the end of the course, students will know how to:   Identify appropriate renewable energy systems for their specific situations Manage waste streams as a resource Design infrastructure with reduced waste and more significant reuse potential All are welcome. There are no prerequisites to this course. Class Schedule Questions? We are here for you. Please reach out at: support@earthactivisttraining.org YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY Sustainable Infrastructure is a required course for the Regenerative Land Management diploma. MEET YOUR TEACHER Charles Williams, Lead Instructor As Earth Activist Training’s program director and senior instructor, Charles has spent the past twenty five years teaching and implementing permaculture. 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 two decades, he has stewarded many pieces of land throughout the United States, including Diana’s Grove in Missouri, Farm & Wilderness summer camp in Vermont, and Starhawk’s Golden Rabbit Ranch in California. His approach simultaneously promotes 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. Read More 3 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW COURSE INFORMATION Location: Virtual Dates: May 22th to June 26th, 2025  (6 weeks) Timing: Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm PST Helpful Tool: Time Zone Converter Taught by Charles Williams, program director and lead instructor for Earth Activist Training Each week has 1 hour of live and 1 hour of recorded instruction. All live sessions are recorded and closed captioned. Access to resources, documentation and recorded class content for one year after course finishes. PAYMENT We are dedicated to making our courses as accessible as possible by offering: Earlybird tuition: $280! 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 Group discounts and Diversity Scholarships available? Yes! Keep reading below. QUESTIONS?  We are here for you. Reach us 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 REGISTRATION Click here to Register

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

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)