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Permaculture Design Course (PDC)March 8th – 22nd, 2026 Join our diverse team of permaculture practitioners for this inspiring, potentially life-changing experience. Earn your Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) in an authentic permaculture community, home to more locals than foreigners. We have been practicing permaculture and community living for 7 years at Finca Sol y Valle in […]

Savanna Institute’s signature event of the year, the Perennial Farm Gathering brings together a wide community of perennial enthusiasts. Over three days, folks gather to share work, research, and lessons learned in panels, workshops, deep dives, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture.

    Celebrating 20 years of permaculture design & education! 2026 Weekend Series  ✨ Spring Course✨​  Registration is open! Three Weekends in All:  Mar 27-30, Apr 24-26 & May 29-Jun 1 ~OR~ Summer Course June-August​* Contact us for summer program dates * Register Here: Permaculture Design Certificate Course! Local Community Event Schedule:  Tours, Talks & Workshops  Our course is […]

Permaculture Design Certificate Online On Demand webinar: Learn how to turn a permaculture certification into a career.  Access it here!  What is permaculture? Permaculture design is a whole-systems design approach to developing sustainable human settlements. Rooted in horticulture and agriculture, Permaculture design also touches on regional planning, land stewardship, ecology, food production, animal husbandry, technology, and water […]

The Wildfire Resilience Training Reduce. Respond. Regenerate. Starts April 6th, 2026! JOIN THE COURSE Introducing The Wildfire Resilience Training Designed together with experts from around the world who have experience working with and in fire prone ecosystems, this brand new training will take you step-by-step through the full wildfire recovery and risk reduction journey, and […]

  9-day residential hands-on skills + design training at the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center in Sonoma County, CA What you’ll learn… Participants learn foundational permaculture concepts and hands-on applications. While here at OAEC, participants undertake a permaculture design project and have the opportunity to practice hands-on techniques commonly used in regenerative land management, such […]

Learn to design the kind of future that you want to live in!​ The NoCo PDC is an 111 hour certification course and an immersive training program that teaches the principles and practices of designing sustainable, regenerative systems for land, community, and life. Rooted in ecological science and traditional wisdom, a Permaculture Design Course provides participants with […]

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY 3 MAY 2026 (or there about that suits) Now in its 15th year, International Permaculture Day has grown rapidly from its roots as an Australian initiative to a global day of permaculture celebrated in over 35 countries. Why not experience permaculture on the ground with practitioners?It is a chance to visit […]

Application form for the Permaculture Design Course (PDC). Thank you for your interest in our Permaculture Design Course (PDC)! We’re excited that you’re considering joining this immersive learning experience. This course is designed to inspire, empower, and equip you with practical tools to design regenerative systems for land, communities, and livelihoods. During the program, participants […]

In-Person/Hands-on Extended Weekend Training Two Weekends in 2026 — May 28-31 & September 24-27 For Urban-Suburban-Rural Homesteaders We’ll share what we have learned and created over 2 decades. Take the Pilgrimage to Midwest Permaculture Stelle, IL – LIMIT 24 STUDENTS – Kick the Tires – Look Under the Hood PRICE / PURCHASE We made a […]

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 […]

Abundant Food Forests Join us for 5 days of hands-on learning at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in Sonoma County, CA. This comprehensive course explores the world of regenerative agroforestry, offering a rich blend of historical context, design principles, and practical implementation strategies. Through a combination of inspiring lectures, storytelling, and immersive hands-on activities, […]

Design the future June 27, 2026 – August 16, 2026 Location: Lost Valley Education Center Time: Saturdays, 10am – 6pm, with 1-hour break for lunch Tuition: Sliding scale $895 – $1,295 With scholarships available About our Permaculture design course The Lost Valley Permaculture Design Course (PDC) will introduce you to a wide range of subjects, […]

INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE July 3rd – 5th, 2026 O.U.R. Ecovillage, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. In-Person and Virtual options available   This 2.5 day course will introduce you to the basics of design, ethics, and principles of Permaculture. Jump in to join the first few days of OUR Ecovillage/ Earth Activist Training full 72-hr Permaculture Design […]

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. […]

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 […]

Learn More Lost Valley is Honored to host this year’s Conscious Growth Convergence We are deeply honored to welcome the Conscious Growth Convergence to our home at Lost Valley Education Center. As a community dedicated to regenerative education, ecological stewardship, and collaborative culture, we see this gathering as a natural extension of our mission. Hosting […]