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“The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces” – Paul Hawken Learn, Grow, Connect, Apply Greater Vancouver / Lower Mainland / Sunshine Coast/ Bowen Island, British Columbia In-Person Permaculture Design learning adventures in 2026 Permaculture Design Certificate in Greater Vancouver – Lower Mainland Every second weekend in April, May & June April […]

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 […]

Permaculture Food Forest Patch Design – June 13 & 14 2026 $250.00 Food forests offer a diverse bounty of yields for the homestead. Created through mimicking the layers of a natural forest ecosystem, plants found in a food forest are chosen to support one another’s needs for nutrients, pollination, mulch, and attracting beneficial insects. Join […]

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, […]

 2026 Midwest Permaculture Convergence  Heart Valley Springs | Bloomingdale, Michigan June 26–28, 2026 Join us for a powerful weekend of connection, learning, and inspiration as we celebrate 10 years of building resilient communities across the Midwest. Set in the serene and magical landscape of Heart Valley Springs, this year’s Convergence brings together expert designers, educators, land stewards, […]

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 […]

 10-Day Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Pike Food Forest,  August 17–26, 2026 Join us for a transformative 10-day immersive Permaculture Design Course where you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience to design regenerative landscapes and grow abundant food.  Earn your 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate upon completion. This course blends ecological science, practical skills, and real-world […]

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 […]

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 […]