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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, including water management, farming, forestry, composting, animal husbandry, governance techniques like sociocracy, and community organizing. Lost Valley’s permaculture courses support people to develop a systems framework in order to integrate specialty expertise into other fields, so that we can build holistic models for stewarding our social and ecological systems. Our 12-week courses run on Saturdays which allows people who work weekday jobs to be able to participate, and provides ample time to integrate and explore the topics in between classes. Why Study at Lost Valley? What sets Lost Valley’s PDC apart from others is that  it takes place at our 36-year-old community and living permaculture site, located on 87 acres of diverse forest ecosystems. Lost Valley has been teaching PDCs since the mid 90s,  and students have the opportunity to work on real-world permaculture projects across  87 acres, gaining valuable experience in design, implementation, and management. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of permaculture principles and practices, with a focus on hands-on learning and practical application. Our instructors are highly experienced permaculture practitioners and educators, many of whom have been involved with Lost Valley for decades. What does a pdc offer? Our permaculture design courses can be a launching pad to an ethical livelihood in environmental or land-based jobs. You can design your current or future property, and even move on to be a professional designer or teacher. During the course, students take part in a design process for a specific site, where they get hands-on practice in designing a permaculture project. Overall, learning the principles and practices of permaculture will provide you with perspective and skills for resilience that are increasingly valuable in our changing world. Our in-person permaculture design courses follow the established international standard of 72 hours of contact time with experienced instructors, including a final group design project that weaves together everything the students have learned. The course is held in person each Saturday for ten weeks using the Core Curriculum from Permaculture Institute of North America. Permaculture Design Course Curriculum Overview and Schedule Weekends, June 27 – August 16, 2026, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, with a 1-hour break for lunch Most classes take place on Saturdays, but some weekends will have classes on both Saturday and Sunday Class 1, June 27 – Ethics, Principles, Patterns in Nature, the Local Ecosystem Class 2, June 28 – Keyline Scale of Permanence, Climate, & Design Process Class 3, July 4– Water: Cycle, Earthworks, Harvesting, Retention Class 4, July 11 – Forests, Trees, Soils, Plants & Cultivated Ecologies Class 5, July 18 – Decolonizing Permaculture, Design for Invisible Structures Class 6, July 19 – Animal integration and Integrated Pest Management in permaculture food systems with Kara Huntermoon at Heart-culture Farm Class 7, July 25 – Broad-scale Landscape Design, Design for Community Class 8, August 1 – Waste and Bioremediation, Design for catastrophe Class 9, August 2 –  Field Trip, examples of permaculture in the city and on the farm Class 10, August 8 – Natural Building, the Built Environment Class 11, August 15th – Working with Clients, Urban Permaculture Class 12, August 16th – Design Presentations, Certification, Celebration! DETAILED CURRICULUM REGISTER Meet your instructors Brian Byers Permaculture Lead Instructor Brian Byers is a permaculture designer, educator, and activist with over a decade of experience in sustainable agriculture and forestry in the Willamette Valley. Since 2016, Brian has served as the lead instructor for the Lost Valley Permaculture Design Course. His tenure at Lost Valley also includes roles as Garden Manager (2014–2016), Land Steward (2019–present), and Executive Director (2022–present). As a passionate advocate for building resilient communities, reconnecting individuals to the natural world, and fostering a sense of place, Brian brings a holistic, systems-based approach to all of his work. Kara Huntermoon Permaculture Lead Instructor Kara Huntermoon is our bioregional expert in wetlands Permaculture.  Her maternal family has lived in Eugene for six generations, inspiring Kara’s long-term commitment to place.  Kara focused her first decade as the Land Manager at Heart-Culture Farm Community on learning how to integrate livestock into a Permaculture design, and her second decade installing a 3-acre food forest with silvopasture systems.  She brings her wealth of hand-on experience and deep relationships to every class she teaches. Guest instructors David Holmgren Andrew Millison Hazel Ward Monica Ibacache Dan Wahpepah Bryan Burnowski Nathaniel Nordin-Tuninga Abel Kloster The majority of our class time will be in-person, outside, and in the field with instruction from Brian and Kara, and we will also be bringing in some of the most skilled and experienced teachers nationally and internationally! This year the guest instructors of the Lost Valley PDC will include: David Holmgren * – Best known as the co-originator with Bill Mollison of the permaculture concept following the publication of Permaculture One in 1978. Since then, he has developed three permaculture properties, consulted and supervised in urban and rural projects, and presented lectures, workshops and courses at a wide variety of events and venues in Australia and around the world. Author of Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability. Andrew Millison – Andrew has been studying, teaching and practicing Permaculture since he took his first design course in 1996. He started teaching Permaculture at the college level in 2001, and has been an instructor at OSU in the Horticulture Department since 2009. Andrew’s popular permaculture videos have several million views and are highly recommended. Hazel Ward — Hazel is a long time resident of the Southern Oregon/Mount Shasta bioregion first settling there in the early 70’s, and has been advising farms, stewarding forests, and teaching Environmental Sciences for more than fifty years. Their focus for this 21st century has been Social Forestry, restoring Oak/Pine Savannah in Little Wolf Gulch near Ruch, OR, demonstrating natural building, fuel hazard materials utilization, multiple products woods-crafting, wildlife support and desert forest water management. This work has culminated in the 2023 book, Social Forestry, by Tomi Hazel Vaarde (Hazel’s pen name).

 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 application in a beautiful, living permaculture site.  What You’ll Experience & Learn:•Foundations of permaculture design & ethics•Soil health, microbiology, and regeneration techniques•Food forest design & edible ecosystem planning•Water systems and climate-resilient design•Plant propagation & seed starting techniques•Hands-on garden and farm design experience•Visits to local permaculture demonstration sites•Social permaculture & working with natural patterns•A final capstone design project  Your TeachersAmanda Pike, PhD – Pike Food Forest @floridafoodforestsBrielle Águila – Everything Earth Tribe @Remembering SourceLeslie Bosson – Palm Beach Kitchen Gardens  This course is perfect for gardeners, homesteaders, designers, land stewards, and anyone ready to deepen their connection to land, food, and regenerative living.  Reserve your spot here:https://jupiterfarmspermaculture.eventbrite.com/ (20% off with discount code PDCMAMAS by 6/1/26)  Come learn to design with nature, grow your own food, and be part of a regenerative future!

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

We are a women-led experiential educational space that aims to root permaculture design in principles of justice. Predominately housed in Western North Carolina, we teach resilient ecological design from a place of relationship and remembering, while honoring the land. Centering BIPOC Participation As part of our commitment to making permaculture education more accessible and reflective of the communities most impacted by land and food apartheid, we have a number of fully financially supported seats available in our upcoming fall 2026 Permaculture Design Course. The Permaculture Design Course is a five weekend in-person experience designed to lead students through a guided permaculture design process. It is a comprehensive class and weekends are not sold seperatly. Fall 2026 Course DATES September 12th & 13th September 26th &27th October 10th &11th October 24th & 25th November 7th & 8th Learn more and apply here:https://mothertreepermaculture.com/ If you are interested in supporting a BIPOC sponsorship, please reach out to us!

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 the convergence is a powerful opportunity to support the weaving of relationships, skills, and visions across our bioregion—and to deepen our shared commitment to co-creating a just and thriving future. Producers Why We’re Hosting At Lost Valley, we believe in the power of place-based connection and bioregional collaboration. Hosting the Convergence is part of our broader commitment to supporting movements that foster regenerative culture, governance, ecology, and economy. This is not just an event—it’s a weaving of hearts, skills, and visions to nourish the social mycelium of Cascadia. What to Expect Workshops & skillshares led by community educators, organizers, and wisdom keepers Collaborative visioning for bioregional resilience Nature-immersive experiences across forest, meadow, and creek Shared meals, song, ritual, and rest Whether you’re a longtime community organizer or new to this path, there is space for you at this table. Performers Learn More & Register Visit the official event site for full details: 👉 www.consciousgrowthconvergence.org

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

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.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

What Makes This Permaculture Design Certificate Special? This immersive 10-day Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) combines expert instruction, hands-on field experience, and a comprehensive design project to prepare you to create resilient, productive landscapes. Designed specifically for the American Southwest and other dryland climates, you’ll learn practical skills you can immediately apply to your home, farm, ranch, business or development. Earning your PDC is also the first step toward becoming a professional permaculture designer. Recognized worldwide, the PDC provides the foundational knowledge for advanced study, consulting, teaching, and professional design practice. What You’ll Learn You’ll gain practical experience in: Permaculture ethics, principles, and systems thinking Site observation, analysis, and the Scale of Permanence Dryland design strategies and climate adaptation Passive and active rainwater harvesting Earthworks, erosion control, and watershed restoration Living soils, composting, mulch, cover crops, and soil biology Efficient irrigation and water-wise landscape design Food forests, tree guilds, orchards, and kitchen gardens Native plants, biodiversity, and pollinator habitat Livestock integration and regenerative land management Greywater reuse and residential water systems Natural building and appropriate technologies Site mapping, field exercises, and a complete permaculture design project Who Should Attend? Perfect for homeowners, gardeners, farmers, ranchers, landscape professionals, educators, conservation practitioners, and anyone interested in designing regenerative, water-wise landscapes. No prior permaculture experience is required. Graduate Ready to Design You’ll leave with an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate, a completed design project for your portfolio, and the knowledge and confidence to create landscapes that conserve water, build healthy soils, support biodiversity, and grow more abundant over time. Participants are encouraged to book accommodations through the Ranch for the event duration to take full advantage of day and evening time learning and social activities. Seats are limited so register today! When: April 5 – April 15, 2027, M-F 9am-5pm (weekend off) Meals: Delicious catered breakfast and lunch included in registration (veg or meat). Lodging: First come, first served. Contact Starrlight Augustine at 505-471-2573 to book. What’s better than attending this workshop alone? Attending with friends and family! See you there! Register HereSee Accommodations

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE San Francisco Permaculture Monthly Gathering Our monthly meeting is an open gathering for everyone to connect around and learn more about Permaculture. While the weather is still good, we are meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at the 18th & Rhode Island Garden.