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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.

Do you own or manage rangelands in the Bay Area?   Are you hoping to increase the resilience and productivity of those rangelands?   The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (SMRCD) is excited to host the Regenerative Ranching 101 Educational Series for landowners and rangeland managers. From August 2024 through April 2025, join us once a month as we gather to visit regenerative ranches across the Bay Area and learn from world-class experts from SMRCD, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), TomKat Ranch, Point Blue Conservation Science, and California Farmlink on how to manage rangelands in a way that is economically and environmentally regenerative. Regenerative Ranching 101 will teach participants about: Principles and Practices of Regenerative Ranching Adaptive Grazing Planning Water and Fencing Wildlife and Livestock Monitoring and Evaluation Managing Land in a Changing Climate Designing Trials to Expand Understanding Writing Regenerative Grazing Leases Financial and Technical Assistance If you have questions email eliza@sanmateoRCD.org or sign up below for updates. Are you interested in attending the series or learning more?

UC Climate Stewards Certification The UC Climate Stewards seeks to foster a committed corps of volunteers ready to effectively engage in transformative local solutions to promote community and ecosystem resilience in a changing climate. This ten week course will introduce you to social-emotional resilience and trauma-aware practices, climate change communication, climate science, and community resilience planning. The course will combine communication, engagement, and science curricula with guest presenters, field trips, and project-based learning to immerse you in the dynamics of your local community. The UC Climate Stewards Handbook is included in the course fee. Dates: September 11 - November 13, 2024 Fees: $415 Delivery Mode: Hybrid Contact: nic@ARConservancy.org

  Celebrating 18 years of permaculture design & education! ✨ Autumn Course ✨  A Total of 3 Weekends:  September 20-23 October 12-14 & Nov 8-11 Registration is open! Register: Permaculture Design Certificate Course! For Local Community Events: A Schedule of Tours, Talks & Workshops  Our course is offered at The Permaculture Place, Inc ~a design studio and resource center at The Mill in the artisan village of Shelburne Falls, MA  Design for Abundance ~  Sow Seeds for the Future  Practice Land Stewardship Skills ~  Create Resilience in Your Communities  This one-of-a-kind Permaculture Design Course provides an opportunity to gain hands-on ecological design experience while studying with leading permaculture designers & educators from across the northeastern USA. "This course was the most mindfully curated learning experience I have ever had." -PDC Course Graduate  What YOU Will Gather: * Gather the skills to design for abundance in your home landscape and for resilience in your communities. *  Visit and learn from numerous permaculture demonstration sites. ​* Participate in a guided ecological design project for real clients at residential and village sites around Shelburne Falls, MA. * Tap into extensive resources and inspirations.   * Network with fellow ecological thinkers, gardeners, artists, activists, change makers, and planners.   * All techniques, skills, and resources that you learn and gather in this course can be directly applied at your home.  * Join us for a series of dynamic weekends!  ​ "An amazing opportunity to delve into permaculture and ecological design. Hands on workshops, inspiring site visits, and knowledgeable teachers, all gathered together for a well crafted seasonal series."  ​-PDC Course Graduate​ Course Topics Include: *​Mapmaking & Site Analysis   *​Ecological Design Process *​Rainwater Harvesting *​Agroforestry Systems *​Natural Building *​Permaculture Ethics & Principles   *​Soil Improvement Techniques  *​Deep Ecology *Nature Connection *​Knowledge of Place  *​Edible Forest Gardens  *​Perennials as Food, Medicine, Fuel, Habitat  *​Garden Creation  *​​Native Pollinators  ​*​EcoVillage & Community Life *​Practical Skills for Your Home  *​Fermentation & Food Preservation *​Carbon Farming & Carbon Sequestration What Makes This Course Unique: ​*  This Sowing Solutions Permaculture Design Certification Course in Western Massachusetts is celebrating over 18 years of Permaculture Education. * This course provides an opportunity for you to gain direct permaculture experience by conducting a design project alongside leading permaculture designers from New York and New England.  *  Our classroom is nestled in a historic mill along the Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls, surround by artisan/maker studios, sheep foraging in the forest, and thriving gardens throughout the Village. *  We visit numerous well-established permaculture demonstration sites to study thriving ecosystems, water harvesting, community structures, natural buildings, energy efficiency, and more.     *  Gaining your internationally recognized certification with Sowing Solutions is an experience of empowerment, support, inspiration and skill building. * Optional: Apply 3 or 4 college credits to your degree program with our course affiliation to UMASS Amherst and the Five College Consortium. * Applications for partial scholarships and work trade discounts are available.  * Participate in the development of our new agroforestry park project and ongoing community permaculture demonstration sites in the village. Watch Video Footage From One of Our Past Courses: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIc4O0-A2Qk   (This was filmed at a previous course location) This video was made by one of our design course graduates who later created this well known, award winning film:  ​Inhabit, A Permaculture Perspective ​ About the Course Our weekend series courses are offered seasonally. Gain your certification by attending this long-standing and well designed program! About the Course Field Trips Students of this one of a kind educational event will study numerous permaculture demonstration sites in the Western MA region.  Visits to Permaculture Sites Reserve Your Seat Register today for the Permaculture Design Course! Request the detailed Course Information Packet and registration materials here. Design Course Registration!

Fall Session Self-Paced Online Learning: October 3 - October 24, 2024 The online learning component consists of four concept chapters (taking 2-4 hours of reading each week), four untimed, open-book, graded quizzes, and four 2-hour online meetings. Online sessions on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. PST. 1. October 3, 2024 (Orientation) 2. October 10, 2024 2. October 17, 2024 3. October 24, 2024 Through a series of videos, readings, and bi-weekly discussion sessions students will gain a foundational understanding of earth systems, the principles of permaculture, and basic design methodology. This material will lay the conceptual groundwork needed for the hands-on design training. Hands-on Training at OAEC: November 7-16, 2024 10-days: Thursdays, November 7th at 10am through the following Saturday, November 16th at 1pm. Includes organic, vegetarian meals and shared accommodations. The in-person portion of the course has two goals: to practice hands-on permaculture skills and to undertake a design project. We will use the OAEC site to learn some of the practical applications of permaculture such as conservation hydrology, earthworks, food forests, composting, and more. The design project will be at a local community or homeowner’s residential scale. There may be the opportunity to help implement the design project over the year. Cost, Discounts and Cancellation Policy $2500 is the base cost for individuals, due at the time of registration. Includes lodging and organic, vegetarian meals during the on-site training. Early-bird discount - $100 off if you register at least 30 days before the start of the online portion of the course. Group discounts - $50 off for each person in your team of two or more. Sign up at the group rate and add your teammates' names to your registration form. And yes, you may combine the early bird with the group discount for a total of $150 off each for up to 4 people. Subsidies for Social-Ecological Justice Movement Groups - We partner with a network of organizations to offer courses for groups (not individuals) working on land-based projects centered around social, racial, gender, and ecological justice, especially by BIPOC-led organizations. Our funding support allows for these long-term collaborations. Unfortunately, we don’t have funding to offer additional PDC scholarships at this time. If you belong to one of our existing partner community groups, please contact the OAEC staff person you are working with directly to enroll in the course. We regret that we cannot accept Americorps Education Awards and are unable to offer individual scholarships or work trades at this time. Giving this course as a gift? Email us oaec@oaec.org. Cancellation and Refund Policy % Course Fee to be Refunded Terms for Refund 100% refund minus cc processing fee At least 90 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 50% refund minus cc processing fee At least 60 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 25% refund minus cc processing fee At least 45 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course 12.5% refund minus cc processing fee Between 45-30 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course No Refund Less than 30 days notice before the start date of the online portion of the course *Upon registering, you will receive a registration confirmation via email from oaec@oaec.org. Please check your spam folder if you don't receive it.

The Permaculture Design Certification Course Ready To Skip The Revolution And Create The Renaissance?  The principles of Permaculture are commonly associated with a rural or agrarian setting, but they are applicable everywhere.  It is an adaptable set of problem-solving and decision-making ethics based on the patterns and systems of nature. When we use this approach it creates a fundamental shift in our attitude, towards how to create innovative and sustainable solutions of abundance rather than scarcity and crisis. At The Academy we forward students’ understanding of the field of scientific sustainability.  We promote: ... Thoughtful Decision-Making ... Creative Problem-Solving ... But Reject “One Size Fits All” Solutions Our Design Course uses the garden as a metaphor for learning how to balance ecosystems, building business enterprise, and establishing community resilience within an urban landscape. The Permaculture Design Certification Course is our flagship program. It is a rigorous 7-month immersive training chock full of: Hands-on Learning Real Design Projects 1-on-1 Mentorship Action-Based Solutions Dates Classes are the one weekend a month for seven months from 9 AM to 5 PM.  Instruction will take place in Los Angeles, CA. Dates for the Fall 2024-2025 Design Course are:   October 5th & 6th, 2024 November 2nd & 3rd, 2024 December 7th & 8th, 2024 January 4th & 5th, 2025 February 1st & 2nd, 2025 March 1st & 2nd, 2025 April 5th & 6th, 2025 There Are Many Tools In Our Tool Box - But A Cookie Cutter Isn't One Of Them. Within weeks of starting the program under the supervision of Larry Santoyo and his team, you will think more strategically and rationally than the majority of design professionals out there. You will learn skills and principles that will allow you to thrive in any environment, in a sustainable and regenerative frame of mind that discovers stability in any turbulent situation. Permaculture ethics and principles can be used in every aspect of life, large or small, from community to agriculture, craftwork and art, finance and education, law and security, architecture and science, the list goes on.   Our revolution starts with you, fundamentally changing the way you view the problems of the world, to usher in the next steps of a cultural Renaissance.     The Permaculture Design Certification Course has transformed the lives and enhanced the careers of people all around the world.  Here's What Our Students Are Saying About Us: "It awoke my passion for the environment and living a better life." "Before taking the class I didn't have a direction for my life. The Permaculture Design Course opened up a whole new world of possibilities and gave me a new direction that I was excited and inspired by. Larry has such a charisma and is hilarious. He brings  personality and has such a good way of explaining concepts that pulls you in and grips you." -Craig Kupolsky "I always knew that I could be doing more but I wasn't sure how." After taking the course, I could see more clearly how everything is interconnected, and I’ve been able to apply the design principles to many areas of my life. I fucking love Larry. He has no filter, which made it much easier to discuss topics that can sometimes be uncomfortable. His approach and teaching style have challenged my beliefs and inspired me to live with a deeper sense of compassion and respect. - Stacy Fisher Gunn founder and CEO of Living UP "It changed the way I think about life and gave me a sense of purpose." I completed the course in March of 2017 and had revelations and affirmations about the importance of this work. I worked for years in the film industry as an actor and in script development and found myself unfulfilled. I was concerned with issues of ecology and climate and wanted to do something about it. I was able to change careers and started working for somebody I met in the course. I couldn't be happier about the change or more excited about my future! - Cameron Miller Site and Projects Manager, The Birdhouse "The Permaculture Design Course with Larry Santoyo has been an unbelievably fun and rewarding experience!" "The Permaculture Design Course with Larry Santoyo has been an unbelievably fun and rewarding experience! And you don't have to be a gardener green thumb like me to use permaculture design in what you do!" -Dakota R. "It has changed the way I think about the world... And it has made me a better business person" "Big thank you for the permaculture design training it has changed the way I think about the world..... And it has made me a better business person, something I didn't think a “gardening class” could do." -Leslie D. This program is for those seeking with strong certitude a right-livelihood. It is for those who are ready to create lasting change and learn from the foremost Permaculture instructors in the world. I'm Ready to sign up When you take the Permaculture Design Certification Course with the Academy you are getting much more than a gardening course. • Learn. Collaborate. Implement.  Our trainings are about action, creating meaningful tangible action - have everything you need to build your sustainable future. • Fast-track your learning with 96 hours of expert instruction AND over 24 hours of hands on learning at real sites all over Southern California. • Never be confused or stumped again by a problem... our problem solving tools show you how to observe, design, and implement solutions that work time and time again. • Be leagues ahead of others upon graduation... Complete a full-fledged design project with guidance from our expert staff. • Learn the right way through mentor-student relationships. Learn one on one with an expert... You learn the way humans are meant to learn: through focused, individualized training passed down from a teacher to their student. • Understanding the principles behind real, long-term, ecological sustainability (Plus become an agent of change by gaining skills you can use to excel on any team or project.) • Become a champion at finding the right solution for the right project... apply what is needed not what is wanted. • We help people escape burnout, fatigue, and being overwhelmed by learning the principles behind living a simple, impactful, and purpose-filled life. The Permaculture Design Certification Course is the foundation of Permaculture education. Weekends One & Two Nature teaches us the language of patterns and shows how the garden can act as a metaphor for systems design.  Observing and understanding the information presented by natural habitats reveals foundational design principles.

PERMACULTURE DESIGN Certificate COURSE Now enrolling for fall 2024 full weekend permaculture design course alternating weekends october 5 - december 15, 2024 Full 72hr Permaculture Design course $1395-$1895 Register Individual Permaculture Series classes Please arrange signup for individual classes ahead of time. $150-$200 Sign Up Full PDC + 20 hr hands-on Immersion honors certificate $1595-$2095 Register Scholarships available Apply Now DESIGN THE FUTURE 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. Earn college credit through Humboldt State University (inquire for details). Overall, learning the principles and practices of permaculture will provide you with perspective and skills that are increasingly valuable in our changing world. Play 00:00 01:06 Mute Settings Enter fullscreen 00:00 “I’m leaving this course with a new lens to see the world through. Permaculture isn’t just gardening; it is systems thinking. The instructors who taught this course brought such a wealth of knowledge & expertise; I was very impressed. I recommend taking this course in conjunction with the HSS if you want a super integrated and valuable download about permaculture.” — Emily Lorena Contreras (“Birdie”), HSS student “My experience with Lost Valley Education Center was amazing. The quality of instructors and course content of their educational offering is a 10 out of 10! I loved the discussion-based lessons and consistent invitation for deep conversation into each topic presented. The playful observation and interactive lessons inspired a sense of wonder that I hope to share with my own children.” - Andrea B. (Fall 2021) fall 2024 PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE Saturdays and sundays biweekly october 5 – december 15, 2024 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, with a 1-hour break for lunch. Optional Land & Garden projects: Alternating Sundays 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Curriculum Overview We offer weekend permaculture design courses in the spring and fall of each year, providing a flexible, accessible way to gain permaculture knowledge, without having to take two straight weeks off work to do it (like most permaculture design courses). The extended learning period also helps with knowledge integration and discernment of one’s future path. 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 every other Saturday and Sunday for twelve weeks using the Permaculture Institute of North America Core Curriculum. 20-Hour immersion honors Certificate Come by on our alternating Sundays to get your hands into the soil, working with biochar production, fire pressure mitigation, agroforestry, food forest management, fruit harvest, cider making, and so much more applying the classroom learning in hands-on experiential learning! We also offer the Sunday land and garden immersions as drop-in offerings. Course Schedule Week 1 Day 1:  Ethics & Principles & the Local Ecosystem Day 2: Patterns, Reading the Landscape & Natural Building Week 2 Day 1: Design Process, Keyline Design, Biogeography & Microclimates Day 2: Water: Cycle, Harvesting, Retention & Aquaculture Week 3 Day 1: Trees, Forest Ecology, Fire & Regenerative Forestry Day 2: Plants, Cultivated Ecologies, Earthworks, Soils & Microbiology Week 4 Day 1: Social Permaculture, Animal Integration & Closed Loop Systems Day 2: Decolonizing Permaculture and Access to Land Week 5 Day 1: Designing for Catastrophe, Waste & Bioremediation Day 2: Permaculture Economics & Suburban Permaculture Week 6 Day 1: Designing for Other Ecosystems & Client Relationships Day 2: Presentations, Planning for the Future and Community Celebration! DETAILED CURRICULUM Why Study at Lost Valley? LOST VALLEY is an 87-acre, living permaculture-inspired site, with over 30 years of experimenting with solutions. The diverse set of permaculture instructors are experienced in their areas and have been teaching for years. Some are onsite residents, some live nearby. (See below for instructor bios, photos, and videos.) The schedule suits local working people. Great price — no need to pay for food or lodging. Approved for academic credit through Humboldt State University. Just 30 minutes from Eugene/Springfield, it’s easy to reach, yet a peaceful escape. Other onsite learning opportunities (such as in the gardens) and connections with residents and students.  Meet your permaculture Instructors Our local resident land manager and experienced permaculture teacher and practitioner Brian Byers joins us again as lead instructor. Though the majority of our class time will be in-person, outside, and in the field, we will also be bringing in some of the most skilled and experienced teachers nationally and internationally via zoom! Additional guest instructors 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. Dan Wahpepah – Dan teaches from the indigenous perspective, focusing on decolonization, healthy thinking, and “returning to being a human being.” He grew up immersed in American Indian Movement culture and his traditional ways. His father is a spiritual leader and his uncle founded West Coast AIM. Monica Ibacache * – New York based community organizer, sustainability educator, and ecological designer committed to social and environmental justice. Monica has dedicated her life to working with diverse and marginalized communities in education and local development in the U.S. and abroad. 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. Tao Orion – Tao Orion is a permaculture designer, teacher, homesteader, and mother living in the southern Willamette Valley of Oregon. She teaches permaculture design at Oregon State University and at Aprovecho, a 40-acre nonprofit sustainable-living educational organization. Author of Beyond the War on Invasive Species. Abel Kloster – Abel is the co-owner of Resilience Permaculture Design, a whole systems design and installation firm specializing in farm and forestry planning and ecological restoration. Abel is a

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Learn how to build a rocket-powered sauna heater that maximizes heat with minimal wood on a brand-new homestead project in the Appalachian Mountains of Flag Pond, TN (only 45 minutes north of Asheville, NC and 30 minutes south of Johnson City, TN). Gain hands-on experience in sustainable, off-grid heating techniques while learning valuable DIY skills you can apply to your own projects. Sign Up Now!

[Saturday and Sunday, October 26 - 27th 9AM-5PM] from $150.00 Embark on an enlightening journey with Stephanie from Puerto Rico at the Caribbean Agroforestry Institute for an intimate backyard permaculture workshop. Dive deep into sustainable gardening practices, learn about tropical agroforestry techniques, and discover how to transform your backyard into a thriving ecosystem. More details on Stephanie are below. ———————————————————————————————————————— Event Information: Date- October 26th - 27th, 2024 Time- 9 AM to 5 PM with special after-event opportunities. (reach out about camping opportunities) Price- The early bird special- $250.00 for the entire weekend or $180 for one day. $300 when you sign up in October. Schedule: Overview: This intensive workshop offers participants the opportunity to delve into the principles and practices of permaculture design with a focus on transforming backyard spaces into thriving ecosystems. Through hands-on activities, guided instruction, and collaborative design sessions, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to create sustainable, regenerative landscapes that produce food, support biodiversity, and enhance overall well-being. Day 1: Session 1: Introduction to Permaculture Overview of permaculture principles and ethics Understanding the interconnectedness of elements in a design Session 2: Site Analysis and Assessment Techniques for observing and assessing backyard spaces Identifying resources, constraints, and opportunities Conducting a basic site analysis exercise Session 3: Soil Health and Regeneration Importance of soil health in permaculture design Strategies for improving soil fertility and structure Session 4: Design Principles and Strategies Applying permaculture design principles to backyard landscapes Introduction to design elements such as zones and sectors Design exercise: Mapping out zones and sectors in participants' backyards Day 2: Session 5: Food Forests and Edible Landscapes Introduction to food forests and perennial polycultures Selecting and integrating edible plants into backyard designs Designing guilds and companion planting arrangements Session 6: Medicinal and Culinary Herbs Exploring the benefits of growing medicinal and culinary herbs Identifying and selecting herbs suitable for backyard cultivation Designing herb gardens and incorporating them into overall designs Session 7: Putting It All Together: Design Workshop Hands-on design workshop with experienced permaculture designers Individual and group design exercises tailored to participants' backyard spaces Feedback and guidance from instructors on design concepts and implementation strategies This syllabus is designed to provide participants with an introduction to the understanding of permaculture principles and practices, equipping them with the tools and inspiration to transform their own backyard spaces into vibrant, resilient ecosystems. Potluck dinner on Friday! A shared meal will be cooked by Chef Tim on Saturday! ———————————————————————————————————————— Caribbean Agroforestry Institute - Organic Farming, Agroforestry Education, Permaculture Design Course About Us | Caribbean Agroforestry Institute

Turn your yard into a food producing ecosystem Saturday Morning: 9am - Noon Stephanie from CAI and Jim Gale from FFA will guide you through the steps to create your own thriving food forest by designing and implementing a new food forest guild at Galt‘s Landing! We will cover all the necessary steps to ensure your success including soil building, succession, the 7 layers of a food forest, “weed“ & “pest“ understanding, and much more!

Special Event PERMACULTURE CLIMATE RESPONSE “Powerful tools to cope with the climate” with Eric Toensmeier & Bonita Eloise Ford Saturday, November 16, 1pm to 5pm and Sunday, November 17, 1pm to 5pm (Eastern time) Join this ONLINE WORKSHOP to learn: How climate change will likely affect your local area How to use nature-based strategies to lessen local impacts Where to access key data and tools How to move from emotional overwhelm to climate action Why? Nature-based strategies to climate mitigation and adaptation can greatly reduce harmful impacts on people and ecosystems—in other words, the same amount of warming will create less damage if people work together and plan ahead to respond intelligently. For Whom? This workshop is meant for people who have some basic understanding of permaculture design and/or land-based strategies. It will aid permaculture practitioners, land stewards, and other land use planners to better design for resilience. Session 1: Climate Projections and Impacts (November 16) This presentation uses the latest science from the IPCC and leading climate researchers to look at the projected impacts of different levels of warming. First, it examines impacts on land, water, and ecosystems: extreme weather, fire, glacial and polar ice melting, oceans, sea level rise, extinctions, and loss of species and ecosystems. Second, it examines impacts on people: human health and disease including projected deaths from heat, weather disasters, famine, etc., climate-induced migration, increased slavery, conflict, war and fascism, and other atrocities. Finally, it includes some potentially catastrophic yet entirely plausible scenarios. Session 2: Climate Emotions and Personal Design (November 16) As the news is grim, and often worse than people think, this portion supports participants in connecting with their climate emotions and practicing some simple tools to start processing them, including breath awareness, movement, meditation, and writing. It leads participants through a simple design exercise to refocus on their values and identify their personal purpose as they shift their efforts toward climate action. Session 3: Climate Adaptation Toolkit (November 17) This presentation demonstrates how and where participants can find climate projections for the regions where they live or work, so they can better understand their local challenges. It then examines adaptation responses that can reduce the harmful impacts on people and the planet. Many of the most powerful mitigation approaches, like agroforestry and perennializing food production (which are familiar to permaculture practitioners), also have impressive adaptation benefits to address flooding, drought, extreme heat, etc. Session 4: Community Design for Adaptation (November 17) In small groups, participants work on a design with regional projection tools and adaptation responses suitable to their region and scale. Participants explore how they might garden or farm differently given the potential changes ahead, what approaches would be accessible on a limited budget, and how to increase resilience through community efforts. Presenters Eric Toensmeier is the award-winning author of “The Carbon Farming Solution” and other books. He is a Senior Fellow with the Global Evergreening Alliance and a former Senior Fellow with Project Drawdown, where he modeled the global mitigation and economic impact of agricultural and ecosystem climate solutions. Eric lectured on agriculture and climate at Yale University for seven years. His work today focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation through the increased adoption of perennial crops and agroforestry systems. Bonita Eloise Ford is the author of the book “Embers of Hope: Embracing Life in an Age of Ecological Destruction and Climate Chaos” and of the new book “Climate Care” (coming in 2027). Her work supports people in coping with and addressing eco/climate breakdown. She is Climate Mental Health Network’s Gen Z program lead and she has mentored facilitators at Youth Climate Lab. Bonita has taught permaculture and Nonviolent Communication and has facilitated groups around the world for over 20 years. TICKETS Early bird tickets available until September 29!   PAN Members: $60 early bird ticket. ($70 after Sept 29.) Login to your PAN account. Go to the “MembersOnly” tab and buy your ticket there. Nonmembers Options: $90 early bird ticket. ($100 after Sept 29.) OR: $90 early bird ticket + $20 membership special. (Individual standard membership is normally $50 per year.) Buy a ticket here: Choose an option              Nonmember TICKET $90.00 USD                         Nonmember TICKET + MEMBERSHIP $110.00 USD            MESSAGE (eg. donate and sponsor a ticket)   Sponsored Tickets: PAN has a limited number of sponsored tickets for folks from marginalized/under-represented communities, including low-income, BIPOC/LGBTQ folks. To apply for a sponsored ticket, please send an email to info [at] northeastpermaculture [dot] org to ask for more details. To sponsor a ticket, buy for an extra ticket(s) and tell us in the MESSAGE BOX how many you are donating.   Other Payment Options: If you wish to purchase a ticket without using a credit card, please send an email to info [at] northeastpermaculture [dot] org for more information.

2024-2025 NOW ENROLLINGPermaculture Design Certification spaces are limited Learn the Foundational Knowledge for Sustainability and Resilience FROM LOCAL PERMACULTURE PRACTITIONERS AND LEADERS CPI’s Year-Long Permaculture Design Certification CPI’s Year Long Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) is a 96-hour immersion in ethical mindsets and ecological skill-sets to create positive change. Students learn not just the hard skills of permaculture, such as soil science and natural building, but more importantly the underlying design thinking process that makes a permaculture system so unique, prolific, and resilient. “Permaculture Through The Seasons” is an internationally recognized PDC in Cincinnati, Ohio, that meets 11 Saturdays & 2 Sundays over 12 months, giving you the opportunity to absorb and apply permaculture learnings at urban and rural contexts throughout the course of a full year. Unlike other permaculture design courses that require you to travel to other states or countries, take time off work, and fit everything into a few short weeks, our PDC is entirely localized to within an hour’s drive of Cincinnati and focused on the permaculture practices that are most applicable in our growing region. Join and learn: Discover your niche in permaculture! Home gardeners, homesteaders, farmers, community planners and leaders, educators, engineers — everyone has something to learn and apply from permaculture. Our course could introduce you to your new passion! Among the sites that our students visit is a custom built off-grid Earthship in northern Kentucky, the home of one of our graduates. Permaculture Ethics and Principles Processes, Tools, and Methods for Design Foundations of Soil Science and Ecological Systems Holistic Management of Animals and Plants for Food Production and Ecological Restoration Renewable Energy and Waste Management Water Catchment, Earthworks and Keyline Design Climates and Microclimates Natural Building Food Forestry Ecovillages and Social Governance Plus you’ll get hands-on exercises in things like companion planting, food preservation, earthworks, composting, and other unique offerings from our site hosts. Why this course? Proven Curriculum- 15 Years Running with more than 350 Graduates, many of whom are now leading their own organizations and initiatives Teachers with Over a Combined 100 years of Permaculture in Practice in our Region- Our teachers and guest teachers are some of the longest practicing permaculturists in the Midwest, and combined they share with you experience that amounts to over 100 years of applying permaculture in our region. Community Connection- introducing you to dozens of leaders in the Tri-State’s Permaculture Network, including site visits and guest speakers - not to mention the people you’ll meet in class! Variety of Guest Teachers- with a variety of core competencies, from herbalism and forest gardening, to design thinking and broad acre permaculture design Great Value- 72 Hours of Base Instruction + 24 Hours of Topical and Advanced Permaculture Education for less than the cost of an international flight Learn Permaculture FROM YOUR Community There is no shortage of Permaculture learning materials out there - so this course focuses on the skills that are specific to applying permaculture to the Midwest and the Tristate region. As an introduction to Permaculture Design, as developed by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, this course connects you to the local community for further practice, work, and advanced education. We see, smell, listen, and get our hands dirty throughout the seasons, learning the different aspects of our climate and the types of work required to live locally on all fronts, from building, to energy, to feeding communities. Our hope is to empower our graduates to take what they’ve learned here back into their own neighborhoods, organizations, employers, faith groups and more, in service to our vision of a holistic and resilient permanent culture around Cincinnati. What to Expect: This Year Long PDC takes place once a month in a variety of locations around the Cincinnati Area- from urban homesteads and green businesses to rural homesteads and farms. Each class session is about 9 hours and typically consists of a site visit and tour, instruction on permaculture principles and design technique from our lead teachers, lessons on specific topics from our guest teachers, and small group activities. Some meals are provided or available on-site. In between classes, students may be asked to read articles or watch videos and be prepared to discuss in class. The course culminates with a group design project, where you and a small group of classmates are assigned to a real, local site and go through the design process together, from initial visit and ideation through analysis, planning, mapping, researching, and finally, presenting a plan for developing the site using permaculture. Some groups design for small suburban backyards, while others design for rural family farms or local parks, exposing students to the variety of possible applications of permaculture practices. This final design is then presented to the class and a panel of community experts to provide feedback for the future. 2024-25’ Locations TO BE DETERMINED. PAST LOCATIONS HAVE INCLUDED: Earthship in Kentucky Civic Garden Center Harmony Hillside, landforms, animals and living off the land Urban Eco-Village Wake the Farm Up Homestead, Milan, Indiana Woodenshoe Hollow Homemeadow Song Farm 2024-2025 Tuition and Dates BASE PRICE: $1,200 Minimum deposit of $300 will confirm your registration. Balance due by first class on November 16. Payment plans and financial assistance available. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday, November 10 LIMIT 20 Participants (waitlist may be available) CLASS DATES: November 16 & 17 2024 - Kickoff January 4, 2025 February 1, 2025 March 1, 2025 April 5, 2025 May 3, 2025 June 7, 2025 July 12, 2025 August 2, 2025 September 6, 2025 October 18 & 19, 2025 - Final Presentations & Graduation Meals and Lodging: Meals will be provided at some sites with as much local / vegetarian friendly fare as is possible appropriate to the time of year, but most likely will need to be supplemented with beyond bio-region produce. Students will be encouraged to brown-bag their own meals at other sites depending on facilities. We welcome students from outside the immediate Cincinnati area to enroll. If you are traveling, lodging can be worked out for overnight stays through a network of friendly homes. About the Cost and Scholarships: We try desperately to keep the cost down in order to make this expertise accessible to

Permaculture Design Certification course 23rd  Nov. to 8th Dec. 2024 Aapbotay Busty, Mineral Springs, Darjeeling, India Co-Instructors: Sailesh Sharma, Duhita Ganguly, + local Guest Presenters This course focuses on the foundations and understandings of regenerative systems so that students are able to think through to understand what is needed, than how to adapt and do the needfuls for their specific situation and site conditions. This course seeds a holistic designer's perspective into the student’s consciousness. Mineral Springs, Dabaipani is an internationally certified organic area and fair-trade labeled collective of 456 small farmers since 2002. The farmers are joined together as Mineral Spring Sanjukta Vikas Sanstha, a farmers cooperative that collectively markets small farmer’s organic tea in the international market, which is grown as a polyculture crop. This course is located in one of these traditional villages in the beautiful Darjeeling hills, amongst 1,000's of acres of forest garden, with participants staying with local farm families, and our classroom is the village community centre. Cost: Indians rs.42,000, International & NRI rs.49,000  (~$590) Accommodation is Homestay w/local farm family Blog Post: https://dlrprerna.blogspot.com/2023/07/permaculture-design-course-2-to-17.html Organized by DLR Prerna https://www.facebook.com/DarjeelingPrerna https://www.instagram.com/darjeeling_prerna/?utm_source=qr Contacts: darjeelingprerna@gmail.com saileshkharel@gmail.com To Register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q-VSqvTiJinmYcn2uxG1b-oA-3v2pwY66lGF9oviorA/viewform?edit_requested=true

2024 Florida Permaculture Convergence  Fri, Dec 6-8, 2024, 12:00 PM, Floral City, FL Three days of immersive workshops, engaging speakers, seed & plant sharing, and so much more! 2023 Speakers Click for full screen 12345678910111213141516171819202122 Early Bird Tickets Full Weekend w/Camping $100 (Limited Early Bird tickets available) 2022 Photos Click for full screen 1234567891011121314151617 Vision for 2024 Convergence – Cultivating the Canopy Cultivating the Canopy: Guardian and Nurturer of the Understory, highlights the essential role of the canopy within the ecosystem. Just as the canopy provides shelter, stability, and resources for the plants and organisms below, it also serves as a guardian, shielding them from harsh elements and supporting their growth. By recognizing and cultivating the canopy as a vital component of the ecosystem, we can ensure the health and resilience of the entire ecosystem, fostering a balanced and thriving environment where each element plays a crucial role in sustaining the whole. Florida Permaculture Convergence, celebrating the power of regenerative agriculture, homesteading, and sustainability! Our theme this year is Planting the Future: Cultivating Resilience through Succession.  Here, we’ll explore ways to use what we’ve already got to be healthier and more adaptive.  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. 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). Sunday we focus on right plant right place.  We will learn about natives 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, farm to table meals, and the famous trade blanket.  Follow our social media to get all the updates on schedules and presenters.  This year we are adding a sustainable art gallery and as always a weekend pass gets you free vending. Date: Fri, Dec 6 -8, 2024, Location: Wonderfield Farm,  Floral City, FL Skills Village: will be a all day event Saturday featuring a village full of small skills classes all day. Camping: will be in nature with lots of options both semi secluded and together with others. You will likely be able to pick a fresh citrus just feet from your tent. Communal Food Kitchen –  (This Year with 3 Diffrent themed Kitchens)Everyone shares by bringing food and skills to share equally in a communal kitchen of abundance. Click here for more on the food.   Learn– For our main learning session we selected voices in the community on a wide range of subjects.  Featured Voices  Click here Carpool – Click here to sign up your car or find a ride Sign a Waver Now!-  Before the event every person must fill out a waver -CLICK HERE- What to bring list – CLICK HERE Volunteering: We ask Everyone to set aside at least one hour at the event to volunteer in the kitchen, event setup or take down.  For people who want to go beyond that we have a limited number of work trade positions you can apply for CLICK HERE      Get your ticket today Other Scheduled Adventures: Micro Talks (4 minutes Each) Ted talk style  (Apply Here) Featured Music Trade Blanket Ceremony  (Please Read instructions here) Regional Round-UP (Meet people in your area) Camp fire Plant Talks (4 minutes Each) Ted talk style (Apply Here) Plant & Seed Swap Daily Yoga Other Event Activities: Bring your own kayak or canoe to paddle the fresh water canal and nature preserve that borders the property Hike the gorgeous trails of Wonderfield farm along ancient oaks and cypress swamp Harvest your own citrus daily engage with the Wonderfield cows and chickens Buy, Sell and Trade at our Open maketplace

Sign up early for our 3rd annual PDC January 20-30, 2025. Standard Tuition $1800 Early Bird (register by October 1st, 2024) - $1600 Couples - $1600 each kids 8-18 - $500 kids under 8 - free *partial scholarship may be available for a few students, email us All Students *deposits are non-refundable unless travel is shut down for some unforeseen reason Permaculture Design Certification Email us 3rd Annual PDC! Permaculture Design Certification 2025 Permaculture Design Certification  ~ Jan. 20-30th, 2025 Family Friendly - Camuy, PUERTO RICO REGISTRATION OPEN! limited space - place a deposit to register or  email us for more details 10 days of camping, 9 days of instruction, 30 organic meals, a new permaculture perspective and a network of collaborators! ** Return Policy, Deposits are non-refundable Tuition is non refundable after November 1, 2024 Enjoy the tropical weather of Puerto Rico while earning your Permaculture Design Certification (PDC). The Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) teams up with the Caribbean Agroforestry Institute (CAI) for the second year to offer the PDC, island style. Learn to design your permaculture system while being immersed in an off-grid homestead and tropical jungle with hands-on learning in medicinal herb gardens, a young food forest and agroforestry farm while earning your Permaculture Design Certification. *This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY course. 72-hr standard PDC curriculum plus an in-depth examination of off-grid homesteading and agroforestry systems. Students will gain the skills & design thinking to implement and manage their systems. Both lecture & hands-on lessons, join us to learn to design, implement & manage a permaculture system. Learn the principles & practices of creating lush, sustainable living systems in climates and bioregions ranging from coastal to arid, tropical to temperate. Explore how to apply these principles in designing & building your garden, farm, business and home, creating and using renewable energy & water systems, and much more. Learn the essential concepts and practices of permaculture from a world renowned team of master teachers & practitioners with decades of real life experience. Instructors include but not limited too… Jerome Osentowski, CRMPI Stephanie Syson, if CAI Kareen Erbe, Broken Ground Permaculture Adrian Fielder, Colorado Mountain College Marjory Wildcraft, The Grow Network  Maria Benedetti, Botanicultura Juan Miranda, Niko Spassov & other local instructors! English is the primary language we will teach in, but translation will be available for much of the course as many of our instructors are bi-lingual and translators are onsite at all times. Aprenda a diseñar un estilo de vida sostenible + coma saludablemente + sumérjase en una experiencia práctica en una jungla tropical, un jardín comestible, jardines de hierbas medicinales curativas y un bosque joven de alimentos tropicales. Varios agricultores puertorriqueños locales se unirán a nuestro equipo de instructores de permacultura con experiencia de todo el mundo en muchas zonas ecológicas diferentes. *** Becas disponibles para lugareños puertorriqueños.  El inglés es el idioma principal en el que enseñaremos, pero habrá traducción disponible durante gran parte del curso, ya que muchos de nuestros instructores son bilingües. Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute ( CRMPI ) & Caribbean Agroforestry Institute offer the international standard curriculum of 72-hour permaculture certificate course. With the completion of the course, CRMPI will issue a Permaculture Design Certificate. Introduction: Welcome to the Permaculture Design Certification program in Puerto Rico! This 10-day immersive experience will take you on a journey into the principles and practices of permaculture, focusing on regenerative and sustainable design techniques for land and ecosystems. Located in the beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico, this certification course offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with like-minded individuals in an enchanting setting. This course highlights permaculture skills that can be applied to any climate, tropics or temperate. Our instructors have experience in various climates around the world. Course Overview Our Permaculture Design Certification course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of permaculture principles and practices. Throughout the 10-day program, you will explore a wide range of topics, including soil health, water management, plant guilds, natural building techniques, food forests, and more. This course is primarily focused on ecological permaculture design and does not cover social permaculture. Curriculum:   Introduction to Permaculture: Discover the history, ethics, and principles of permaculture, and understand its relevance in addressing environmental challenges. Site Analysis and Design: Learn to assess landscapes, analyze soil composition, identify microclimates, and create efficient and productive designs for different land types. Water Management: Explore various water harvesting and conservation techniques, such as swales, rainwater catchment, and graywater systems, to effectively manage water resources. Soil Building and Composting: Understand the importance of healthy soil and learn techniques for soil regeneration, composting, vermiculture, and nutrient cycling. Plant Guilds and Food Forests: Discover the concept of companion planting and the creation of diverse plant guilds, as well as the design and establishment of resilient food forests. Agroforestry for Temperate and Tropical Climates. Alley cropping, Syntropic farming and much more.  We will discuss the theory as well as getting our hands dirty by participating in group installations. Natural Building Techniques: Explore sustainable construction methods and learn to integrate natural buildings into the permaculture design. Integrated Animal Systems: Understand the role of animals in permaculture systems, explore rotational grazing, chicken tractors, and other animal husbandry practices. Food Production and Gardening: Learn about organic gardening techniques, biodynamics polycultures, no-till farming, biointensive gardening, and the cultivation of edible perennial plants. Energy Systems and Renewable Technologies: Explore renewable energy options, such as solar power and wind energy, and their integration into sustainable design. Herbalism - Growing, harvesting, processing and using a variety of medicinal herbs for human health as well as for plant and animal vitality!  Permaculture Design Project: Apply the knowledge gained throughout the course to design and present a permaculture project that incorporates the principles and techniques learned. As a bonus, some students interested in staying on the island may be presented with intern and possible employment opportunities.   Accommodations and Meals: During the certification program, you will have the opportunity to CAMP in beautiful natural surroundings. The camping areas are rustic and provide a peaceful and immersive experience, allowing you to connect with nature throughout your stay.  Bring your own gear! We have composting toilets and rain/spring fed showers as well as a pond to swim in.  There are nearby air bnbs if camping isn’t your thing.  :) Organic meals sourced from our farm and other local farms