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 as swales, composting, food forestry, small animal systems, and wildlands management. The curriculum and learning objectives for OAEC’s Permaculture Design Certificate are adapted from the Permaculture Institute of North America’s Core Curriculum. Introduction to Permaculture Earth Systems Science – Climate, Water Systems, Carbon Cycling Justice and Ecology Framework Permaculture Design Process: Site assessment: map making, pre-site assessment, site assessment Visioning: client interviews, north star vision, functions, elements Design Process: zones, bubble mapping, access, water, food, shelter, community, final project presentation During the course at OAEC, we will complete the following: Permaculture Design Project – The class will work with a local community organization and create several permaculture designs that will be presented to them. Teams will undertake site assessment, visioning, and conceptual design during the in-person week. Hands-on Practices – We will learn how to apply a toolbox of different regenerative land management practices, such as: Water systems – water infiltration techniques like swales and sheet mulching Carbon cycling – composting, vermiculture, humanure Perennial food forest gardening – design, plant selection, planting Wildlands management – fuel load reduction, brush berms, gully repair Introduction to healthy soil management Online Resource: Participants are given access to an online library of resources to learn from on their own time in the weeks leading up to the course. The library remains accessible after the course as well. Frequently Asked Questions Are there any books or materials I will need to purchase? No. Aside from the technology mentioned above to access the course, all of the necessary information and materials to complete the course are provided. There are books and apps that we suggest, but are not required. Here are a few of our recommended (again, not required) readings that you may wish to start delving into as you familiarize yourself with the discipline of permaculture: • Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide by Aranya • How to Grow More Vegetables by John Jeavons • Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster, Volume 1 What should I expect during my week at OAEC?  Each day, we will meet from 8:30 am until 9:00 pm, doing hands-on learning and undertaking the design project. Participants should come prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Please bring a wide-brimmed sunhat, multiple layers for chilly mornings and evenings outside, sturdy shoes or work boots for gardening, plus work gloves and hand pruners if you have them. We will have three organic, farm-based meals each day. Students stay in shared accommodations (2 to 4 people per room – sorry, we cannot accommodate requests for individual rooms) and shared bathrooms. Currently, we are offering permaculture students the option to camp in our 80-acre backcountry with a strict no fires policy (If you are interested in camping, please indicate this on the registration form). While the schedule is fairly packed with course time and field trips, students have access to the hot tub, swimming pond, hiking trails, etc, during breaks. See our Visual Tour and Contact & Directions pages for more about food, accommodations, parking, and other details on what to expect. What Covid protocols are in place for the residential week at OAEC?  We will be adhering to recommendations from the State of California and our local Sonoma County Department of Public Health, which may change as the course date approaches and the dynamic conditions of this pandemic unfold. While some of our time together will be spent outdoors in the fresh air where social distancing is possible, participants stay in shared sleeping accommodations and use common indoor spaces such as dining facilities, classrooms, bathrooms, etc. If you are experiencing Covid symptoms, please do not come to OAEC. Why take the Permaculture Design Course at OAEC? Our Site Everything we teach in our course is deeply steeped in decades of lived experience on the land and in relationship. For over 25 years, the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center and onsite intentional community have been tending the land through ecological design on our 80-acre demonstration site and home in western Sonoma County, California. As the longest continuously operating permaculture center in the West, it is considered one of the nation’s best examples of a working site that is set up as a holistic, well-functioning organism at every level. This is our classroom. There is a wide array of integrated systems in action here that students have the opportunity to interact with – grey water, roof water catchment, erosion control and storm water management, seed bank, food forests and biointensive gardens, Wildlands tending and restoration, natural building, etc., in addition to innovative structures of self-governance in community. We’ve experimented with lots of ideas over the years, and many of them failed – students get the benefit of learning from our mistakes!   In addition to the hands-on learning that our site provides, students also get to taste the fruits of the land, including delicious organic meals based on produce from the OAEC garden and orchards. Students stay in comfy eco-dwellings and can enjoy other amenities such as our hot tub, sauna, hiking trails, and swimming pond. Watch the visual tour of our retreat facilities. Our Approach We have translated hard-learned lessons from the land and our relationships into a design methodology that empowers you to not only Do-It-Yourself but to Think-It-Yourself; to apply elegant theory to the complexities of real places and people. We teach Resilient Community Design – where ecosystem meets ‘ego-system.’ In this course, you will get to practice skills in group process, democratic decision-making, and self-governance as you work with your small design group. We practice what we call “public permaculture.” The ethics of “Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share” are baked into the course structure as the design practicum is focused on creating a design for a local community group.  Past Permaculture courses have co-created designs with organizations such as The Cultural Conservancy, Saint Steven’s Church, Occidental Center for the Arts, Northwest Prep School, and more. Our work comes out of years of community organizing at the inextricable juncture of social justice and

“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 11/12 & 25/26, May 9/10 & 23/24, June 6/7 & 20/21 This is the 27th time the PDC has been offered, alongside over 100 intro days, over the past 24 years. Kind, conscious, and experienced male-female teaching team. Visit wonderful permaculture gardens, farms and ecovillage while applying the learning to apply and designing where you live.

Do you want to heal your body, clean up the land and water, and grow the highest quality food money CAN'T even buy? Learn the art and practice of permaculture! Six + 1 Monthly in-person sessions, on the 3rd Saturday of each month Will also be recorded and available for replay Meets at (or field trips to) different sites around San Diego county Study material & practical “homework” between sessions, you can start on your own yard right away! Tuition includes a one-hour consultation for your land

Join us for an introduction to permaculture class on Saturday 4/18. Permaculture is a set of ecological design principles and ethics you can put into practice right away. Register at clearlakegardens.org/events

(online) Greywater Design Mastery course May 1 @ 8:00 am - May 31 @ 5:00 pm $379 Greywater Design Mastery Design a professional greywater system for your home (or your client’s) to save water and grow a beautiful landscape. Greywater Design Mastery is a comprehensive greywater program to teach you how to design professional, well-functioning greywater irrigation systems. Questions for you:  Do you (or your customers) want to stop wasting water and start reusing greywater in the landscape? Do you feel uncertain, confused, or overwhelmed by all the different options and considerations with greywater systems, and want support deciding what is best for your situation? Whether you hire someone or build it yourself, do you want to feel confident your system will work well, and not cause any unforeseen problems with your plants or plumbing? If you answered yes to these questions, Greywater Design Mastery will give you the results you are looking for. Register here. By the end of this program you will: Have your system fully designed. Have an installation plan and maintenance manual for the system. Feel confident you’ve chosen the best system for your situation. In this program you will get access to: Live group coaching sessions to plan, assess your site, and design your greywater system (includes recordings of any live session in case you miss it). Access to full on-line training videos to show you how to successfully complete the five steps for a successful greywater system design. Access to downloadable planning sheets for all the calculations you’ll do for your system design. Plus, example permit applications and worksheets for permit submittals. (Not all systems require a permit.) Lifetime access to recorded content, and private support group with other members of the program. Who this program is for:  This program is for water-conscious homeowners and tradespeople who want to implement greywater irrigation systems. Who this program is *not* for: This program is not for people seeking a more conceptual level understanding, or those not ready to implement greywater systems. (The course Greywater Fundamentals is designed for you.) This program is also not for people who don’t have a landscape to irrigate and are mainly interested in indoor reuse. The details: Course starts May 1st. You can move through the curriculum as quickly as you want.  (The content is available upon purchase, so if you’d like to get an early start you can jump in anytime.) Weekly, live group coaching sessions at 6:30pm PST. Spring 2026 sessions are Thursdays at 6:30pm on  May 7th, May 21st, and May 28th.  30 Day Money back guarantee Sign up today, space is limited! Register here. Limited scholarships available- visit this webpage to learn more. Text book: Greywater, Green Landscape (2017) by Laura  Allen. Available from your local library, e-book, or local bookstore, as  well as on-line. About the instructor: Laura Allen Laura Allen is a founding member of Greywater Action. She is the lead author of the San Francisco Graywater Design Guidelines for Outdoor Irrigation, and authored The Water-Wise Home: How to Conserve and Reuse Water in Your Home and Landscape (Storey Press, 2015) and Greywater, Green Landscape (2017). She has a BA in environmental science, a teaching credential, and a master’s degree in education. Laura leads classes and workshops on rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and composting toilets. Laura has presented widely on greywater reuse and participated in state greywater code developments in California and Washington State and is on the technical advisory committee for IAPMO’s Water Efficiency Standard (We-Stand). Laura was featured in an Ask This Old House episode on greywater and was the 2014 recipient of the Silicon Valley Water Conservation Award of Water Champion. Register here.

The 4th annual Northeast Washington Mushroom Festival is a family-friendly event celebrating and exploring the world of fungi! This festival features a mushroom foray hunt and contests, mushroom and fungi identification table, presentations by mycologists, demonstrations, children's activities, live music, art and costume contests and lots of vendors and culinary mushrooms for sale! VENDING AVAILABLE FROM 10AM – 7PM: General vending is $44 for 12’x12’ space. Culinary mushrooms, pre-packaged food and drinks for sale are accepted but not hot or made-to-order items. Electricity is not provided. Vendors are responsible for meeting all required licenses for their products. Vending spaces sold online only until sold out. Please pack in and pack out all your personal property and keep products and space family friendly. Vendors arrive between 7:30 – 8:30am for load-in and setup. Vehicles cannot drive on field and must be parked in the parking area. Vending is open from 10:00am – 7:00pm. Vendors may leave the event after 5pm. CONTEST ENTRY FEES: The Mushroom Foray Contest entry fees are both $15 per adult and $10 per child if you register online before 5/1/26 or $20 per adult and $15 per child at the time of the event on 5/2/26. There are no fees to enter the Myco Art and Myco Costume Contests. All contest participants need to enter at the registration booth. CONTESTS: Anyone (whether in a contest or not) can bring previously harvested mushrooms from near or afar to put on the identification table but they are not added into the contest. We want to see and discuss as many types of fungi as possible. There are 4 competitions for the Mushroom Foray Contest. Contestants arrive at 9:00am to register and receive a safety briefing and maps before leaving for the foray at 10:00am. Participants return to the park by 2:00pm to identify, weigh and judge your mushrooms for the contests. Mushroom Art Contest is open to all ages and is open for judging from 3:00 – 3:15pm. No entry fee. Bring your mushroom art, drawing, photograph, painting, project, etc. Our judges will choose 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for prizes. Mushroom Costume Contest is open to all ages and is open for judging from 3:15 – 3:30pm. No entry fee. Dress up as your favorite fungi or mushroom themed character and our judges will choose 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for prizes. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES ON 5/3/2025: 7:30am - 8:30am – Vendor Load-in 9:00am - 9:30am - Check-in and Register for Foray Contest 9:30am - Mushroom Foray Contest Briefing & Map Hand-out 10:00am – Mushroom Foray Hunting Begins and Vending and Festival opens to the public 10:30am – 1:30pm – Mycology Presentations, Demonstrations and Children’s Activities* Mushroom Foray contestants must return before 2pm to submit mushrooms into contest 2:00 – 3:30pm - Mushroom Identification Table and Discussion 3:00 – 3:30pm – Myco Art and Myco Costume Judging by stage 4:00pm - Contest and Raffle Winners Announced at stage 4:30 – 7:00pm – Live Music PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS TBA At 9:00am, registration opens for the foray and contests. At 9:45am, there will be a contest debriefing and review of guidelines for the Mushroom Foray contestants. Maps for the foray hunt will be issued at this time. There are options of walking to places around town or driving to further locations. Mycologist Jason P. Smith will also be leading  a foray group if you choose to join. Contestants are encouraged to carpool and can self-assemble this at this time. At 10:00am, contest participants leave for the mushroom foray hunt and return to the park by 2:00pm to enter their mushrooms into the contest; no exceptions. Any foul play like bringing in mushrooms not picked that day will result in immediate disqualification. From 10:30am through 1:30pm, there will be three 45-minute presentations from speakers on mushroom topics such as medicinal uses, wild crafting, growing & cultivating and much more. Speakers and workshop facilitators to be announced at a later time. From 2:00 – 3:30pm, the Mushroom ID Table will be open for public display and discussion with mycologists. At 4:00pm, all contest and raffle winners will be announced at the stage. From 4:30pm until the end of the event at 7:00pm, there will be live music on the stage and vending and trading are open until 7:00pm. All participants need to have their items and trash picked up and packed up by 8:00pm. Please bring your own chairs/blankets, water bottles, umbrellas, and mushrooms. Vendors, please consider a donation for the raffle to raise funds for future events. Drugs and alcohol prohibited. This event is hosted by the Inland Northwest Permaculture Guild (INPG) and the Northeast Washington Permaculture Guild (NEWPG) in partnership with FungiPermastead, Fungilion, and the Children of Earth Coalition (COEC), BZ Farms, and Boundary Conditions. More information is available atwww.InlandNorthwestPermaculture.com Register for the Vending and the Mushroom Foray Contest at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-northeast-washington-mushroom-festival-tickets-1980040592714?aff=oddtdtcreator For more information and photos of past Mushroom Festivals hosted by INPG, visit https://www.sasquatchfamilyreunion.com/past-mushroom-festivals.html#/   This Year's Mushroom Festival

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.

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 will stay on-site at Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm, allowing for a full-immersion experience in a living permaculture landscape, with shared learning, meals, and daily connection to the surrounding cloud forest ecosystem.  Accommodation during the course is in shared rooms. This helps foster community, reduce costs, and support the immersive learning experience. WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE UNIQUE This Permaculture Design Course offers more than a traditional learning experience. While it is designed primarily for international participants, the course also serves a broader mission. The tuition helps support our Spanish-language PDC offered throughout the year for local and national participants who would otherwise have limited access to this type of education in Costa Rica. This program provides greater access to scholarships and even offers free childcare, ensuring that families with children can also participate in permaculture education. By joining this course, students are not only investing in their own learning, but also helping expand access to regenerative education within the local community. As a nonprofit organization, our work goes beyond the classroom. Through our social outreach efforts, students participate in real-world design experiences by engaging with local projects and community members. We visit nearby farms and initiatives where permaculture principles are actively practiced, allowing participants to learn from diverse perspectives while building meaningful connections with the region. This hands-on, community-based approach ensures that the course creates tangible impact—both for students and for the communities we work with. By taking part in this PDC, you become part of a larger mission to make regenerative education more accessible and to support meaningful change in the region. DATE: May 20–June 5, 2026  Participants should plan to arrive on May 20 (check-in). The course runs from May 21 to June 4, with departure on June 5 (check-out). LOCATION: Monteverde, Costa Rica THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:   Accommodation for the full duration of the program Three daily meals and refreshments All course materials and learning resources Hands-on activities and site visits A Permaculture Design Certificate upon completion   PRICING, REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OPTIONS To secure your spot, a deposit of USD $900 is required. -The remaining balance may be paid in 2 installments. -Full payment must be completed no later than April 21. -Limited availability (25 spots).   Prices  Early Bird: $1,800 USD Valid until April 5 Regular rate: $2000 USD Valid from April 5 to 30 Deposit: $900 Applications close on April 30th. -Once your spot is confirmed, you will receive an email with the next steps. Payment methods: - International bank transfer - Credit card THE COURSE FEE DOES NO INCLUDE:   International or domestic flights Travel insurance Transportation to and from Monteverde Personal expenses   This is an intensive, full-participation course that combines classroom sessions, group work, and outdoor practical activities in a tropical climate. Participants should be prepared for hands-on learning, variable weather, and active engagement throughout the two weeks. The course will be conducted in English, within an international learning environment that encourages collaboration, exchange, and shared experience. To ensure a high-quality learning environment and meaningful group experience, spaces are limited and participation is confirmed through this application form. Interested in joining the Permaculture Design Course but still have questions? We invite prospective participants to schedule a short call with one of our instructors to address any questions about the Permaculture Design Course. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the curriculum, the experience at Valle Escondido, and how the course may support your goals. Please use the link below to select a time that works for you: https://calendly.com/allanpcampbell/30min After you submit the form, we will contact you to confirm receipt of your application. You will then be notified of your application status (accepted or waitlisted) once the review process is completed. We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in permaculture!

🌍 Global open call · Only 25 spots Valle Escondido, Monteverde · May 20 – June 5, 2026 Earn Your Permaculture Design Certificate in 16 Days An internationally recognized credential — earned through full immersion in a living cloud forest nature reserve. No prior experience required. All meals and accommodation included. Apply for a Spot →Book a free 30-min call Dates May 20 – June 5, 2026 Location Valle Escondido, Monteverde Early Bird $1,800 USD Spots Available 25 max · worldwide Includes Lodging + 48 meals You don't need to know what permaculture is yet The credential that sets you apart — whether you work in design, agriculture, development, or just want to create a real impact on land Permaculture is one of the most practical design frameworks in the world — covering land use, water, food systems, buildings, and community. In 16 days, you'll learn how to apply it. And you'll graduate with a globally recognized certificate and real-world design experience. This course takes place entirely at Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm — a living, certified example of permaculture design, right in the heart of Monteverde's cloud forest. You're not visiting a classroom. You're living inside the system you'll learn to design. 🏗 Architects & Designers🌱 Farmers & Land Owners🏡 Eco-tourism Developers🎓 Sustainability Professionals💼 Career Changers🌍 International Participants Sound familiar? You want to build something sustainable. But you're missing the framework. Most people interested in regenerative living, land, or sustainable projects hit the same wall. This course breaks it down into a clear, globally proven methodology. 🏠 You have (or want) a land project But without a clear methodology, you risk wasting time and money on the wrong approach. Permaculture gives you the sequence: observe, assess, then design — before breaking ground. 📋 Your profile needs a differentiator In a world of sustainability degrees that all look the same, an internationally recognized PDC certificate stands out — especially for roles in design, planning, agriculture, and hospitality. 🌿 You've read about it but never applied it YouTube and books only take you so far. Real design skill comes from hands-on practice in an actual landscape — with expert instructors watching and guiding your work in real time. 🤝 You want a network that actually matters 25 participants from across the world, living and working together for 16 days. These aren't LinkedIn connections — they become long-term collaborators, clients, and friends. The Permaculture Flower What is permaculture? A design system for everything — not just gardens Permaculture is not gardening. It is a globally proven design methodology for creating systems — land, buildings, communities, businesses — that work with nature instead of against it: efficient, regenerative, and better with time. The Permaculture Flower maps the seven domains of human life — land use, buildings, tools, education, health, finance, and governance — into a unified design framework. The PDC teaches you how to apply these principles to any real project. 🌍 3 EthicsEarth Care · People Care · Fair Share — the moral foundation of every design decision. 🔬 12 Design PrinciplesFrom "observe and interact" to "use and value diversity" — a replicable methodology used in 140+ countries. 🏡 Valle Escondido as living proofEvery system at the hotel, farm, restaurant and reserve — water, soil, food, energy — was designed using these exact principles. You'll study inside the result. Where it all happens Valle Escondido — A living proof that permaculture works This isn't a rented venue. Valle Escondido is a certified nature reserve, working regenerative farm, cloud forest hotel, and farm-to-table restaurant — all designed using the principles you'll learn. You'll live, eat, and study inside a real permaculture system, in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. 🌿 Living Permaculture Design Site Every system at Valle Escondido — water, soil, food, energy — was designed using the permaculture principles you'll learn here. 🦜 Certified Nature Reserve Private cloud forest nature reserve in Monteverde — one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, with extraordinary birdwatching and wildlife. 🌱 Regenerative Farm & Food Lab Hidden Valley Farm and Dirt Lab operate on-site. You'll learn soil science and regenerative agriculture from the practitioners who run them daily. 🍽️ Farm-to-Table Restaurant 48 meals over 16 days — prepared at Valle Escondido's restaurant, with around 30% sourced directly from the on-site regenerative farm you'll be studying. 🌙 Night Tours & Cloud Forest Access Unrestricted access to trails through primary cloud forest and the private reserve. Guided night tours of the reserve are also available at an additional cost. 🏨 Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm On-site accommodation at the hotel. You wake up, step outside, and you're in your classroom. There is nowhere else like this in Costa Rica. What you walk away with An internationally recognized certificate. And the skills to prove it. The Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) is a globally recognized credential in sustainable design — following the full curriculum created by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, the founders of the permaculture movement. You'll graduate having designed real projects for real people in Monteverde. ✓ Design land for food, water, and long-term resilience Read landscapes, understand natural patterns, and create systems that regenerate soil and biodiversity instead of depleting them. ✓ A design project with real community impact You'll develop a full permaculture site design for an intentionally selected member of the Monteverde community — someone who genuinely values regenerative design. This isn't a simulation: it's a real project that reaches real people, bringing permaculture directly to those who need it most. ✓ A globally connected network that lasts 25 professionals from around the world, plus instructors with decades of on-the-ground experience in Costa Rica and beyond. ✓ A credential for your professional profile Add it to your CV, LinkedIn, or project portfolio. Recognized by employers, land development firms, and sustainability organizations worldwide. ✓ Community visits in Monteverde Field trips to active permaculture projects in the region. You'll interact with local communities and see the principles implemented at multiple scales. 🏅 Permaculture Design Certificate Internationally recognized · Full curriculum · Awarded upon completion Everything included in your $1,800 early bird (or $2,000 regular) registration: 16 nights accommodation at Valle Escondido Hotel 48 meals — breakfast, lunch & dinner every day Full access to the private cloud forest nature reserve All course materials and learning resources Hands-on fieldwork and community site visits Real-client permaculture design project Internationally recognized PDC Certificate Access to AVER's practitioner network Virtual library access (virtualpermaculturecr.com) Apply for a spot → How it works 16 days. A living classroom. Real-world design. Valle Escondido is not a training

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 commitment many years past toward living a more authentic, purposeful and meaningful life. Over this extended weekend, we will share what 20-years along this path has produced for us. What if one were able to travel 50-100 years into the future… and arrive in a world that had figured out a way to feed and house everyone, live without wars, have simple yet secure and solid homes, plenty of affordable and healthy food, and they were living not only in harmony with the natural world but were actually leaving the planet in better and better condition, generation by generation. Now, if we were to come ‘Back-from-the-Future’, many, if not most of the physical systems and activities that made that future culture possible, can be implemented into OUR lives, today. What are these features? More... What Will You See and Learn? 16 Key Focus Areas 1 - Tour the Yard of Midwest Permaculture with Bill and Becky 2 - A Rainwater Harvesting Mother Lode 3 - Transitioning a small Apple Orchard into a Food Forest 4 -Establishing Linear Food Forests Along Swales and Berms 5 - Planting Beautiful Guilds and Polycultures 6 - Rocket Stove Technology with Brick, Sand and Clay 7 - Visit Three Environmentally Friendly Homes 8 - The ’Growing Oranges in the Snow’ Earth-Bermed Greenhouse 9 - Walk our 1/4-acre Permaculture-Designed Pond 10 - Basics of Plant Propagation 11 - Multiple Methods of Preserving One’s Home-Raised Food 12 - Compost Tea Making Simplified 13 - Help Move Our Rotationally Grazed Goats 14 - Our ‘Super Clean’ Composting Toilet System 15 - Some Permaculture Twists on Annual Vegetable Gardening 16 - The Perfect Work Vehicle for Small Acreage Come See and Learn How We Turned This... ...Into This. Come. Walk. Exlore. Learn. Just the Details Please… This is a jam-packed, 4-day training (Thurs. afternoon through Sunday noon) open to anyone who learns best by seeing and doing. (Schedule Below) We will be showing you everything that we, and a few of our neighbors, have been working on for 20-years. There will be some optional hands-on experiences available such as digging a rain garden and planting a guild. All meals are provided for and will be prepared from as much organic and local foods as possible. We can have vegan and vegetarian options available. There is a place on the registration form to specify this. Tent space is available for free as part of registration. We also have some rooms to rent in the community and there are motels 20-30 minutes away. See bottom of this page for Stelle lodging options. We limit the number of students to 24 due to our modest space and to increase the quality of the learning experience for each student. You reserve your space by registering early. If you wish to enroll in our online Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course to significantly deepen your permaculture knowledge, you can purchase it as well any time before, during or after this weekend experience. These two trainings dovetail together beautifully but also stand alone in themselves. There is a $200 discount when taking both trainings. The order in which you take the trainings is not important. Midwest Permaculture is located about 80-miles South of Chicago. If you wish to take public transportation (plane, train, bus) there is a $2 shuttle that runs between Midway airport in Chicago to Kankakee. We can pick you up in Kankakee and bring you to Stelle for $30. Details Here. Student Feedback “I really enjoyed what Bill and his team brought to this course. Each day was an adventure in what is really possible, and I learned so many useful things.” “My permaculture training in Stelle exceeded my expectation by a huge amount. Seeing it is believing it.” “This training was so much more than I expected and the teachers, hosts and people of Stelle were amazing. People who are walking the talk" “I can’t imagine a better use of my time and money. I’m leaving with clear ideas of how to implement permaculture into my life and inspired to do so.” “I really enjoyed what Bill and his team brought to this course. Each day was an adventure in what is really possible, and I learned so many useful things.” “My permaculture training in Stelle exceeded my expectation by a huge amount. Seeing it is believing it.” Measuring, Marking and Digging a Hugelkultured Swale Students' Making Cob and Turning it into Building Blocks Bill Teaching the Rocket Stove Fundamentals Extended Weekend Training Price: $895 $200 Off for Second Person (or more) If you have a family member or friend who would like to take this weekend training with you, we offer a $200 discount.  And you can invite more than one additional person at this discounted price. Contact Milton for all group registrations. Can I bring my family/child(ren)? Should My Spouse/Partner/Close Friend/Family Member join me for this training experience? Discounted Price for our PDC Students: $695 To our PDC Students… Whether your training was in person or online, or maybe you are currently a registered student and working your way through our Online PDC Course? Walking our site and seeing so many applications up close is a powerful confirmation along your permaculture journey. Just contact Milton for the $200 savings and he will send you a coupon code. If you are not one of our Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course students, but wish to be, you can sign up for our internationally recognized Online PDC course at the same time with this Extended Weekend Training and start learning right away. This option appears in the registration block below. You'll save $200. Learn More About our 72-hr. Online PDC Course Here. Registration Midwest PDC grads can email milton@midwestpermaculture.com for a coupon code discount that can be entered in the cart or checkout. Hands-on Permaculture Extended Weekend Training Date Choose an option May 28-31, 2026 September 24-27, 2026 Lodging Choose an option Free Camping Room +$150 Room w/ Private Bath +$195 Earthshelter Cabin $240 Clear $895.00 Food * Select an option...  Omnivore  Vegetarian  Vegan  I will contact Milton about my dietary needs Add the Online PDC Course (usually $695) for $495 None  Yes (+ $495.00 ) 1x Hands-on Permaculture - Extended Weekend Training $895.00

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 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, and curious beginners for an immersive experience rooted in permaculture, regenerative living, and community resilience.  What to Expect:• Inspiring talks & hands-on workshops• Skillshares & open space sessions• Meaningful conversations & connection• On-site camping• A diverse community of practitioners from across the Great Lakes region Arrive Friday afternoon, settle into the land, and spend the weekend learning, creating, and collaborating. Whether you're brand new to permaculture or have years of experience, this gathering is designed to meet you where you are and expand what’s possible. Together, we’ll explore how to design systems that care for the earth, support our communities, and regenerate the ecosystems we depend on.  Come be part of a growing movement to cultivate a thriving, resilient Midwest. Leave inspired, grounded, and connected.

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).

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 Certificate course and meet many others who are on the journey of changing their way of thinking in the world!   ARRIVE:   Friday, July 3rd (begin 5:00pm) DEPART:  Sunday, July 5th, (complete 5:30pm)   Intro to Permaculture IN PERSON Intro to Permaculture VIRTUAL This course is for you if you are ready to: Embark on new environmental design practices Find ways of dramatically reducing energy consumption and changing your lifestyle Begin land-based ventures & small businesses Realize goals towards self-sufficiency, homesteading, and a next level of DYI Learn Climate Change Adaptation Strategies and carbon accounting Find your way into ‘Resilient Community/Lifestyle Design’ Understand that we each have an important role to play in co-creating the future In this introductory workshop OUR Ecovillage will focus on organizing, activating, and educating through on the ground permaculture projects. Learn how we design human systems that mimic natural systems using a minimum of energy and resources and how to create real abundance and social/environmental justice. Explore the strategies and organizing tools we need to make our visions real, as well as the daily practice, magic, and processes that sustain our spirits. This course is unique from almost all others in North America as you are stepping into O.U.R. Ecovillage – a 25 acre Sustainable Living Demonstration, Research and Education Centre. Through partnering with all levels of government, corporate sponsors, academia, and the grassroots of the wider community projects & organizations, O.U.R. Ecovillage has managed to bring together a range of professionals, permaculture teachers, regulatory folks, and technical stakeholders ready to train others in the next stages of how permaculture projects can become fully legal.     What is included in this workshop?   Intro to place-based learning and immersed learning environments. Overview of permaculture design curriculum, theory introduction Ethics and Principles Day Principles in Practice Patterns, Systems Theory and how/why Permaculture and Ecological Design is changing the face of building and living Dinner and full site tour followed by campfire circle and building community connection.   Investment   Course Cost: $495 CAD IN PERSON, $290 VIRTUAL Fees include the full program, basic accommodations*, meals, and snacks. *Basic Accommodations include either bunk-bed in our gender-inclusive dorm room or a camping site. Specifics of your choice & space assignment will be coordinated after registration and before arrival. REGISTER NOW - VIRTUAL REGISTER NOW - IN PERSON Starhawk Starhawk is a permaculture designer, teacher, and founder of Earth Activist Training, which teaches regenerative design with a grounding in spirit and a focus on organizing and activism. She is the author of thirteen books on earth based spirituality and activism, including The Spiral Dance, The Earth Path, and The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, The Fifth Sacred Thing and City of Refuge. Together with director Donna Read Cooper, she has worked on five major documentaries, including the Goddess Trilogy for the National Film Board of Canada and Permaculture: The Growing Edge. Starhawk directs and teaches Earth Activist Training and has been recognized by the Permaculture Institute of North America as a leading figure in the permaculture field and has been awarded PINA’s dual diplomas for excellence in education and permaculture site design. Hiinahcit, Petrina Dezall, Mowachaht, Nuu Chah Nulth Hiinahcit is an educator in Land-Based learning and Decolonizing Permaculture with a focus on Self Determination and Sovereignty through project managing medicinal gardens, food forests, seed collecting and revitalizing harvesting protocols building internation relationships. Being raised with Nuu-chah-nulth traditional plant knowledge she eventually found her niche growing plants and medicine while learning Western Herbal Medicine with Wild Rose College. She continued her Herbal Medicine education in Washington State learning Alchemic Herbalism through The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, then moved forward with deepening her land-based knowledge from Earth Activist Training where she became PIMA certified in Permaculture and now co- teaches in-person Certificate trainings with her mentors. Hiinahcit’s hobbies include harvesting, falconry and painting. Her current artwork can be viewed in the Exhibition “The Legacy of George Clutesi” in contract with RBCM and UVIC Legacy Collections currently showing at The Bill Reid Gallery. www.hiinahcit.com Lakota McRoberts Lakota is Athabascan and Iroquois native and serves as Agriculture Specialist at the Copper River Native Association and a lifelong steward of the Copper River region of Alaska. Born and raised in Glennallen, Lakota’s work is deeply rooted in Ahtna Athabascan culture, land-based knowledge, and community care. Guided by permaculture principles and Indigenous ecological practices, she centers observation, reciprocity, and balance between human and more-than-human needs. As a 2025 Brave Heart Fellow, Lakota advanced her work in ethnobotany and Indigenous medicine revitalization by learning directly from Elders and knowledge holders. She focuses on ethical identification and harvesting regional medicinal plants and the preparation of traditional healing remedies using Ahtna Athabascan practices. Lakota’s work at CRNA includes native plant identification, invasive species management, habitat restoration, and food sovereignty initiatives that protect the Copper River watershed while strengthening cultural continuity. She uses a developed circular teaching model grounded in stewardship, language revitalization, and intergenerational learning. Inspired by the Ahtna principle of caring for all people “from treasured infant to honored elder,” Lakota is committed to ensuring Indigenous healing practices, ecological knowledge, and food systems remain accessible, sustainable, and community-led for generations to come. Qwiyahwult-hw (Robert George) Qwiyahwultu-hw / Robert George is a Quw’utsun’ Elder respected in the Cowichan valley for his immense generosity of sharing teachings, welcoming people of all races and cultures, and working together for Naat’sa Maat Swqualawu’un / One Heart One Mind. He is lead co-facilitator for the Cultural Connections Elder team and involved in many cultural projects including the Thu-it [Truth] exhibit, Reconciliation: The Journey of our Generation workshops and the Xpey’ Project. He is also known for his vision of the Q’ushin’tul’ Ancestors Walk, a four-day journey that has been held for four years. The walk traces a path from the Quw’utsun’ (Cowichan) creation story of the people from the sky – through T’Sou-ke territory to the top of Swuq’us (Mount Prevost).  He is a father and grandfather, and believes in the values

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. AND NOW….we are bringing in a whole next level experiential permaculture journey!!  We are asking you to ‘Go Village’ with us….to ‘decolonize design’…..to step somewhat outside the conventional 72 hour design certificate program…..and take this transformational journey with a very diverse group of intercultural/intergenerational/interfaith/inter-nation learners this summer!!! It is our shared commitment to bring together: The knowledge and resources of regenerative ecological design to communities with the greatest needs and fewest resources Visionary and practical solutions and personal sustainability to social/cultural change activists, and to teach practical skills, organizing, and activism to visionaries The political, environmental, and spiritual movements that seek peace, justice, and resilience To reSTORY our relationality with climate change and critical issues of these days….and to step forward differently in these certainly uncertain days. To build from a Traditional Knowledge and wisdom pathway forward into building our collective response and response-ability to emergency planning/disaster maangement. Experiences which frame and model “Peacemaking / Restorative Justice” as part of governance and community processes. the practices of J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness) through all that we live, love and design together….. CERTIFICATION Participants who complete this course will receive a Permaculture Design Certificate, accredited by P.I.N.A. and globally recognized as the entry portal to the world of permaculture design. O.U.R. Ecovillage is part of the wider weave of Permaculture Design teachings in the world and are accredited through the Permaculture Institute of North America – P.I.N.A. By completing certification through P.I.N.A. you are joining a global movement which: Honours and works with the Indigenous lands and teachings of Peoples that we are each privileged to share space/place (and often be on the stolen lands) with. Elevates the status and impact of Permaculture by influencing public policy and private development to improve the quality of life for all Brings permaculture solutions to bear on the challenges of social justice, land regeneration, and climate cooling Promotes permaculture pathways to professional development Grants diplomas recognizing excellence and achievement Preserves the integrity and quality of the Permaculture Design Course Facilitates networking among permaculturists Save My Seat! This course is for you if you are ready to: Embark on new environmental design practices Find ways of dramatically reducing energy consumption and changing your lifestyle Begin land-based ventures & small businesses Realize goals towards self-sufficiency, homesteading, and a next level of DYI Learn Climate Change Adaptation Strategies and carbon accounting Find your way into ‘Resilient Community/Lifestyle Design’ Understand that we each have an important role to play in co-creating the future In this introductory workshop OUR Ecovillage will focus on organizing, activating, and educating through on the ground permaculture projects. Learn how we design human systems that mimic natural systems using a minimum of energy and resources and how to create real abundance and social/environmental justice. Explore the strategies and organizing tools we need to make our visions real, as well as the daily practice, magic, and processes that sustain our spirits. This course is unique from almost all others in North America as you are stepping into O.U.R. Ecovillage – a 25 acre Sustainable Living Demonstration, Research and Education Centre. Through partnering with all levels of government, corporate sponsors, academia, and the grassroots of the wider community projects & organizations, O.U.R. Ecovillage has managed to bring together a range of professionals, permaculture teachers, regulatory folks, and technical stakeholders ready to train others in the next stages of how permaculture projects can become fully legal.     Topics covered in this course: Evidence for change & the ethics of sustainability Principles of Permaculture Observation & landscape analysis Ecological planning & design methods Organic food production and food security Climatic factors in design Soils: natural soil improvement Integrated animal systems Water: harvesting, conservation, and management Agroforestry & forest gardening Appropriate technologies & renewable energy systems Mapping & design exercises Techniques and design strategies for both urban & rural applications Ecovillages & sustainable human settlements  Investment Course Cost: $2,345 CAD (approximately $1,750 USD) Fees include the full program, basic accommodations*, meals, and snacks. *Basic Accommodations include either bunk-bed in our gender-inclusive dorm room or a camping site. Specifics of your choice & space assignment will be coordinated after registration and before arrival.   Get in touch if you are interested in semi-private or private accommodations options. Events@ourecovillage.org     About OUR Ecovillage  OUR land offers plenty of space to camp, dorms, private rooms, and interesting suites. There are diverse natural buildings to see and we have spaces for gatherings of different flavors: a large Yurt (great for circles and dancing), a large Community Classroom (for presentations), the Healing Sanctuary (for quiet conversation and meditation), many various natural buildings, the 150 person Zero Mile Eatery, and the Chillage (casual covered outdoor space). There are multiple types of indoor and outdoor showers, composting toilets. For some quiet time you can walk the labyrinth, sit by the pond or take a walk in the woods. You will likely see chickens, ducks, sheep, cows, deer, and much more. If you have any questions about the booking process, or to confirm your booking, please call us at 250-743-3067 or email events@ourecovillage.org Save My Seat! Related courses: Introduction to Permaculture ( 2.5 days) Permaculture Teaching Assistant Training (for certified permaculture graduates only) Permaculture Design Upgrade (for certified permaculture graduates only) Starhawk Starhawk is a permaculture designer, teacher, and founder of Earth Activist Training, which teaches regenerative design with a grounding in spirit and a focus on organizing and activism. She is the author of thirteen books on earth based spirituality and activism, including The Spiral Dance, The Earth Path, and The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, The Fifth Sacred Thing and City of Refuge. Together with director Donna Read Cooper, she has worked on five major documentaries, including the Goddess Trilogy for the National Film Board of Canada and Permaculture: The Growing Edge. Starhawk directs and teaches Earth Activist Training and has been recognized by the Permaculture Institute of

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.

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 River at a beautiful facility that provides the environment and the space to truly immerse yourself into this PDC Program. All meals and accommodation included. Fireside discussions every evening. Hikes along the river and a swim late afternoon is a perfect way to refresh. The program includes a tour to a beautiful, well established Permaculture farm. Guest Speakers presenting the latest developments in natural building. Hands-on permaculture installations, foraging tours and so much more.

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.

 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.

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.

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.