What is permaculture?

"Permaculture is an ethical system of design which reintegrates humans with the natural world." - Rhonda Baird

Permaculture is a design system which cuts across world views. It's a network of people dedicated to a resilient world. It's grounded in earth repair, care of people (including you!), and sharing the abundance while turning away from economic and social manipulation.

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Get a new perspective

Learn to see the world in a new way…

Whether you are interested in taking a Permaculture Design Course or a workshop on a topic related to healing the earth and its communities, a little support can go a long way. 

We facilitate learning, and we have for hundreds of people.

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Make it Do-able

Information is not the same as experience and guidance. We are experienced at demystifying the concepts and helping people see how all the moving parts fit together in a do-able plan. Through our courses, people gain the confidence.

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Mentoring

Sometimes you just want a bit of support after your permaculture design course. Or you would like to learn more about permaculture in a supportive, one-on-one environment suited to your interests and needs. I (Rhonda Baird) have worked with permaculture education and had my own design practice for more than a decade. In that time I’ve connected with teachers and programs all over North America; and I find that I enjoy this kind of connection and support.

D.L.

PDC Student

This is so fun! I love how I see the world now! Instead of focusing on all the problems, I'm looking at what I want and how that works with nature and builds a better society. 

S.D.

PDC Student

What Rhonda brings to the course is so valuable. More of that!

Upcoming Education Events

  • Effective Decision Making, March 22, 6:30 pm, online
  • Garden Course: 5 sessions, April 2-June 30
  • Reading the Landscape: April 30
  • Permaculture Design Course: summer/fall 2022; online and in-person
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Effective Decision Making

Explore key skills in helping your group or project be more effective and fun in making decisions together.

March 1, 6:30 pm, online

Available upon request.

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Permaculture Design Course

Our 2022 permaculture design course will be both online and in-person. 

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Reading the Landscape

Join us for a wander through the landscape to explore flora, fauna, skills in seeing what is there. Bring your own food and perhaps we'll enjoy a fire as well. 

Next event: April 30.

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