About Our Courses

We provide dynamic education in permaculture, ecological sustainability, and regenerative practices, with a focus on developing resilient systems. Our programs teach practical skills such as organic gardening, ecological landscaping, orchard care, composting, basic construction skills, rainwater harvesting, plant propagation, and much more.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

  • COMMUNITY EDUCATION

    We teach community classes each semester at Hudson Valley Community College. In Spring 2025 we will return with Composting & Vermicomposting at Home, Sustainable Landscaping Using Ecological Design, and Power Tools 101. These are 2 hour introductory programs.

  • INTRO TO PERMACULTURE & ECOLOGICAL DESIGN

    This is a multi-part hybrid class held over a series of Saturdays. 30-hour curriculum.

  • Permaculture Design Course

    This course includes the internationally recognized 72-hour curriculum, supplemented by an additional 12-hours of hands on practice and field trips.

Upcoming Courses, Events, & More

INTRO TO PERMACULTURE & ECO DESIGN ONLINE

We are teaching an online course in partnership with Yestermorrow Design/Build School that starts in April. Learn more by clicking the button below.

LIBRARY & RESOURCES

You can access a list of books we have recommended on our courses, links to valuable resources, and more by clicking visiting our library and resources page.