OAEC supports diverse communities to design their own regenerative systems at the regional and local scale.
Our cookbook is a collection of inventive recipes inspired by seasonal eating from our biodiverse Mother Garden, orchards and Wildlands Preserve.
Experience the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center through beautiful slideshows of our Guest Houses, Meeting Hall, Kitchen, Garden, Wildlands and more.
OAEC serves as a retreat center for networks, public agencies, foundations and other groups working towards social and environmental change.
Our 100% Certified Organic plant nursery specializes in open-pollinated perennials including edible landscaping plants, rare and endangered food crops, drought tolerant ornamentals and habitat plants - all tested in our onsite gardens and appropriate for our bioregion.
OAEC offers the longest consistently running two-week Permaculture Design Certification course in the West. Immerse yourself in information, ideas and inspiration on how to design sustainable, regenerative systems in balance with your home ecosystem.
ALWAYS CHECK THE RSVP CALENDAR FOR HOLIDAYS AND OTHER CLOSURES.
Please RSVP by clicking here. Come for part or all of the day – we are happy to have your helping hands for as long as you can participate.
We serve a homemade garden-based vegetarian lunch for those who come to volunteer for at least 3 hours. We will take a break at 12:30 to eat.
What to bring:
In addition to a mask and a water bottle, we suggest bringing everything you’ll need to be comfortable outside in all weather – rain gear, an extra layer, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, etc. Bring your own work gloves, if you have them. Please arrive and park in the upper lot near the nursery.
Contact the OAEC office or 707-874-1557 x101.