Our Work
- - - OAEC supports diverse communities to design their own regenerative systems at the regional and local scale.
  - - Vision & Strategy
      
      Mother Garden Biodiversity
      
      Resilient Community Design | Permaculture
      
      WATER Institute
      
      Wildlands Restoration
      
      Movement Building
      
      Fiscally Sponsored Projects
Who We Are
- - - Visual Tour
    - Experience the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center through beautiful slideshows of our Guest Houses, Meeting Hall, Kitchen, Garden, Wildlands and more.
  - - About OAEC
      
      Staff & Board
      
      Jobs
      
      Internships
      
      OAEC News
      
      Contact & Directions
Group Retreats
- - - OAEC serves as a retreat center for networks, public agencies, foundations and other groups working towards social and environmental change.
  - - About Retreats
      
      The Land
      
      Meeting Facilities
      
      Housing
      
      Food
      
      More Info
      
      Booking Details
Plant Nursery
- - - 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.
  - - The Nursery is Open! Wed – Sat, 11 am – 5 pm
Courses & Events
- - - Permaculture Design Certification
    - OAEC offers the longest consistently running 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.
  - - Events Calendar
      
      Courses
      
      Tours
      
      Performances & More
      
      Garden Volunteer Days

Garden Volunteer Day

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Month

Sep 2026
- Wed 23
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
- Wed 30
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
Oct 2026
- Wed 7
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
- Wed 14
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
- Wed 21
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
- Wed 28
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
Nov 2026
- Wed 4
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
- Wed 11
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
- Wed 18
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
- Wed 25
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
Dec 2026
- Wed 2
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day
- Wed 9
  - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    
    Garden Volunteer Day

The Occidental Arts & Ecology Center (OAEC) is an 80-acre research, demonstration, advocacy, and organizing center in Sonoma County, California, that develops strategies for regional-scale community resilience.

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The Occidental Arts & Ecology Center (OAEC) is an 80-acre research, demonstration, advocacy, and organizing center in Sonoma County, California, that develops strategies for regional-scale community resilience.

Plant Nursery Open Wed – Sat, 11 am – 5 pm

Nursery Phone: (707) 874-9591

(707) 874-1557

15290 Coleman Valley Road Occidental, CA 95465