We’re offering two Permaculture Design Certifications (PDC) and one advanced Food Forests class at OAEC in 2025!
Our Permaculture Design Certification is a hybrid course that includes 4 weeks online self-paced learning and 8 days residential hands-on skills and design training at the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center in Sonoma County, CA. Learn more about Permaculture Design Certification at OAEC.
Abundant Food Forests: An Advanced Permaculture Course is a 5 day residential hands-on training at OAEC. Learn more about the Food Forest course.
Both courses include onsite lodging and organic meals at our integrated permaculture demonstration site and field campus.
Permaculture Design Certification
2025 Summer Session:
Self-Paced Online Learning: May 22 – June 12, 2025
Hands-on Training at OAEC: June 20-27, 2025
Abundant Food Forests: An Advanced Permaculture Course
Hands-on Training at OAEC: August 20-24, 2025
Permaculture Design Certification
2025 PDC Fall Session:
Self-Paced Online Learning: October 9 – October 30, 2025
Hands-on Training at OAEC: November 7-14, 2025
