Did you know that new greywater standards for California took effect last month? This is exciting news for California, and especially for activists like the folks at Oasis Design and the Greywater Guerrillas, who have been working tirelessly for this sort of thing for years.
Here’s an excerpt of a notice that was sent out [...]

We live in a time of great change, and during great change, leaders always emerge. If we’re going to be the change we seek, we should also be prepared to be the leaders we seek.
Many of us Permies have an innate distrust of authority, and many of us associate authority with leadership. But [...]

I don’t normally post about individual permaculture design courses, but this is a really unique opportunity to get your PDC with an emphasis on Native American practices. The Permaculture Design Certification Course at Pine Ridge Lakota Reservation, South Dakota will be held on September 11-27, 2009:
This will be a very unique and special permaculture [...]

In a continuing series based on questions we fielded (or promised to look up and post here) at Maker Faire, here’s some basics: what is permaculture, and how you can learn more about it by connecting with a guild or taking a course. Still to come this week/weekend: where to buy worms for composting, [...]

Here’s an enjoyable video from Occidental Arts and Ecology Center about their permaculture classes. If you’ve been thinking about taking a class, this gives you an idea of what it’s all about. And if you’ve already taken one, it’s sure to bring back happy memories. Enjoy!

I’m off to the West Coast Women’s [...]

Personally using herbs for healing, wellness, and crafts is an skill that our culture has nearly lost altogether. Fortunately, there are places to get this education and mentorship. Near Forestville, you’ll find The California School of Herbal Studies.

From their web site:
Founded in 1978 by Rosemary Gladstar, and led today by School Directors [...]

Hawaii, a paradise for travelers, faces serious challenges with its food and ecosystems. Here’s an excellent introduction to Hawaii as a permaculture location, with Bill Mollison and Geoff Lawton:

If you’re inclined to enjoy a little bit of paradise yourself, consider using that trip to support permaculture in Hawii. Regenerative Design Institute is offering [...]

Permaculture-SF, the San Francisco Permaculture Guild, is offering a Urban Permaculture Design Course that looks fantastic!

Urban centers like San Francisco need innovative solutions for the persistent problems of the built environment. We feel that Permaculture holds many of the answers needed to build a truly sustainable city and we would like to invite you to [...]