Teacher Trainings
We are so excited to offer this training again after many years of hiatus. We welcome teachers from near and far to join us for a 4 day immersive experience designed to directly support your preparation for the 2026-27 school year. On-site overnight accommodations and childcare are available! We use a combination of lecture, hands-on and open space technology to glean as much wisdom from the group and inspire teachers and mentors in the process of planning for the upcoming school year. Topics include:
Applying permaculture to education
Site, schedule and infrastructure design
Creating school gardens
PreK-grade 12 lesson planning
How natural cycles inform education
Childhood passions, storytelling and nature puppetry
Nature connection games and activities
Make your own classroom supplies
Compassionate child observation
Holistic classroom management
Accommodating special needs
Working with parents
Business administration
Resourcing in the community
All participants that complete the training will be issued a certificate endorsed by the Permaculture Institute of North America.
Schedule:
Thursday-Saturday 8am-5pm plus evening session from 6:30-8pm
Sunday 9am-4pm plus optional dinner social 5-7pm
Each day includes a 1 hour break for lunch
Registration is open!
$480/person for 30 hours of CEC-qualified training (includes 3 meals/day plus snacks Th-Sun)
*Participants are responsible for the cost of their continuing education credits.
Optional:
$300/child for childcare ages 4+, $400/child for childcare ages 3 and under (Th-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-4pm with breaks during meal and snack times)
$175 for overnight accommodations for out of town participants (tent or yurt camping) Wed-Sunday nights (includes dinner Wed evening and breakfast Monday morning)
Contact us with questions. Register here.
Can’t make it to the farm in person this year? We invite you to explore our video series and/or to contact us for customized consultations in support of your nature-based learning endeavors. We know that many programs are spending more time outdoors and we are happy to help support the growing outdoor learning movement!
Perma-culture Design Course
Permaculture is a combination of the words “permanent” and “culture”. Though a bit of a misgnomer (no culture is permanent in the literal sense), the goals of permaculture are to be in harmony with natural cycles and systems in order to align human practices with the needs of healthy ecosystems. Please visit Matt’s website to learn more about the courses he is offering this year.
Skill Building
We offer year-round skill building workshops for adults that focus on topics such as gardening, wild crafting, seasonal cooking, survival and homesteading arts. Please email us to request our seasonal newsletter to learn about upcoming opportunities.
