The purpose of this permaculture course in the series is to cultivate ecological literacy by looking at the complex symbiotic relationships in both natural and cultivated systems. Students will explore and apply systems thinking to their own gardens, farms, and backyards.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Define permaculture and describe key elements of permaculture systems.
• Read the patterns of natural landscapes and apply them to design. 
• Discover living soil and how to regenerate and maintain soil health. 
• Apply water harvesting techniques and mitigate water issues. 
• Appreciate the role of trees and forests in productive conservation systems. 
• Describe the important role of animals and aquatic systems in permaculture.

This course is one of three that we offer in permaculture design. (Read more about Permaculture Design: Fundamentals of Ecological Design and Permaculture Design: Design Practicum.