PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

We are building a sustainable and equitable Permaculture Design Certification program in Houston based on People Care, Earth Care and Fair Share

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PEOPLE CARE

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EARTH CARE

Permaculture is an ecological and holistic design system and philosophy for solving modern problems. It has successfully been used around the world to maximize food production, regenerate springs, cool homes, revive vacant lots, reduce pollution, and transform lives.

Urban Harvest offers the Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) through a series of classes totaling over 100 hours of curriculum authorized by the Permaculture Institute of North America.

People Care

Registration for the 2026 2027 Permaculture Design Certification is now open. Discover more details and secure your spot by visiting:
  Education – Urban Harvest.

Our Permaculture Design Certification scholarship application is now open, welcoming community gardeners, growers, and food activists to apply. This program focuses on creating solutions and systems thinking to address community challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and make a positive impact.

Apply at Permaculture Scholarship Work-study Application 

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DIG DEEPER, GROW STRONGER

Dig deeper, grow stronger – each one, teach one.

We are excited to offer advanced Permaculture Teacher Training, exclusively available to Permaculture Design Certificate holders. This unique opportunity is presented in partnership with Cascadia Permaculture. 

2027 Winter Online and August 2027 In Person

Apply Here

Permaculture Design Certification Final Projects

Please click on the designs in the carousel to see the entire Design Projects/Maps.

People Care

Registration for the 2025 Permaculture Design Certification is now open. Discover more details and secure your spot by visiting Education – Urban Harvest.

We offer scholarship and work-study opportunities! The goal of our scholarship work-study award is to support diversity and inclusion to empower individuals living in and serving underserved communities in metro Houston. We are seeking food activists, community gardeners, market gardeners, landscapers, educators, and green entrepreneurs who are committed to climate and environmental justice. Join us to advance your skills and make a positive impact in your community.

FAIR SHARE

Permaculture outreach events in the community serve to activate awareness and strengthen our networks to share resources

EARTH CARE

Permaculture skill share events provide opportunities to
implement permaculture designs to increase bountiful and productive gardens. We are implementing hands-on projects to increase biodiversity, restore nature, compost, and capture energy.