Introduction to Permaculture (30 minutes)

• Definition of Permaculture
• History and Evolution of Permaculture
• Basic Principles of Permaculture

The Ethics of Permaculture (30 minutes)

• Earth Care
• People Care
• Fair Share

Permaculture Design Principles (30 minutes)

• Observe and Interact
• Catch and Store Energy
• Obtain a Yield
• Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback
• Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services

Food Forests and Polycultures (30 minutes)

• Introduction to Food Forests
• Designing a Food Forest
• Benefits of Polycultures

Soil Fertility and Composting (30 minutes)

• Understanding Soil Fertility
• Techniques to Improve Soil Health
• Composting 101

Water Management (30 minutes)

• The Water Cycle and Permaculture
• Designing for Water Conservation
• Techniques for Rainwater Harvesting

Animal Systems in Permaculture (30 minutes)

• Integrating Animals into Permaculture Systems
• Sustainable Animal Husbandry
• Insect and Bird Contributions

The Built Environment and Permaculture (30 minutes)

• Permaculture Principles in Building Design
• Sustainable Materials and Building Techniques
• Urban Permaculture

Creating a Permaculture Design (30 minutes)

• Steps in the Design Process
• Examples of Permaculture Designs
• Hands-on Activity: Draft Your Own Permaculture Design