PermaTalks S6: Permaculture & Community Gardens 2026

PermaTalks is set to launch its sixth season, offering a series of online sessions focused on various aspects of permaculture. The program, organized by Lumia from the Vihrea Pourusmaki association, is scheduled to run from January 15, 2026, to March 19, 2026. These sessions will take place on Thursdays at 17:30 UK time via Zoom, with all content also being recorded and made available for later viewing.

The season pass for PermaTalks Volume 6 is priced at 30 Euros and can be purchased through the Vihrea Pourusmaki online store. The initiative serves as a fundraiser for the European Permaculture Network, aiming to support its activities and foster community engagement among permaculturists across Europe.

The curriculum for this season encompasses a diverse range of topics, presented through a combination of in-depth lectures and live panel discussions featuring practitioners from across the continent. The season kicks off on January 15 with a dialogue on "Permaculture project implementation," involving Aimee Fenech, Lumia Huhdanpää-Jais, and Ryan Sandford-Blackburn.

Subsequent sessions include a lecture by Tom Henfrey on "Shamanic Permaculture in Practice" on January 22, and a discussion on January 29 by The Permaculture Colab, featuring Dominik Jais and Aimee Fenech, exploring the transition from proprietary to open-source approaches in permaculture research.

February begins with a dialogue on "Permaculture Design" on February 5, with contributions from Mayi Lekuona, Cathrine Dolleris, and Dominik Jais. On February 12, Annette Flinterman will provide an introduction to the SEKEM community, a lecture that will also be accessible via the LINKS platform. The following week, February 19, will feature a dialogue on "Hosting permaculture volunteers," with insights from Katka Horackova, Barbara Scheltus, and Andreas Pohl. The month concludes on February 26 with a discussion led by Cathrine Dolleris and Barbara Scheltus on "Permaculture courses."

March's program includes a lecture by Linda Blättler on March 5, titled "Beyond the mimicry claim: What permaculture contributes to nature and to people. Findings from eight farms in the Czech Republic and Belgium." Jorge Barbosa will present on "Permaculture in Schools" on March 12, and the season will conclude on March 19 with Monika Frank's lecture, "Permaplants - what makes a plant a permaplant?"

PermaTalks are characterized as informal online gatherings designed to facilitate connection, idea exchange, and mutual inspiration among permaculturists. They aim to provide a platform for learning from practical experiences, exploring new designs and methodologies, and strengthening the collective identity of the European Permaculture Network. The event's contact information is provided as info@vihreapourusmaki.fi.