Phoenix Permaculture: Urban Farm's Drylands Design Course 2026
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Key Takeaways
Learn permaculture principles and practices with a focus on dryland ecosystems and regenerative design in an intensive course format.
- Weekend course for working individuals.
- Focus on drylands and Southwest ecosystems.
- Covers water harvesting and agroforestry.
- Includes practical design projects.
- Taught by experienced permaculture instructors.
Why It Matters
Understanding permaculture in dryland environments is crucial for sustainable living and food production in increasingly arid regions worldwide.
What to Do Next
Research local permaculture courses or workshops specializing in your regional climate.
Recommended for: Individuals seeking in-depth permaculture knowledge and practical skills for designing sustainable systems in dryland environments.
The Urban Farm in Phoenix offers a 72-hour in-person Permaculture Design Course focused on dry lands and southwest ecosystems, scheduled over multiple weekends in spring 2026. The course balances classroom instruction, design practicum, and hands-on experience, emphasizing pattern recognition and the interconnections between plants, animals, climate, and landforms. Topics include drylands gardening, ecosystem restoration, regenerative community economics, soils and erosion control, water harvesting, agroforestry, appropriate technology, and building design. The course format suits working individuals by holding sessions on weekends and culminates in a comprehensive permaculture design project. Instruction is led by Don Titmus and Janis Norton with a team of permaculture-trained presenters.
Source: urbanfarm.org
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