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Sustainable Solano's 2025 PDC: Whole Systems Permaculture

By Sustainable Solano
Sustainable Solano's 2025 PDC: Whole Systems Permaculture

TL;DR: Gain a Permaculture Design Certificate in a blended online and in-person course focusing on practical, whole-systems design.

  • Learn permaculture principles and whole systems thinking.
  • Apply design skills to local landscapes and community projects.
  • Gain practical experience with rainwater and greywater systems.
  • Suitable for professionals, educators, and community members.
  • Course runs August to December 2025, blending online and hands-on.

Why it matters: A Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) equips you with integral knowledge and practical skills for sustainable living and design, applicable to various environmental and social challenges.

Do this next: Research local PDC courses to understand their curriculum and hands-on components.

Recommended for: Anyone seeking to apply permaculture design principles to landscapes, communities, or organizations to foster sustainability.

Sustainable Solano offers a 2025 Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) program combining online Zoom classes with five hands-on, two-day weekend sessions and a final presentation. The course follows the internationally recognized 72-hour permaculture curriculum and emphasizes whole systems thinking applicable to environment, social systems, and organizations. Participants gain practical experience designing and transforming local landscapes using permaculture principles, including rainwater and greywater systems. The program is suitable for landscaping professionals, educators, sustainability managers, and community members aiming to apply permaculture in various contexts. The course runs from August to December 2025 and includes group work and hands-on learning.