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2026 Weekend PDC
Follow the rhythm of the growing season in this 8-month, urban farm-based PDC. Beginning in March, we'll plant the seeds, tend the soils, cultivate rich learning opportunities and gather the harvest with a culminating design project.
Course runs from March to October 2026
Tentative dates are as follows:
March 21-22, April 18-19, May 23-24, June 20-21, July 18-19, August 22-23, September 19-20 and October 24-25. Sessions will begin at 9am and end at 4:30pm. Organic lunch with vegetarian and gluten free options will be provided on Saturdays. Every Sunday will be a potluck day!
This course includes everything you'd expect from a PDC, and more.
Taught by a Permaculture Institute of North America-accredited instructor using the PINA curriculum as a foundation, this PDC includes 50% more contact hours than the standard 72-hour course and expands on critical content modules such as urban permaculture, social permaculture, placemaking, community building and right livelihood. Experts in specialized fields related to the day will join as guest instructors. Check out the instructor bios below. The list will grow as guests are confirmed!
Fees
Course fee is set at $1200 per person. This course meets for 18 sessions, for a cost equivalent of $75/day. Limited partial work-trades may be available. Scholarships can be arranged in the form of sponsorships from your friends, family, employer, community, etc. Please ask if you would like a sponsorship request form to pass on to your community. It is recommended that you reserve your place with a deposit. The deposit is fully refundable up to 60 days before the start and 50% refundable up to 30 days before. In the event that you find a full sponsor for the tuition, the deposit you personally paid to hold your place will be refunded to you.
Make a $150 deposit now to reserve your spot in the course
Make a $1200 full tuition payment now for you or as a sponsorship
Mail a payment (check or money order) to PDX Permaculture Institute, PO Box 82526, Portland, OR 97282
Reach out with questions about the course
Instructor Bios
Matt Bibeau is the resident lead instructor for this course. Matt holds a Master's degree in Sustainability Education from Portland State University and holds a Diploma in Permaculture Education from the Permaculture Institute of North America. Having a background that spans work with the National Park Service to being a core organizer and PDC instructor with the City Repair Project, Matt brings a unique breadth and depth of training and experience to this PDC. His teaching mentors include Toby Hemenway, Marisha Auerbach, Jude Hobbs, Hazel Ward, and more!