What makes the Earthius PFC/PDC so special?
The Earthius Project is actively engaged in community building, ecological rehabilitation and regeneration, food production, water management, alternative social modeling, economic and political activism and much, much more. The Project has been named a UN Decade for Biodiversity 2019 Project of Merit in response to our unique application of permaculture and Three Zone Gardening design. We collaborate with diverse groups engaged in activism, building sharing economies, developing mutual aid networks, community and school gardening.
The founder of Earthius, Adriana, will lead the PFC/PDC through a structured 12 week program. Adriana has an extensive array of skills and experiences that make for diverse and multifaceted discussions and activities. Her background in teaching economics and publishing research about women in development places her in a unique position to address the global ramifications of the alternative social and economic models that permaculture has to offer. For more information on your instructor, check out her LinkedIn page or click the ABOUT tab in the menu.
The Earthius PDC touches on topics most other PDCs skip, such as Deep Adaptation, Climate Chaos, Activism, Prepping, and so much more. This program will teach you how to design not just landscapes, but also your life. It will show you how to build community and give you one to boot! We will tell it like it is, what we face in the near future, but give you ways to live in compassion, love, and giving now.
How is the PFC/PDC structured?
Since the standard requirement for contact with your instructor is 72 hours, we have divided the course into 12 weekly sessions of 6 hours each for the Certification course and 4 hours each for the Foundations course. This does not include the time you may stay after a session to collaborate with teammates, to engage in community, or complete work-trade commitments. Additionally, there will be several field-trips and special guest presenters outside of these session. You will also be assigned a weekly list of tasks to complete before the next session, to include readings, videos, and, if you are in the PDC, research, designing, or writing.
What do our students say?The Earthius PDC is a fantastic gateway into the world of permaculture... [read more]
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What does it cost?
The 2020 work-trade positions, barter needs list, and timebanking information will be listed here soon.
An option to contribute to the scholarship fund or be added to a sponsors list will be added soon
An option to contribute to the scholarship fund or be added to a sponsors list will be added soon
The cost of the program is broken down into the following fee schedule:
$60 Registration fee
$420 Course fee
$300 Design Mentoring and certification fee (optional)
You may take the course as a Permaculture Foundations Course (PFC), omitting the design component and forfeiting the certification. This will reduce the cost to only $420 after the registration fee has been paid. This is a great option if your goal is to learn and apply, not to teach, lead, or become a professional in the field. It also means you will be able to leave after 4 hours each Saturday, instead of staying for all 6.
If you choose the PDC, the design component gives you one-on-one time with the instructor, as well as group feedback to develop your own design and brief. You will survey your project property, map it, design new systems, and write up a brief that explains your design process. On the final day in class, you will present your project to the class and receive your Permaculture Design Certificate.
It is the goal of the Project to make this knowledge accessible to anyone who wishes to learn. We wish to eliminate any barrier to entry. Therefore, you can pay for the course with any, some, or all of the following options, as long as they are mutually beneficial between you and Earthius.
A cash payment: you can choose to pay the total cost of the program up front, $60 registration fee, $420 course fee, $300 mentoring and certification fee (PDC students only).
A payment plan: you can break up the course fee over 4 payments of $105 each for a PFC and $180 each for a PDC, due on the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th class.
Work-trade hours: you can pay for some of your program hours with a labor work-trade on the property (1 hour labor = 1 course-hour)
Bartering: you can pay for some of your program cost with product trades needed for the Project, like tools, supplies, or produce, based on a mutually agreed-upon trade value.
Sponsorship: you can find funding via a sponsor, like an employer, non-profit, church, or community organization
$60 Registration fee
$420 Course fee
$300 Design Mentoring and certification fee (optional)
You may take the course as a Permaculture Foundations Course (PFC), omitting the design component and forfeiting the certification. This will reduce the cost to only $420 after the registration fee has been paid. This is a great option if your goal is to learn and apply, not to teach, lead, or become a professional in the field. It also means you will be able to leave after 4 hours each Saturday, instead of staying for all 6.
If you choose the PDC, the design component gives you one-on-one time with the instructor, as well as group feedback to develop your own design and brief. You will survey your project property, map it, design new systems, and write up a brief that explains your design process. On the final day in class, you will present your project to the class and receive your Permaculture Design Certificate.
It is the goal of the Project to make this knowledge accessible to anyone who wishes to learn. We wish to eliminate any barrier to entry. Therefore, you can pay for the course with any, some, or all of the following options, as long as they are mutually beneficial between you and Earthius.
A cash payment: you can choose to pay the total cost of the program up front, $60 registration fee, $420 course fee, $300 mentoring and certification fee (PDC students only).
A payment plan: you can break up the course fee over 4 payments of $105 each for a PFC and $180 each for a PDC, due on the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th class.
Work-trade hours: you can pay for some of your program hours with a labor work-trade on the property (1 hour labor = 1 course-hour)
Bartering: you can pay for some of your program cost with product trades needed for the Project, like tools, supplies, or produce, based on a mutually agreed-upon trade value.
Sponsorship: you can find funding via a sponsor, like an employer, non-profit, church, or community organization
When is the course?
Enrollment for the Spring 2020 PDC is closed.
The Fall 2020 PDC has been cancelled.
The Fall 2020 PDC has been cancelled.
How do I sign up?
Please use the form below to register for the course. Your registration is not complete until we have received your Registration Fee of $60. This non-refundable fee ensures a seat in the class.
Please pay this via PayPal using the friends & family option to adriana.chanmala@gmail.com . You will find a link to pay the fee after you register. You can also mail a check to Adriana Chanmala/The Earthius Project, 9261 Blackley Lake Road, Wake Forest NC 27587.
Please pay this via PayPal using the friends & family option to adriana.chanmala@gmail.com . You will find a link to pay the fee after you register. You can also mail a check to Adriana Chanmala/The Earthius Project, 9261 Blackley Lake Road, Wake Forest NC 27587.
Reviews
*****FIVE STARS*****
Becky B.
Cedar Grove NC
Becky B.
Cedar Grove NC
The Earthius PDC is a fantastic gateway into the world of permaculture for a complete novice, as well as an interactive space for those with more experience to further develop their skills and knowledge. The PDC is a 12-week course with each class consisting of a comprehensive lecture on a specific aspect of permaculture design (i.e. water, soil, earthworks, food production, animals, etc.) that explores various approaches and techniques including their history, effectiveness in addressing key issues, the logical reasoning behind them, and an emphasis on their ethical implications. Each class also includes a hands-on project that allows students to put into practice the information learned in each lecture, develop a proficiency in using various tools and resources, and gain real experience in designing and constructing new elements such as earthworks or structures. These projects really help you to further grasp closed-loop thinking and it is rewarding to see the very tangible fruits of your labor!
As an instructor Adriana is very encouraging of taking time for discussion and learning from each others' experiences, she is flexible and allows the interests of the students to guide the hands-on projects, and she has a relaxed attitude making each class enjoyable and fun! As a student I feel that all of my questions are appreciated and answered thoroughly, and I leave each class with a buzzing head full of new ideas and inspiration. It is one thing to watch videos and read about permaculture, but it is very different to come together with others who are passionate about it to learn and create together, and this course provides that opportunity.
The course is generously priced for the value it provides and there are work-trade options available to help decrease the cost and provide even more opportunities for real-life experience with permaculture techniques.
Anyone local who is interested in learning how to put into practice the ethics and principles of permaculture design on their land or in their everyday approaches to solving issues in their own lives, their communities, or in the world should consider taking this course!
As an instructor Adriana is very encouraging of taking time for discussion and learning from each others' experiences, she is flexible and allows the interests of the students to guide the hands-on projects, and she has a relaxed attitude making each class enjoyable and fun! As a student I feel that all of my questions are appreciated and answered thoroughly, and I leave each class with a buzzing head full of new ideas and inspiration. It is one thing to watch videos and read about permaculture, but it is very different to come together with others who are passionate about it to learn and create together, and this course provides that opportunity.
The course is generously priced for the value it provides and there are work-trade options available to help decrease the cost and provide even more opportunities for real-life experience with permaculture techniques.
Anyone local who is interested in learning how to put into practice the ethics and principles of permaculture design on their land or in their everyday approaches to solving issues in their own lives, their communities, or in the world should consider taking this course!
*****FIVE STARS*****
Thomas W.
Cedar Grove NC
Thomas W.
Cedar Grove NC
The Earthius Permaculture Design Certificate course is great!
I'm currently enrolled in this course and we are nearing the end. I'm so happy and grateful to have been taking it! This class is packed with great information, taught by Adriana in an easy to understand and relevant manner... I'm always so excited to share what I learned with my friends!
I've been taught about a wide variety of permaculture concepts and how to apply them, and it's not just a lecture, we were constantly doing hands-on projects and having open discussions. She also directs us to a variety of resources and gave us many tips and tricks along the way. The course was even oriented towards the interests of the participants... we were curious about floating gardens, so, we made one!
I really enjoyed my time with Adriana as my teacher. She is a fun person and has become my friend.
My favorite takeaway from the course is that you can set up your land with self-sustaining systems so that it works for you and you give back to it with minimal maintenance work!
Some highlights for me:
-using structures to invigorate your property's environment and productivity... ponds, dams, groundwater retention methodology, surface water management, sun traps, habitat construction...
-observing and evaluating naturally occurring systems... structure and plants (their species, location, health) and what their clues tell you about the environment, nutrient cycles, water movement...
-using passive and simple technologies... non-electric pumps, contouring tools, swales, wind control, heating and cooling methodology, natural materials and construction...
Thanks Adriana, It's been a blast!
I'm currently enrolled in this course and we are nearing the end. I'm so happy and grateful to have been taking it! This class is packed with great information, taught by Adriana in an easy to understand and relevant manner... I'm always so excited to share what I learned with my friends!
I've been taught about a wide variety of permaculture concepts and how to apply them, and it's not just a lecture, we were constantly doing hands-on projects and having open discussions. She also directs us to a variety of resources and gave us many tips and tricks along the way. The course was even oriented towards the interests of the participants... we were curious about floating gardens, so, we made one!
I really enjoyed my time with Adriana as my teacher. She is a fun person and has become my friend.
My favorite takeaway from the course is that you can set up your land with self-sustaining systems so that it works for you and you give back to it with minimal maintenance work!
Some highlights for me:
-using structures to invigorate your property's environment and productivity... ponds, dams, groundwater retention methodology, surface water management, sun traps, habitat construction...
-observing and evaluating naturally occurring systems... structure and plants (their species, location, health) and what their clues tell you about the environment, nutrient cycles, water movement...
-using passive and simple technologies... non-electric pumps, contouring tools, swales, wind control, heating and cooling methodology, natural materials and construction...
Thanks Adriana, It's been a blast!
