South Shore Permaculture’s
PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE
PDC 2026
From homesteads to regenerative farms, gain skills that apply directly to homes, gardens, neighborhoods, & more.
Welcome to our 4th PDC!
January 29 - June 11, 2026
South Shore Permaculture’s PDC is offered once a year and takes place over the course of six months.
The course’s 72 immersive hours consists of weekly meetings through Google Meet (2 hours/week) and in-person events such as nature walks, permablitzes, and farm tours throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
About The PDC
Every year since our inception in 2023, South Shore Permaculture has offered the Permaculture Design Course (PDC) as an opportunity to learn from experienced teachers the tools and techniques to create abundant, regenerative landscapes and transform your local community.
Upon completing this globally recognized Permaculture Design Course, you will receive certification and possess the skills to design and implement sustainable systems that honor both people and the planet.
“South Shore Permaculture’s PDC program is a major asset to the South Shore community and anyone looking to develop the ability to design ecologically integrated landscapes & food systems that are aligned with permaculture principles. The skills taught in this PDC are valuable to those interested in co-creating a more localized food system while restoring the health of these lands. This PDC program is one-of-a-kind in that it approaches permaculture design with a bioregional focus specific to the Northeast region.”
— Julia Chase, 2024 PDC Alumna
The PDC is for you if YOU:
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Embrace a lifestyle interconnected with the earth and others
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Manage a resilient homestead and garden in the Northeast
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Transform “unusable” land into a thriving ecosystem
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Feel confident in permaculture landscaping
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Maximize small yards for productive gardens
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Connect with like-minded individuals in our community
Benefits of SSP’s PDC
