Northwest Permaculture Convergence

August 7th, 2026. Explore a wider view of the challenges facing humanity—and the possibilities for transformation—in Jan Spencer’s presentation on climate change, the poly crisis, human potential, and the paradigm shift needed for a regenerative future.

August 8–9, 2026 — Join the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in Kitsap County for the annual Hiroshima & Nagasaki Memorial Weekend of Action. Participate in workshops, a peaceful demonstration at the Bangor submarine base, and hear keynote speaker Abby Martin as we remember the devastating legacy of nuclear weapons and work together for a more peaceful future.

Encompassing the City of Spokane, Spokane County, the Spokane River Watershed and the Spokane Regional Foodshed:The Spokane Bioregion   The Spokane Permaculture Symposium is shaping up to be a very cool event. You should come! Spokane Permaculture Symposium -...

August 23, 2026: After a year away, the Northwest Herbal Fair returns for a special one-day gathering at Finnriver Farm & Cidery, featuring workshops, plant walks, herbal vendors, live music, farm tours, and a celebration of the Northwest herbal community.

Apply by Sept. 15, 2026. Northwest Permaculture is seeking new Board members and allies to help steward its legacy, strengthen its community, and shape its next chapter. NWPCC needs your vision to serve and continue to exist.

Registration is open for the Mount Shasta Water unConference, September 11–13, 2026, at Hotlum EcoRegeneration Camp. Join watershed stewards, permaculture practitioners, and community members for hands-on workshops, Open Space dialogue, and a deeper exploration of our relationship with water and the living world.

September 18–20, 2026 • Uhuru Community • Rice, Washington — Registration is open for the 16th Annual Inland Northwest Permaculture Convergence! Join a welcoming weekend of workshops, skill sharing, plant walks, music, community meals, and connection focused on permaculture, resilience, and regenerative living.

January 9–March 6, 2027 — Online Permaculture Teacher Training
Build confidence, teaching skills, and practical tools for sharing permaculture with diverse audiences. This interactive online course with Jude Hobbs and Carol Burton combines recorded lessons, live Zoom sessions, co-teaching practice, and collaborative learning.

Exploring community, conflict, cooperation, Social Permaculture, and the growing web of intentional communities. Learning new ways to share power, build trust, and repair harm.

Oregon’s Board of Forestry approved a new management plan for 620,000 acres of state forests, with increased conservation goals and reduced clear-cutting. The plan is expected to take effect after June 30, 2027, but its future depends on federal permits and shifting national policies around endangered species protections.