Northwest Permaculture Convergence

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 -...

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.

Comment today! Wednesday, July 22 – The Oregon Board of Forestry will vote on a new Forest Management Plan that will shape the future of more than 620,000 acres of state forests in northwest Oregon. Attend the virtual meeting or submit a public comment to help support stronger forest protections.

Begins July 2026: The Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest are underway, and compassionate actions from around the world are becoming visible through the Global Compassion Games Dashboard. Discover how individual acts of kindness connect into shared impact, explore the four ways to participate, share your Compassion in Action story, and learn how free ProSocial Essentials training can help teams collaborate more effectively.

Friday, July 31 | 5:00–7:00 PM Explore three inspiring urban permaculture projects in Bellingham, including WWU’s Outback Food Forest, a living water filtration and DIY forest project, and a collective home with a thriving 20-year food forest garden. Hosted by Regenerate Whatcom and the VivaCulture Institute.

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.