Polyculture Patterns (from Apios wiki)
Read the full PDF article below (works best on a computer) or click on the “download” button to save the file (best for cell phones). PAN recently shared three new […]
Top 20 Plants and Favorite Polycultures (from Apios wiki)
New article featuring information from the Apios wiki–written by Eric Toensmeier, edited by Bonita Eloise Ford.
Pawpaw Article (from Apios wiki)
Pawpaw: A Favorite Native Edible Plant Read the full PDF article below (works best on a computer) or click on the “download” button to save the file (best for cell […]
Cultivating Community
by Shira Lynn You know those high maintenance yards where plants don’t touch — where each specimen is surrounded by a mulch moat living the American dream of ruling one’s […]
Building Soil, Building Community
We are so looking forward to this webinar with Sister Anna on May 2. Read more and join us!
Healthy Soil & Healthy Communities
By Shira Lynn Taking care of plants and soil is an act of love—an expression of our commitment to growing a healthy and resilient community. At the heart of ecological […]
Queer Permie Social
We are delighted to host our first Queer Permie Social on January 19. Check it out…
Teaching Permaculture to Youth
We are so excited to host this online event with Monica Ibacache on November 21! Learn more and join us!
Where Food and Forest Meet
By Shira Lynn After attending a talk by an edible-perennial-landscape-farmer, my pro-pollinator friend was beside herself with concern. “That farmer is doing so much good,” she exclaimed, “but she’s not […]
Autumn Permaculture Digital Fest
We are excited to announce this new community connection event! Let’s get cozy, have some food amongst friends, and enjoy a harvest-themed show and tell. MORE INFO HERE.
Biogas Webinar
We are so excited to have Elyssa Serrilli (MA) of Northeast Biogas Initiative and Kathy Puffer (NY) of Biogas Education Hub share this introduction to biogas. Learn more and register here.
How do we design for changing climate conditions?
by Shira Lynn “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.” The old adage has never seemed more apt. When I was growing up in Boston, we could count […]
Unlawning Action & Anti-Oppression
Unlawnful Action Spring Workday When: 10am-4pm Saturday, June 24th Come for as much as you want to! Where: 98 Rogers Road Troy, Maine 04987 Spaces are limited, please RSVP: jackstam42@gmail.com […]
Video: “Becoming Earth Wise” teaser!
Check out the “Becoming Earth Wise” teaser! Rev Dele, our previous Facilitating Director, will be hosting the new show on e360tv! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? If […]
A Suburban Food Forest Yard
by Shira Lynn It’s spring in my suburban food forest yard! I want to be outside all of the time, but there’s actually very little that needs doing. One of […]
Spring into Unlawnful Action: March Meet and Greet
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 7pm to 8pm (Eastern time) Come ready to share your big ideas for this spring’s Unlawnful campaign, hear about what others are doing to Unlawn in […]
Autumn/Winter Unlawnful Updates
We have some exciting Unlawnful updates! For all our Unlawnful resources, visit the main page. “Unlawning Your Life: A How To Lesson” Webinar Join us to learn how to remove […]
A Decade-Old Rewilded Lawn
One community member, Charley Eiseman, has been working on rewilding his lawn for nearly a decade. He has documented his experience in blog posts here. His lawn has gone from […]
Have you ever gotten to know Goldenrod?
Compiled by Stephanie Aubert If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t given this group of plants much thought. Solidago spp., commonly known as goldenrods, are a plant genus with […]
Join Our Unlawnful Campaign
Ever wanted to do something unlawnful? We sure do! We’ve imposed a human idea of lawns that has smothered Mother Earth and we hope you will join us in unlawning […]
PAN Info Sessions & New Volunteers
Do you want to collaborate with amazing people and contribute to an inspiring community? Consider joining our board or a subcommittee or becoming a member. If you missed our Info Sessions, […]
Summer Reading
Looking for some engaging permaculture reading for the summer? Here are some of our old and new favorites… Reviews: Books by Starhawk The Fifth Sacred Thing How did I not […]
Learning & Acknowledging Indigenous History & World-Views in the NE Permaculture Movement
Over the last few months, PAN has been sharing digital resources for permaculture practitioners to learn about the indigenous lands and peoples of the northeast and the history of colonization […]
Racism, Religion, Relationship
By Rev Dele, PAN Board Member Current events inspire me to reflect on racism within the permaculture movement. I have served on the front lines of desegregation since 1965 as […]
PANdemic Webinar Recording Now Available
Please enjoy this free recording of our recent webinar from May 27 entitled PANdemic Webinar: Permaculture Tools and Strategies in a Time of Crisis and Possibility. Info below: Join us […]
A Message from PAN During These Times…
Greetings! We hope you and yours are well and are able to creatively respond to the numerous changes in our midst! This spring, a global pandemic is inviting us to […]
Webinar Recording Now Available: Exploring the Social and Psychological Significance of Permaculture Convergences
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Webinar: Exploring the Social and Psychological Significance of Permaculture Convergences
Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 12:30-1:30 PM USA ET Join us to hear Matthew discuss his research on permaculture convergences, the focus of his Ph.D. studies in Environmental Psychology at the […]
PAN/PINA Regional and Continental Coalition Report
PAN has recently affiliated with PINA, the Permaculture Institute of North America, to become the official northeastern hub representing our region. PINA is a professional association of regional hubs working […]
Documentary to watch: Dancing With the Cannibal Giant
“Will we have the wisdom to survive climate chaos and planetary destruction?” This film offers four stories that answer this question, and invite its viewers to ask themselves, what am […]
PAN Listening Session
PAN Listening Session on March 16 at 4:00 PM! An informal opportunity to join PAN’s Board Treasurer, Patty Love, to ask questions, share information, and connect on topics related to […]
Recap of Fall Webinar with Starhawk
In October 2019, PAN organized a dynamic webinar conversation for the northeast permaculture community with Starhawk, a prominent author, activist, permaculture designer and educator, and voice in modern earth-based spirituality […]
Report Back on PAN as a PINA Regional Hub
Waaay back in November, PAN Board Treasurer, Patty Love, spoke with Peter Bane about PAN’s role as a regional hub of Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA) and about developing […]
PAN T-Shirt Clearance Sale!!!
We are moving inventory! PAN is looking to sell out our limited current t-shirt stock so that we can purchase and unveil a brand new batch of t-shirts with a […]
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Harvest + Solstice Permaculture Gathering
Wednesday, December 2, 6pm to 7pm Eastern (online) Get cozy and connect with community. Share your harvest and garden highlights. Set an intention and light a candle for winter solstice. […]
Ecological Design Thinking for Organizations & Businesses
Workshop & Group Coaching (online) Part 1: Workshop Date: Tuesday, November 10, 7pm to 8pm (Eastern) If your organization, small business, or community group was informed by natural principles, how […]
Members’ Gathering – summer 2026
Tuesday, June 16, from 7pm to 8pm (Eastern time) PAN members, please join us to: Learn about a 2027 convergence as PAN’s goal–and give your input. Hear about the new […]
Members’ Town Hall – winter 2025
Calling for member engagement! Are you concerned about the present and future well-being of our region? Do you want to help address these challenges? Is your vision of social change […]
Permaculture Climate Response – Recordings Available
Watch these VIDEOS to learn: How climate change will likely affect your local area How to use nature-based strategies to lessen local impacts Where to access key data and tools […]
Queer Permie Social (hybrid)
Social Permaculture
Social Permaculture Designing for Community Resilience Mini Online Workshopwith Bonita Eloise Ford Wed, July 30, 7pm to 8pm Are you passionate about community building and local resilience? curious about social […]
Permaculture Climate Response
Permaculture Climate Response “Powerful tools to cope with the climate” with Eric Toensmeier & Bonita Eloise Ford Saturday, November 16, 1pm to 5pmand Sunday, November 17, 1pm to 5pm (Eastern […]