Urban Farming
Permaculture
Gardens
Permaculture is all about cultivating abundance by mimicking nature. Using regenerative principles, our gardens’ ecosystems will evolve and expand. This will make both the gardens and those who eat its fruit healthier and more adaptable!
Our Program
REAP’s Permaculture program is an example of environmental stewardship and workforce development existing in harmony. REAP sees itself as a trade school for nature-positive work, where people can receive hands-on learning experiences in nature-based solutions. The Permaculture gardens will be a classroom to explore permaculture, horticulture, and sustainable land management. REAP partners with nature-positive organizations and educational institutions looking for physical sites and operating examples of greater systems change. As the permaculture gardens produce a yield, REAP will be able to deepen our impact with local food systems through food justice and distribution.
Permaculture In the World
Permaculture is increasingly picked up by local and international groups alike: from classes to community gardens, grants and international policy!
Hobbyists, environmentalists, educators, and horticulturalists alike are searching for places to pick up permaculture design skills. Local organizations are incorporating permaculture and food forests into projects around ecological restoration, green education, job training & food security. Federal and international organizations are incorporating permaculture into climate mitigation strategies, and creating support to increase the use of sustainable practices!
Career Pathways
Permaculture has a growing role in sustainability and climate change mitigation, and people are needed to fulfill this role. Because of this, permaculture ties into many possible careers, often revolving around conservation, horticulture, systems design, and soil science. A permaculture design certificate can go towards becoming a permaculture landscape designer, a landscape consultant or manager, a horticulturist, working in or managing a nursery or garden center, working in ecological restoration and sustainability, and more!
“Permaculture can often feel overwhelming, and while you may plan big … you only need to start small—after all, it is an ever evolving journey. Let nature be your guide to living.”
— Amélie des Plantes