Foundations of Permaculture & Small-Scale Solutions for Home Gardeners
Explore the fundamentals of permaculture as a holistic land management practice rooted in ecology and inspired by the patterns and relationships found in nature. Participants gain a clear understanding of permaculture ethics and principles and learn to read the landscape as a dynamic, interconnected living system rather than a set of isolated elements. Ecological succession strengthens soil health and supports regenerative landscapes over time. The course links systems thinking to practical, small-scale strategies for homeowners, including water harvesting, plant guild design and community engagement. View examples of successful regenerative projects and applied design concepts and leave inspired with actionable tools to begin transforming your outdoor spaces into productive ecosystems.
Session 1 - Tuesday, July 21, 10 a.m. - noon.
Session 2 - Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m. - noon
This class is ideal for all levels of gardeners interested in sustainable gardening and ecological design who share a belief in building a sustainable regenerative future together.
2 APLD CEUS are available for this course. Must be fully attended.
Price: $44, $38 member
Location: York Street
Instructor: Maria Fernanda Gomez
Maria is a Colombian architect, landscape designer, permaculture educator and environmental artist. During her architectural training, she explored sustainable agriculture through academic research and became actively involved in environmental and social activism. After working professionally in urbanism and residential architecture, she moved to the U.S. to pursue bilingual education and later to Colorado to gain hands on experience in regenerative organic agriculture. Her work includes educational programs supporting Latinx youth, immigrant and underserved communities, as well as projects on local farms and residential gardens throughout Boulder and Denver. Trained in permaculture, syntropic agriculture, bioconstruction and gardening, Maria now works as a landscape designer and permaculture educator, weaving creativity, climate justice and land regeneration into both her design projects and her teaching practice.