The Prairie Sage PDC
(Permaculture Design Certification)

Our complete 72-hour, Prairie Sage PDC (Permaculture Design Certification) Course is accepting registrations for Autumn, 2023!
***Course starts August 30--see details below***

This is where you will receive full Permaculture Certification with in-depth knowledge and hands-on field experience in all areas of Permaculture.

What to expect from this PDC?
In addition to all of the detailed knowledge on the principles, theories and practices of permaculture, the course also includes the following:
  • A FREE pass to The Calgary Permaculture Tour 2023 where you will have first-hand exposure to a variety of permaculture techniques. Click HERE to see last year's tour!
  • Property design strategies for food security and self-sufficiency, while keeping visual appeal a high priority
  • The 'how-to's' of transforming a seemingly useless and energy-consuming space into a flourishing and productive one
  • Emphasis on extending the growing season--especially important in cold-climate permaculture. What are our options for long winters?
  • And much more!
***Participants will receive a Permaculture Design Certificate upon completion of this course***
Once registered, you will receive a copy of the 600-page book "Permaculture: A Designer's Manual" by Bill Mollison, the founder of permaculture. This book will be a reference guide to the material covered in the course. Valued at over $200.00, it is a highly detailed text, covering all aspects of permaculture. Please allow up to 3-4 weeks for delivery, especially near the holidays. Get a head-start on reading by registering early!
Course Details:

Although our spring course is already underway, we have a more condensed version taking place in the Autumn!

Autumn PDC Course: This class will consist of two 5-day segments as follows: First class to begin on August 30, 2023, run 5 days until Sunday Sept 3 for the first segment. The second segment begins Sept 13 through Sept 17 for the final class.

Each day will start from 9:00 am until about 4 pm. Tour day for this year will be July 22 from 12:30 pm to 8:30pm. If unable to make that date, your tour credit is always good with us. (There will likely be a second tour this year in the autumn as well!) 

Location: Calgary, Alberta.
(Bankview)
     
All other details including summary of the course will be sent out after registration. 
To register for this course:

1. Please fill out the "Student Information" section below, along with your address if you would like to get an early start on reading the rather large book "Permaculture: A Designer's Manual" (approx $200 value)..If you are registering more than one person, you may fill out this box with more than one address.
2. Please choose either the Spring PDC Course or the Autumn PDC Course by selecting the corresponding button below. Course fee for this 72-hour certification is currently at $980.00 CAD. Note: for a brief time, we are offering a special discount on registrations when you register 2 or more people. Please use the drop-down menu for that:
1 person: $980
2 people: Over 10% off!
3 people: Over 20% off!
4 people: Exactly 30% off!

    Student Information
Course Registration $980.00/person (Click the button below to be taken to the secure Paypal screen):
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