Keystone Programs

Our keystone programs have been the foundation of RDI since 2005 when we moved to Commonweal Garden in Bolinas.  These programs weave together nature awareness, regenerative skills and pathways for reaching your full potential as a leader in your life and the world.

Permaculture Design Certification	Ecology of Leadership	Regenerative Design and Nature Awareness

We extend an invitation to you, your family and friends to visit our beautiful coastal organic farm
and participate in our programs, courses and events – and to explore our website
for an overview of our course offerings for 2013.

We hope to see you soon. 

2013 Courses & Events

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REGENERATIVE DESIGN & NATURE AWARENESS

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Regenerative Design and Nature Awareness (RDNA) is an advanced 9-month program that extends hands-on, skill-based training to help develop the leadership skills you need to bring sustainability and regenerative practices into your personal and professional life. Read more...

Join us for an Introduction to RDNA on Saturday, July 27, 2-4pm to learn more about the program, speak with faculty and visit our site.

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PERMACULTURE PROGRAMS

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2-day Introduction to Permaculture

Through lecture and hands-on components, this 2-day course will offer an overview of the basics of Permaculture. Read more...

Bolinas: October 26-27 2013
Santa Cruz: November 9-10 2013

Permaculture Design Courses

We offer the internationally recognized permaculture design course in two formats: 
a 2-week intensive course and a year-long course that meets once each month.
Read more...

2-week Intensives
Summer: June 7 - 22, 2013 
Fall: August 29 - September 13, 2013

Four Seasons Permaculture Bolinas, 12-month course:
Fall 2013: October 2013 – Sep 2014
Starts with a 2-day introductory weekend and continues one Sunday per month

Four Seasons Permaculture Santa Cruz, 12-month course:
Fall 2013: November 2013 – October 2014
Starts with a 2-day introductory weekend and continues one Sunday per month

Advanced Permaculture Design Practicum

RDI is pleased to launch our Advanced Permaculture Design Practicum Series! 

This project-based training builds on the foundational 72-hour Permaculture Design Course curriculum to enhance your design literacy, knowledge base, and professionalism. It is comprised of three 4-month Modules. Sign up for the full year or individual modules. Read more...

Module 3 - The Permaculture Orchard: Designing & Maintaining Edible Forest Gardens
July 20 • August 24 • September 28 • October 26

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LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Ecology of Leadership

Offered: November 2013

Whether you already serve as a leader, feel called to lead for the first time, or simply want to expand your leadership skills, the Ecology of Leadership (EOL) will help you navigate your path. Through original, nature-sourced practices and inquiries, EOL nourishes the seeds of passion, leadership and service that lay within all of us. Read more...

Ecology of Awakening

Offered: Fall 2013 - Summer 2014

The Ecology of Awakening is an invitation to remember our natural inheritance as an intricate part of the larger unfolding web of life. The opportunity is to begin to shift our center of gravity: out of what is conditioned and separate into what is ever becoming and connected to all life. Read more...

Join us for a free conference call:
July 8
August 19
September 9
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HERBAL STUDIES

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Free Introduction to RDI's Herbal Studies Programs

September 7, 10:30am-1pm
Instructor: Tellur Fenner

Want to learn more about our Herbal Studies programs? Join us for this informative half-day introduction. Read more...

Long-Term Courses

Edible and Medicinal Plants of California: A Bioregional Exploration

Four Season Intensive Classroom & Field Study Program
235 hour Foundational Course (over 12 months)

Offered: October 2013 - September 2014
Instructor: Tellur Fenner

Join us on this yearlong journey of discovery as we follow California plants through the seasons while learning about their many historical and contemporary uses. This interdisciplinary program will engage participants on all levels through a combination of classroom lecture, field exploration, and a variety of hands-on exercises. Topics will include botany basics, plant identification in the field, medicinal/ edible/utilitarian uses and much more. This course is a wonderful opportunity for those who have completed a permaculture design course to deepen their knowledge of plants. Read more...

Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Central California Coast

March - August 2014
Class meets one weekend per month

Join us on this 6-month journey of discovery as we follow the plants of the Central California Coast through the spring/summer seasons while learning about their many historical and contemporary uses. Read more...

Short-Term Courses

Bay Area Seasonal Herb Walk: Summer Session

Offered: July 21, Aug 11 and Sept 15

Join us for a series of day-long walks to discover the the diverse array of both edible and medicinal plants found growing within the contrasting yet closely interconnected micro-climates of the Bay Area. Read more...

 

Plants of Point Reyes National Seashore: 
An Ethnobotanical Field Exploration 

Offered: June 22-23, 10am-6pm (both days)

Join us as we explore the diverse habitats of the Point Reyes National Seashore while learning about the amazing and useful plants which grow there. Read more...

 

Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Northwest Sierra Nevada: 
A Summer Field Exploration 

Offered: July 12-14

The Sierra Nevada region is an exceptionally rich floristic province, boasting an estimated 3,500 vascular plant species! Many of these species have a long history of use as both food and medicine, and the summer season is the PERFECT time of year to catch them in all their blooming splendor. Read more...

Eastern Sierra/Great Basin Pine "Nut" Harvest Weekend 

Offered: August 30 - September 2

Join us for this 3-day hands-on workshop where we will harvest and process the seeds from the Pinyon pines of the Great Basin region. Read more...

 

Fall Harvest: Edible & Medicinal Roots, Barks and Fruits of California

Offered: September 28, October 12 & 13

This interdisciplinary 3-class series will explore the diverse array of edible/
medicinal biennial and perennial plants found growing in Marin County. The series will engage participants on all levels through a combination of classroom lecture, field exploration, and a variety of hands-on activities. Read more...

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NATURE CONNECTION

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Tracking and Nature Connection

4-part Series offered: Sept 14, Oct 5, Nov 2, Nov 16

Awaken your senses and explore the stories of the landscape through the Tracking and Nature Connection Series. Tracking powerfully expands your awareness and sharpens your ability to see nature--benefits that create connection and enrich your everyday life. Read more...

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TOURS

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Commonweal Garden Tours

We open the gates to Commonweal Garden once a month for tour led by co-founder and co-director of RDI, James Stark. If you've been interested in visiting Commonweal Garden and learning more about Permaculture, these tours are a great opportunity to do so. Read more...

Jun 16 • July 28 • Aug 25

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