I’m a lifetime member because the Permaculture Association is really important to me. I’ve supported the PAB as a trustee and as a member of various working groups, since 2000 and also through my membership.

-Aranya Austin: Diploma Tutor, experienced teacher trainer, author and lifetime member. 

I love being part of a proactive community focused on solutions and what we can contribute to a flourishing future for people and planet. The people I meet through the permaculture association are such fun, kind and creative people.

-Looby McNamara, Educator member

I'm a member of PAB as I am passionate about teaching permaculture as a way to help people learn regenerative skills—not just to grow food, but to grow connection, compassion, and a more harmonious world where we care for each other and the whole living world, in all its beauty and diversity. 

-Rakesh Rootsman Rak, Educator member

Learn from the best with our Campfire webinar sessions with:

• 9th September Autumn, Growing with Permaculture, Poppy Okotcha
• 14th October, Digital Permaculture, Dominik Jais
• 11th November Campfire plus AGM Eco-citizens network

Campfire sessions are free for members and £6/session for non-members.

Permaculture Digest - Our latest publication with feature articles, national and international news, and even a children's corner!

The Permaculture Digest is a termly publication exclusive to members.

Membership newsletters every month packed with tips, news, and community updates.

The membership newsletter is also exclusive to members.

Every term we will make one practical toolkit free to download for both members and non-members.

This term's free downloadable toolkit: Climate Action Plan Toolkit

Latest courses

There are many different courses you can take, with a range of different teachers who have specialized in different areas. You can learn online, face to face or a combination of both.

Latest events

Connecting with other permaculture people is at the heart of People Care! Here you will find events run by the Permaculture Association and our members; find a workshop or event near you!

Visit a project

Visiting or volunteering at a permaculture project is one of the BEST ways to learn about permaculture and its a great way to find people who think differently and put their ideas into action!

1983: Founding Year

After a couple of courses, the permaculture idea takes root and a small group of dedicated people work hard to establish permaculture in the UK. The inaugural AGM was held and dreams were dreamt.  The concept is in sharp contrast to the consumerist vision of Thatcher's Britain. We are pioneers, visionaries and innovators - and we love nature. The first newsletter imagines root and branch reform for a re-designed Britain. Our impact story starts here.

1990s: The plot thickens

Permaculture is being tested in many places now. The Permaculture Magazine starts, the Permaculture Plot is published and contains 52 visitable projects, mostly Association members. The Diploma gets established and we set up our first website. People can access permaculture resources more easily, there are far more courses running and national events attract hundreds of people.

2000s: Projects blossom

The Association starts its first partnership work with other organisations like the Federation of City Farms and Women’s Environmental Network. Groups and projects are popping up all over the UK and the Association starts to do more research about the results of permaculture - which look good! We host the International Permaculture Conference in 2015 with attendees from 60 countries. The LAND network has 120 Centres and permaculture is well established and gets mentions on the telly.

2025: Into the future

We launch our first Annual Impact Report, and start work with the Ecological Citizen’s Network, who are fascinated by the work we have done over 40 years. Apparently we are pioneers and doing essential work to help citizen’s take action, transform farms and gardens, and set a new course for society - a future in harmony with nature! Over the coming months we are working with them to imagine what the Association needs to do over the next 40 years to have the biggest impact. Read more about out impact here.