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Read inspiring stories, celebrate news and learn about the amazing work of our Permaculture Association members and our flourishing community.

Created 09/11/21

Introducing Twigs magazine

by Clare Carney

Hello, my name is Clare and I am a mum from Blackburn, Lancashire. This year I finally launched Twigs Magazine.

Created 14/09/21

Permaculture Responds - inspiring stories about permaculture

Permaculture Responds is new series of short films shot for us by permaculture filmmakers at projects across England during 2021.

Created 16/08/21

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Some of the best places to see permaculture in practice are the demonstration sites that are part of the Project and LAND Network. There are over 40 in the UK.

Check out our NEW interactive map to explore different projects and Land Centres around the uk and to plan your visit.

We want to see your project on our new map!

Created 12/08/21

Permaculture Association give thanks to Sandy James

Sandy James was the last chair (and secretary) of the board until last year and the youngest trustee so far being in his twenties. We would like to say a massive Thank you to him for all the dedication, organisation and the calm leadership he brought to the role. From Jo (current secretary) and all his old board.

Created 09/08/21

Sticking to the plot: A celebration of permaculture allotment projects

by Kath, projects network coordinator

It's National Allotment Week from 9 to 15 August 2021. For many of us, especially those who don’t have gardens, our allotments have served as a place of sanctuary and sanity during the long, restrictive months of COVID lockdowns.

Created 05/08/21

Permaculture Projects in Scotland

There are many inspiring projects in Scotland where you can see permaculture in action; here is a selection. We hope to add more soon. Some you can visit, some run courses and some take volunteers. Please check first whether you need to book your visit. To add your project here please contact Finn scotlandworker [at] permaculture.org.uk Presence on the map does not imply any endorsement by Permaculture Scotland.

Created 04/08/21

Welcome to The Projects and LAND Network.

Created 29/07/21

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Get inspired by Permaculture in Practice

Some of the best places to see permaculture in practice are the demonstration sites that are part of the Project and LAND Network. There are over 40 in the UK. Check out the map below to find out more about the different projects and Land Centres and to plan your visit.

What is a Land Centre?

A Land Centre is a place that you can visit or volunteer at to see and experience earth care, people care and fair share in action.

Created 22/06/21

Calling all permaculture projects - come to our LAND and Member Projects online gatherings!

Are you a member of the Permaculture Association who runs any kind of permaculture project in the UK, whether it’s working with kids or adults, land based, urban, rural, or online? If so, then we would like to welcome you to join our monthly LAND and Member Project online calls!

Created 07/06/21

Transformation through local community climate action

Launch of the 5th European Day of Sustainable Communities #EDSC21

A diverse European network of grassroots movements and organisations have launched the 5th European Day of Sustainable Communities (EDSC). They made a special call to young people, who a recent survey shows are more concerned about climate change than the threat of infectious disease(1), to join the day.