Permaculture Skillshare: Urban Farming with April Pandora
Join CPI and Eden Urban Gardens at an urban organic farming site in North Avondale to harvest late summer crops and learn about community supported agriculture from seasoned local farmer April Pandora. Crop rotation and pest management will be among the topics discussed - come with questions for April!
Open to all experience levels. Registration highly recommended so we can communicate with you in the event of any last-minute changes, such as a weather cancellation. We are starting early to beat the heat, but please dress appropriately and remember to hydrate!
Park on street. Wash hands before entering site; no smoking or vaping once onsite. No restrooms available (public restrooms are around the block).
Montessori, Music and More!
Gather with your Montessori family and the at-large community for a mini music festival featuring art displays and Nature Center tours. Bring your own chairs/blanket and picnic basket to enjoy folk music on the back lawn in the Dater Montessori Nature Center to celebrate our shared community and Maria Montessori’s birthday (August 31, 1870). Maria Montessori revolutionized education by observing children in their natural state to optimize learning. Her observations and principles align closely with those of Permaculture.
Restroom access, and electricity available for use. Co-sponsored by Dater Montessori School, Montessori Nature Center committee, Rotary Club, and Cincinnati Permaculture Institute.
Yearlong PDC Final Session, Day 1
Open to students enrolled in the 2024-2025 Yearlong PDC
Yearlong PDC Final Session, Day 2
Open to students enrolled in the 2024-2025 Yearlong PDC
Permaganic Community Garden Workday
Learn gardening skills, meet new friends, and give this urban community garden a seasonal refresh during this collaborative workday between Cincinnati Permaculture Institute & Permaganic! All experience and knowledge levels welcome. Tools and instruction provided. Parking available along Main St. and Hughes. Work starts at 10 AM. See you then!
The EcoGarden is an urban food forest at the Queen City’s heart, on the edge of Over-the-Rhine and Mt. Auburn, and has been maintained for nearly 30 years. The original establishment of the garden was a collaboration between Turner Farm, the Civic Garden Center, and IMPACT Over-the-Rhine, and since 2010, has been managed by Permaganic with help from community partners.
Questions? Contact Susan at info@cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 3 - ONSITE
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 3 - ONSITE
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 3 - VIRTUAL
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
Permaganic Community Garden Workday
Learn gardening skills, meet new friends, and give this urban community garden a seasonal refresh during this collaborative workday between Cincinnati Permaculture Institute & Permaganic! All experience and knowledge levels welcome. Tools and instruction provided. Parking available along Main St. and Hughes. Work starts at 10 AM. See you then!
The EcoGarden is an urban food forest at the Queen City’s heart, on the edge of Over-the-Rhine and Mt. Auburn, and has been maintained for nearly 30 years. The original establishment of the garden was a collaboration between Turner Farm, the Civic Garden Center, and IMPACT Over-the-Rhine, and since 2010, has been managed by Permaganic with help from community partners.
Questions? Contact Susan at info@cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 2 - ONSITE
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
POSTPONED: Summer Crops & Community Supported Agriculture
With storms in the forecast all weekend including Sunday morning, we’ve decided not to hold this event. Please consider registering for the August event instead. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Come late July, it’s time to harvest summer crops! Join CPI and Eden Urban Gardens at an urban organic farming site in North Avondale to harvest what’s ripe and learn about community supported agriculture from seasoned local farmer April Pandora.
Open to all experience levels. Registration highly recommended so we can communicate with you in the event of any last-minute changes, such as a weather cancellation. We are starting early to beat the heat, but please dress appropriately and remember to hydrate!
Park on street. Wash hands before entering site; no smoking or vaping once onsite. No restrooms available (public restrooms are around the block).
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 2 - ONSITE
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 2 - VIRTUAL
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 1 - ONSITE
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 1 - ONSITE
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
Antioch 3-Weekend PDC Week 1 - VIRTUAL
Antioch College welcomes the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute (CPI) to lead and award the CPI’s internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) training to be held over three weekends in July.
Permaculture is Ecological Design: a system of ethics, principles, tools, and skills that integrates the patterns and systems of nature as guides for creating resilient and holistic landscapes, homes, communities, and habitats.
This accelerated training is structured as follows:
Dates: Full 72-hour training on campus over three weekends in July.
Fridays: 4 hr online lecture/discussion sessions (4:00PM – 8:00PM) – July, 11, 18, and 25.
Saturdays & Sundays: 8 hr on-site lecture/discussions/interactivity on farm work/learn (9:00AM – 6:00PM) July, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27.
Plus 12 hours of supplemental reading and videos.
Permaganic Community Garden Workday
Learn gardening skills, meet new friends, and give this urban community garden a seasonal refresh during this collaborative workday between Cincinnati Permaculture Institute & Permaganic! All experience and knowledge levels welcome. Tools and instruction provided. Parking available along Main St. and Hughes. Work starts at 10 AM. See you then!
The EcoGarden is an urban food forest at the Queen City’s heart, on the edge of Over-the-Rhine and Mt. Auburn, and has been maintained for nearly 30 years. The original establishment of the garden was a collaboration between Turner Farm, the Civic Garden Center, and IMPACT Over-the-Rhine, and since 2010, has been managed by Permaganic with help from community partners.
Questions? Contact Susan at info@cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org
Permaganic Community Garden Workday
Learn gardening skills, meet new friends, and give this urban community garden a seasonal refresh during this collaborative workday between Cincinnati Permaculture Institute & Permaganic! All experience and knowledge levels welcome. Tools and instruction provided. Parking available along Main St. and Hughes. Work starts at 10 AM. See you then!
The EcoGarden is an urban food forest at the Queen City’s heart, on the edge of Over-the-Rhine and Mt. Auburn, and has been maintained for nearly 30 years. The original establishment of the garden was a collaboration between Turner Farm, the Civic Garden Center, and IMPACT Over-the-Rhine, and since 2010, has been managed by Permaganic with help from community partners.
Questions? Contact Susan at info@cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org
Walk-In Shopping at Growing Value Nursery
JUNE: Open Thursdays, June 12th & 26th, 5:00-7:30 PM
Shopping by Appointment: Get 1:1 help with your plant selections.
Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Fridays, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Contact Howie at (513) 259-3504 to make an appointment outside of these hours.
Permaganic Community Garden Workday
Learn gardening skills, meet new friends, and give this urban community garden a seasonal refresh during this collaborative workday between Cincinnati Permaculture Institute & Permaganic! All experience and knowledge levels welcome. Tools and instruction provided. Parking available along Main St. and Hughes. Work starts at 10 AM. See you then!
The EcoGarden is an urban food forest at the Queen City’s heart, on the edge of Over-the-Rhine and Mt. Auburn, and has been maintained for nearly 30 years. The original establishment of the garden was a collaboration between Turner Farm, the Civic Garden Center, and IMPACT Over-the-Rhine, and since 2010, has been managed by Permaganic with help from community partners.
Questions? Contact Susan at info@cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org
CPI @ Monarch Fest
See you at Monarch Fest! June 14, 10:00AM-2:00PM
Since 2019, Monarch Fest has given away over 2900 native pollinator plants to the community.
At this fun, family-friendly event you will learn how to create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your own yard. Make sure to stop by CPI’s table and say hi! >>Event Info
Walk-In Shopping at Growing Value Nursery
JUNE: Open Thursdays, June 12th & 26th, 5:00-7:30 PM
Shopping by Appointment: Get 1:1 help with your plant selections.
Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Fridays, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Contact Howie at (513) 259-3504 to make an appointment outside of these hours.
Permaganic Community Garden Workday
Learn skills, meet new friends, and help CPI and Permaganic refresh this unique and historic community garden in Over-the-Rhine!
Plant Identification & Marking
Cover Cropping with Buckwheat
Fruit Tree Maintenance
Installing Annual Vegetables & Herbs
Open to all - no experience necessary! Parking available on Main St. or Hughes St. (Garden accessible from both sides).
Questions? Contact Susan at info@cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org
Midwest Sustainability Summit
The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit serves as a spark for connecting and learning together, deepening our resolve, and celebrating collaborative climate solutions as we each find our place in the movement to secure a resilient, equitable, and thriving future.
Join us on June 5, 2025 for our 12th annual Summit at the Sharonville Convention Center - 15 miles north of Cincinnati, OH.
The event will feature a full day of programming (8:00 am to 6:00 pm), with 100 speakers, an exhibitor expo, a poster session, an art show, live performances, and a networking reception. Topics featured at the Summit include:
Healthy & Resilient Communities
Business & Green, Circular economy
Government & Policy
Healthy, High-Performing Infrastructure
Active Transportation, Public Transit & Micromobility
Resilient Local Food Systems
Climate Justice, Equity and Inclusion
Green Workforce Development
Emergency Preparedness
CPI is thrilled to be speaking about our Boots on the Ground Food Champions initiative - to see us, make your way to the Short Talk Series on Food Systems & Agriculture, Room 201, 11:30-12:30.
Walk-In Shopping at Growing Value Nursery
Walk-in Shopping Hours Starting April 24 through May 31st
Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Fridays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Saturdays May 3rd, 10th, & 17th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturdays May 24th & 31st, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
JUNE: Open Thursdays, June 12th & 26th, 5:00-7:30 PM
Shopping by Appointment: Get 1:1 help with your plant selections.
Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Fridays, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Contact Howie at (513) 259-3504 to make an appointment outside of these hours.
Walk-In Shopping at Growing Value Nursery
Walk-in Shopping Hours Starting April 24 through May 31st
Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Fridays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Saturdays May 3rd, 10th, & 17th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturdays May 24th & 31st, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
JUNE: Open Thursdays, June 12th & 26th, 5:00-7:30 PM
Shopping by Appointment: Get 1:1 help with your plant selections.
Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Fridays, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Contact Howie at (513) 259-3504 to make an appointment outside of these hours.
Icehouse Lot Volunteering
There is volunteer tending/care of the "Icehouse lot", just north of the 824 Enright greenhouse, throughout May. There is an abundance of young orchard trees, herbs, and berries growing there and they need support to grow delicious nutritious food!
Weeding, trellising, watering, cover cropping and harvesting will be the main activities
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, 6-dark all through the month of May, guided by our nursery manager Howie
Walk-In Shopping at Growing Value Nursery
Walk-in Shopping Hours Starting April 24 through May 31st
Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Fridays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Saturdays May 3rd, 10th, & 17th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturdays May 24th & 31st, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
JUNE: Open Thursdays, June 12th & 26th, 5:00-7:30 PM
Shopping by Appointment: Get 1:1 help with your plant selections.
Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Fridays, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Contact Howie at (513) 259-3504 to make an appointment outside of these hours.
Icehouse Lot Volunteering
There is volunteer tending/care of the "Icehouse lot", just north of the 824 Enright greenhouse, throughout May. There is an abundance of young orchard trees, herbs, and berries growing there and they need support to grow delicious nutritious food!
Weeding, trellising, watering, cover cropping and harvesting will be the main activities
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, 6-dark all through the month of May, guided by our nursery manager Howie
Icehouse Lot Volunteering
There is volunteer tending/care of the "Icehouse lot", just north of the 824 Enright greenhouse, throughout May. There is an abundance of young orchard trees, herbs, and berries growing there and they need support to grow delicious nutritious food!
Weeding, trellising, watering, cover cropping and harvesting will be the main activities
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, 6-dark all through the month of May, guided by our nursery manager Howie
Building Coblin Chambers: A Permaculture Interactive Art Experience
at Jon Ruebusch’s Food Forest Art Lot on the corner Knowlton and Chambers
across from Village Green in Northside… Memorial Day Weekend
The goal of this event is to build excitement and joy around natural building techniques, permaculture resourcefulness, share ideas of ecosystemic community resilience.
12-7
-Cobbing the whole event, instructions and cob classes start the event
-Plant Walks will spawn
-Earth Skill shares welcome here (Collab aspect)
7:30-9:30
-Art Show in the early Eve, WTFU podcast
-The artist share their stories about the creation of their piece (collab aspect, see art specification notes below*)
9:30- 11+
-Nite Cobbing, Conversations and Coblin Music
*Art specification notes:
-Art will be made with natural materials, reused waste materials, earth elements.
-Artists will prepare a story of the materials chosen, thoughts in the creation, relation to permaculture and anything else that shares the story of the piece
-Artist will share the piece as a gift.
-we are open to a Separate conversation for Artist wishing to contribute music through out the day. Buskers are welcome and food trucks on the street, pull up.
“Would you like to be involved? Please share 3-5 sentences on your idea of your art piece you would bring and send to wakethefarmup@gmail.com or jonruebusch@gmail.com
We also ask that you share and promote this event…we are not paying to advertise on artistic intention and purpose
*This is a capitalism free event, for the earth and all kind nonviolent species are welcome. There are not vending spaces, however, trade, share and barter space welcome. You may share free promotional materials such as stickers or samples, but must go elsewhere where for further exchanges. The event is free and held by contributions of natural capital and energy exchange. We help promote each other.
Walk-In Shopping at Growing Value Nursery
Walk-in Shopping Hours Starting April 24 through May 31st
Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Fridays, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Saturdays May 3rd, 10th, & 17th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturdays May 24th & 31st, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
JUNE: Open Thursdays, June 12th & 26th, 5:00-7:30 PM
Shopping by Appointment: Get 1:1 help with your plant selections.
Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Fridays, 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Contact Howie at (513) 259-3504 to make an appointment outside of these hours.