Paradise Permaculture Institute

We demonstrate how to work with nature to co-create abundant foodscapes and scared spaces. PPI contributes to the sustainability of our local food supply and economy through research, teaching, and demonstration of regenerative agriculture and permaculture methods. With our focus on creating abundant food in cold-climate regions adapted to our bio-regions, we are able to provide plants and produce to our local community.

Utilizing our demonstration site, including a rolling high tunnel, pond, food forest/orchard, and diverse polyculture plantings, we research, develop, and teach Permaculture methods for growing food naturally in our cold climate's short growing window. Eastern Livingston is a USDA "food desert," but access to nutrient-dense food is limited regionally and beyond. Our workshops and tours address food insecurity by empowering families and individuals of all ages with the knowledge to create nutritious, sustainable home gardens while conserving energy and minimizing waste with a non-toxic footprint. We also supply healthful produce for local stores and restaurants and have partnered with organizations such as Educatio School, Farm to School, Montessori Island School, and the Links program.
PPI presents classes, hands-on workshops, and events such as our annual Seed Saver event. Please see our website at paradisepermaculture.org for workshops and events. We welcome groups of children from local schools, home schoolers, and other programs onsite at PPI to learn firsthand from nature about food-growing methods and explore soil, seeds, plants, water, pollinators, the environment & more!

Testimonials

"Paradise Permaculture is a non-profit organization whose goal is to educate individuals about permaculture practices. We do this by offering classes about permaculture education and design and by educating about local flora. We feel this empowers individuals and gives them the confidence to have a landscape that heals the Earth, people, and communities." - Angela Devani Herb and Plant Medicine Specialist