The Permaculture Foundation of Hawaii is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing permaculture principles and practices across the Hawaiian Islands — building resilient, sustainable food systems and communities that work in harmony with nature.
The Permaculture Foundation of Hawaii applies the principles of permaculture — a design system that works with natural patterns and processes — to create sustainable food systems, restore degraded lands, and build resilient communities across the Hawaiian Islands.
To advance permaculture education, design, and practice in Hawaii — building regenerative food systems, restoring native ecosystems, and empowering communities to live sustainably in harmony with Hawaii's unique natural environment.
A Hawaii where communities are food-secure, ecosystems are restored, and people live in regenerative relationship with the land — guided by the wisdom of permaculture and the aloha aina spirit.
Hawaii faces significant challenges in food security, land degradation, and ecological resilience. Permaculture offers practical, proven solutions. We exist to bring these solutions to Hawaii's communities, farms, and schools.
Our flagship 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course teaches participants how to design sustainable, productive landscapes and communities using permaculture principles.
Working with Hawaii landowners, schools, and communities to design and install food forests, edible gardens, and regenerative farm systems that produce abundant food while restoring ecosystems.
Hands-on workshops on composting, water harvesting, natural building, seed saving, and other permaculture skills — open to all Hawaii residents interested in sustainable living.
Enroll in our Permaculture Design Certificate course or attend one of our hands-on workshops to learn sustainable living skills.
Help us build food forests, restore land, and teach permaculture skills to Hawaii communities. Volunteers of all experience levels welcome.
Your donation funds permaculture education, community projects, and land restoration efforts that build a more resilient Hawaii.