Encompassing the City of Spokane, Spokane County, the Spokane River Watershed and the Spokane Regional Foodshed:
The Spokane Bioregion
The Spokane Permaculture Symposium is shaping up to be a very cool event. You should come!
Spokane Permaculture Symposium – August 22-23, 2026
At the beautiful Harmony Woods Retreat Center 11507 S. Keeney Road in Spokane.
https://spokanepermaculture.
This two-day educational and community-building event brings together the Spokane permaculture community along with gardeners, farmers, educators, land stewards, and community members who are interested in learning how permaculture principles can be applied to gardening, farming, ecological restoration, and community work. Our focus area includes the City of Spokane, Spokane County, the Spokane River watershed and the Spokane bioregion, with an emphasis on practical, place-based solutions.
The Keynote address will be given by Aaron Weiss who for over 20 years has made his living as the vocalist in the punk/indie band “mewithoutYou.” About six years ago Aaron started teaching anthropology at the College of Idaho in Caldwell, ID. His early anthropological research focused on Islamic education and Sufi mysticism and his interests have gradually shifted to incorporating permaculture-inspired gardening into his teaching and scholarship. Aaron currently lives in Nampa, ID with my wife, two children, cats, rabbits, chickens and worms.
Registration is open now. Single day registration is $30. Registration for both days is $50. Tent camping is included. Meals will be potluck– bring something delicious!
Aaron and other musicians will be performing the evening of Saturday Aug. 22 for Symposium participants.
What about you? We are still inviting anyone with an interest in sharing their permaculture wisdom to be a presenter at this year’s Symposium. We’re doing 10 minute “Lightning” presentations including 5 minutes Q & A. We will feature your name, bio and photo on our website and you’ll be able to network with everyone and GET IN FOR FREE. Apply here: https://spokanepermaculture.
Really, you should come.
Also! Are you a musician and are you free Saturday night August 22? Wanna play some music? Maybe get some donations? Have some great potluck food and meet new friends?
If so, Spokane Permaculture and the Inland Northwest Permaculture Guild would love to host you Saturday night at the Spokane Permaculture Symposium
Music can start at 5:30pm and last until 9:30pm. Up to five acts could be scheduled plus you’d be free to jam. Spokane Permaculture will provide the sound.
We would love for you to come and share your talent. Please RSVP to zone1@spokanepermaculture.org.
Thank You!