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  • Unlock the advanced mapping skills every serious designer needs. In this immersive training, you’ll move far beyond the basics and learn how to create refined, professional‑quality permaculture design maps from the ground up.

    We’ll work through the full workflow, including:

    Base map creation

    Solar aspect + seasonal sun analysis

    Contour + elevation mapping

    Microclimate identification

    Integrated final design map production

    This is a small‑cohort sessions, intentionally limited in size so every participant receives individual design review and personalized feedback on their mapping work.

    🌿 Who This Course Is For
    This training is crafted specifically for Permaculture Design Certification graduates who are ready to level up their technical design abilities in map-making.

    Requirement: Permaculture Design Certification

    When: Third Wednesdays June 17, Wed July 15, and Wed Aug 19
    Time: 7:00-8:30pm. Location: ZOOM

    🌟 Special Grant‑Supported Pricing
    Thanks to the generosity of our Permaculture Grant Sponsor

    Cost: FREE
    (Regular Course Cost: $250)

    To apply for this course, fill out form HERE.

    A rare opportunity to access professional‑level instruction as we pilot new programming to serve the community.

    Presenter: Alexis Iwasiw
    Bio: Alexis Iwasiw has a formal background in geology, chemistry, and engineering. She received the Urban Harvest Permaculture Design Certificate and Native Plant Society of Texas Landscaping Certificate in 2023. She studied under the Texas Master Naturalist program and the Earth Building Academy in 2024. After volunteering with the Lantrip Elementary Food Forest and the Verandi's Secret Garden Nursery, she started her own agroforestry farm and permaculture design business in 2025. At the farm, her partner and she built their home using earth building concepts and completed the construction at the end of 2025.

    Alexis utilizes the permaculture practice of energy harvesting as a basis to create inter-dependent systems for the ecological restoration at the agroforestry farm and for her clients. She specializes in creating designs that restore natural cycles and rebuild food systems for the enjoyment of local communities.

    Facilitator: Carol Burton, Director of Permaculture
    Meet Carol Burton, Urban Harvest’s Director of Permaculture. With over twenty years of experience in school and community gardening education, Carol is a Certified Permaculture Designer Consultant and a recipient of the Elizabeth Hull Abernathy Award from the Garden Club of America for outstanding contributions to environmental education of youth. She currently empowers community members in a whole system approach to design community improvements for sustainability. Carol is also the co-facilitator of the advanced Permaculture Teacher Training with Jude Hobbs of Cascadia Permaculture.
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In Support of Urban Harvest, Inc.
Urban Harvest cultivates thriving communities through gardening and access to healthy, local food. We are improving the lives, soil, and plates of​ all Houstonians through: 

ORGANIC GARDENING & NUTRITION EDUCATION
Urban Harvest Classes teach and promote the benefits of organic gardening, ecological land management, and healthy food choices. In schools, our Garden Educators teach children about nature and the origins of their food through hands-on, experiential learning. 

HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS
Through Double Up Houston, Urban Harvest is making fresh, healthy food accessible and affordable for all. Double Up Houston provides SNAP (formerly food stamps) beneficiaries with double the amount of fresh produce for every dollar spent at markets and farm stands across Houston.

COMMUNITY GARDENS
With a network of over 160 edible gardens throughout the Greater Houston area, it's easy to get involved in a garden near you. Urban Harvest provides affiliate gardens with volunteer engagement and workdays; seed and plant distributions; and, free education opportunities to help each garden become long-lasting and well-established for the community it serves.

FARMERS MARKETS
Get to know your farmer at Urban Harvest's Farmers Markets. Here, you will find the freshest farm and artisanal products, each grown, raised, and made within 180 miles of Houston. What’s more, your food dollars stay in the local economy.

Urban Harvest Farmers Market
2752 Buffalo Speedway
Every Saturday; 8am - noon

Mobile Market
Click here for locations.