PWES Resources

Articles, infographics, and videos available to the public. Explore anything that catches your interest, or reach out to suggest additions you think could be valuable.

Urban Permaculture: Climate Resilience at Home

Zack Simon | Article | 10 min read | November 18, 2024

Video Games Helped Me Fall in Love with Permaculture

Zack Simon | Article | 11 min read | October 7, 2024

Building Urban Resilience Through Permaculture Design

Zack Simon | Article | 10 min read | September 7, 2024

External Resources

These are resources offered by others that we think are important and want to amplify.

Gardening With Native Plants

HAT | Guidebook | Victoria, BC

Permaculture Design in 5 Steps

Damien Bohler | Article | 21 min read | September 5, 2017

Tree Voucher Program

The City of Nanaimo | Rebate Program | Nanaimo, BC

Invasive Plants In Your Garden

HAT | Guidebook | Victoria, BC

Planning for Biodiversity: A Guide for BC Farmers and Ranchers

ARDCorp | Guidebook | BC, Canada

Invasive Species Council of BC

Information on invasive species and suggestions for what to plant instead | BC, Canada

Home Energy Navigator

City Green Solutions | FREE Guidance Program | British Columbia, Canada

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability

Canada.ca | Grant Program | Canada

Canada Greener Homes Loans

Canada.ca | Interest-Free Loans | Canada

Residential Rebates and Free Programs List

BC Hydro | Rebate Program | Canada

Permaculture Research Institute

Education and training by the founding not-for-profit permaculture organization | Global

Nanaimo Climate Action Hub

Climate action near Nanaimo through advocacy, local initiatives, and collaboration.

Strong Towns Nanaimo

Advocates for financially resilient, sustainable, and equitable urban planning and development.