Registration Is Open — See What's in Store for the 2026 Convergence

The wait is over. Registration is now open for the 2026 Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence, happening August 21–23 at Earthvibe, a Permaculture homestead in the heart of the Driftless region near Viroqua, Wisconsin.

Every year, this gathering comes together because our community shows up to share what they know. This year is no exception. Session proposals have been rolling in, and the lineup already covers a wide range of skills and conversations. Here is our current list of sessions!

Introduction to Wet Felting and Needle Felting — Cheryl DeWelt

Permaculture Merit Badges — Mike Haasl

Developing Customized Compost Teas — Erik Harris

Cookie Tin Biochar — Tony C. Saladino

Let's Make Biochar! Hands-On Workshop with Wood, Fire and Cans — William Dickinson

Panel Session: What Permaculture May Offer in an Uncertain Future — Bryce Ruddock and Permaculture Elders

Finding Your Permaculture Dream Land — David Andrews

Beginning Horizontal and Natural Beekeeping Methods — Derek Nedveck

Beyond the Veggie Garden — Larisa Walk and Bob Dahse

Eating Year-Round from the Garden — Larisa Walk and Bob Dahse

Successful Environmental Activism in the Driftless Region: A Fifty-Year History — Jack Knight

Permaculture and Bioregionalism: Planning for Survivable Spaces — Karen Lemke

Paradise Gardening — mIEKAL aND

Permaculture Solutions for Reducing Risk From Natural and Man-Made Disasters — Bryce Ruddock

You can read more about each session and the folks leading them on our sessions page. The hosts have a wonderful spring fed pond that needs a little tender love and care so if you have a skill set to help let us know!

More sessions are still being added, so check back. And if you have something to share yourself, there's still time to propose a session of your own.

We can't wait to converge with you in the Driftless this August.

With gratitude, The WPC Planning Team