Erik Ohlsen is a Permaculture designer, and teacher. He’s also a Community organizer, and activist. He is the director and owner of the Permaculture design and installation business called Permaculture Earth Artisans.
Erik has extensive field experience in water harvesting/storm water management, Food Forests, perennial polyculture, erosion control systems, market gardens/farms, ponds, integrated Pest management, sustainable forestry, irrigation systems, grey water/bioremediation, use of and influence to microclimates, urban agriculture, community gardens, watershed restoration, operating heavy machinery, and facilitating crews.
Erik has taught courses in Permaculture and related subjects throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. He currently teaches with the Earth Activist Training, the Regenerative Design Institute and guest teaches with The Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. Internationally, Erik has worked on campaigns for global Justice. He has founded numerous nonprofits over the years. The following are organizations Erik has cofounded or founded:
Planting Earth Activation, PA, an organization dedicated to planting community gardens, growing and saving heirloom and open pollinated seed, and educating the community about sustainable agriculture. PA planted over hundred gardens in under three years.
The RITES Project (Return Intentions Toward Ecological Sustainability), this organization has initiated gardens and ecoliteracy programs in schools. Also, The RITES project organizes Permaculture and bioremediation courses locally and abroad.
The Green Bloc, this group of Permaculture Activists organize solution oriented actions at the WTO, G8, FTAA, and Biotech meetings.
Adopt-an-Activist, An organization dedicated to fundraising for activists, to enable full time stints for people dedicated to this work.
