Testimonials
What our students have to say about our courses and us...
Having the opportunity to learn with Javan as one of our teachers was tremendous! His energy and enthusiasm were infectious, his knowledge was shared willingly and he has generously continued to support us on our permaculture path.
We believe the ethics, principles and techniques of Permaculture are truly the way of the future in our world.
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Javan and Brandon are two of the most dynamic and effective teachers I've had the pleasure of learning from. They're incredibly knowledgeable about their work and inspire students with their passion for Permaculture.
Brandon has an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience which he shares with unbridled enthusiasm and excitement. His passion for plants is inspiring and his exuberance...
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Javan's presentation sticks out in my mind as one of the clearest bursts of knowledge that I"ve been able to find in the vast field of permaculture tehniques. His presentation was filled with interesting examples that left any nonsense about this field in the dust! To top it off, his authentic passion for this field carried over past the presentation throughout the day, over...
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Javan is a knowledgeable and engaging instructor. A kind person whose grasp of permaculture principles and applied techniques reflects that he truly lives what he teaches.
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I had been reading and hearing about permaculture for several years but hadn't taken much action in applying it to my life and the land I live on. Since taking Javan's beginners' workshop, I have already mapped out our land using his zoning technique and am feeling a hundred times more creative, observant, and prepared to make a real land use plan. Using simple exercises, Javan puts...
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As a long-time practitioner of urban agriculture, I have heard the term permaculture tossed around for years. It wasn't until Javan's workshop that I really understood what all the hype was about (and what permaculture is). In what Javan presented I found a way of understanding and creating the world that completely resonates with my values. As a result of the workshop, I've caught the...
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Javan has a fine way with people in addition to a depth of knowledge and experience that transcends most short workshop facilitation. He is an engaged and engaging teacher and an enthusiastic lifelong learner – as solid as the ground we spring from. Javan brings rich, relevant, emergent curriculum borne of his life’s experience and the needs of a world in crisis. We welcome the...
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Javan's presentation on top-bar beekeeping has stayed with me for months! I've been telling my friends about the merits of natural beekeeping since Javan first taught me, and hope to learn more from him over the summer. Also, I feel Javan has prepared me to begin the important journey of experimenting, failing and succeeding (eventually) in all of my permaculture activities! In...
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Permaculture is a science based ethical design system. Used to answer the all encompassing question "How do we live sustainability?" Founded in three ethics - Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share practitioners of permaculture use nature inspired design with tools and methods based in science, engineering, agriculture, finances, community building to create sustainable regenerative human habitat. This design system uses organic agriculture, urban farming, regenerative design, and many other ways of knowing to teach and provide a practical framework for individuals to take responsibility for themselves, their children and their community.