Education
As part of our approach for offering a holistic approach to land care and symbiosis between human beings and our ecosystem, we offer courses, trainings, and one-on-one instructional sessions.
We acknowledge that the process, philosophy, and a methodology we offer are limited in value and effectiveness if we do not pass on the knowledge and tools to local stewards who ultimately know their land better than anyone else.
Courses
We offer courses in various locations throughout MENA/SWANA, India, the Mediterranean, and Europe for people who want to learn concrete skills for engaging with sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration.
Among our courses we offer Permaculture Design, Water Retention Landscape and Rainwater Harvest, Water Systems Design, Miyawaki Forestation, Soil Extracts and Cultures, and more.
Trainings and Workshops
Working closely with land stewards, professionals, and farmers, we offer specialized trainings that focus on specific methods and tools that can enrich biodiversity, soil health, and well being on site.
These trainings include topics such as Cover Cropping in Desert Soils, Crop Rotation Planning, Agroforestry, and more.
School Partnerships
We also work with schools that are interested to visit partner farms and facilities to educate the next generation about sustainability practices and the importance of local, ecological food sources.
Upcoming Offerings
Sacred Ecology in Semitic and Mediterranean Traditions
September 7 - 28, 2025 | Online at Sundays at 6pm CET
Our relationships with ecology and spirituality are deeply intertwined, with the well being of our collective practice reflected in our landscapes. During this course, taught by Katie Wachsberger and Medina Tenour Whiteman, we will examine 6 species of plants that are used, referenced, and loved by mystics and land stewards of Semitic heritage. We will explore ancient land care practices of Muslim Andalucia, the Levantine ecosystems, and the Arabian Gulf.
Miyawaki Aforestation in Abu Dhabi
November 14 - 17, 2025 | Albahia, Abu Dhabi
The Miyawaki method has been used all over the world to reforest and reclaim degraded land in the face of climate change. It is a method of generating native forests with exponential speed, creating microclimates, soil health, and biodiversity rapidly.
We are pioneering the use of the Miyawaki method in extremely arid conditions, with our first trial beginning in 2024 with extremely successful results to far. We are building upon that experience this year, and will hold an educational course to teach about the principles, methods, and tools for planting Miyawaki Forests.
Join us in learning the Miyawaki method, as we implement 500 sqm of Miyawaki Forest in the desert climate of Abu Dhabi, with world renowned expert M. R. Hari.
Water for Life in Palestine: Water Sovereignty and Mutual Liberation
October 5 - 13, 2025 | Irtas, Palestine
Water sources are not merely affected by environmental or technical issues, but also by political ones. For decades, Israeli occupation policies have restricted Palestinian access to natural water sources, diverted springs, and denied permits for water infrastructure, turning water into a tool of domination. In this context, reclaiming knowledge and skills for managing water whether through earth-based, decentralized, and collective systems, is an act of resilience and liberation. This course responds to the urgent need for water preservation and sovereignty by equipping farmers and land stewards with the tools of Water Retention Landscape (WRL) design. Rooted in both indigenous practices and global innovations.
During this workshop, we will learn methods of self sufficient water management, bringing together local indigenous technology with innovations from other water scarce regions. We will facilitate collective wisdom in designing tangible solutions to the water challenges of Irtas village. The course material will focus on water retention landscape engineering (how to hold water in the landscape, prevent runoff and erosion, and recharge groundwater) and other methods of optimizing water use in the land.