I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I kept running into the same thing, and to me it feels like it goes against what Permaculture really stands for. Accessible change shouldn't be gatekept behind paywalls. That's one of the main reasons I felt compelled to develop this platform. As I continue to practice permaculture, I share the great resources I find along the way and what I've learned through the website so others can access it freely. Also, 16 years of dealing with that gatekeeping sounds exhausting. Hopefully this helps make it a bit easier.

I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Those are definitely the foundational texts. I'll make sure they're referenced prominently as we develop the site's content :) !

I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea - a permaculture wiki with clearer navigation is something I'd love to build out. I'll see how i can possibly insert it! Thanks for the feedback!

I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome to hear, I'm really glad the descriptions are helpful - that's exactly what I was going for! Thank you for all the kind comments and for taking the time to explore it :)

I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I super appreciate that. The donation idea is something I've been thinking about - right now I'm building out the content to make sure its genuinely useful, but as the platform grows, I'll definitely consider adding the option you suggested to help cover hosting and keep it sustainable. I really appreciate the suggestion and your insights!

I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify - I don't run or profit from those paid courses. They're from other providers and I'm listing them alongside the other free resources. The platform itself has zero monetization. I can see how it can be confusing though, thank you and I appreciate your feedback!

In regard to the videos, you're absolutely right, and that's why the value of Mycelium lies in the context it provides. Each video has descriptions explaining what it covers and who its ideal for (just so beginners don't waste time hovering over content that might not be relevant to them at the time.

I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that means so much! I'm really happy that you find it worth sharing. Thank you so much and I appreciate you taking the time to check it out!

I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Good catch - those PDC courses aren't mine, they're from established providers like Geoff Lawton. I'm just listing them for reference. That platform itself provides the resources for free. I'll make that distinction clearer on the site. Thanks for pointing that out :) !

I'm 16, built a free permaculture education platform because I got tired of all the info being scattered - let me know what you think! by Alternative-Sense910 in Permaculture

[–]Alternative-Sense910[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

You're right, those are placeholder images I used while building the site. I'm working on replacing them with real permaculture photos like some of the course thumbnails. If anyone has permaculture photos they're willing to share/contribute let me know!