Jen McConachie

Permaculture teacher living in Norway, originally from UK. Passionate about co-creating with nature as mentor, to create regenerative designs for inner and outer landscapes. I received my permaculture diploma in Norway in 2024 , took the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) in 2015, Permaculture Teacher Training in 2022 and am a certified facilitator of The Work That Reconnects.
I teach the permaculture foundation course (PDC) in Norway, co-created and co-facilitate an online version of Rosemary Morrow´s permaculture teacher training with Alfred Decker and run online and in person courses in forest garden design, teacher training, intro to permaculture and Work That reconnects in Norway. I have designed many forest gardens, from small backyards to a large food forest on a public rooftop in Oslo.  
I worked as a DJ and composer for dance theatre, until I became hooked on permaculture after becoming a mother and starting a "Transition Town" group in my hometown. I shifted my life focus to social change and earth activism. I have been active in liberation movement work since my teenage years and have led countless community projects, voluntary organizations, festivals, events and courses and was active in green politics as an elected council member for 8 years - all with an intention to play my part in "The Great Turning!" I run my own business "Earth Mentor Me" which provides courses, retreats and transformational life coaching.