The Permaculture Student 1
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The 1st in a public and home school permaculture textbook & workbook series for 6-12th graders, families & adult learners.
Backers: 468
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58
Funded: $27,177 of $9,100
Dates: Feb 3rd -> Mar 5th (30 days)
Project By: Matt Powers
Backers: 468
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58
Funded: $27,177 of $9,100
Dates: Feb 3rd -> Mar 5th (30 days)
Project By: Matt Powers
$27,177
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 5 @ 13:45 -0500 GMT
298%
of goal
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Latest News
We have a Matching Backer Offer!! $500 for $500 - Class set for a Class set!! 
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you know anyone who is thinking about buying a class set for $500, please contact them and let them know that we have a backer who is willing to MATCH their donation!! AMAZING!!! Only 48 hrs left!! Share & Support! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!MP (Read More)
Only 3 days left! We've reached 25,000!!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
It has been an amazing journey, and we are nearing the end :) A month ago I was preparing for this Kickstarter, and I had no idea that there were so many people who were searching for what I was. I'm so glad I could fill that need and get the help... (Read More)
8 Days Left! Almost 400 backers!! & more on children's permaculture education :)
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
It's been an amazing journey so far! Thank you!! I'm excited to say that the support network is continuously spreading & creating future opportunities to bring permaculture to more children, homes and schools. There are so many people out there... (Read More)
$20,000 Stretch Goal Hit!! Speaking at PV2!!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Your contributions are amazing! I can't wait to share this great work with you! I've been promoting it and spreading it through social media, just as many of you are too!! I see your support - THANK YOU!! With your help & a... (Read More)
If you haven't, please contribute to Paul Wheaton's Rocket Mass Heater 4DVD Set Kickstarter
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
If you want to design your own rocket stove (an abundance of types are demonstrated), your own shippable core (several ways & means) & anything Rocket Stove related... YOU CAN'T MISS THIS!!... (Read More)
NEW STRETCH GOALS: Webistes & Book Donations!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are ecstatic about the response to our Kickstarter & want to bring as much permaculture education as possible to the world especially where it is needed most. To that end I've been brainstorming Stretch Goals that make the most sense (taking... (Read More)
Request Granted! Digital Textbook option at $45
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
By request I've opened up the $45 option between the original $45 reward and a Digital textbook option. Please consider this option if you have expensive shipping. Many are donating the costs of shipping to the campaign by accepting the digital... (Read More)
NEW ALL-DIGITAL OPTION FOR $55 BACKERS
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
It has come to my attention that there are many would-be backers who are telling me that the shipping costs to some places will be more than the $55 donation - China or Africa for instance. They've pointed out that I'd be losing money and reaching... (Read More)
Next Stretch Goal - Setting up the Website & Printing more books
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I was in the discussion stages of how to make the soil food web animation and for just a flash digital version would have required me to move the Stretch Goal cost up to 22k for something I'd just be giving away to people with computers who need a... (Read More)
Next Stretch Goal has been met!! The Workbook will be illustrated & in COLOR!!!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT!! STRETCH GOAL #2 HAS BEEN MET!! We are at 165%! We reached 15,000!! The Workbook will now be in COLOR & have ILLUSTRATIONS by Wayne Fleming!! More engagement! More pages! More fun!! From Wayne's website Thank you so much for your... (Read More)
A review from Rosemary Morrow
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Something Can Be Done Permaculturists teaching children, in and out of schools, have long desired dedicated materials for children in high school. Carolyn Nuttall gave us a teacher’s book for primary school and now Matt Powers, an experienced and... (Read More)
More Reviews for The Permaculture Student: Paul Wheaton & Danial Lawton
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
“When I look at this book I cannot help but fantasize about this book getting in front of millions of kids. What fruit will we see in the generations to come due to these beautiful seeds being planted so early?” - Paul Wheaton, Permies.com ... (Read More)
1st STRETCH GOAL REACHED!!
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I feel so much gratitude this evening as I watch the number of backers climb steadily upward. Thank you for making this a reality. We are 121% funded, still at #4 in Publishing under Popularity, & now we can get more art from Wayne Fleming!! So... (Read More)
Great Feedback from the Comments - STRETCH GOAL UPDATE!!
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Again THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! STRETCH GOALS: $11,000 - We will hire Wayne Fleming for more amazing drawings: a Microclimate example, a Sunpath Chart, a Keyline example connecting keypoint dams, a Paddock shifting example & more! Check out Wayne's... (Read More)
WE DID IT!! THANK YOU!!!
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
YOU ARE GETTING YOUR BOOK(S)!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to send them to you!!! Just remember that we have to wait for the kickstarter campaign to run its course and then 2 weeks for payments to process, and then printing, shipping to me, packaging... (Read More)
The Permaculture Research Institute & Geoff Lawton endorse The Permaculture Student
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
“Matt Powers is one of my students from last years Online Permaculture Design Course (via geofflawton.com). This is a true testimony to the quality of students we are producing all around the globe with this ever reaching course. He has... (Read More)
A review from Geoff Lawton
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
"Matt Powers has focused his permaculture energy and enthusiasm on a critical audience, the children of the world, with the permaculture message that there are positive solutions to the world's problems and we can all engage in a meaningful life with... (Read More)
HUGE FIRST DAY!!! THANK YOU!!!!
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We reached 45% of our goal in the first day with 65 amazing backers!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I AM SO GRATEFUL AND HUMBLED BY YOUR SUPPORT! Share with your friends & family! Let's reach our goal & make it a reality! MP (Read More)
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