Elvan

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I am currently

Description

Hi!
I'm Elvan, a turkish-austrian biologist and cat-mom of 2 living in Graz. I have just finished my additional training in nature education and am a certified nature guide here in Austria. Teaching is my passion, as well as discovering new ecosystems, environments and species all around the world.

I will move to Jamaica soon! There, my priority will be working on a regenerative farm that focuses on reforestation, food security and social sustainability.

"elvan" in old turkish means diversity, diverse, colorful or variant - so expect a person with probably +100 interests, maximum joy and endless curiosity for what the world has to offer us.

To me, it is important to travel not as a visitor, but as a contributor and participant. We are not guests on this planet, we are one puzzle piece. Everywhere I go, I want to give and share wether that is in conservational activities, music and art exchange or spiritual connection with nature, the people and the space around us.

Interests

Culture

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

LGBTQ

Events & social

Performing arts

Plant care

Music

Animals

Hiking

Nature

Dancing

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I'd love to learn spanish, catalan and farsi! And I can teach english, german and a little turkish. Turkish is my mother tounge and I speak fluently but I never once learned grammar or syntax ;)

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

House & pet sitting

Life at a Farmstay

Creative DIY projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

I studied paleobiology, ecology (freshwater systems) and evolutionary biology. Basically, I have a good understanding of natural systems and connections and can teach all kinds of biology related stuff.
Gardening, cooking, music and dance are my greatest passion and skills. I am also good with children and animals (cat mom of 2 cats, one years old brothers).

Age

34

What else ...

Other interests include:
- Dungeons and Dragons (and all kinds of RPG)
- Scouting
- Art and art history
- the depths of human psyche
- somatic body work and self-experience
- music, all kinds and all instruments

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