Ema

United States
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Hello everyone! Nature is a place that I call home, all aspects of it draw me in, from the tiniest of insects to the tall graceful hemlocks. I find passion in exploring the world around me, seeing how we are all connected on different levels. I'm an insect nerd, artist, and avid nature adventurer. I find happiness foraging, playing guitar, singing, meeting new people and I'm always looking to learn more about any topic. I'm a very open-minded and adaptable person. I'm shy at first but open up once I get to know a person more. I'm excited to explore the world
Interests
Hitchhiking
Sailing / Boating
Dancing
Carpentry
Events & social
Politics / Social justice
Van life
Pets
Adventure sports
Writing
Winter sports
Sustainability
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Books
Beach
Art & design
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Charity Work
Hospitality/Tourism
Being an elderly companion
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
I have a lot of experience working with all kinds of farm animals (especially goats and chickens). Growing up I took on goats as my passion project, learning how to care for them by volunteering with multiple different farms, eventually farm sitting, starting my own small hoof trimming business, learning to milk, and helping with goat brush clearing.

I worked for a dog walking business most of last year and run a small pet sitting business of my own.
Last year I also worked at a horse stable where I mucked out stalls, tacked up horses, groomed, hoof picked, and did lots of other equine tasks.

I grew up with parents who grew a lot of vegetables and fruits so I have some knowledge of cultivating the land, and permaculture practices. Over the past three years I've grown my knowledge of foraging wild plants and fungi in the northeast but I'd love to learn about these topics in other parts of the world.

I love to make art and would love to help design and create anything art related with you. This could range from photography to watercolor to jewelry making. I'd be really interested in making a mural.

I'm very detail oriented and am easily motivated to do tasks. I'm a quick learner so I'm up for learning new skills as well as strengthening the ones I already have.
Age
23
What else ...
I would love to learn about and explore your favorite nearby nature spots and to hear why those spots resonate with you.

Some other creative things I enjoy: poetry and creative nonfiction, crocheting and knitting, watercolors, and tin whistle. I'm learning the Bodhran and very interested in playing celtic music.

Also: someday I wish to build my own tiny house so I'd love to learn any types of knowledge related to house building.

I also am interested in building on my dairy goat knowledge, learning how to make cheese and other products. Learning how to weave and make fiber arts and fermented and canned foods are also of interest to me.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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20 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Forest conservation and farm ...)

I stayed at Juanjo's for about a week with 8 other volunteers and what a time it was. Juanjo is a wealth of knowledge and he takes joy in sharing and teaching, his passion is quite contagious. Learning about the native temperate rainforest was something so special, especially learning about Alerce trees. And I had the beautiful privilege of… read more

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16 Jan 2025

Left by host (Forest conservation and farm ...) for Workawayer ()

Ema is a young vibrant artist that inundated the house with her creativity and passion for arts. Over the course of her stay she contributed to the first home compilation of artwork depicting the local flora, fauna and fungi as well as farm work; she delighted us with her singing and playing and even though her stay was not long because of her… read more

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18 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help me to improve my ...)

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I stayed with Alex, Lizzie, and the cats for 5 nights and I'm so grateful I did. Alex is an inspiration, passionate about his projects and ideas for the future. Hes got a kind and generous heart and loves to share his skills like welding, mosaics, and chess logic. He taught me so much Espanol (which I needed all the help with) and taught… read more

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9 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help in a dog refuge in the ...)

I stayed at the refuge a brief week and a half in September. There were more than 10 volunteers and It was overwhelming living so closely with that many people until we got to know each other, than it was a blast. The dogs were so wonderful and intense working with, each with their own unique personalities and quirks. When you'd get dusty and… read more

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20 Jan 2025

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16 Jan 2025

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18 Nov 2024

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9 Nov 2023

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9 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us at our non-profit ...)

I spent three weeks on the farm, these weeks were full of laughter, beautiful nature, mud, delicious Indian food, new friends, peaceful reflection, cold evenings, bonfires, learning how to milk cows, card games, tractor rides, pumpkin washing, pepper picking, grape munching, and an all around good time.

For those of you heading to the farm in… read more

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27 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us at a renaissance ...)

I'm leaving my feedback late but wow, my stay at the castle has stayed so vivid in my mind. I stayed with Roland and the castle crew for two weeks in May. They were kind to pick me up from the train station and got me a Thüringer bratwurst, what a delicious welcome.
The castle has such a magical mysterious feeling to it, the halls, clocktower,… read more

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27 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at a community project ...)

I'm writing this pretty late but I stayed at the community for a week this spring. It was really a unique experience to see how do many people living together communicate and make decisions. The property is beautiful, and such a calming refuge from the hustle and bustle of Berlin, which is still close by. The nearby forests are stunning and it's… read more

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27 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience sheep husbandry ...)

Had a fun but brief stay with Jan for a week. In those days I had a great time getting to know some of the animals, especially the three dogs and cats. I helped a little with the sheep (bottle feeding the lambs and wheelbarrowing hay). Did a lot of weeding in the yard and gardens. One of the days Jan and I went out into town to run errands and she… read more

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27 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with Everything Edible ...)

Jonathan is a kind and honest person, full of knowledge about native plants and living sustainability. One of my favorite memories with him was adventuring out in the canoe on some rough waves to collect crabs from his trap. They were scrumptious!

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27 Jul 2022

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Ema was very helpful and responsible. Good communication skills and very humble.

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16 May 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Looking for help around the ...)

I had a wonderful two week stay with Terra and Martin. Their farm property was beautiful and lush, the nature was breathtaking. The kindness and openness they showed me warmed my heart and their cat Honey came with me on forest adventures. I did a lot of garden projects and loved getting my hands in the soil, and Terra was great showing me the… read more

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15 May 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Ema was an amazing addition to our farm!! She is a super charismatic and well rounded person with a strong work ethic. She was more than happy to help out in the garden. Ema loves working outside and being in nature is her happy place. She is very knowledgeable about foraging mushrooms and plants. She is also an amazing artist and drew us a… read more

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5 Feb 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Beautiful permaculture ...)

I had a lovely stay with Babette and Mark in their wonderful Needham house. Stepping into their home I knew I'd learn a lot by glancing at their fascinating collection of books and the beautiful art and maps on their walls. Babette and Mark were so kind, trusting, and welcoming to me, which made me feel at home in my first workaway stay. Helping… read more

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5 Feb 2022

Left by host (Beautiful permaculture ...) for Workawayer ()

Ema was absolutely wonderful. She stayed with us for three weeks in January. She is a pleasure to have a around - calm, quiet, personable. We worked together processing wool, setting up mushrooms, and cleaning out parts of the house. She is a pleasure to work with - quick in the uptake, and fitting comfortably into the work flow. She is also happy… read more

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