Help with building project on small farm in the Yukon. Whitehorse, Canada

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  The farm is a small 5 hectare farm in the building stages in the Yukon north of Whitehorse. After a pause in raising animals I am planning on completing an insulated greenhouse and several other smaller buildings made from primarily natural materials such as logs, stone and straw bales. I am looking for help on some of these projects as well as help to look after possibly a few animals and a small garden and fruit trees. People with building experience would be an asset, as would folks with interest and an eagerness to learn and participate.
  
  Right now there is a small straw bale cabin that I occupy, and a wall tent and a camper trailer for guests or helpers to stay in. The farm is close to Lake Laberge and about 30 minutes from Whitehorse. The cabin is a bit rustic but funky and comfortable. There is solar power and internet in the cabin as well as a shower.
  
  At the moment my life is very busy and I work off the farm and occasionally I am out of town. I have been a natural builder working primarily with straw bale construction and have also worked with renewable energy for the past 15 years. I have a degree in biology and have worked in the past in various places in the Canadian arctic. I am a commercial bush pilot and am employed doing this and when I have free time I try to run, swim, bike , hike and enjoy the outdoors.
  
  Because I am occasionally away and the farm is out of town I am looking for independent and mature people (although I don’t care about don't care about age) that will ensure the animals are fed and safe, couples are definitely welcome. I am trying to promote a social atmosphere where people are valued and welcome, as well as having input into the things that affect them directly. People are welcome in the cabin for cooking and eating and socializing, however some days I have to get up at 4 AM for early flights and on these days I would ask for folks to leave the cabin early.
  
  Work ethic and honesty are very important and I am asking for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. I am flexible about days and times of day worked as long as people are willing to help make sure we coordinate days and feeding times so the animals are always taken care of and the plants get water. I am hopeful volunteers will get a lot out of the farm and the work on it, but as well the Yukon is a magical vast wilderness with many adventures to be had and I encourage people to take advantage of that as well. There is great hiking from the house and the cabin looks over the lake which is about an hour hike away. The Yukon has amazing hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, fishing, wildlife viewing, birding, camping, paddling, skiing....
  
  I have a strong focus on sustainability but believe this is a complex issue that everyone has different ideas about. I try to eat locally and organic as much as possible which does mean both wild meat as well as the animals that are raised on the farm. This being said there are a lot of vegetables seasonally and I am happy to try to accommodate vegetarian diets which I also enjoy. I do need people to help with the cooking and would welcome anyone who really enjoys doing this. Food is important and I will try to ensure there is good fresh ingredients available.
  
  Although most of the animals are gone from the farm there are 2 dogs on the property and a couple of bee hives. I am hoping to have laying hens and ducks again this summer.
  
  For anyone that is interested in what they have read please send an email. Thanks to any of you who have read this far, hope your travels are full of adventure.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Manutenção geral
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  Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  This is an opportunity to learn about alternative building permaculture start up and animal care.

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  Ajuda

  Looking primarily for help with building projects, possibly feeding animals twice a day as well as gardening. The building projects are mostly straw bale and timbers.

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  Accommodation is either in a camper or wall tent. Meals are prepared and eaten in the main cabin most days.

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  Algo mais...

  There is lots of hiking, canoeing and other outdoor activities close by. The Takinni hot springs are about 20 minutes away by car and Whitehorse is about 30 minutes.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.

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  Pode aceitar animais

  Well behaved and managed pets will be considered.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Horas previstas

  Maximum 5hours a day, 5 days a week

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