
Mario Hernandez, Sweden
At NPA:
- Apprentice
Education and Skills
- PDC att Holma folkhögskola finished 2024
- started Diploma on spring 2025,
Projects:
Working on two design projects :
- swales and rootzone at Lilla Eden, Sweden and
- house heating system at Lilla Eden, Sweden .
Languages:
- English, Swedish, Spanish, German and some Portuguese
My email: Mario.hernandez (ät) telia.com
About Mario
I am an observer who sees opportunities for improvement of the systems, My vision is to contribute to overall transformation and to connect a bioregion that influences others around it for restoration and regenerative culture.

Right now designing at Lilla Eden that is a collaborative Ekological Farm with food forest, Nut forest and ekological buildings. In the Midwest of Sweden.
NPA Diploma Gathering in Holma in November 2024
On 22 November, the Nordic Permaculture Academy (NPA) permaculture diploma apprentices and holders met at Holma Folkhögskola in southern Sweden. The NPA usually organises two diploma gatherings a year, one in March and one in November. This time around 25 Academy...
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Design Retreat
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Permaculture Teachers Training
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Permaculture Teacher Training reports
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