Janneke developed an affinity for the outdoors at a very early age. Having grown up in a small rural community, her youth was saturated with outdoor experiences. She also got to see and experience how it truly takes a community to raise a child. As she entered adulthood, Janneke discovered an insatiable propensity for travel, and a deep love for learning and teaching, which became factors in the manifestation of her true calling, learning outdoors.

Currently in her second decade of teaching, Janneke has been an educator in five different countries, and has traveled to more than 32. Through these experiences, she has developed educational strategies in many different cultures. Along with this she was also able to see different ways communities flourish. This has allowed her to connect with students at eye-level, and has inspired her to cultivate meaningful relationships with participants and communities.

From Mexico to New Zealand, all the way back to Canada, Janneke utilized her experiences to plant the seeds of her dream. Seeds is the result of combining Janneke’s love of nature with her passion for educating in natural spaces and the importance of fostering community. Janneke resides in beautiful Bayfield Ontario. She enjoys back country hikes, canoeing and camping.

Janneke invites you to discover the transformational adventures that she and Seeds have to offer.

Professional Qualifications

Environmental Education (Additional Qualification) - Six Nations Polytechnic

Outdoor Experiential Education (Additional Qualification) - Nipissing University

Graduate Diploma of Teaching, Massey University (History and Geography

Bachelor of Arts - History, Brock University

Introduction to Therapeutic Adventure Programming for At Risk Youth, Laurentian University

ORCKA:

Canoe Tripping Leader

Basic Canoeing 3

Moving Water 1A

Canadian Style Paddling 1

Paddle Canada Moving Water

Standard First Aid, CPR/AED