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Le 10 avril 2021 à 10 h au siège de l’ONG AMSD, sera dédié une journée écologique à l’honneur du sommet GEN Ecovillage Summit – Living Solutions for a Regenerative World . En collaboration et pour rendre hommage aux écovillages des cinq régions de GEN, nous explorons la transformation socioculturelle et trouvons des réponses et des solutions allant vers la co-créativité, la convivialité, l’intégration et la célébration les uns avec les autres et avec notre environnement.

Seeds and seedlings exhange days Event program: -Announce starts: 01/03/2016 -Registration finish: 08/04/2016 -Location meetings: Location meetings will be held in several locations: KADIKOY : 09/04/2016 in Yeryuzu Association at 12:00-14:00 – Hasanpasa mah. Sogutlucesme Cad. No: 196/3 MERTER : 10/04/2016 in Karsi Kapi Association at 12:00-14:00 – Mete Sok. Baris Apt. B Blok No:8/6D TAKSIM : 16/04/2016 in Ek Bic Ye Ic at Gumussuyu Mahallesi, Inonu Cad. No 9/A, Beyoglu BOSTANCI : 17/04/2016 in Tohum Parki at 12:00-13:00 – 50 meter to the East direction from Bostanci Ferry Pier USKUDAR : 30/04/2016 in Kuzguncuk Bostani at 12:00-13:00 – Kuzguncuk LEVENT : 08/05/2016 in Kahve Dunyasi in Levent Carsi -12:00-13:00- Levent – Seeds and seedlings exhange day: 22/05/2016 in Yeryuzu Association at 12:00-14:00 – Hasanpasa mah. Sogutlucesme Cad. No: 196/3 Detailed info (Turkish): http://yeryuzudernegi.org/projedetay.php?id=51 Coordinators: SULE GONULSUZ su**********@*****il.com NURIYE KAYALI ka**********@***il.com We use local seeds and we provided those seeds from people who make organical farming. After we procure those seeds, we put them on a cycle. We organized “Seed Exchange Days”, where people could meet and exchange their seeds, their knowledge and experiences. We tried to take it one step further and we are trying to categorize the seeds. For example, -there is a bean seed. But which type of bean seed is it? Or we try to categorize the seeds according to their durabilty in which city they could grow. We believe that all the seeds in the World are people’s seeds and we want to share them with everyone.

Funds available for Europeans citizens and non-spanish! Registration Deadline 10 september- – Applycation Deadline for EU Funds – 17 September Applicants for this Course may apply for a Grundtvig Grant, please find the information below. OBJECTIVES To reflect on the development of European citizenship and identity, and the role that the natural world has within this framework; To discuss the notion of “nature rights” and the ecoCitizen To reflect on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech; to imagine the future of Europe and European citizenship To introduce the learning pedagogy and methodology of Paulo Freire: how can we bring the natural world into the learning environment? How can we create spaces that nurture learning for liberation? How can we facilitate experiential and participatory learning styles? To clarify how the lessons learned can impact on practice in the workplace METHODOLOGY The trainers will use a facilitative approach, eliciting the experience, knowledge and skills of the participants as a key resource throughout the course. An action-reflection cycle will be introduced. The pedagogy of Paulo Freire will be modelled as a participatory and experiential teaching/learning methodology. The collective skills and experiences of adult participants are a key resource in learning; Freire’s “listening survey” will inform the negotiated curriculum and “generative themes” (language and issues that have direct relevance and meaning for participants) will enhance meaningful learning. Freire distinguished between education for domestication (the “banking” concept, whereby adults are treated as empty vessels to be filled with knowledge by the expert teacher) and education for liberation, whereby facilitators and participants work together as problem-posers and problem-solvers, to create new knowledge rooted in their own collective experiences. Here at Sunseed we follow the same pedagogy, celebrating the crit

During this fully certified 14 day permaculture course (certified by the Permaculture Association Britain and Roots n Permaculture school) we will delve deep into permaculture including how to design food growing systems, design low impact houses and create economies, while also enriching and taking care of nature. This Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is devoted to creatively facing the social demands of our time and it offers practical impetus to dealing with interpersonal challenges both in the private and professional environment. Special emphasis will therefore be put into experiential learning by creating a temporary community for the duration of the course. We apply Dragon Dreaming and social permaculture tools to design the course and grow as a community, making sure everyone’s needs are met, so we can all enjoy living together in a supportive learning environment. This 90 hour experiential workshop runs in two sections in July and in September. Each week is spread over 8 days, with one day off in between. Part 1: 30th June to 7th July (4th July day off) Part 2: 16th to 23rd September (19th September day off) The cost of putting on the course means we need to raise on average €720 per person FOR ALL 14 DAYS (i.e. part 1 and 2, not just part 1). However we invite you to propose how much you would like to contribute (no amount is too small, so please tell us what you can afford). See below for more details on the costings. Teaching will be in English. === WHAT IS VEGAN PERMACULTURE & WHAT TO EXPECT === Permaculture is a design system for creating abundance in all aspects of our lives, which is underpinned by ethics. In this particular case we look at how to achieve this without keeping animals locked into our systems (animals and insects are encouraged to come and benefit from our system, but are equally free to leave). Hence we describe it as Vegan permaculture. Permaculture is a rigorous and systematic set of tools, ecologica

Valle de Sensaciones is hosting this Laboratory to practise, learn, exchange and research about Permaculture. We will deal with the ecological AND the social aspect of Permaculture – “Permanent (Agri)culture” “Permaculture is the art of designing beneficial relationships.” (Patrick Whitefield) In this Laboratory time we will work practically together – taking care for the valley, the garden, the landscape, keeping in mind the permaculture principles: Care for earth, care for people and return of surplus! And we will take time for researching and studying together, exploring different methods/areas of Permaculture, like: Edible Landscape Forest Gardening, Fruit Forests Rainwater harvesting Water Retention Spaces Hill-Beds, High-Beds Sheet Mulching, no-dig gardening Urban Gardening Natural Building Social Permaculture We will exchange ideas, views and experiences about questions that arise from the group! Write us, if you are interested to join or to give contributions, questions and suggestions: http://www.sensaciones.de/en/event/permaculture-lab

When: June 8, 2013 – June 9, 2013 Where: Sunseed Desert Technology, Los Molinos del Rio Aguas, Almeria, Spain Cost: 50 €Course Fee Accomodation and Food if wanted: 50 € Contact: Clara Ruiz de Gauna 0034950525770 su*****@*********rg.uk Bernhard Hartbeansl and Sunseed’s organic garden staff invite you to a weekend workshop of seed saving: With the widespread use of hybrid and modern varieties and the dominance of a few multinational seed companies, we experience an incredibly rapid loss in diversity in our gardens and on our plates. Learn how to select and save your own seeds from different varieties of veggies and aromatics: adapt your varieties to your personal choices and your garden’s needs, maintain and enhance productivity, save money on seeds, interchange with fellow gardeners, become independent from the availability of one or another variety and the international seed business, contribute to the preservation of our cultural and enjoy a closer connection with and deeper understanding of your plants and garden. Topics covered: GMOs, hybrids, heirlooms – what is that all? Plant taxonomy: family-genus-species-variety Basic plant physiology: flowers, pollination Avoiding cross pollination and maintaining your varieties pure Proper harvesting, cleaning and storage of your seeds This workshop does not require previous knowledge and skills – it helps to have gardening experience. The weekend course consists of 12 hours of theory and practice, presentations, chats, garden walks and practical examples of hand pollination, seed cleaning, building an isolation cage and lots more. It is held in English. Workshops in Spanish are available at different dates. Bernhard Hartl is an Austrian horticulturist, biochemist and veg enthusiast. He lives and grows veggies, fruit, herbs and ornamentals in Spain since 2004 and works with plants on a professional level since 1998 (nursery, pruning, horticulture, landscaping). His original training

Luke Hancock and Susana Norte, the founders of Sacred Place, would like to invite you to their free Self Empowerment seminar in Chiang Mai this Sept 23 & 24 12 from 3 – 5 pm at Rasayana Retreat. The seminar will cover key subjects of our time such as Neuroplasticity, De-Programming, Life Purpose, Career Change and Creating a Business. To learn more about the seminar visit www.sacred-place.com/courses The seminar is also about their upcoming 5 day and 10 day Self Empowerment Retreat taking place this Dec 2-11 at Rasayana Retreat,Sukhumvit 39,Bangkok Thailand. Facebook page event https://www.facebook.com/events/551488298583126/ This is an opportunity to meet Luke and Susana, learn about the course and their work and ask them any questions you might have about their upcoming courses this November 2017. Luke Hancock and Susana Norte are qualified Spiritual Counsellors, Health Consultants and Career/Business Coaches. Having begun their own journey of transformation in 2006, they work from a place of direct experience to guide others on their journey. To learn more about Luke and Susana visit www.sacred-place.com/about

¡Nos volvemos a encontrar! En la Ecoaldea de Valdepiélagos. ¿Quieres venir a compartir con nosotras sobre la vida alternativa y en ecoaldeas? En este video puedes ver cómo fue el anterior encuentro ¿te animas a volver a compartir? Organizado por Taller Karuna, El Rincón de los Sueños y la Ecoaldea de Valdepiélagos, miembros de la RIE. El espacio para compartir y comprender el proceso para materializar aquí y ahora la opción de las ecoaldeas, los proyectos comunitarios, la vida alternativa… Creamos una nueva forma basada en desarrollar las 4 dimensiones: social-comunitaria, ecológica, económica, espiritual. Con talleres, charlas, experiencias que nos permitirán trazar nuestra propia ruta por este universo ecoaldeano. También será un momento festivo en donde compartir experiencias, comprobar lo valioso de las ideas y las dificultades de su implementación, divulgar conocimientos que nos ayuden a transformar, de manera creativa, nuestras vidas y nuestro entorno hacia nuevos modelos de convivencia que velen por la sostenibilidad, la autogestión y el respeto por minorías y mayorías. Además talleres, actuaciones, música, fiestas, juegos… PROGRAMA Las cuatro Dimensiones necesarias para construir una ecoaldea o proyecto comunitario: Dimensión Social y comunitaria: En ella abordaremos los criterios sobre los que construir comunidades sanas y equilibradas. Aspectos como los liderazgos, las tomas de decisiones, el activismo social, la comunicación no violenta, la gestión emocional y del poder… Dimensión Ecológica: Agricultura biológica, la Permacultura, la bioconstrucción, la huella ecológica, la huella hídrica, la autogestión energética, el agua, las iniciativas en transición, herramientas para una nueva so

Yoga Integral, Meditaciones en Naturaleza, Conexión con los elementos, Senderismo consciente, Cantos devocionales “Mantras” y más… Todos los días de 8.00 a 10.00 realizaremos una sesión de Yoga Integral. Despues desayuno y un poquito de tiempo para descansar. Y hasta la hora de la comida diversas actividades como: Meditaciones guiadas, actividades de contacto con los Elementos: fuego, agua, tierra.. en lugares especiales y mágicos del Cortijo Los Baños Al-Hamam Comida y tiempo para descansar, disfrutar de la piscina, el espacio…sol@ o en compañia de otr@s participantes. Dinámicas de Senderismo – paseos conscientes, Danzas meditativas, Conexión con el sonido, el color, etc… dirigidos a conectar con nuestro interior, nuestro ser auténtico, con la ayuda de la naturaleza y de nuestra guía. Cantos devocionales – Kirtan. Parar, descansar, re-encontrar nuestro centro, nutrirnos y recargarnos de energia. Facilitado por: – Manuel Robles “Kirtan Raja” profesor de Yoga Integral – Patricia Cañas Rios – Facilitadora, Reiki, sonido. Aportación: 310€ Alojamiento y comidas incluidos. La comida es vegetariana. El alojamiento es compartido, en tipis y jaimas de 2 y 3 plazas. Todo esto en el maravilloso entorno de El Cortijo Los Baños Al-Hamam, un oasis de luz y naturaleza. En Lucainena de las Torres – Almeria. Plazas limitadas. Necesaria reserva. Fecha límite de inscripcion 7 de Julio 2015. Información y reservas: 639 84 27 19 – in**@***************ra.net (Patricia) 652 238 231 – ma*******@*****il.es (Manuel) retirosyoganaturaleza.wordpress.com Organiza: Yogaia Almeria. Material necesario: ropa cómoda, esterilla, manta para relajación, cojín o zafu para meditación y calzado cómodo para caminar. Tel. 639 84 27 19 – Cortijo Los Baños Al-Hamam – Lucainena de las Torres – Almeria

We will be hosting our first international conference in India this year “Ecovillages for Sustainable Development – A model for Climate Change Adaptation”, from October 31st ~ November 2nd, 2014 in Orissa, India. Prior to the conference, NextGEN GENOA will host a gathering for youth from the Asia and Oceania regions. After the conference, there will be an exposure tour to indigenous ecovillages in the area, followed by a 4-day Inner Dance Retreat, a process that looks deeply at community by looking at the individual member as the essential building block of a successful ecovillage.

We are excited to invite you all for this event in Auroville on the Global Ecovillage Network’s launch of a 10 day free summit. Come join us this Friday @ YouthLink, Humanscapes Hall, 5-7PM, refreshments will be served☺ ☕? Thank you for helping us spread the word. ??

Este año ofrecemos por primera vez el sistema de construcción con paja GREB de mano del arquitecto Mirco Zecchetto, que ya ha diseñado y construido varios hogares con esta técnica en nuestro territorio. La técnica GREB, fue creada entre Patrick Déry y Martin Simard del Grupo de Investigación Ecológica de la Bature en Canadá por el 1997. A parte del uso de materiales naturales y su capacidad aislante, tiene la gran virtud de que esta técnica destaca por estar al alcance del autoconstructor. Fuente dibujo: Asociación Approche Paille . Para preinscribirte, visita la pagina http://hortadelaviola.org/taller-de-palla/novedades-taller-de-palla o http://www.casapasiva.es/ . Hasta que no hayas realizado una paga y señal de 50€ no se considerará reservada la plaza. Se devolverá el import ingresado (menos gastos de transferencia), si se avisa con 3semanas por avanzado. Programa formativo: Viernes: De 16:00h-18:00h: Llegada y montaje de tiendas de campaña 18:00h-19:00h: Bienvenida 19:00h-21:00h: bases teóricas del sistema GREB. Pase de fotos y video . Sábado mañana: – Cómo preparar un plano de replanteo, herramientas y materiales necesarios, práctica (como preparar la base de arranque del muro) Sábado tarde: – Práctica de construcción del entramado de madera, encofrado y construcción del muro, paso de fotografías con análisis de ventajas y desventajas del sistema. . Domingo mañana: – Práctica de desencofrado, repaso del trabajo realizdo, explicación revestimientos, cubiertas y pase de fotos de construcciones . Precio curso: 125€(sin iIVA) Precio comida durante el curso: 50€ (ovo-lácteo-vegetariano) (sin IVA) Qué hay que traer: – Ropa de trabajo, bañador, champú econógico, linterna, antimosquitos, colchón o similar para dormir cómodamente

Cumbre online de GEN “Comunidades para el Futuro” Hub en Euskadi – Bilbao Con la intención de traer a Euskadi la Cumbre de las Comunidades para el Futuro de GEN (https://summit.ecovillage.org/) estamos organizando 2 eventos que nos reunirán para hablar y compartir sobre la importancia de la emergencia climático que estamos viviendo en la actualidad y las respuestas que podamos dar como ciudadanos. Cada evento incluirá la proyección y la traducción simultánea al castellano de una entrevista realizada a un orador de renombre mundial en la materia, un referente en el campo de la lucha contra el cambio climático. Además de la proyección de la entrevista, se abrirá un espacio para que los participantes puedan compartir sus opiniones, reflexiones e ideas en relación al tema en cuestión. Lunes 3 de Febrero, de 18:30 a 20:30 en Centro Loratze (Alameda Mazarredo 17, 1ºD Bilbao) Viernes 7 de Febrero, de 19:00 a 21:00 en Amalurra (Barrio la Reneja, 35C, 48879, Artzentales) 35′ from Bilbao. ¡Anímate y participa! Más información e inscripciones: ir***********@***il.com Ph/WhatsApp: (+34) 637 96 28 18 El evento es gratuito. Envía un e-mail o whatsApp para informar de tu participación y así poder asegurarte un asiento, saber de antemano cuántos seremos nos ayudará con la organización. Muchas gracias. Communities for Future Summit Hub in the Basque Country – Bilbao In order to bring the Communities for Future Summit (https://summit.ecovillage.org/) to the Basque Country, we are organising 2 hubs so we can bring people together, speak and share on the importance of nowadays climate emergency an

From indigenous villages to urban neighbourhoods and new intentional communities, ecovillages across the globe are exploring ways of living together that support both people and planet to thrive. Join GEN’s Kosha Joubert for this evening presentation to find out how! June 13 at 19.30 – 21.30 Entry: Earthsong residents – free, Guests – $10 For more information or to attend, RSVP to ea****************@***il.com Download the full flyer

A guided immersion in the life of the community Los Portales, founded in 1984 During this week, you will become part of a dynamic, diverse, multi-generational and multicultural group. You will get to know the essential values ​​of the community, participate in our daily activities, experience a feeling of connectedness with each other, with nature and with life itself, and explore being at the service of the changes that the planet needs. Located in the heart of nature, LOS PORTALES offers: ✽ A framework for personal and group transformation and change through dream work, deep listening, meditation, introspection, mutual support and connection with nature. ✽ A safe environment in which to develop interpersonal skills, experience the enriching effect of our differences, and learn to transform conflicts. ✽ An example of a sustainable and regenerative settlement; an inspiration to those that want to move towards less polluting, more equitable, solutions- and welfare-oriented ways of life. ✽ An opportunity to live now a taste of what we all dream of for the future. During the experience week you will have the chance to: Learn about life at Los Portales including: The history of the community The decision-making and governance structure The micro-businesses and the economic structure Renewable energy How to build/sustain community Nutrition and healthy food preparation Medicinal herbs and natural cosmetics Permaculture and organic growing Bread and cheese making Help out in one of our different work areas, such as organic gardens, kitchens, home care, maintenance, giving you an opportunity to interact with community members and experience being at the service of something bigger. Be part of a personal and group process of self-knowledge and transformation using tools such as: dream work, deep lis

We are excited to announce the sixth extended PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC) that will be hosted in Tinos Eco-lodge welcoming for the third time Peter Cow from England and assistant teacher Nicolas Bedau from Greece, Alexandros Kostis from Greece, Bram van Overbeeke from Holland, and other guest teachers soon to be announced. Peter, Alexandros, Bram and Nico will combine their skills from both Northern and Southern ecosystems and climatic conditions and will put emphasis on Social permaculture as well as Regenerative agriculture, with lots of hands on and practicals during the course. (read course outline here https://www.tinosecolodge.gr/news/permaculture-design-course-2022/) This PDC is fully certified by the Permaculture Association (Britain). The course will be taught in English. The Permaculture Design Certificate The Permaculture Design Certificate is an 80 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison’s Designers Manual, and the 35 years of creativity, research and development in the worldwide Permaculture movement since. It explores how we can use today’s tools and technology to create a more sustainable world. Permaculture is not only about growing vegetables and animals, it is a whole sustainable lifestyle such as creating community, developing efficient and beautiful homes and growing healthy, happy people. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably. In this course we added 2 extra days to have more time for practicals and hands on experience. Peter, Alexandros, Nikos and Bram will share their wide knowledge and experience as well as their creative teaching techniques to guide us through the principles of permaculture, gaining a thorough understanding of how we can use our natural resources for our own sustenance while restoring and taking care

At our monthly meeting on Saturday February 8th at 2:30 pm we will be discussing the talks given at the Online Summit. Our meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/PiedmontEcovillage/events/268236237/. Meeting location: North Courthouse Road Library – Chesterfield County Public Library 325 Courthouse Rd · Richmond, VA.

TALLER VIVENCIAL EN MADRID La energía que atraviesa nuestros sueños aporta informaciones sobre todas las dimensiones de nuestro Ser. En ellos se muestran nuestros obstáculos, pero también nuestros potenciales y tesoros. Las constelaciones nos ponen ante los condicionantes heredados de la familia y nos permiten restablecer el orden para que toda la energía de vida y el amor de nuestro árbol fluya hasta nosotros. El trabajo combinado de sueños y constelaciones nos pone en las manos informaciones muy valiosas para resolver problemas, dudas y crear nuestra realidad en armonía con nuestros deseos más profundos. sábado 1 de marzo : Constelaciones Familiares domingo 2 de marzo : La energía de los Sueños Lugar: Centro Crealliance. Av. de la Victoria, 73. 28023 Madrid (Aravaca) Horario: 10:00-18:30 (Los horarios pueden estar sujetos a modificaciones) Más información: www.crealliance.net Contacto: in**@*********ce.net tel : 633 935 523 Más información: www.crealliance.net Contacto: in**@*********ce.net tel : 633 935 523

Porque es cada vez nas necesario hacer de nuestras comunidades y organizaciones espacios vivibles, eficientes, cooperativos… Esta formación, reconocida por el Centro mundial de Sociocracia, abre la puerta al programa intensivo que ayuda a los participantes a desplegar sus talentos y su liderazgo. Desarrollada por Gilles Charet y Gyslhaine Cimon de Sociogest, Quebec. Enfocada en: Instalar relaciones profesionales y vivenciales basadas en la cooperación Desarrollar una visión positiva de los roles de liderazgo. Saber ejercer un liderazgo sólido,inclusivo, eficiente. Compartir el poder sin diluirlo ni perderlo. Descubrir y profundizar en diferentes procesos del modo de gobernanza sociocratico. Explorar estrategias para integrar en la practica las herramientas de la sociocracia. Desarrollar el espiritu de equipo y el sentimiento de pertenencia entre colaboradores. Afrontar las situaciones difíciles y tomar las decisiones pertinentes para mantener la ruta. Facilitar la co-creación, la dirección y el autodesarrollo de las organizaciónes. Los dos Módulos de iniciación se pueden realizar en el orden que cada cual elija. OCT.2013. Modulo 2- Dirigir personas, equipos, organizaciones, colectividades. Objetivo: al terminar el modulo la persona será capaz de: Atender al impacto de las estructuras de comunicación y de toma de decisiones sobre el comportamiento humano. Reconocer la pertinencia de la estructura sociocratica para guiar los procesos de cambio. Aplicar en el medio vital del trabajo u otras oeganizaciones los principios de gobernanza sociocratica. Integrar en la práctica profesional los principios de gobernanza sociocratica. Rehacer la ingeniería de una organización integrando la estructura de los círculos sociocraticos. Temas abordados: Poder, liderazgo y sociedad: los fundamentos del ejercicio del poder. Reglas de base de la sociocracia. La dinamización de circulos sociocraticos. Herramientas sociocraticas de gestión de la eficien

Bowden House Community will be hosting 6 talks over the 2 weekends: POWER OF COMMUNITY SUMMIT Bowden House Community will be hosting some video talks from the Global Eco-village network community summit on “The Power Of Community: Climate Change and Consciousness.”The summit offers 30 talks from international experts, philosophers and thinkers on these subjects and promises to be an inspiring and motivating experience. We will be showing a selection of the one hour long talks with some space afterwards to share our reactions and thoughts.More info on the summit here:https://summit.ecovillage.org/ COST:This event is free but if you would like to offer a donation for the space costs then that is very welcome – however you are welcome whether or not you can donate. WHEN:1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th, 9th, 10th of February at 7pm (arrive 6:45 for a prompt start)You are welcome to any or all of the showings on any of the above dates. WHERE:Bowden Comminty Centre. Bowden House Community on the Ashprington road, TQ9 7PW DIRECTIONS ONCE ON SITE: Enter through second entrance after Bowden House sign on road . Park in carpark. Walk to top of carpark, take lane to the right for about 100 metres until you arrive in the garden. Community Centre building is up through garden on left – will be a light outside to make obvious. BRING:A torch (very important as is unlit from carpark to community centre), sturdy shoes (is muddy untarmacced path), indoor slippers, yourself.An awareness that this is our home and hence quiet when arriving a