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Cuidar la Tierra Cuidar las Personas La Permacultura nos ofrece nuevas formas de pensar, hacer y ser que pueden ser utilizadas individual y colectivamente para crear culturas humanas sostenibles en armonía con la naturaleza. Permacultura trata sobre diseñar casas, huertas, granjas, comunidades y proyectos saludables y sostenibles. Es aplicada en todo el mundo desde pequeña escala como puede ser el balcón hasta gran escala en gestión de terrenos. En este curso introductorio aprenderemos los fundametos del diseño de permacultura con la oportunidad de hacer una práctica de mini diseño en las tierras de Los Molinos. Este curso está dirigido para todas aquellas personas que quieran descubrir unas nociones básicas de permacultura; así como para aquellas que quieran prepararse para el Curso de Diseño Certificado de 72 horas. Este curso introductorio te ofrece las herramientas para realizar cambios positivos en tu vida. Te mostraremos ejemplos inspiradores de sistemas vivos de permacultura en España y en el mundo. Y realizaremos una visita guiada a la aldea de Los Molinos del Rio de Aguas, que acoge diversos proyectos inspiradores como Sunseed y La Pita-Escuela. Metodología El curso está facilitado de acuerdo a los últimos conocimientos sobre facilitación, favoreciendo diferentes tipos de interrelación entre el equipo facilitador y l@s participantes y sobretodo cuidando los diferentes tipos de inteligencia que permiten a cada cual de aprender de una manera única. Por ello habrá una alternancia de ponencias, discusiones, pases de diapositivas, actividades prácticas, trabajo grupal, vídeos, juegos de rol, observación, visitas guiadas, como métodos de aprendizaje; tejiendo teoría y práctica para crear unas sesiones dinámicas y participativas. Facilitadores: Kirsty Heron: Diseñadora de Permacultura desde 2005, y profesora desde 2008 en Reino Unido, Francia, Alemania y España. Certificada en Horticultura Ecológica, MSC en Gestion del Medioambiente y

Aldeafeliz invita a todas las personas a no perderse la increíble oportunidad de compartir con nosotros y miles de personas alrededor del planeta la asistencia virtual a las fantásticas conferencias de la cumbre online EL PODER DE LA COMUNIDAD. Puedes asistir desde tu casa conectandote una hora al día entre el 1 y el 10 de febrero, días en los cuales podrás conectarte sin costo a las conferencias, para esto registrate y conectate en la pagina https://summit.ecovillage.org/, o bien COMPARTIENDO en vivo con nosotros en ECOALDEA ALDEAFELIZ y con el anfitrión el evento Carlos Rojas, los días 9 y 10 de Febrero de 2019, fechas durante las cuales estaremos abiertos al publico para ver en pantalla gigante alrededor de 3 conferencias cada dia con la posibilidad de comentarlas en comunidad. Reserva tu cupo gratuito de asistencia al teléfono 3144443667 o al correo al********@***il.com.

⋗ 8 days of yoga, art and nature in the jungle ⋗ Taught by Prianca Sharma and other Jungle Cats Close your eyes. Breathe deep… and listen…silence. Only the sound of leaves ruffling in the cool breeze; cuckoos and bumblebees; water trickling gently in the morning sun. So much of our life is spent chasing time, running after unfulfilling goals, exhausted from the continuous demands and distractions of Life in the Fast Lane. It’s time to Rewild ! We’ve put together a very special retreat to unplug and reroot into the depth of what keeps us alive – Nature. Yoga and meditation set the ground for stillness and observation; art and exploring of the jungle awaken our senses and rekindle the creative fire that burns in each of our souls! For a few days, the jungle will become your home, your wake and sleep will be rhythm by the sounds and silence of the forest. A precious moment to start – or continue – a journey within and recharge to better reconnect with the outside world. ― PROGRAM ― ⋗ Yoga – Gentle Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Ashtanga, Sunrise & Sunset yoga ⋗ Meditation – Morning Medidation, Mindfulness, Jungle Meditation, Practice of Silence ⋗ Art – The zen of seeing- Drawing Meditations, Mud sculpture and foraged bush crafts. ⋗ Bodywork: Massage, Bollywood Dance Class ⋗ Ecology: Jungle walk & Ecovillage tour, Ecology talk ⋗ Kombucha-making workshop ⋗ Beach & Jungle trips – Cola beach, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary ✚ Movie nights, Wilderfeast Jungle banquets, Live Music nights ― TEACHERS ― ⫸ Prianca Shharma (India) https://www.priancashharma.org/ Trained in Kaivalyadhama College of Yoga in Pune, India and nume

Music and Dance will guide us through the days… Allow yourself to express yourself through music and movements: flow, sing, dance and stay in tune … We will invite for dance sessions with life drumming. Feel how the rhythm flows through your body. Let yourself be moved. It does not matter if you play an instrument or not. It does not matter if you want to dance or just be still. … we intend to get in tune with each other and create our own symphony. “Playing in the orchestra of creation”

Al comenzar la cosecha de café en la Eco Aldea, nos percatamos que nuestros vecinos tienen poco o casi nada que cosechar. Sus parcelas están totalmente diezmadas. Si tradicionalmente Republica Dominicana era exportador de café, hoy su producción cubre solo un mes del consumo/anual, las importaciones representan el 92% de lo consumido Algunos, no muchos, comienzan a introducir nuevas variedades (sin conocer su origen ni comportamiento local), la mayoría se limitan a la añoranza de las pasadas bonanzas. La situación de descalabro de la caficultura Dominicana no debe exclusivamente atribuirse al nuevo brote de Roya que afecta las zonas cafetaleras. las zonas cafetaleras se encontraban deprimidas y abandonadas hace ya muchos años, practicándose una agricultura que podría definirse como “Extractiva” solo se acude al momento de la cosecha… Los bajos precios y rentabilidad negativa fortalecieron esa tendencia. La Roya, es una enfermedad transmitida por un hongo… que ha reaparecido en una nueva epidemia. Ya en 1869 se reporta una de las “primeras epidemias” de roya del café ocurrida en lo que hoy es Sri Lanca / La enfermedad fue observada por primera vez en África (1866) donde pasó desapercibida, por ser el sitio donde mayor diversidad ocurre Avelino, J. Rivas, G., (2013). Para el 2008 se informa de su presencia en Colombia y en el 2010 se reporta de la introducción de razas más virulentas de Roya en el país. Entre las posibles causas que determinan la epidemia: Se señalan: • Cambio climático • Vulnerabilidad de las variedades, dada su uniformidad (derivadas del C. Arábica) • Cepas del hongo más virulentas. • Inadecuadas /ausencia de prácticas agronómicas. entre otras… Las medidas adoptadas para enfrentar el brote epidemico de roya se han limitado a la introduccion de nuevas variedades y/o la aplicacion de fungicidas cupricos y sistemicos. Compartimos las propuestas de Graciela Godoy (2013) que ha sugerido colectar esporas del hongo en

Ashram advaita Nirvana, una experiencia que te llevara directo a descubrir la verdad, solo podrás experimentarlo, no esperes mas para SER, no esperes más para compreder-te, el momento ES Ahora, si no es Ahora ¿cuando?. Los días los eliges tú, para experimentar lo que aquí sucede, si sientes que es tu momento, si sientes que quieres descubrir la verdad sobre ti mismo, simplemente tienes que dar el paso y venir a vivir la experiencia. La liberación de la mente es posible aquí y ahora. Dejar de sufrir, vivir en paz es posible. Despertar a la vida. ¿Dispuesto a descubrir la verdad acerca de quien eres realmente? Retiro Nirvana (Zamora, España) es un espacio para que te tomes un tiempo y que puedas descubrirte realmente. TLF: 0034 980059030 As********************@***oo.es

ECOVIDA es el Encuentro de productores Ecológicos y sabidurías populares que nace desde hace más de 14 años en la ciudad de Manizales-Caldas, impulsado por el Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Caldas en la búsqueda de generar espacios de encuentro para el rescate del saber ancestral, campesino y étnico en torno a la agroecología y las agriculturas alternativas al modelo imperante. Desde el año 2000, nos hemos planteado la necesidad de compartir en comunidad las experiencias para trabajar en red y así hacer frente a un modelo que no solo va en contra de la cotidianidad de los pueblos sino que atenta contra la vida. A continuación hacemos relación de las circulares hasta ahora enviadas del encuentro de ECOVIDA. En la primera circular se detalla los objetivos que se tienen trazados para este VIII encuentro; en la segunda circular una información detallada de la forma de participación. La tercera circular se envía con el formato de asistencia y las condiciones que se requieren para que campesinos, campesinas, indígenas, afrocolombianos y comunidades de base puedan acompañar este escenario de vida y esperanza. Se abre entonces el espacio de inscripción de esta versión de ECOVIDA 2014. METODOLOGÍA: ECOVIDA, está enmarcada en tres escenarios fundamentales: a. Escenarios académico en el cual se comparte a partir de conferencias magistrales con invitados de índole nacional e internacional, con ponencias donde se visibilicen acciones encaminadas a la recuperación productiva y la incidencia política de nuestras comunidades rurales. Complementario a ello, este año se abrirán espacios de talleres formativos para el diálogo de saberes en el hacer y compartir, en aras de fortalecer los saberes prácticos, fáciles y baratos de la agroecología. b. Escenario de feria. En el que se exhiben los productos, muestras e información de las organizaciones participantes al publico visitante, tecnologías apropiadas, metodologías de trabajo en campo y avances en la agroecología

This Summit is just right for you if… You are seeking inspiration and hope for the future facing today’s climate crisis. You want to join others in right action by creating hubs of consciousness worldwide. You want to reduce your carbon footprint while connecting with thought leaders worldwide. You have a busy schedule and limited extra time. You believe in the power of community, but you don’t really know where to start building or you want more tools to connect more deeply. You sense at a deep level that solutions are urgently needed to regenerate our planet. You want to join an established network of living laboratories catalysing multidimensional sustainability today. We are offering space to share together this Summit. If you are interested to join us please contact in advance on vo********@***********ni.org

Come and join the world’s largest gathering of sustainable communities! This July, hundreds of sustainability experts, practitioners, and the ecovillage-curious will come together in the beautiful surroundings of Lilleoru community, Estonia, to enjoy world-class speakers, hands-on workshops, and networking with communitarians from around the world. Speakers include renowned activist Vandana Shiva, “the Steve Jobs of Sustainability” Gunter Pauli, and many more. Dozens of workshops, talks, activities, opportunities for networking, entertainment and play will make up this year’s programme – which will also have a special focus on the culture of our Estonian hosts as they celebrate 100 years of independence. Harnessing the wisdom of conscious communities, together we will forge meaningful connections and craft practical solutions that will inspire conscious change in ourselves, in our communities, and in whole countries alike. Will you join us?

Training date(s): www.siddharthvillage.com Contact: Gjohn George Language of instruction: English

Timber frame construction is one of the oldest forms of building that remains in use today. The art of timber framing dates back to some of man’s first primitive structures; using large greenwood timbers slotted together to form stunning, natural structures without the need for nails. This course gives you a hands-on approach to learning this craft. Over a week’s tuition, you will gain a broad understanding of calculating, crafting and building a timber frame structure. You will practice woodworking techniques with hand tools and power tools and, as part of a close-knit team, you will produce a beautiful 10m² traditional timber frame. Learn about the tools you need; how to use them safely and how to look after them, including sharpening techniques. You will also learn about choosing the right timber, understanding individual logs and how milled timber moves during seasoning. Through understanding the process and gaining the practical skills to construct a range of different joints, you’ll be prepared to design and build your own structures, limited only by your imagination! Timber framing is a skill that you can continue to grow in your own time, it’s is a real investment in your personal and professional development. Beginners and Advanced Carpentry Even though no experience is necessary to do this course, if you pick up the techniques quickly or already have competent carpentry skills, there is plenty of opportunity to work on more complex joints on the build. After a week of hands-on learning, we will erect the completed frame and see the results of our collective hard work: an exquisite, handcrafted 10m² tiny house frame that you can replicate at home or adapt to suit your own needs – a stunning, tiny space that will stand the test of time. Spaces are limited to 8 people per course to ensure each person gets the attention needed to learn the craft. The course runs from 2pm Sunday through to 12pm Saturday. Com

Work Site: Ashevillage Sanctuary, Asheville, NC Dates: March 23 – October 23, 2015 (with roughly 40 hours of preliminary online permaculture homework) Schedule: Monday-Thursday (full days) + special workshops two weeks in the season — details below. Room & board: Apprentices will live off site and make their own living arrangements. Leads on affordable housing will be provided. Fee: Includes Permaculture certification, water retention landscape & natural building workshops, primitive skills gathering, weekly hands-on mentorship, field trips, and more. Apply by March 15th for the Early Bird discount. ECO-URBAN HOMESTEAD & BUILDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM A small group of apprentices will work together in a mentored team environment. The majority of your 32 hour week will be working on hands-on site projects with roughly three hours of structured learning ‘classes’. There will be several field trips over the course of the season. You will receive a Permaculture Design Certification, 1-week Water Retention Landscape Course, 1-week Natural Building Workshop, and a free pass to the annual Firefly Gathering. Free time generally includes three days per week (Fri – Sun), plus two weeks off over the course of the season. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. We expect spots to fill, so apply soon. WHO SHOULD APPLY This apprenticeship might be for you if you are eager to: Learn with your hands. Understand, trouble shoot, and help establish a living water system. Engage in some natural building projects. Be an active member of a small team. Work hard. Show up each day with enthusiasm. Design as a systems thinker. Bring your positive attitude. Enjoy nature’s wonder while living in a small, vibrant, progressive city. Carry this work and knowledge into your own life and out into the world. Practice being a land listener, steward and partner….in a backyard neighborhood setting….with a mission of modeling an organic, integrated way of life.

During our action week from 03.-09. February 2020 in Arensnest we free our old farm from a legacy of waste to make space for new ideas and projects around communal life in the countryside. Our doors are open from 10am-5pm for anyone who wants to help. Between work and food we watch watch together the Communities for Future online summit which will take place simultaneously (https://ecovillage.org/events/add/category/summit-hub/) to get inspired by the various people who work towards a culture of change on the light of the climate crisis.

AASHE 2015 Conference & Expo: Transforming Sustainability Education October 25 – 28, 2015 Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota Founded in 2005, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is proud to lead a decade of sustainability achievements with our members and the larger campus sustainability community, thanks to all of you! AASHE 2015 Conference & Expo, themed Transforming Sustainability Education, will convene a diverse group of campus representatives including faculty, students, sustainability officers, staff, administrators and presidents together with business, non-profit, government and community members for a sustainable celebration. In the “City by Nature,” a culturally and historically diverse place for thousands of years located on the Dakota homelands, with exquisite green spaces and a cosmopolitan urban culture, we will gather for a look back and into the future to examine: How higher education institutions can come together to lead campus and community transformation on local, regional and global levels How we can work across disciplines and cultures to lead the charge on identifying educational strategies and solutions for advancing campus and community sustainability efforts How we can create learning and teaching opportunities that allow students and community members to work together on current environmental, social and economic issues Expected to draw approximately 2,100 participants, AASHE’s annual conference remains the largest stage in North America for sharing effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustainability in higher education and beyond. CALL FOR PROPOSALS Are you involved in a sustainable campaign, initiative or activity that that is transforming sustainability in higher education and beyond? AASHE invites you to join us for our ten-year anniversary celebration by submitting a proposal and sharing yo

with Rikki Nitzkin Palafrugell, Gerona, Spain 10-15 July 2017 Learn to raise load-bearing straw bale walls, as well as how to make Earthen Plasters from scratch and apply them to the walls. All this, while enjoying the food and sun of the Costa Brava, and learning to work as team with the rest of the international students. information: http://cursos.tallerconco.org/en/10-15-july-intro-to-straw-bale-building-and-clay-plasters/ Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/djvC3dBqRvxlIXrZ2

The 10 days are aimed to raise awareness of the project “incubator” designed to meet the growing demand for training and information on the universe ecovillage, self-management or rural communities. A unique experience , designed for a minimum 30 and maximum 50 people, in which a group of members of the RIE to share our knowledge in a novel format. In addition, the conference will be eminently practical and operational, since training and workshops will be mainly oriented experimentation also help building a straw bale house, to activate the orchards with micro organisms, finish up a compost, neo-rural and other necessities. The primary audience will be the formation of groups, or with some history behind it but who want to learn to lay the foundation for a long and prosperous business. It is also providing a space for these groups to live together for the first time in a virtual community immersion, a “flight simulator”, taking possession of our space as if it were already yours actually. From the outset will have to learn how to decide all matters or issues that they will present. An invitation to all people who are attracted to alternative lifestyles, to play together and learn how to take one’s dreams to reality, to fly high but also how projects are grounded. For some reason this was an airfield … Facilitators attendees: From the RIE: • Mauge Cañada (add your bio) • Toni Marin (bio) to confirm • Miracles Delgado (bio) to confirm • Mabel Cañada (bio) • Ulysses (bio) • Alf (bio) • Elena Vazquez (bio) Guests: • Jordy Alemany (Bio) • Juan Carles Torres PROGRAM The durations is given to give air to the facilitators on the dates you choose. In principle we are building with straw bales and so we will better to have people who come for that reason a few days earlier or later. Ecoaldeana training days could be reduced by one. Taking advantage of local resources share knowledge about: Ecological Dimensio

Single-use cups are a major environmental issue. Even most so-called compostable cups end up in landfill. The aim of The Cup Project is to eliminate the use of disposable cups. The goal is to invite customers to reflect on the environmental impact of single-use and consider recyclable alternatives. The approach is an 8-week feasibility study, offering alternatives to single-use cups, “Koha Jars”, which we will provide to participating cafes in Grey Lynn for free. Prior to launching the project at the Grey Lynn cafes, there will be one month of collecting jars and making heat​bands for them. This will be facilitated by participating schools and community groups. Ongoing working groups will be set up for the entirety of the feasibility study.

En Sunseed todos los martes a las 16:00 ofrecemos visitas guiadas gratis a nuestro proyecto. Existen diferentes Visitas organizadas por los diferentes Departamentos: Posibilidad de comida o cena vegetariana a las 19.30 – por donacion minima 5€ por persona. Imprescindible concertar cita. Para mayor informacion y reservas contactanos – 950 525770 Contacto: Clara Ruiz de Gauna Coordinadora de Comunicación y Educación Sunseed Tecnología del Desierto Telf. (+34) 950 525 770 Email: su**********@*****is.es su*****@*********rg.uk Localización: Los Molinos del Rio Aguas, Almeria. Como se llega: AUTOVÍA A7: Almería – Murcia Salida 504, á 5km dirección Sorbas. Dirección Postal : Apdo 9, 04270 Sorbas, Almerìa.

Am Beispiel des Waldorfkindergartens Medewege wird vorgestellt, wie sie sich auf einem Hof mit so vielfältigen Angeboten die Pädagogik entwickeln kann. Ein Wochenende: Zunächst gibt es eine theoretische Einführung um am nächsten Tag die örtlichen Gegebenheiten und Arbeitsweisen kennenzulernen.

We are excited to announce the ninth extended PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC) that will be hosted in Tinos Eco-lodge welcoming for the fourth time Peter Cow from England and assistant teachers Nicolas Bedau from Greece, Bram van Overbeeke from Holand. Peter, 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. 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, Bram, and Nikos 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 of the earth. Theory, group exercises and hands on projects are well combined through this 14 days course. In the end personal projects of the participants or of the site are put into the final