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Which communities are missing from the ecovillage map? Help find and connect the projects near you with the Global Ecovillage Network and create their profile with public data and reach out to them and get them engaged! Volunteer with the GEN-International Platform team, Eva and Rodrigo, to help make this an amazing resource for the world.

Which  organizations are missing from the ecovillage map? Help find and connect the projects near you with the Global Ecovillage Network and create their profile with public data and reach out to them and get them engaged! Volunteer with the GEN-International Platform team, Eva and Rodrigo, to help make this an amazing resource for the world.

Social Media Intern for GEN International Hours: Up to 20/month, flexible around your schedule and availability Location: Remote, work with Eva Goldfarb Focus: Instagram + LinkedIn (TikTok if you’re into it!) Hi! I’m Eva, and I run social media for GEN International — the global network connecting ecovillages, intentional communities, and regenerative culture-builders across every continent. I’m looking for a co-conspirator to help me tell the stories of the people quietly building the future: off-grid villages in the Philippines, permaculture farms in Senegal, urban cohousing projects in Berlin, elders passing down land wisdom in the Andes. It’s a wildly rich, wildly underrepresented world, and I want more people to fall in love with it the way I have. What you’ll actually do: Dream up and create content for Instagram and LinkedIn (reels, carousels, stories, captions that don’t sound like a corporate newsletter) Dig into our global network and turn your findings into stories people want to share Pitch your own ideas. If there’s a series, a theme, a format, or a corner of the network that lights you up, that’s what I want you to focus on. What we’re looking for: A natural storyteller, someone who can spot the human thread in a project update or a photo from a faraway village Genuinely curious about ecovillages, sustainability, intentional community, regenerative living Self-motivated and communicative; this is a flexible, trust-based role Why this role: This isn’t a “post 3x a week and don’t ask questions” internship. You’ll have real creative freedom to work on what excites you, learn how a global grassroots network tells its story, and build a portfolio full of meaningful, purpose-driven content. Plus you’ll be talking to people living some of the most interesting, intentional lives on the planet. If storytelling for a better world sounds like your kind of fun, let’s talk.

Come study the art and practice of natural finishes. Learn how to utilize breathable, low impact, non-toxic materials to make protective, beautiful and durable finishes. In this in-depth hands-on workshop you will be applying earthen plaster to the interior and exterior of a Tiny Home, the Cedar Nest, at Wilson Creek Gardens. The Project The Cedar Nest is an on going project that started in 2013 utilizing 95% repurposed materials from a 1920’s home and from the land at WCG. The structure is designed to demonstrate simple construction techniques in a small footprint, 11’x16’. It was in-filled with a straw clay slip last year and now is ready for the walls to receive the final plaster layer. We will be utilizing mostly on-site materials. What You Will Learn: • Sourcing and processing materials for making your own healthy, low cost finishes! • Proper methods for natural ingredients when preparing and applying clay based plaster. • Practice making and applying other types of finishes which can be applied to other surfaces such as; cement, bricks, drywall and latex paint. • The many advantages of constructing a tiny home with ecologically friendly building techniques. Who will benefit from this workshop? Builders, homesteaders, homeowners, interior decorators and artists enjoy being able to make and apply these healthy finishes successfully to both interior and exterior walls. Class cost: Three-day: $320.00 Includes: meals and camping: $20.00 Early bird discount (if register by 6/24) Daily rate: $ 110.00 Includes lunch. Location: Wilson Creek Gardens (http://cascadiapermaculture.com) Class will be held on the site of a 7-acre homestead and permaculture demonstration site located outside Cottage Grove, Oregon Registration: Contact je************@***il.com Instructor Eva Edleson is a talented natural builder, cook, gardener, and craftswoman. As a builder with over 15 years experience, she specializes in earthen wall systems, wo

Tues, 24 March – Sun, 29 March 2015 This course teaches a sequential approach to designing an ecovillage/land-based community using permaculture design principles and methodology, culminating in small group designs which encompass each broad step. The course is designed as an advanced module for PDC holders as well as those well familiar with the concepts of Permaculture. In order to design harmonious human settlements which marry the needs of people with the needs of the land, we begin by learning attunement skills to sensitize ourselves to the natural environment. The ‘nuts and bolts’ aspect of this course will draw upon mature examples of some of the most successful international ecovillage-communities as our role models. One of these is our residential learning-ground of Tui Community. Course content: reading the landscape and site assessment, land selection and land tenure systems, internal zoning, siting buildings, collective infrastructure (eg water, access, sewerage), land caretaking, seasonal calendars, regeneration of wilderness areas, community-scale food production, and social systems. Who is this course for? – permaculture designers and developers – people living or preparing to live in land-based communities/ecovillages – community development workers who are engaged in land-based projects Pre-requisites: Permaculture Design certificate, or prior experience or study/reading of Permaculture. Main tutor of this course will be Robina McCurdy who brings extensive practical and educational experience to this course. Her teaching style caters for a variety of learning modalities, is inspiring, interactive, dynamic and fun. Cost: NZ$ 275/400/525 for registration, tuition & course materials, PLUS $175 for camping accommodation (in own tent/van or communal sleeping structures) and vegetarian food (3 meals/day). Prices are based on a 3-tiered sliding scale according to income & financial mea

“Entrenando el corazón y la mente para co-crear un nuevo futuro” Anímate a participar en la charla gratuita que impartiré acerca de mi trabajo en relación a lo que se denomina como el Nuevo Nosotros y el Campo Colectivo. 😉 Viernes 4 de abril a las 19:30 Centro Loratze: Alda. Mazarredo, 17, 1ºD Bilbao Más información: 944.23.32.07 y ce***********@***il.com ¿A quién va dirigido? • A personas que deseen descubrir la razón oculta de síntomas que obstaculizan el fluir de su vida, como ansiedad, insatisfacción, estrés o limitación de cualquier tipo. • A quienes anhelen descubrir su potencial a fin de vivir una vida más plena, empática y alegre. • A quienes quieran explorar la competencia de una comunicación eficiente a nivel personal y profesional, cultivando el desarrollo personal, la confianza, la responsabilidad y la creatividad. • A quienes deseen conocerse a través del otro, despertando su conciencia solidaria.

The Conference will run from 17 -21 November 2018 with the aim to provide a forum for GEN leaders and stakeholders to meet, engage and share best practices across African nations with active Ecovillage programmes; and collaborate on regional and global partnerships for solutions for GEN Africa as a whole. This year’s conference is a partnership between GEN, GEN Africa and SCOPE Zimbabwe. Prior to the conference, SCOPE Zimbabwe is hosting a Certified Ecovillage Development Training from November 12 – 16, 2018 to ground our members in Ecovillage principles and solutions.To apply for the conference and/or Training, please follow this link https://goo.gl/forms/CGkwDmz4q4k8vg1S2

Presentación de la técnica Dragon Dreaming y su filosofía, así como algunas de sus aplicaciones. Dragon Dreaming DD ha sido co-creado por John Croft y su difunta esposa Vivienne Elanta (los cuales han colaborado con Joanna Macy). Esta técnica se basa en 3 principios: Servicio a la Tierra, Creación de Comunidad y Crecimiento Personal. Dragon Dreaming DD está inspirado en el activismo social y ambiental, la ecología profunda, la nueva ciencia moderna, la teoría de sistemas vivos, la teoría del caos, la no violencia y la sabiduría de los aborígenes australianos. Dragon Dreaming nos facilita el conectar con nuestra llamada, concretizar nuestros sueños y materializar los de forma física, haciendo de estos sueños una realidad. Cuando Viernes 12 de Junio – De 20.00 a 21.00. Donde Centro En Ananda, Espacio para el Bienestar. C/ Tejar, 41. El Zapillo, Almería ACTIVIDAD GRATUITA Las facilitadoras Estefania Ventura Dueñas. Ha realizado las formaciones de Dragon Dreaming Introductorio en 2012 e Intensivo en 2013 con Alicia Comanage y Johnny Azpilicueta (de Molino de Guadalmesí, Tarifa) y Organizaciones de Centro Vacio con John Croft en 2014. Ha diseñado, coordinado y desarrollado proyectos culturales, educativos, artísticos, sociales y de cooperación desde 1998, en instituciones, asociaciones y la administración pública. Desde el 2012 ha asesorado y acompañado a grupos en el nacimiento de sus proyectos y sus ruedas de sueño. Aplica la herramienta en sus proyectos profesionales y comienza su andadura como facilitadora. Patricia Cañas Rios. Ha realizado las formaciones de Dragon Dreaming Introductorio con John Crof e Intensivo con Angel Hernandez en 2012. Y Dragon Dreaming y Ecología Profunda y Organizaciones de Centro Vacío con John Croft en 2014. Desde entonces ha facilitado talleres, realizado consultoría y acompañamiento a grupos y aplicado en varios proyectos. INFORMACIÓN Podéis contactarnos en in**@***************ra.net o tel. 639 84 2

We will hold a collective viewing of some interviews. We will share visions and ideas. We will be sitting around a table, listining at these valuable and inspirational speaches from all around the world. You are WELCOME!

Para todos aquellos que quieran aprender un poco más de bioconstrucción estaremos realizando un nuevo taller en la sede de la fundación, este se llevará a cabo entre el 24 y el 27 de julio, teniendo en cuenta que la recomendación es llegar el día miércoles 23. El taller será teórico-practico y buscará completar los siguientes objetivos: – Construcción con bahareque. – Construcción con Super Adobe. – Construcción con COB -Techo autoportante de bambú – Acabados en barro para mobiliario: revoque grueso, revoque fino, pinturas. Facilitadores: – MishiMoshi Speakerlove – Carlos Larangeiras El costo será de 2.000 bsF por persona Los niños mayores de 3 años pagan 1.000 Bsf. Los que ya hayan asistidos anteriormente a cursos en la fundación pagan 1.000 bsF. Extranjeros: 100 dolares Este aporte incluye, comida del 24 al 27, materiales y herramientas para trabajar esos días y certificado de asistencia entregado por la Fundación, el excedente se utilizará para reunir para la adquisición de un terreno para ampliar la fundación. Estaremos dando 6 becas, repartidas de la siguiente manera 3 para quienes se vengan desde el día 16 de julio para trabajar en la preparación del taller y 3 que se quedarán hasta el 4 de agosto, colaborando en terminar lo que empecemos en el curso. Quienes quieran optar por esta beca, preferiblemente que tengan algún tipo de experiencia en la bioconstrucción y sino la tiene que por favor estén claros en que se trabajará duro durante esos días. Agradecemos que solamente se postulen para las becas quienes tengan completa SEGURIDAD que pueden asisitir, ya que la planificación la hacemos en base a esa asistencia. El día 28 para quienes deseen quedarse iremos todo el día a la playa. La estadía será acampando, cada quien debe traer su carpas o hamaca, según prefiera, se recomienda traer repelente de zancudos, ropa para ensuciar, linterna y cualquier otra cosa que consideren les pueda hacer falta para su com

Venir como voluntari@ Colaboradores/as a Corto Plazo Colaboradores/as a Largo Plazo Practicas universitarias / Investigacion Pack de Proyectos Quien puede visitar Sunseed? Costes y reservas Llegada Hay tres opciones para su estancia en Sunseed, venir como colaborador/a voluntari@ a Corto Plazo ( Short Term Volunteer), colaborador/a voluntari@ a Largo Plazo (Long Term Volunteer) y estudiante en practicas universitarias o investigacion. Las tarifas varían y se pueden encontrar en la parte inferior de esta página. Si quieres venir a visitar el proyecto solo por un día y ofrecemos visitas guiadas gratuitas todos los Martes por la tarde, solo necesitas contactarnospreviamente. Colaboradores/as a Corto Plazo L@s colaboradores/as voluntari@s a Corto Plazo estan en Sunseed entre dos y cuatro semanas. Ell@s colaboran por un mínimo de 25 horas a la semana, por lo general 5 horas diarias en las mañanas de lunes a viernes y tienen las tardes libres para participar en: las visitas guiadas de Sunseed y sus departamentos, seminarios, talleres, etc…. y tambien tienen el fin de semana libre. Pueden colaborar en los distintos departamentos y, dentro de lo posible, tienen la oportunidad de elegir lo que desean hacer cada día. Colaboradores a Largo Plazo L@s colaboradores/as voluntari@s a Largo Plazo vienen a Sunseed por un periodo minimo de 5 semanas y colaboran durante 7 horas al día, de lunes a viernes. El costo disminuye a medida que la estancia se alarga. Por la mañana colaboran en cualquiera de nuestros departamentos y, dentro de lo posible, tienen la oportunidad de elegir lo que desean hacer cada día. También trabajan por las tardes, ya sea en uno de nuestros departamentos ayudando con los trabajos en curso o trabajando en su proyecto especifico. Tambien toman parte en las actividades educativas como seminarios, talleres, visitas guiadas, visitas a otros proyectos….Para algunas personas puede servir como una experienza de aprendiz de oficio. Practicas

La Escuela de Bioconstrucción Los Guindales propone un aprendizaje practico de bioconstrucción durante todo el año, en la finca de la ecoaldea Los Guindales (Algatocín – Málaga). Para mejorar las instalaciones del proyecto, vamos a construir un taller de carpintería. Durante el mes de agosto, lanzamos un llamamiento excepcional para poder avanzar la armadura con madera redonda. Se van a cuadrar troncos, a trazar en el suelo las varias piezas para luego trazar en las piezas mismas las cotas importantes, a cortar las piezas haciéndoles encajes tradicionales, a montar y a levantar los cinco pórticos previstos. Vamos a seguir la misma organización grupal que solemos tener ; hacemos turnos diarios de cocina, trabajamos de las 8h a las 10h, desayunamos hasta las 11h, y seguimos luego hasta el almuerzo a las 14h. Por la tarde seguiremos trabajando unas dos horas. Paralelamente, estamos cuidando una huerta y tres cabras. Para mas info sobre nuestra rutina y condiciones os dejo el enlace a seguir. https://escueladebioconstruccionlosguindales.wordpress.com/formacion/ Aquí somos un equipo fijo de cuatro personas llevando la escuela. Siembre habrán un mínimo de dos personas con experiencia para llevar el taller del mes de agosto. Tenéis a disposición un terreno grande para poner tiendas de campana, también hay una yurta según las disponibilidades. Pedimos una aportación de 120 euros para el mes entero o 70 euros para dos semanas para cubrir los gastos de comida. Caso tengan cualquier duda, no hesiten en hacérnosla saber. Pueden contactarnos a través de: bi*************************@***il.com

Creativity will be spread through the valley whilst we live in community. A time where creative people meet, work together or next to each other and share inspiration and knowledge. Artists are warmly welcome to enjoy the creative atmosphere while being devoted to their art works: sculptors, paintors, writers, musicians, … At the same time we are happy when people want to supporte the works on the synthesis of arts “Valle de Sensaciones”. During that time we might treat some questions relevant for creative living in community, like: How much free space do I need within communitarian life to be able to unfold my creativity and dedicate myself to art work? How can communitarian life and work inspire my creativity? What do I need to find fulfillment through joining a communitarian creative project? This projects are planed for this period: * Clay construction on an outdoor shelf * Finishing the mandala roof above the goddess temple * Construction of a sweatlodge with integrated rocket heater * Construction of a cane dome as prototype of our future cultural center * Finishing the mosaics on the compost toilet * Woodwork and painting on our treehouses * Artistic permaculture landdesign

The Ecovillage Film Festival in Maleny, Queensland, Australia celebrates the rise of sustainable communities, using appropriate technology to combat the effects of climate change, to refocus on care for the planet and promote a healthy lifestyle for the future of humanity. 8 hours of documentaries and interviews about ecovillages around the world, PLUS eco village guest speakers will give short presentations in between videos throughout the day. A special feature will be the new documentary on Crystal Waters Permaculture Ecovillage with an intro by the filmmaker at 4.30pm. UPDATE: The Ecovillage Film Festival is a project of Eco Village Voice – https://ecovillagevoice.com – First issue of the global magazine is now online. See a special free 22 page preview – https://ecovillagevoice.com/issue-1-quarterly You may purchase full magazine #1 here: https://gumroad.com/l/mobwC Or become a member of the online community here: https://ecovillagevoice.com/ecovillagevoice-signup MC: Claire Ogden – Ecovillages Australia Speakers: Robin Clayfield – Earthcare Education & Dynamic Groups Andrew McLean – Ecovillages Australia Trudy Juriansz – Networking Director – Global Ecovillage Network Enquiries – Michael Ney – ec*************@***il.com (NOTE: individual session tickets will be available as soon as program is finalised.)

Taller de fitoterapía y cosmética natural en Los Portales En los Portales, en la Sierra Morena, cerca de Sevilla, hay muchas zonas donde la vegetación es autóctona, allí podemos encontrarnos con el hipérico, la siempreviva amarilla, el mirto, el lentisco, la jara, la manzanilla, la lavanda, y un largo etcétera. Flores, arbustos y árboles conviven en esta zona y ellos y ellas nos han enseñado como llevarlos/as a nuestra piel. Durante el fin de semana contactaremos con las plantas de la zona. Daremos un paseo con el fin de reconocerlas y recogerlas para más tarde tratarlas: hacer infusiones, decocciones, destilaciones, maceraciones, tinturas. También conoceremos al áloe vera, esta planta que tiene tantas propiedades muy beneficiosas para nuestra piel. Extraeremos el gel y lo utilizaremos. Durante estos dos días elaboraremos mascarillas, tónicos, bálsamos, geles, cremas e incluso un champú para el pelo. Utilizaremos fórmulas sencillas de las que se pueden realizar en casa. El placer de hacer llegar a la piel lo que nos da la naturaleza de la manera más sencilla posible lo probaremos en nosotras/os y lo haremos de manera personalizada, dependiendo del tipo de piel. Lugar: Los Portales (Castilblanco de los Arroyos) Contacto: Emilie Riera – em**************@***il.com – tel : 639 340 998 Participación: 100 € los dos días (más 60 € comida & alojamiento) – Podéis venir el viernes por la noche y cenar con nosotras/os Para reservar plaza, debéis hacer un ingreso de 25 euros al nº de cuenta: 2038 5850 16 6000641501 Más información: www.losportales.net Contacto: Emilie Riera – em**************@***il.com – tel : 639 340 998 Más información: www.losportales.net

The Gaia Ashram Internship is a one month program on Ecovillage Design, Permaculture and Deep Ecology. The internship will be a holistic participatory learning experience & process. Interns will experience being part of the Gaia Ashram Community and we will live together for one month at– Gaia Ashram-. At Gaia Ashram we belief in holistic learning that balances the head, hands & heart. Gaia Ashram encourages participatory learning & values the power of community in holding the learning space. We design the daily & weekly structure of the internship and of our lives here based on these values and principles. Theoretical learning (Head) The theoretical sessions will be participatory and interactive. It will cover the 4 keys of Ecovillage Design Education (Social, Economical, Ecological and Worldview inspired by Gaia Education). Each week will cover one of the Ecovillage Design Keys and integrated into this we will be introduced to Permaculture Design & Deep Ecology in terms of philosophy, movement and personal experiences. Overall, We will have a maximum of 2-3 hours of theory per day on the session days, to also create lots of space for practical experiential learning. See more details of the key content below. Practical learning (Hands – on) For the hands – on practical learning we will be developing the Gaia Ashram’s farm and restoring nature on the Gaia Ashram land using permaculture strategies & techniques that are appropriate for the Rainy Season & the land and its local context. The hands-on work will focus on Gardening work i.e. developing the vegetable gardens, planting seeds & seedlings, transplanting, propagation of plants, making composts, growing and maintaining a Food Forest, planting green manures, planting lots of trees, planting seasonal crops. Apart from the Gardening we will also will be doing some natural building which mostly will focus on creating natural finishes using mud plasters and art works on

In these troubling times, when our global leaders are failing to grapple with the immense threats to our climate, our environment, and our well-being, how do we find our personal power and confidence to step up into new realms and play on a larger stage? We can draw nourishment from nature and community. In this workshop, we’ll use ritual, meditation, guided journeys, dance and song to connect with the deep wellsprings of inspiration that the earth offers us. We will explore the internal and social barriers that keep us from stepping into our full power. And we’ll work with tools and insights that can help us become more effective co-creators of the new world we must bring to birth. This retreat will provide the opportunity to re-root your spirit, politics, and day-to-day life in a deeper relationship with the Earth. Starhawk tailors her workshop to her audience as much as she can and some of the work she does is dependent on who is present and what the questions are that come up in the work. About Starhawk (www.starhawk.org): Starhawk is an author, activist, permaculture designer and teacher, and one of the most respected voices in modern Goddess religion and earth-based spirituality. She is the author or coauthor of twelve books, including the classics The Spiral Dance and The Fifth Sacred Thing. Her latest are The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, and City of Refuge. Seminarplace (www.schloss-tempelhof.de): The community Schloss Tempelhof was founded in 2010 and currently consists of 120 people. On the 31 hectares of the community are communal apartments, industrial premises, a solidary agriculture, a free school and numerous other creative projects. Schloss Tempelhof is an inspiring venue as a pilot project for a sustainable lifestyle. Schloss Tempelhof is located between Heilbronn and Nuremberg. Start – Friday, 5th of August 2016 at 4 pm, arrival possible from 2 pm Optional tour of Schloss Tempelhof: 3 to 4 pm End – Sunday,

We’d love to join any others in the city who are following the Summit! Please come join us for viewing and discussion! We are a small family of 4, with aspirations of starting an eco village some day.

Gaia Ashram is taking the Power of Community Summit as an opportunity to get together, listen to the talks and have discussions that matter. The Power Of Community Online Summit will take place February 1-10, 2020 and will feature three conversations each day, shared live and discussed worldwide on multiple platforms.

Foundation Ura Gora invite you to our October 2015: Intensive Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC) DATES: 3rd to 15th October (12 days, full time, with one day off) LOCATION: Project Ura Gora, Strandjer region, South Bulgaria FACILITATOR: Rakesh “Rootsman Rak” PRICE: 500€ (teaching, food and facilities and camping accommodation) Discounts available for Bulgarians and Balkan economic area (get in touch for details) PLACES AVAILABLE: 20 For any questions, please get in touch with us: ur***************@***il.com Bulgarian GSM: +359988989512 Open your mind to a world of possibility by designing like nature… Permaculture is sustainable land use aimed at harmonising habitats and creating richly productive food systems. Food Forests // Water harvesting // Community // Earthworks // Natural Building and much more! ** follow this link for details of payment system and online enrolment: ** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nGiFP4nOuHQzENSCyMKobIMb3I0ohCD4cXW3w7G3Pq8/viewform ____________________________________________________ Join us for a transformational experience, acquiring new skills and applying practical Permaculture design and theory. Involve yourself in a community focused on harmonious relationships with our planet and natural systems. This course not only provides you with the chance to nourish your mind, body and spirit but provides you with the tools to go out into the world ready to design and create with intention, confidence, and a new perspective. It is a wonderful educational opportunity and investment in your future. On completion you will be a certified Permaculture designer, a qualification that is internationally recognized by the Permaculture community. You will also have the knowledge and practical skills required to immediately begin designing and creating Permaculture projects and sustainable landscapes, for yourself and others. We are pleased to offer this valuable experience at a very accessible p