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Social Media Intern

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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.
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12 years ago

ENCUENTRO Bioregional de ECOALDEAS

Volvemos a celebrar el Encuentro Bioregional de Ecoaldeas y Comunidades, en la zona Centro. Unos días en los que nos juntamos los miembros de la red y nos reencontramos para ofrecer talleres e inspiración a los cientos de personas que se acercan. Compartir, contarnos como nos va. Aprender las unas de las otras. El gusto de vernos y celebrar que seguimos aquí. De nuevo nos encontraremos en la Ecoaldea de Valdepiélagos, organizado por la Ecoaldea y Taller Karuna. Cada Encuentro ha sido una experiencia distinta. Cada lugar una aventura, para quien lo organiza, para quienes acudimos. Talleres de todo tipo, contactos, canciones, exposiciones, risas, abrazos, paseos, reuniones, niñas y niños, juegos, baños, calor, tormentas… el gusto de conocernos, irnos queriendo, el cariño haciendo red. 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… Dimensión Económica: Encaminándonos siempre hacia la autogestión de nuestras economías, trataremos de enunciar y compartir muchas de las prácticas y acciones que podemos establecer para depender menos del capital y defender los derechos de la Tierra , con herramientas y experiencias prácticas… Dimensión Espiritual: Una comunidad es algo más que una suma de individuos. Abordaremos esa dimensión invisible -pero no por ello inexistente– que ha de conformar ese “espíritu” presente en cada comunidad o proyecto comunitario… Iremos añadiendo el programa con los TALLERES que se hagan. Por ahora están programados: Por ahora están programados estos talleres y
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7 years ago

Timber Frame Tiny House Course

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
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9 years ago

Gaia Ashram Internship

The Gaia Ashram Internship is a one month Summer Internship 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. To get an idea of the internship here is a video compilation of three internships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nspbKJZ7fLI 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. 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 d
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7 years ago

Permaculture Design Course (PDC), September

*We have a few places left on the September PDC, and room for one or 2 more for the Natural Building Course starting September 15th* Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Thailand September 2nd to September 14th, 2019 Daruma Eco Farm, Bang Phra, Si Racha District, Chon Buri 20110, Thailand In the early days of permaculture, Bill Mollison’s Designer’s Manual was the stated standard for most PDC’s. Sometimes a PDC description would state that it officially covered the “14 chapters” which are listed here: Introduction (to permaculture) Concepts and Themes in Design Methods of Design Pattern Understanding Climatic Factors Trees and their Energy Transactions Water Soils Earthworking and Earth Resources The Humid Tropics Dryland Strategies Humid Cool to Cold Climates Aquaculture The Strategies of an Alternative Global Nation In a few places, these chapters can serve as a guide for a PDC that will wind through the maze of design concepts and supporting background material. The Daruma PDC definitely covers the topics in these 14 chapters but this is not the order (or format) it is presented. Every PDC course here at Daruma begins with an orientation tour of the farm to give you an overall impression of how individual elements integrate with each other. This often generates a broad range of questions. We will, however, hold off on answering most of these questions initially but don’t worry, if the course material doesn’t answer them, they will be answered in time. We also spend some time getting to know each other and sharing our goals. One reason for not answering all the questions in the beginning is the most common answer in permaculture courses is, “it depends.” So it takes a little time to establish the basic foundations which we start on right away. That foundation begins with two important topics: The state of the world (why we need permaculture design thinking) and what is permaculture and where did it come from (a comprehensive o
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10 years ago

Gira de Talleres de Energias Libres

Gira de Talleres de Dispositivos de Energías Libres – GTDEL 2016 Construye tu propia lámpara pulsante con agua de mar y llévatela a casa. 1-Taller-Dispositivos-Energias-Libres-Orba-20-Mayo 20 de Mayo – Orba, Alicante 22 de Mayo – Sant Joan d’Alacant, Alicante 24 de Mayo – Biovives, La Lloma, Elche, Alicante 28 de Mayo – CS El local, Santomera, Murcia 29 de Mayo – Biosegura, Bullas, Murcia 1 de Junio – Jaulas abiertas, Málaga 4 de Junio – Ecoluciona, Álora, Málaga Los talleres Las talleres están disoñados para iniciarse en las energías libres. Dirigidos a personas que deseen experimentar el placer de producir su propia energía, enpoderacertar y cocrear reproduciendo y jugando con los dispositivos de energía libre más conocidos. Vamos a realizar 7 talleres a lo largo del sureste ibérico. Desde Alicante hasta Málaga. Talleres eminentemente prácticos y claros. Con los fundamentos teóricos y sus aplicaciones sobre modelos reales. Se explorarán diferentes dispositivos de energía libre, los materiales necesarios para fabricarlos, dónde conseguirlos, las técnicas de construcción y su puesta a punto, con demostraciones presenciales y explicaciones detalladas. Cada asistente podrá montar, él mismo o en grupo, un dispositivo de Lámpara Pulsante o Ladrón de Julios con batería de agua de mar o con una pila y llevárselo a casa. ¿Qué es una lámpara pulsante? Una lámpara pulsante es una bombilla de leds normal a la que se le instala un recuperador o ladrón de julios. Con esta combinación es posible mantener la bombilla encendida entre 12 y 14 días ininterrumpidamente con un par de vasos de agua de mar y un poco de ceniza. También es posible utilizar agua y lejía o una pila gastada. Más info sobre qué es un Ladrón de Julios y cómo fabricarlo haciendo click aquí Algunos de los dispositivos que se mostrarán durante el taller: Inscripción: Pregúntanos lo que quiras cu****@*****************te.com También por WhatsApp o Telegram +34 652 795
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11 years ago

Diseño Informático en Permacultura

El objetivo del curso es dar una buena base tanto a los diseñadores de permacultura como a los que se inician por primera vez creando diseños tipo de fincas de permacultura mediterránea partiendo de cero, en la que aprenderemos a diseñar a la misma vez que manejaremos los programas informáticos que nos darán buen un aspecto visual de nuestro diseño. Son los primeros cursos monográficos que se imparten en el estado español para aprender a utilizar las herramientas software para proyectos de permacultura. El curso consta de dos niveles. El primer nivel se imparte del 4 al 6 de marzo y el segundo del 22 al 24 de abril. Inversión: 180€ cada nivel con posibilidad de 20% de descuento si te apuntas a los dos cursos y puedes pagar una parte de la matricula con moneda social. Coste del curso después de la fecha límite 195€. A quien va dirigido A personas que tengan una motivación algo más profesional de la permacultura, en su aspecto de diseño visual y de presentación de presupuestos. No sería necesario mucho conocimiento de ordenadores, pero si un nivel básico. Material mínimo necesario: Portátil Linux/Windows 7/Mac 2GB Curso facilitado por Jesús Ruiz Gámez Diseñador y Formador de Permacultura y Diseño en Linea Clave. Es Ingeniero Técnico en Topografía y experto en el manejo de software profesional de dibujo técnico CAD, programas de dibujo vectorial. Inscripción: Fechas límite: Hasta 15 de febrero para el Nivel I y hasta el 3 de abril al Nivel II. El coste del curso incluye 20 horas de clases eminentemente prácticas, dos comidas veganas con producto locales, ecológicos y refrescos y comida para picar en los descansos. No se incluye ni alojamiento ni cena. Información y reservas: cursos ARROBA
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12 years ago

III Encuentro Bioregional Ecoaldeas

¡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

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