Jashana Kiper

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We just completed our fourth EDE at Schloss Glarisegg in Swizerland. I live in a small community in Hawaii called Z-land and I work for a group called Upcountry Sustainability. I began a group called MauiFoodForests, which just lost our online presence as most all good sustainability projects are illegal on our islands. Our first step is to educate people so we can change the laws. I have been on and off this endeavor for 8 years.
A lover of learning, Jashana has degrees in Environmental Science, Anthropology, a Masters in Social Ecology and Phd. in Philosophy. In her twenties, she was involved as an activist in attempting to stop the war in Guatemala. That struggle brought her to the alternative community movement with a commitment to become part of the ‘solution’. She was a member of the Findhorn Foundation from 1989-1995 and she traveled for them in South America for 2 years giving workshops on creating intentional communities. She left Findhorn ( cold and dreary) to create a community in Hawaii ( warm and sunny) and was ‘successful’ for 9 years. When the community hit financial and legal challenges in 2010 she left to attend the EDE training In Findhorn in 2011.

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11 years ago

Introduction to Permaculture

Beyond agriculture or architecture, but borrowing from both, permaculture is a comprehensive design tool that can be used to better own communities, gardens, and lives. By mimicking nature to heal broken systems (both ecological and social) permaculture provides a variety of approaches for positive change. In this introductory weekend, Graham Calder of P3 Permaculture will walk participants through the basics of permaculture philosophy and design. ​ This introductory weekend is designed to equip participants with the confidence and ability to identify and overcome the design problems that surround us. The first day of the course will focus on the history, ethics, and principles of permaculture, as well as provide an introduction to its design methods. We will then use permaculture to explore solutions to the challenges we face in our homes and communities. Examples of permaculture projects from around the world will provide useful case studies. On day two we will put theory into practice: together we will go through the steps of implementing a permaculture design, from observation to the generation of appropriate design strategies. The Deanery Project is a rural learning centre and demonstration site that provides hands-on learning and skill sharing opportunities designed to strengthen community and protect the environment. Through learning about such topics as forest management, alternative energy, natural building, food sovereignty, healthy living, as well as the arts, we can improve the health of our land, waters, natural resources and communities for sustainable social and economic gain. Born out of the desire to support local values and a traditional resource-use economy, The Deanery Project evolved as a natural response to a need to protect the social fabric of the community by saving an old summer camp from private development. The project now continues to reconfigure itself in interesting ways. We have diverse partnerships with schools, all levels
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11 years ago

Construcción Invernadero con Caña

En este curso aprenderás cómo construir tu propio invernadero con caña de una forma sencilla. Durante 3 días trabajaremos en equipo, aprenderemos diferentes técnicas de estructuras con caña y los beneficios de la reutilización de materiales. Experimentaremos las distintas fases de construcción y conoceremos los aspectos y detalles del proceso: – Herramientas y materiales – La caña: selección, recolección, preparación y usos. – El terreno: Elección, preparación y marcado. – Preparar columnas para los arcos para la estructura. – Preparar los arcos – Materiales de protección sobre los arcos. – Puertas – Colocar el plástico. Al final del curso habrás conseguido los conocimientos y las habilidades necesarias para construir tu propio invernadero donde y para quien quieras con un coste muy reducido en los materiales y de forma sencilla. También habrás aprendido a trabajar con la caña en general, diferentes técnicas de estructuras con caña, arcos y soportes, que te permitirán realizar otro tipo de estructuras, pergolados, etc…. “Ahora es el momento de obtener las habilidades necesarias para el futuro” Para quien: Ideal para autoconstructor@s, personas involucradas en cooperación al desarrollo, agricultura y actividad social en zonas urbanas, rurales así como en países en vías de desarrollo. Para participar en el Curso no se necesitan habilidades y ni conocimientos previos. Plazas limitadas. Fecha límite de inscripción el 10 de Noviembre. Horario De 9.30 a 13.30 y de 15.00 a 18.00 Inversión 175€ – incluye alojamiento y todas las comidas (ecológicas y vegetarianas). Lugar: Los Molinos del Río Aguas – Almería Información e inscripciones: dc*****@***il.com – tel. 635 412 108 www.culturadelatierra.net Imparte: Jef Carrick – Tiene mas de 15 años de experiencia en bioconstrucción en Reino Unido. Descubrió su pasión por la caña hace 6 años en Los Molinos del Rio Aguas junto con John Cory–Wright de Canya Viva y desde entonces e

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