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The 5th International Degrowth Conference will foster discussion between scholars, researchers, civil society and practitioners about their degrowth-related research and activities. Simultaneously, across Budapest, Degrowth Week will bring discussions, public panels, artistic performances and exhibitions, practical workshops and conviviality events into public space. This open platform for degrowth dialogue, practice, networking and expression will introduce Degrowth to Budapest and its inhabitants, and also to the scholars, researchers, civil society and practitioners being present at the conference. Read more the official conference website – http://budapest.degrowth.org/

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

In March, directly after the Gaia-Initiation Valle de Sensacoines will host the first Ecovillage Laboratory. It is essential to attend a Gaia-Initiation as an introduction to the topic! In this laboratory time we will dedicate ourselves to the use of the medicine wheel as a tool to accompany communitarian and personal processes. This ancient system represents all aspects of BEING – in a circular form. It is well suitable for accompanying and supporting human processes: Conflict resolution in communities Group dynamic in a work team Communitarian project development Creative processes Self-reflection and personal growth The nowadays popular tool to use the medicine wheel for project work is the so-called Dragon Dreaming. In this laboratory time we also invite people who work with Dragon Dreaming, to reflect the variety of possibilities of the use of the medicine wheel. Condition of Participation We invite people with experience in the work with the medicine wheel and also newcomers that are interested in the use of the medicine wheel in their life situation. People who already participated in Gaia Initiations in previous years or other places can directly start with the laboratory time. Others should attend the Gaia-Initation that is happening right before this laboratory time in Valle de Sensaciones. – Or if you have experiences with the medicine wheel in other contexts, document them in the application form and we will have a look if a participation independent of the Gaia-Initiation seems to be reasonable. For applications you find a button at: http://www.sensaciones.de/en/node/247

Join us in Frelighsburg, QC for a full-time, two-week Permaculture Design Certification. The PDC program follows the internationally recognized curriculum provided by Bill Mollison. During this course, we will observe and follow the natural principles that drive ecological systems. We will learn, through both theory and hands-on practice, how to integrate these principles in designing our lives, homes, lands, and communities. Upon completion of this course, you will obtain your Permaculture Design Certificate. This certification will allow you to pursue a permaculture diploma and give you the fundamentals to begin integrating permaculture principles into your career, life, endeavours or enterprise. This course is held on a 268-acre domain equipped with a private lake, a beautiful little river with a small waterfall, all of which is located 1km from the sacred Abenaki mountain of Mont Pinacle (visible from the house) and 3km away from the charming village core of Frelighsburg, QC. It is 5km away from the Vermont border and thus, easily accessible for our neighbours to the South. The property has a small apple orchard area with 4 different kinds of apples trees growing. The land is partially forested with 2 long walking trails and partly cleared (about 5 acres) for 2 organic agricultural projects. ​ ​The property enjoys lots of sunshine and privacy. And there is a fire pit area with seating and picnic tables. The host will provide some farming tools to share with the participants and you are welcome to bring yours also. There is a canoe and kayak for early morning boating on the lake and there is also the possibility of a small sweat spot near the lake for our PDC guests in August. Our family is thrilled to be sharing our seed farm and indigenous gardening spaces with you! >Price: $1,220 CAD (includes course, materials, food, campsite). Topics: Introduction, ethics, principles Concepts, methods and themes in design Observation of systems and patter