5759 From: Jan Martin Bang ecowork@gezernet.co.il Permaculture and Ecovillages in the Eastern Mediterranean Courses in Israel and Greece in 1999 For us who live around the eastern Mediterranean this is an opportunity to get together, to compare notes and to see where we can cooperate with each other. For those who come from outside the region, these courses will deepen your understanding of Permaculture, Ecovillage Design and Sustainable Community and enable you to work and study alongside local activitists from this rapidly changing and dynamic region. Kibbutz Study Tour Kibbutz Gezer, Israel, 6th - 18th June. A course for researchers, activists, journalists and students to take an in-depth look at one of the biggest social experiments of this century. We will look at education, history, economics, agriculture, health and industry through meeting kibbutz members working in these sectors. Permaculture Design Course Euboia, Greece, 21st August - 5th September. This will be the first certified Permaculture Design Course in Greece, and will use examples from the abandoned farming settlement of Phokies, turning it into an ecovillage. Ecovillages and the New Paradigm Kibbutz Lotan, Israel, 7th - 13th November. UN endorsed program presented by two members of the Findhorn Community giving an overview of the eco-village model within the context of a planetary movement towards sustainable human settlements. We will also celebrate the unique blend between ecology and spirituality from the Findhorn Community. Semester on Green Kibbutzim Kibbutz Gezer, Israel, Sept. 3rd - Dec. 21st. A project of the University of New Hampshire and the GEO Institute. This is a journey into community, ecology, and sustainable living. A small learning community of 12-14 students work and study at kibbutzim, communities and projects in Israel striving towards ecological sustainability while gaining college credit and experiencing the natural beauty and culture of Israel. The itinerary includes 10 1/2 weeks at Kibbutz Gezer in central Israel studying sustainable community design and "eco-archeology", 2 1/2 week at kibbutzim in the Negev studying desert ecology, permaculture design, and solar energy, and a week visiting a variety of kibbutzim, communities and other ecological projects around the Galilee. A 4 day wilderness trip and a 4 day silent retreat are also included. Permaculture Design Course Kibbutz Lotan, Israel, 21st November - 3rd December. Certified Design Course, held on an ecological kibbutz in the Arava desert, with numerous examples of environmental solutions, building, gardening, compostmaking, and ornithology! The Eastern Mediterranean is of crucial importance in our history on the planet. This is where farming was first developed ten thousand years ago, and is the cradle of the early western civilisations. It is fitting that we bring Permaculture insights and Ecovillage aspirations back to this region, honouring traditions at the same time as we develop the latest environmental techniques. We welcome you to join us in this crucial task. All programs are in English. For details please contact:
Jan Martin Bang
Tel: 972 (0)8 9270 646
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