Nov 6, 2007
Interesting Invitation: Ecovillages

This event is organized by Water's Gardener, Rael. He's brought in some amazing speakers. They will be addressing many of the topics which were brought up in the Green Dinners- so we know there's interest. It's a wonderful opportunity. You are invited to register and support the event -even if you can attend for just for part of the day.

We are looking for people who are willing to host a few of the speakers too. These are really interesting people who are nationally known for developing ideas and projects which experiment with ways to live sustainably in modern times. Email if you can host or volunteer in some way. Info below with link for more information. Registering online is very quick and easy.

November 9-11, Developing Urban Ecovillages: Towards Ecocities.
Promoting giant leaps toward sustainability and higher quality living.
Schmitt Academic Center, DePaul University, Room 154, 2320 N. Kenmore Friday's keynote free. $45 covers the rest. Volunteers needed.

Friday, 7-9 pm The Promise of EcoVillages by author Diana Leafe Christian.
Saturday, 9am-4pm.
Sunday, 10am-Noon. Keynote by Jim Schenk, cofounder of Cincinnati’s ecovillage pair.
Ecovillages support ways of living that enhance both community and sustainability. Their multiple forms range from intentional communities and cohousing, to friends and neighbors deciding to share more, while greening-up their environment and way of life. Find out about their current and future developments in Chicago and the world. Friday’s overview is free. A $45 fee covers the rest. For information email rael@ripco.com or call (773) 756-5033.
For more information or to register: http://ecovillagingchicagoland.blogspot.com/

If anyone would like to offer a scholarship for someone else to attend, please let us know.