Diana's Ecovillage Slideshow

Two hours: 90-minute PowerPoint presentation (with break) and time for questions.

“Ecovillages: Where They Are, What They're Doing, Why They’re Important” With over 400 photos, this presentation shows how ecovillages worldwide integrate ecological, economic, and social/cultural/spiritual sustainability. How ecovillages manifest permaculture design natural building off-grid power alternative technology sustainable agriculture Earth-restoration projects international peace activism service to people in need local currencies on-site cottage industries participatory decision-making conflict resolution process and communication skills for bonding and connecting.

Three kinds of ecovillages: (1) Intentional communities in the Industrialized North, (2) Ecologically aware traditional villages in the Global South, and (3) Sustainability education centers in both hemispheres. Examples include Findhorn in Scotland, Sieben Linden in Germany, Earthaven in North America, Auroville in India, Crystal Waters in Australia, and other ecovillage projects in Europe (Italy, Portugal, Germany, Denmark, Russia, Iceland), North America, Africa (Senegal, South Africa), Asia (Japan, India, Thailand), and Latin America (Mexico, Brazil).

What People Say About the Ecovillage Slide Show:

      “Diana’s Ecovillage Slide Show is simply unforgettable. She delivers it with great style, wit, and heart, not to mention an encyclopedic authority borne of nearly two decades at the forefront of  the intentional communities movement. All I can say is, ‘Don't miss it!’”

—Daniel Drasin, Media Producer, Greenbrae, California

“Your Ecovillage Slide show is the single best visual introduction to ecovillage community that I know of. It was informative and inspiring. You maintain the humor, wisdom, and passion of your two indispensable books on finding and/or creating community. With only two days advance notice for the slide show, we packed the room here at Walnut Street Co-op in Berkeley, and I don’t think anyone was disappointed. Highly recommended!" 

—Kenneth Mahaffey, Walnut Street Co-op, Berkeley, California; cofounder, Lost Valley Educational Center, Dexter, Oregon

“In this slideshow, meticulously researched and beautifully presented, Diana Leafe Christian shows us how small groups of people are sustaining themselves with cooperation instead of competition; stewardship instead of exploitation; and self-reliance instead of reliance upon a self-destructing economy. By showing us that we are not helpless in these challenging times, she is giving us a reason to hope, innumerable ways of being creative, and positive ideals to work with as the structures of our societies crumble about us. I recommend her presentation with all my heart!"

—Carolyn North, Berkeley, California

“Your Ecovillage presentation was thorough, insightful, and far-reaching, not to mention beautiful and well-organized. The people attending were mesmerized and could barely contain their questions and excitement. Your inside knowledge of the finer details of what does and doesn’t work in ecovillage life is invaluable for those seeking a life in an ecovillage or any intentional community.”

—Kat Steele, Urban Permaculture Guild, Oakland, California

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