Ecotopia

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Tuesday July 30, 2002 22:34

by billy - gluaiseacht

info at ecotopia2002 dot org

Ecotopia is a gathering of people from all over Europe, and beyond, who are interested in environmental and social change.

Ecotopia 2002 will be a two-week environmental festival taking place on the shores of Lough Derg in Clare, South West Ireland. The campsite is on the shores of Lough Derg which is part of the Shannon Irelands longest River. It is an 83 acre broadleaf woodland with clearings for camping, dining & workshops. At ecotopia the Shannons calmness will be ever present!
People from all over Ireland and Europe will travel to this beautifully scenic place. It will include workshops, discussion groups, talks and activities covering a wide range of issues. The theme of this years gathering is Conflict Resolution and thus workshops on this will be held throughout. Some other areas which we hope to cover are environmental awareness, gardening, organic farming, recycling, alternative medicines, media and Indymedia, vegetarianism, ecological building, direct action, environmental law, nuclear power and energy, energy efficiency, geology, geography, ancient Irish history, genetix, sustainable living, music, dance, gender, permaculture, climate change, global social issues and the list goes on!!

During the two weeks we hope to live as a sustainable community using renewable energy resources and having the smallest possible impact on the local environment. There will be a vegetarian/vegan kitchen and children’s area. Groups will leave the camp every few days to take part in actions in the area and also to help with some local projects ; for example an area clean-up. A number of temporary structures will be built for dining, meetings and also for sleeping in.

If anyone would like to give a workshop or talk please get in touch with workshops@ecotopia2002.org.

A straw bale house will be built on site.

Ecotopia 2002 is being held from August 10th - 24th.

All participants are asked to register online or by post. The cost is 5 ecos per day. Accommodation is camping but it is possible for groups or individuals to book places in tipis, geodesic domes and yurts subject to availability. For more details on registration, ecorates and Ecotopia see the website at:

http://www.ecotopia2002.org/

or email:

info@ecotopia2002.org

Ecotopia has been held in Europe since 1989 moving from country to country each year. Last years gathering was in Bulgaria while next years will be in Ukraine.
Sustainable transport to Ecotopia is encouraged be it by train, bike, boat or bus. A bike tour to Ecotopia takes place each year this years left Dover, England on July 10th. See www.thebike tour.net for details on how its passing through Ireland.

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WOW

by Clare

Wed Jul 31, 2002 16:47

Wow, sounds great, best thing going on this summer - I'll be there for sure ;o)

You should put details of getting to nearest Rail Station by Train

by Dan Kahn - Rail Way Ahead For better Railways in Ireland.

Wed Aug 14, 2002 18:40

Alacro at oceanfree dot net

137 Norwich Row Parkhill Estate Sheffield England S2 5RG

0044 7970 928198

Could you give details of getting to Birdhill (The nearest Rail Station) by Train from Ballybrophy or Limerick. Birdhill is only about 10 miles from Ecotopia, compared to 20 or so for Limerick; people can then get a local bus, hitch a lift, or walk or cycle from Birdhill to Ecotopia.

Photos of Ecotopia 2002

by Jonathan O'Farrell - People and Planet - Derby

Thu Nov 07, 2002 23:11

papderby-owner at yahoogroups dot com

Check out this site, hopefully soon there will be some photos illustrating the good vibe and spirit of resistance that went down at Ecotopia 2002. I'll try and see if I can upload some photos to this site . . .

Jonathan

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