2010 Courses, Workshops & Events

Following is a listing of our previous and featured courses, workshops, and events both produced by Living Mandala and by our affiliated partners and friends. If you are interested in working with Living Mandala to produce or promote a course, workshop, or event contact us.

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Ecuadorian Political Ecology, Oil Pollution, and Mycoremediation

Winter Service Learning

December 15 - Januay 15, 2010

Equador - Quito, Lago Agrio, Mindo and Cuyabeno

The Cloud Forest Institute and the Amazon Mycorenewal Project invite undergraduate, graduate and lifelong students to attend our 2009 Winter Service Learning Course Ecuadorian Political Ecology, Oil Pollution, and Mycoremediation. This course will take students to Quito, Lago Agrio, Mindo and Cuyabeno to experience the striking biological and cultural diversity of Ecuador's many regions including the Andes Mountains and Amazon Rainforest. Students will participate in the development of ground breaking mycoremediation technology and study Latin American political ecology. Service learning students will help heal lands and communities polluted by the oil industry. Students can receive independent study credit through their current college or university. Students may enroll in four, week-long sections individually or for the entire month long course in which we will examine Ecuadorian cultural traditions, political ecology, oil economics, toxicity and bioremediation. Cloud Forest Institute will help students to arrange with their University department to earn up to 4 credits through independent study. Read More.

Earth Activist Training
Permaculture Design Course

Jan 9-23, 2010, N. California

This unique permaculture design certificate course has an additional focus on earth-based spirituality, organizing, activism, and social permaculture. Learn how to heal soil and cleanse water, how to design human systems that mimic natural systems,  how to use a minimum of energy and resources to create real abundance and social justice.  Explore the strategies and organizing tools we need to make our visions real, and the daily practice, magic and rituals that can sustain our spirits.  This course is participatory, hands-on teaching with lots of ritual, games, projects, songs, and laughs along with an intensive curriculum in ecological design. The course is facilitated by facilitated by Starhawk, Charles Williams, Sage Mata, Jay Ma, Erik Ohlsen, and a host of special guests. Read More.