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Earth Tech. is about technologies that are earth friendly or are reflect the use of natural systems. The hope is to empower you and provide a forum where you can develop your ideas, form research and development groups and launch new enterprises.

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Latest Activity: May 25, 2012

Eduen - Putting U in the middle of Eden

Dome it! is actually part of the Eduen Federation - a collection of sustainable companies, technologies, individuals and innovations working together under one umbrella. Eduen - Putting U in the middle of Eden.

The idea is to build experiential, ecological teaching villages around the world. Each village will have some of the same components like dome/gardens and waste mangement facillities, but they will differ depending on which services each location can bare. Eduen has a buffet of alternative health and energy choices to consider when community planning.

Here is the initial vision for the first 33 acre Eduen slated for Gresham, Oregon.

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Vision for Earth Tech 1 Reply

I believe that by working with and respecting natural processes and cycles new technologies can be developed for the common good. Some of these technologies exist already and some are being…Continue

Started by Russell F Cowgill. Last reply by John Francis Jun 7, 2011.

Four World Councils “Heritage Ambassador Team” for Native Am Community Festivals at NC/PA/MD/VA Geography with a Children’s Festival add-on ? 7 Replies

Today, I did a quick internet search in my Virginia community to see how many “Native American Community Festivals” takes place in our region ! I must say I am startled at The amzing strong…Continue

Started by waldenthree coordinator. Last reply by Denise Martin Aug 9, 2010.

Dome it! for fresh foods 10 Replies

Our consciousness is directly related to our consumption and our consumption dictates business and politics on the planet. By eating fresh, whole, locally grown foods we can get closer to spirit and…Continue

Tags: eating, healthy, foods, fresh, domes

Started by Denise Martin. Last reply by Denise Martin Jun 22, 2010.

Make it Yours

There are so many things we can discuss and I fully intend for us to bring as much variety into the conversation as possible, at the same time, I know that there are areas of interest that you want…Continue

Started by Russell F Cowgill Jan 23, 2010.

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Comment by Russell F Cowgill on February 4, 2010 at 7:57am: Permaculture Design Course (See Page 10 of 02-03-2010 eView.pdf)
Sahale Learning Center
February 12 to 28, 2010

I have attached the entire news letter from The Goodenough Community so that you can see what an established (40 years) multi-dimensional community has grown into.
Blessings and Peace,
Russ02-03-2010 eView.pdf

Comment by Russell F Cowgill on February 2, 2010 at 8:26am: Comprehensive Design for a Carbon Neutral World: The Challenge of Appalachia

http://challenge.bfi.org/application_summary/256#

Comment by Russell F Cowgill on February 1, 2010 at 9:48am: Welcome, Brother Russell Cadotte. We all want to hear your wisdom and your questions too. Everyone is a leader and a teacher.

Karma, you know what I just learned and spoke it well. We can also find the community builder inside ourselves. Community is built form the inside out (inside each of us) and shared with those who are doing the same. From here true bonded community becomes possible...community built on loving respect for self, others, our Earth Mother and all creatures. I am beginning work toward that goal please join me.
In love,
Russ

Comment by Karma Chodzin Lalo on January 31, 2010 at 11:35pm: An intentional community requires a strong common bond and lots of equality. Most people are used to power imbalance...so they set up a system with clearly identified status and degrees of power and then go about vying for the top positions. Not much fun. It is the social cultural and political construct chosen that-in my opinion will make a big difference. And if you don't choose-then you will just use the structures we are accustomed to. Live with intention now-and you may find yourself in an accidental community you really love.

Comment by Mark Boiko on January 31, 2010 at 11:45am: Have a great weekend Russell.

Comment by Carol Petersen on January 28, 2010 at 5:14pm: Dear Russell,
How fantastic! I am so excited for your new journey. And very proud of your initiative! Have fun.

Love
Carol

Comment by Russell F Cowgill on January 28, 2010 at 4:55pm: I have been accepted for training at Sahale Learning Center and Eco-Village.
The first training will be this weekend Jan 29 - 31 so I will not be posting this weekend. I will be writing about my experience when I get back.
Blessings,
Russ

Comment by Russell F Cowgill on January 27, 2010 at 10:08am: This series of articles that appeared in Popular Mechanics magazine give a pretty comprehensive view of Off-Grid Technologies as I understand them to date. These solutions are the Cadillac version that can be pricy but the systems are well thought out.
There are low tech versions of much of this which I plan to post as I locate the information and drawings. I hope this will be food for thought. I would greatly appreciate any articles, drawings or ideas that you can share on this subject.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/18202...

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/24229...

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/energy_digital/2723176.html

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/energy_digital/4204459.html

p.s. I have applied for an internship at the Sahale Learning Center and EcoVillage, to learn about farming and gardening, animal husbandry, off-grid technology, facility maintenance and development, and educational programs both to share with you and to support local efforts here in Seattle. I hope I will be accepted.

Many Blessings

Comment by Russell F Cowgill on January 27, 2010 at 8:50am: Welcome Shiela! Thank you for joining us and for sharing your insights. Please join in the conversation.
Many Blessings

Comment by Russell F Cowgill on January 27, 2010 at 8:43am: My prayers are with the people of Peru that they be protected. I am also praying that balance be restored to our Earth Mother.