Eco-Israel Newsletter Vol 3, June 2011
South Trip
Eco6 went up to the Negev in the South of Israel. They visited Gur & Irit Rotem's Adamama farm in the Northern Negev who are doing wonderful work in demonstrating ecological, sustainable living in the desert. Next, Eco6 students volunteered with Bustan and helped construct mud eco-domes for the Bedioun village of Qasr al-Sir. Then, the group headed to Beer Sheva where they enjoyed delicious sandwiches at Saba Jebeto and volunteered with Earth's Promise and helped prepare the Kalisher Community Garden for their 2nd annual Ethiopica Festival. The rest of the trip involved some serious hiking through Nahal Tzin to the Akev Spring and in the Ramon Crater.
Information Session
Sunday July 10 at 12 pm Eastern, Eco-Israel's monthly information session. Want to learn more about Eco-Israel? Our sessions are hosted by Gili our Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator and usually include one or more of our alumni. The sessions cover a typical day on the Hava & Adam Eco-Educational farm, an explanation on what is permaculture and what we mean by sustainable living, what our alumni are doing after their five months with Eco-Israel and more. You'll also have an opportunity to ask questions. To register click here.
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Walking in the footsteps of ancestors, Eco6 embarked on pilgrimage from their home on the Hava & Adam farm to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. In the picture "the pilgrims" rest at a natural spring where they feasted on mulberries from a huge tree.
Shavuot
In collaboration with the City of Modi'in, Hava & Adam opened up it's door to the general public to celebrate Shavuot. There were tours of the farm, tours of the first fruits, arts & crafts activities, workshops in the medicinal herbs center, baking pita on the fire, mud building, live music and more!
Eco-Israel Bike Team
A few Eco-Israel alumni have started a team for the New York Hazon Bike Ride. Click here to visit the team page and support their valiant efforts.
