PAST EVENT
Located on an extraordinary 25 acres near Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE began operations in 1999 with a vision to create a model demonstration sustainable village community rooted in social, ecological, and economic well being. O.U.R. Ecovillage is the host site for O.U.R Community Association, a registered nonprofit society dedicated to the promotion of sustainable community living. People from all walks of life and all ages are able to benefit from educational programs facilitated within O.U.R developing site.
O.U.R Community Association, a BC registered non-profit society is the non-profit arm of O.U.R Ecovillage and leases part of OUR ECOVILLAGE. It consists of a Board of Directors who are responsible for all non-profit activities of O.U.R Ecovillage including educational programming, fund-raising and strategic planning. Both residents and supporters are represented on the Board.
We’re inviting the natural building community & friends of the movement to join us November 27th-29th to learn from 22 captivating word class presenters with an available 20+ hours of content, while also featuring opportunities to engage in a digital Community Marketplace, digital networking & social environments, and more unique offerings.
The Advancing Natural Building Colloquium is a cutting-edge online gathering of natural building enthusiasts: builders, teachers, professionals, and those who are passionate about natural building. It’s a place to immerse yourself in the latest natural building developments, practical applications and technology, and to share ideas with other people in the field. We will also look at where the ecological design movement stands in regards to professional support, permits, and finding qualified builders.
Whether you are a green builder, regulatory official, designer, home owner/builder, or an interested newcomer, this (un)conference will open the doors for whole new ways of understanding ecological design and building.
JOIN US ONLINE FOR THE WHOLE CONVERSATION!
We’re very excited to share that this event is being made available LIVE online so that you can join us from wherever you may be! These days most of us have big full lives, and are dealing with various commitments around family, time, money and work. Digitally, you’ll have the speakers, conversation & community – all from the comfort of your own home.
LISTEN. ANSWER. ASK. CONNECT!
You’re not watching – you’re PARTICIPATING! Through our easy online webinar system, you can engage with other viewers, participate in polls & discussions, and even ask questions during question periods. You certainly CAN choose to just sit back and watch & listen, if you like – your active participation isn’t an expectation, but it IS an opportunity.
NO FANCY TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED
There’s nothing to install, nothing to download, nothing to figure out. Here’s what you need to participate and have a great viewing experience!
> a modern internet browser (we recommend Chrome or Firefox)
> a reliable internet connection (hardwired is better than wifi)
> earbuds, headphones or good computer speakers
Located on an extraordinary 25 acres near Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, O.U.R. Ecovillage began operations in 1999 with a vision to create a model demonstration sustainable village community rooted in social, ecological, and economic well being. O.U.R. Ecovillage is the host site for O.U.R Community Association, a registered nonprofit society dedicated to the promotion of sustainable community living. People from all walks of life and all ages are able to benefit from educational programs facilitated within O.U.R developing site.
The idea of O.U.R. Ecovillage had its genesis in the early 1990s when a number of people lived in a cooperative household in Victoria. During this time the O.U.R. acronym (One United Resource) was created.