Directory of Eco-villages in Europe - Kennedy Bibliothek

Aurinko & Okra
wetlands - a vanishing cultural landscape and home to many species of
rare plants and numerous species of birds. During the growing season
there are often 20 people working on the farm, mostly volunteers and
practicants. The winter 97-98 ten people were working on the farm
which is more than in previous winters.
To advance the common goals of the farm, the co-op and other ecologically
minded residents and friends of the area, a non-profit association
named Culture and Landscape Association Saarni has been formed and
registered. The association carries out biological, historical, geographical
and cultural research in the area and organises courses. In July
1997, the association co-ordinated the first annual „Sahalla Soi!" music
and arts festival at the saw mill. The festival will take place on the
last weekend of July every year.
Besides these three groups, the handicrafts workers (boat building, felt
work, candle and jewellery making) and the other ecological farmers
of the village and the surrounding area add to the organic totality which
can be described as a very fine ecological village indeed.
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Finland
Isnas
existing
eco-village