Logically ecological
Upon arrival at Finland’s Kurki Eco Village, I knew that I was entering an environment where sustainability, community, and learning by experience would challenge all of my preconceptions of harmonizing with nature. I did not anticipate, however, how the experience Read More
The eco-village in FINLAND. It’s been such a special experience: simple, quiet, but full of meaning and life! I’ve learned how to grow food in a more natural and sustainable way, helped take care of the garden, & worked on Read More
Living in an Eco village showed me that composting can make a significant positive change to the environment. It’s a simple way to recycle organic waste. We use it to get rid of community leftovers as everyone contributes with kitchen Read More
I arrived in Kurjen-tila, a small and cozy eco-village in southern Finland, with a suitcase full of expectations and a hint of dread. It was August 22, and the end of the Finnish summer was painting the landscape in warm Read More
When I came to Finland, it was my first time, but I’ve had a lot of first times here: first time taking the plane, first time that far away from home, first time alone, first time speaking only English. I Read More
In this village in Finland you can also learn how to be a chef for the community lunch in one of the houses called the Mankeli house. If you work like a volunteer then once a week in your project Read More
On the eve of leaving in a week, I would love to make a compilation of memoriesand learnings that I will never forget.I came here with many insecurities, but with a strength that was unknown to me, ithad been a Read More
Hello beautiful people! Welcome to the summer and hope that you are having a good time outside and enjoying so much!! In our case, we are taking advantage of this amazing village and eating a lot of vegetables and delicious Read More
As an international ESC volunteer, I had the amazing opportunity to work for the Finnish Red Cross ! First, in order to become a member, I had to follow the First Aid course offered by the Red Cross. This training Read More
I want to tell you briefly the meaning, until now, of having been here, in an eco-village amid Finland’s countryside, as a southern European from one of the most overcrowded and polluted regions in Europe, that is Lombardy. From my Read More