Copy
2022 February: What's Happening this Year at Camp Earth Connection
View this email in your browser
Introducing Permaculture to Camp Earth Connection
Imagine living in a space where instead of just "taking" from the Earth we were able to both reap a bountiful harvest, while replenishing and restoring our natural resources. Imagine a world where "Sharing is Caring" - (words I recently overheard my grandson tell his cousin.)  For those of you new to Permaculture, Permaculture has three guiding ethics; People Care, Fair Share and Earth Care.  Or in the founder's Bill Mollison's words, Care of the Earth, Care of People, and Setting Limits to Population and Consumption. If you visit Camp Earth Connection this summer, ask about the permaculture projects in process.
Read my blog, to find out more about permaculture and my adventures in Costa Rica at Rancho Mastatal. If you visit Camp Earth Connection this summer you can check out some of the ways in which which we are implementing some of the Permaculture Ethics.  Next week I am off to another Permaculture Farm in Florida. I am looking forward to learning more about Natural Building, Composting, and Regenerative Agriculture. 
With peace and gratitude,
 Eshay

Camp Earth Connection Apprenticeship Program
June 1 - July 27, 2022

The CEC 8-Week Residential Apprenticeship Program offers individuals an opportunity to live, play and work together in a diverse community at Camp Earth Connection.  Individuals will receive instruction primarily via experiential learning and practice in areas such as: Outdoor living skills (and survival skills), Basic carpentry and natural building, Organic gardening using permaculture principles, Composting (ie. worm composting, composting toilet systems), Forest Field work – including trail making, maintaining trailcams, plant and animal ‘inventory’ and mapping, and Community building in a transient diverse community

Apprentices will be involved in real camp projects and in addition they will also be involved in the weekly campground schedule as well as special events such as: Educational-thought provoking movie nights w/ follow up discussion, Saturday Morning Community Campfire Breakfasts, Saturday Evening Community Campfire, a Spring Retreat, and the Summer Solstice campfire.

Cost: Apprenticeship Program is $600-$900 for the 8 weeks.  For more information visit CEC APPRENTICE or email Eshay.  
CAMPGROUND OPENS on Thursday, May 5th
Find us on Airbnb or Hipcamp

Or click below to reserve via our website. (Reservation deposit required)
 Reserve your cabins/campsites now.

New Cabins/Campsites and Activities in 2022
  • "The Lookout" - The final Pod is complete.  This Pod sits in the forest on the ridge of the hill with the pond below.
  • "Forest Moon" - arriving this April.  This 1-Bedroom full amenity cabin will be in our newest location on top of Hammond Hill Rd. Available this summer!
  • Movie Night - Thursdays at 7:30pm, Earthkeepers movie night - for those who love the planet.  Community Discussions following movie.
  • Saturdays: Breakfast with the staff: Campfire Pancakes & Oatmeal AND Community Campfires at 8pm 

 
CEC NOW HIRING 
  • Job Link Positions: Tompkins County residents, Ages 16 - 24. $15.32/hour   Text or leave message for Amy Callahan at (607) 280- 3181                       
  • Summer Youth Employment Positions - Youth up to age 20 living in Tompkins County. Contact Emily Torres at (607)280-5980 (call or text)   
UPCOMING EVENTS 2022
CAMPGROUND OPENS - Thursday, May 5th
SPRING RETREAT WEEKEND, June 3rd-June 5th - FREE to all registered campers at campground
SUMMER SOLSTICE CAMPFIRE GATHERING, June 21, 8pm for all registered campers at campground
EARTHKEEPER MOVIE NIGHTS - Begins Thursday, June 30th and runs weekly until September 1st.
CANINE ROMANCE
by Linda Spielman
It may seem like the wild creatures are all hunkered down, just doing their best to stay alive and wait out the cold season. But for wild canines there’s more going on than simple survival. This is mating season for foxes and coyotes, and they’re engaging in behaviors that will eventually lead to reproduction. Read more... on Linda's Blog and Website.

Taz

Taz has passed away this month.  He has been my long time canine companion for almost 15 years.  There is nothing he loved more then being in the woods and with his people.  He will be missed and in our memories. 
 

Spring Retreat

June 3-5, 2022
Free to all registered campers.  Enjoy outdoor living skill workshops and learn more about the plants and animals of the Hammond Hill forest as we walk in the woods.  More information on the website soon.
There is a variety of Camping Options to meet your needs.  Cabins w/electric, Rustic cabins, and Tent-sites are available.  

The Director's Blog

Want to know  more about Eshays adventures? Check out the Director's monthly blog.
Camp Earth Connection may be available for private or group rentals.   Please contact CEC for more information at campearthconnection@gmail.com or www.campearthconnection.com
or call (607)844-3178

Copyright © 2015 Earth Connection, LLC| All rights reserved.
Issue 33, Camp Earth Connection Newsletter

unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences






This email was sent to <<Email Address>>
why did I get this?    unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences
Earth Connection, LLC · 63 Hammond Hill Rd. · Freeville, NY 13068 · USA

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp