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Casita Verde Ecology Centre Ibiza

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:02:33 +0000

Situated in a beautiful valley near the village of San Jos� in Ibiza, La Casita Verde (the Little Green House) is a model ecological and education centrethat is operated by volunteers and open every Sunday.

Open Day Every Sunday

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:47:39 +0100

La Casita Verde is open all year round.

How to find Casita Verde

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:55 +0100

Below there is a Google map of our location.

Photo Gallery

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:42:08 +0100

Take a look at just a few photos of Casita Verde and Greenheart personnel in action.

Casita Verde History

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:07:34 +0000

A photographic history of the Casita Verde from the very beginning, way back in 1991.

Casita Verde Blogs

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:41:34 +0100

The Casita Verde Blog offers insights into the daily goings-on and news about past and future events.

Birthday Bash - by Chris

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:09:40 +0000

Oh how the years roll by! Its birthday party time again here at Casita Verde and it looks like well be in for somebeautiful spring weather this Sunday when our Ana and I do our yearly combined birthday bash.

Return to Casita Verde - by Chris

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:14:51 +0100

Since my return to live full time at Casita Verde during the last part of 2005, I must say the centre has been evolving in an almost exponential way.

Earth Day 2007 and beyond

Tue, 01 May 2007 21:17:51 +0100

After such a raving success for our Earth Day event this year @ Casita Verde, we decided to make every Sunday an Earth Day celebration.

A new political tale in Ibiza

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:21:00 +0100

Well, thanks to some fantastic work by many people (lots of them personal friends of ours), the political strategy of the island is about to make a change for the better - if all goes according to plan that is! The Permanent Pavement party have finally be ousted from the drivers seat in the local island council and also the old mayor of San Jose (t..

Mud Party

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:23:11 +0100

Well its summer time again and as usual too hot to think of doing anything energetic.

Back to work time

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:24:36 +0100

Well its already more than half way through September, so its got to be time to get out there and make things happen.

Reggae rain party and other stories

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:27:21 +0000

Well we finally we made it.

A Blog for November

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:29:13 +0000

As you can see recently from our ever evolving website, we are heavily into childrens visits to Casita Verde these days and if all goes well with the local authorities and the banks etc, well receive some sponsorship to go on with the project into the future.

Beautiful Ibiza photo gallery

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:38:15 +0000

At last Ive got some of my lovely Ibiza nature pictures up on line and ready to see and will be adding some more as we go along, so hope you enjoy them.

A cultural interchange in Austria - by Chris

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:43:18 +0000

As all directors of important projects must do some day or other, I decided to treat myself to a ten days off the boat experience and went to visit some dear friends of mine in Austria.

IB3 TV Film at Casita Verde

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:27:08 +0100

This summer Casita Verde was visited by different media crews, like the Balearic TV station IB3, who filmed all the activities and made a complete tour of the center with Chris Dews and Ana Digon.

Beach Clean at Playa es Cavallet

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:21:26 +0100

A fine sunny afternoon and wonderful May temperatures ensured an ideal set-up for this beach clean held in the Ses Salines area of Ibiza.

Presentation to Escuela de Turismo

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:24:02 +0000

Members of Greenheart have presented the details of their ecotourism project to the students at the Ibiza School of Tourism (Escuela de Turismo).

Casita Verde Road Clean

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:27:33 +0000

On a splendid sunny November Thursday at Casita Verde, a team of volunteers cleaned two of the most commonly used access routes to the centre (8km of road in total), gathering more than ten large bags of garbage which was then separated and disposed of in the correct manner.

Greenheart on TEF TV

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:29:36 +0000

Greenheart coordinator Ana Dig�n was kindly invited by local journalist Agust�n Prades to an interview on his programme, LEntrevista.

Local Government hears about Ecotourism

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:31:26 +0000

On Monday 18th of December 2006, Greenheart directors Chris Dews and Mike Macleod presented a proposal of collaboration with the islands tourism promotion department.

CCI 2007 Newsletter

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:33:13 +0000

Our partners, CCI (Centre for Cultural Interchange), have published their latest newsletter which features an article on one of the exchange students at casita verde.

Climate Change Film

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:37:26 +0000

Greenheart recommends that you see Al Gores film on Climate Change, An Inconvenient Truth, "which offers a passionate and inspirational look at one mans fervent crusade to halt Global Warmings deadly progress in its tracks by exposing the myths and misconceptions that surround it.

Tree Planting Campaign

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:39:11 +0000

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a major worldwide tree planting campaign.

French School visit to Casita Verde

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:41:02 +0000

A beautifully sunny day in Casita Verde on this Tuesday in February, and through the almond blossom appeared the latest school group to visit the centre, a dozen 9-year-olds from the French School in San Jos�, Ibiza.

Sonica live at Casita Verde

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:43:04 +0000

Local radio station and Greenheart Music supporter, Ibiza Sonica 95.

Celebrating 10 years of Ibiza Ecologic

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:45:21 +0000

On Sunday the 10th of December, 2006 at Casita Verde, the local NGO and study group, Ibiza Ecologic, celebrated its 10th Annual General Meeting.

Birthday Bash 2007 - The Results!

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:49:16 +0000

The yearly springtime birthday party from Chris Dews and Ana Dig�n was another great success, with a beautiful sunny day and lots of good friends along to help us celebrate the event, which continued until around 2am.

Greenheart Shop Ibiza Open

Wed, 23 May 2007 16:53:47 +0100

The Greenheart Shop, in the centre of Ibiza town, is open and awaiting your visit! With a fresh interior layout, new clothing and accessories ranges, aloe vera cosmetics, GreenHeartMusic CDs and a wealth of eco-info on offer.

Earth Day 2007 at Casita Verde

Wed, 23 May 2007 16:57:22 +0100

Together with all the hundreds of millions of people celebrating this event throughout the world, Casita Verde became a meeting point for international environmental consciousness this Sunday 22nd of April, International Earth Day.

Ethiopian Charity Event at Casita Verde

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:26:02 +0100

Greenheart would like to thank all the 50 guests who participated in the very successful fund raising event held at the Casita Verde on Tuesday 12th of June in favour of the NGO SCCMA (Sara Cannizzaro Child Minders Association) of Ethiopia.

Tibetan Support Committee Fundraiser

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:28:10 +0100

Greenheart would like to thank everyone who participated in the benefit dinner and music extravaganza in favour of the ONG, el Comit� de Apoyo al T�bet, the Support Committee for Tibet (CAT).

Fundraising dinner for Cambodian Children

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:30:08 +0100

This past Tuesday 10 July, from 7.

Live Earth 7th July 2007

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 17:35:43 +0100

Live Earth is a 24-hour, 7-continent concert series which took place on 7/7/07, bringing together more than 100 music artists and 2 billion people to trigger a global movement to solve the climate crisis.

Oil spill in Ibiza

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:37:09 +0100

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Present Political Situation in Ibiza and the Balearics

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:39:51 +0100

An Update on the local Political Situation after the Elections .

Beach Clean at Cala Tarida

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:41:27 +0100

Greenheart have carried out a successful clean up of the area around cala Tarida, with a sunset picnic and drum circle held afterwards.

Mongolian Gers and Tipis in Ibiza

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:44:31 +0100

Continuing with our plans for a health and well-being centre at Casita Verde, we recently inaugurated two wonderful eco-dwellings, a Mongolian Ger - also called a Yurt - and a Native American style Tipi.

Greenheart website update

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:47:18 +0100

The new and improved Greenheart website has been put together by our fabulous webmaster Murray, with the active contributions of the rest of the Greenheart team, channeled by project manager Mike from Light Visions.

Soul Force in concert

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:52:34 +0100

Live music at Casita Verde with a concert by superb Kenyan duo Soul Force.

Circular Dance

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:55:52 +0100

More Sunday entertainment was enjoyed at Casita Verde when we were delighted to hold a presentation of Circular Dance.

Ecological Vegetables in Ibiza

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:59:30 +0000

Food for - and from - friends .

Videos Online

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:07:16 +0000

Greenheart has just launched a new area of our website showcasing a range of videos of Greenheart in action, plus some short films of ecological interest.

Agricultural Show

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:09:00 +0000

Greenheart has once again been invited to participate in the Ibiza farming show (Fira del Camp) which is being held in the Islands congress hall on the 1st and 2nd of December.

School Visit from French School in November

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:10:47 +0000

It was a true joy to receive once again the visit of students from the French School in Ibiza.

Burma Ibiza Day

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:12:55 +0000

Now that the television cameras have gone, there is a global campaign to keep Burma alive.

Support the Dalai Lama

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:14:53 +0100

To show our support for the situation in Tibet we urgently ask our site visitors to sign the Avaaz.

Green Ibiza Tour 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:16:40 +0100

Warming up nicely! Were counting down the time until our Green Ibiza Tour, and this year there are more reasons than ever to join us in Ibiza in June.

Action on Burma Cyclone

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:36:39 +0100

Greenheart is issuing an urgent request for support for Burma after Cyclone Nargis devastated the country.

Ibiza Conference on Climate Change

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:40:12 +0100

May 19th to 25th: Greenheart is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a state-of-the-art eco-exhibition in Ibiza Town open to all within Climate Change Week, organised with Ibizas council around the international congress titled World Heritage, Tourism and Climate Change.

Earth Celebration 2008

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:42:53 +0100

Greenheart is holding a special Earth celebration weekend taking place 21-22 June in Ibiza, to mark the summer solstice and the peak of our ecotourism activities week.

Roy Littlesun at Casita Verde

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:44:04 +0100

Greenheart is proud to announce that we will be holding a number of workshops on Hopi teachings at Casita Verde, lead by Roy Littlesun, who encourages us on his website with the message: Dont worry, be Hopi.

Greenheart Organigram

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:00:41 +0000

Members of Greenheart have compiled an organigram, or flow-chart, which gives a visual overview of our Greenheart Elements, the individual projects which we are developing.

Fundraising Night at Casita Verde

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:31:08 +0100

We are pleased to announce that we shall be holding a fundraising night at Casita Verde on August 21st with live music provided by African-fusion act, Soul Force.

Reflexology Week in Ibiza

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:19:23 +0100

The International Council of Reflexologists invites you to .

Greenheart Guide Relaunch plus Expo-Adea Learning Circle

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:39:36 +0100

We are pleased to announce the relaunch of our Greenheart Guide and are holding a special presentation of the new guide this SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER at Casita Verde.

Road Clean 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:55:33 +0000

Greenheart announces our annual road clean, which will take place this year on Thursday the 20th November.

Agricultural Show 2008

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:46:46 +0000

La Feria del Campo is an exhibition of livestock, agriculture and equipment in order to promote the products and services offered on the Balearic islands and in the rural world.

The Shift Movie

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:08:09 +0000

THE SHIFT is not only a movie-in-progress and a web sensationit is much, much more than that! THE SHIFT is a transcending movement that stems from an uncompromising longing for cultural reform all across the globeit can be felt as a fundamental desire throughout humanity for peace, social justice and sustainabilityand it is manifesting through a sw..

International Demo Climate Change 6.12.08

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:19:08 +0000

Global Day of Action, Saturday 6th December 2008 - There will be synchronised demonstrations around the world on Saturday December 6th 2008 - in as many places as possible - to call on world leaders to take urgent action on climate change, coinciding with the United Nations Climate Talks (COP14/MOP4) in Poznan, Poland, December 1st to 12th 2008.

Green Chrismas Warm Up at Casita Verde

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:41:53 +0000

This weekend (Sunday 14th December) we are preparing a special Sunday open day celebration to jumpstart the holiday season.

Captain's Blog January 2009

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:13:33 +0000

As many of us are aware through various recent internet films and publications, there are some very serious problems facing the traditional political and financial systems of our modern world - problems we can no longer ignore, for they are presently undermining the very foundations of our civilization! .

Events 2009

Tue, 12 May 2009 18:12:03 +0100

We continue with our listing of the best ways to celebrate this greenest of springtimes in the pitiusas isles.

Captain's Blog March 2009

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:01:16 +0000

Springtime moves and grooves at Greenheart Ibiza .

Earthrun 2009 with Greenheart Ibiza

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:24:39 +0000

On Sunday the 26th of April 2009 from 11am, there will be a fundraising local run/walk/cycle event, called EARTH RUN IBIZA 2009, taking place along the San Antonio bay.

Reggae Sunday 2009

Thu, 07 May 2009 16:56:12 +0100

Happy days! Once again were pleased to announce that this coming Sunday 10th May, from 2pm, in addition to regular our open day activities at Casita Verde, well be joined by the superb sounds of the Global Reggae Bar.

World Environment Day 2009

Wed, 20 May 2009 23:20:42 +0100

Greenheart announces that we will be playing our part in the awareness campaign on World Environment Day with two special events taking place in Ibiza.

Earth Celebration 2009

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:40:14 +0100

Summer Solstice Earth Celebration - this Sunday, 21st June, from 1.

African Dance Workshop at Casita Verde

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:54:09 +0100

This summer you can join us at Casita Verde for some lively workshops on African Dance.

1Minute to Save the World Films

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:13:08 +0100

One minute to tell the world about Climate Change - Short Film competiton.

1Minute to Save the World - Press Release

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:17 +0100

1 Minute To Save The World Goes Live - London 24 July 2009 .

Eco-beach Ibiza

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:28:31 +0100

Hot news! From around 6pm, each Sunday this summer, the Balearic Mystique takes place at Cala Compta, Ibiza.

Earthdance Ibiza

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:58:15 +0100

Give peace a dance, an EARTHDANCE.

Captains blog - August 2009

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:14:58 +0100

Since we are now past the middle of the hot season here in Ibiza, It seems an appropriate time to take a look at the achievements of the year so far and make an action plan for the cooler months ahead.

Eco beach questionnaire

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:12:46 +0100

The following questionnaire has been composed by the environmental association Ibiza Ecologic in order to reflect your personal opinion of how to keep Ibizas beaches in good condition.

Earthdance Event

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:35:47 +0100

The long awaited Earthdance project reached its final destination last Saturday the 26th of September, when around three hundred people passed by in Casita Verde to participate in what I can only describe as a lovely happening.

News - January 2010

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:58:01 +0000

A seasonal report from Chris Dews, local Greenheart coordinator in Ibiza.

Captain's Blog - February 2010

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:38:32 +0000

These days of fast thinking and constant movement are beginning to look like having a good result, especially if we can continue to evolve our external possibilities for a number of symbiotic partnerships.

Resources

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:44:45 +0100

Improve your personal impact on our fragile environment with our Simple Ecological Guide to Living, our information on Alternative Energy systems, Effective Microrganisms (EM) technology, Permaculture techniques and Recycling; or check our list of basic Eco Tips for your daily lifestyle.

Climate Change

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:51:41 +0100

What Climate Change is, how it will affect us and what we can do to avoid it.

Action Plan

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:58:53 +0100

More info on Global Climate Change and how you can help .

Documents and Guides

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:08:37 +0100

This section provides useful guides, documents and articles written about ecological living, health and Climate Change topics.

Ecological Living Guide

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:52:13 +0100

This page lists Greenhearts recommended actions to limit waste and conserve energy in as many areas of our lives as possible.

Planetary Consciousness

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:47:10 +0100

Planetary Consciousness - A short essay by Chris Dews .

Permaculture

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:49:30 +0100

Permaculture is the design of systems that create sustainable human environments.

Alternative Energy

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:51:14 +0100

Since humans discovered how to obtain energy from burning Fossil Fuels, their indiscriminate use has increased exponentially, exhausting world supplies and causing an enormous amount of accumulated atmospheric pollution which threatens our very existence on the planet.

Recycling

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:55:52 +0100

What is rubbish? .

Effective Micro-organisms (EM)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:58:18 +0100

What is EM Technology? .

Colloidal Silver

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:11:38 +0100

Silver (Ag) has been used for centuries to treat and prevent a variety of diseases, most notably infections.

Composting Toilet

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:12:36 +0100

One of Casita Verdes featuring facilities is the composting toilet built in the year 1996.

The Fifth Element - by Chris Dews

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:18:18 +0100

The Earth is our body, .

Time To Change - by Chris Dews

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:20:21 +0100

Do we have to destroy all the natural things and the beauty of this world? - .

Ecology

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:15:34 +0000

Ecology is the science of the relationship of organisms with their environment and with one another.

Healthy Eating and Recipes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:23:43 +0100

An overview on why we need to eat healthy food, plus details of our own Casita Verde homemade delicious recipes.

Casita Verde Bread

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:30:28 +0100

Get the recipe for the favourite loaf in Ibiza.

Cheese, Onion and Tomato Quiche

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:33:31 +0100

Recipe for making one medium quiche.

Carob Cake

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:35:43 +0100

To make one tasty Carob Cake.

Greenheart Apple Crumble

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:40:33 +0100

By popular demand here is the recipe for our delicous Apple Crumble pudding, served to the public every Sunday at our open day at Casita Verde.

Greenheart Scones

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:43:22 +0100

Why not have a go at cooking these wonderful tea-time (or anytime!) scumptious Scones! .

Apple Pie

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:49:04 +0100

Captain Chris wonderful Apple Pie.

Medicinal Plants

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:36:49 +0100

Medicinal Plants on Ibiza and in the Casita Verde - .

Carob Tree

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:44:51 +0000

Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua, Caesalpiniaceae) .

Aloe vera

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:16:25 +0000

Aloe vera (= Aloe barbadensis, Asfodelaceae) Ibicencan: atzavara Swedish: �kta aloe German: Echte Aloe In the Casita Verde there are many specimens of this aloe of which various products are made, for example a juice with lemon and aloe, served every Sunday.

Prickly Pear Cactus

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:02:23 +0000

Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica = Opuntia maxima, Cactaceae) .

Fennel

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:12:17 +0000

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, Apiaceae) .

Rosemary

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:32:44 +0000

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae) .

Arbutus

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:32:24 +0000

Arbutus (Arbutus unedo, Ericaceae) .

Marigold

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:39:16 +0000

Marigold (Calendula spec.

Wild Rocket

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:56:19 +0000

Wild Rocket (Eruca vesicaria, Brassicaceae) .

Saint John's-Wort

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:02:49 +0000

Saint Johns-Wort (Hypericum perforatum, Hypericaceae) .

Lavender

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:12:22 +0000

Lavender (Lavandula spec.

Mint

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:18:29 +0000

Mint (Mentha spec.

Fleawort

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:29:10 +0000

Fleawort (Plantago psyllium = Plantago afra, Plantaginaceae) .

Plantain

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:35:17 +0000

Plantain (Plantago spec.

Purslane

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:44:21 +0000

Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea, Portulacaceae) .

Sage

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:25:51 +0000

Sage (Salvia spec.

Thyme

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:32:25 +0000

Thyme (Thymus spec.

Nettle

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:40:13 +0000

Nettle (Urtica spec.

Olive Tree

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:02:47 +0000

Olive tree (Olea europaea, Oleaceae) .

Gardening in Harmony with Nature

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:09:16 +0000

For thousands of years agriculture and horticulture have been transforming the surface of the Earth.

Links

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:12:22 +0100

Greenhearts page of links to external websites for further information, news and reading on green themes.

Downloads

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:13:28 +0100

Our downloads section contains a selection of documents (pdf format) for download and free use to print/distribute in your home, school, eco-center, restaurant, hotel, office or other place of work.

Volunteer

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:47:34 +0000

Help us make the real change happen Volunteer and Donate! Casita Verde has been protecting green spaces for people and wildlife since 1993, promoting sustainable living and environmental education.

Contact Us

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

If you wish to send us a letter, our postal address is as follows: .

Site Map

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100

The important pages of this website are presented below, allowing you to quickly find your way around our website, and to keep the search engines up to date.

Events

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:55:13 +0100

Here you can find the latest Greenheart events scheduled to take place at Casita Verde, Ibiza.

Shine 2010 - Discover your inner path

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:02:40 +0100

SHINE - 2010 Discover your inner path.

Support Us

Tue, 04 May 2010 14:56:02 +0100

This Year, we have a priority to increase our use of renewable energies and reduce to a minimum our reliance on fossil fuels.