Join us for the June 12th edition of Field Good Friday - An eco-care retreat for environmental activists.
June 12th is a special edition of Field Good Friday, when we will be holding an eco-care retreat exclusively for environmental activists who need time and tools to recover from the impact that direct action and all forms of activism can have on the bodymind.
Burnout from environmental activism is a real issue and can affect everyone differently, but generally there are feelings of energy depletion and exhaustion, and eventually a lack of motivation to keep engaging with important activism work.
Over the course of this day long retreat we hope to nourish and support you, so that you feel good in continuing on with your efforts in caring and advocating for our planet.
At The Common Knowledge Centre in Kilfenora, County Clare, we will focus on the relationship between our internal and external ecosystems and learn new skills to enhance our capacity for self-care and care for our communities. We will explore the landscape, engage in nature-based somatic practices, and learn techniques for dynamically balancing our nervous system, including some introductory plant medicine concepts.
There will also be plenty of time for rest and solo exploration of the land, as well as a wholesome vegetarian meal from the Common Knowledge kitchen.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day of community care and connection!
What does a typical Field Good Friday look like?
9.45 - Meet in the Octagon Hall of the Common Knowledge Centre
10:00 - 13:00: Morning workshop incl classroom/land-based elements
13.00 - Break for lunch together (provided)
14:00 - 16:00: Morning workshop incl classroom/land-based elements
16:00: - Coffee, cake and reflections on the day together before heading home
What you need to bring
Comfortable and waterproof walking shoes/boots
Weather-appropriate clothing
A refillable water bottle
About Field Good Fridays
Field Good Fridays is a free, monthly environmental education programme at The Common Knowledge Centre in Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Set on our 50 acre regenerative site, it brings people together to restore ecosystems, build practical climate skills, and connect with community. Through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on projects outdoors, participants explore regenerative food growing, ecological restoration, and sustainable land care. Open to all backgrounds and experience levels, the programme has engaged over 600 people to date, with participants reporting increased confidence to take meaningful climate action in their own homes and communities.
Field Good Fridays is funded by the Airtricity Green Generations Fund, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht as part of the National Philanthropic Pilot scheme, and Patagonia.
