EDE Course
Training in Sustainable Community Development
An essential course to master the tools needed to bring your eco-community projects to life !
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EDE 2026 dates to be confirmed
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The Education for Sustainable Community Development course is designed for those who wish to create a sustainable community in their region—whether it's an ecovillage, intentional community, eco-housing project, transition town, green neighborhood, eco-business, or other initiative—or for those who want to revitalize their current community by fostering eco-community projects.
This is a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with changemakers who are helping build a more sustainable society.
An intensive, immersive course that supports the success of any collective project—starting with the first step: being well with yourself so you can thrive in a team.
Sliding Scale Pricing :
To build a New World, we must approach many things in new ways—and what better place to start than rethinking our relationship with money?
We offer a sliding scale for this course. The full cost is $1,850 (taxes included), but we offer three pricing options to match your financial capacity. You can even help make the course more accessible to others.
$1,500 – Reduced rate for those with modest means
$1,850 – Fair rate
$2,200 – Generous rate for those with greater means, helping us offer reduced rates to others
Important Information:
The fee includes lodging and meals Please reserve both weeks to fully experience the immersion
A Gmail account is required to collaborate on team documents via Drive
A $500 deposit is required to confirm your participation (non-refundable if cancelled less than two weeks before the course begins)
For questions or to get in touch: ede@capecocommunautaire.org
What past participants have said :
Arya (Hong Kong/USA)
EDE July–August 2017
“Take the EDE course if you want real solutions to improve your community, transform the world, and embark on a journey of self-discovery!”
Alaya (Quebec)
EDE July–August 2016
“I really appreciated the flexibility of the program and how it adapted to our needs and interests. I’m deeply grateful for everything I received during the training and for the personal growth it allowed me to experience.”
Mylène (Quebec)
EDE July–August 2015
“After the training, I feel better equipped to make the changes I want in my life. I know where I stand, and I can choose again to fully contribute to the emergence of a New World—right where I am.”