Yesterday, the Upplandsbygd network met and largely self-organized, initiating several new project ideas and suggestions for upcoming theme meetings. Ideas with the power to move from thoughts and words to action. Thank you all for making this day one of the highlights of the year! A special thank you to the inspiration panel with Annette Wilnersson from Betongfabriken & CO, Elin Boström from Bobrunna farm and Sara Antell from Eda camp association.
During the afternoon we tried using ”"Open space"” as a method. The response from the participants was very positive. They gained energy, found collaborations and learned new things. One commented that it was good that the participants had different interests and skills. Then you meet people you wouldn't have talked to otherwise and it happens more. A fun example was that a participant who wants to start beekeeping on an archipelago island got in touch with a beekeeper who is active in an association for the conservation of bee species. The association is interested in placing hives with unusual species on islands, so that they can live more undisturbed there. This new contact means that the benefit can be greater for more people, while it would cost less.
All individuals and organizations interested in sustainable transformation are welcome to join our network. By joining the network free of charge, you will receive our newsletter and invitations to the annual network meeting, theme evenings and study visits, etc. You will have the chance to meet more enthusiasts from different parts of our area who are passionate about sustainable rural areas and find new collaborations. Read more about the network and how you can become a member here: https://upplandsbygd.se/engagera-dig/