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ISE Ethnobiology Workshop
Padise, Harjumaa, Estonia, October 15-17, 2010

Old treasures in the new Europe: the future of ethnobiology in the East and Far East

Dear ethnobiologists working in Central Asia and Europe,

We would like to request your participation in a new Ethnobiology workshop to be held in Kallaste Talu, Padise, Harjumaa, Estonia, October 15-17th, 2010. The workshop will reflect special emphasis on the ethnobiology of former communist Eurasia. Scholars conducting research in these countries are especially encouraged to participate. The idea of the workshop is to share an overview of the current ethnobiological research ongoing in the region, and to establish an interdisciplinary research network that may in the future lead to joint research, publications or projects.

Workshop Dates and Schedule -- 2010

September 15
final registration for the workshop and fieldtrip
October 15-17
the workshop
October 18
fieldtrip to Western-Estonia

Workshop Registration and fees

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As part of the registration, please submit your expression of interest, a one-page CV and a 300-word abstract about your current research in ethnobiology to renata@folklore.ee and raivo.kalle@mail.ee

To complete the registration, submit the answer to additional questionnair and transfer participation fee as soon as possible, but before September 15.

The registration fee for the workshop is 100 EUR, which covers food and accommodation in the tourist farm during the workshop and transportation to and from Tallinn and the site of the workshop.

Details for international transfer:

Bank: SWEDBANK AS, Liivalaia 8, 15040 Tallinn tel: 6310 310 faks: 6310 410 info@swedbank.ee SWIFT/BIC: HABAEE2X, Account: Eesti Folkloori Instituut, Vanemuise 42, Tartu 51003, Estonia, IBAN: EE032200221015667437. Please bear in mind that all bank expenses have to be covered by the participant, or add 10 EUR for possible bank charges for EU transfer, if the expenses to be split.

For local transfer: SWEDBANK Eesti Folkloori Instituut, a/a: 221015667437

On the subject line indicate: ISE-Workshop, name of participant.

For the fieldtrip to Western Estonia, an additional fee (to be announced) will apply depending on the number of participants and the accommodations and conditions required.

We can also assist with finding affordable accommodations in Tallinn, if your flight times require it.

Additional funding
As of yet, we can not provide general financial support for participating in the workshop. If the registration fee is a major obstacle for participation, please inform us and we will see if some special arrangements can be made.

For additional information, please contact renata@folklore.ee or raivo.kalle@mail.ee

Workshop Agenda 2010

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For the presentations, please be prepared to hold them with or without computer equipment. If weather allows, the workshop sessions will be held outside. Sessions will have coffee breaks.

Friday, October 15
15.30
pick-up in downtown Tallinn.
16.00
pick-up at Tallinn Airport, late pick-up possible around 19.00 from Tallinn Airport if necessary
17.00
arrive at the sight
17.30
fieldtrip, getting to know the surroundings
19.00
dinner
17.30
fieldtrip, getting to know the surroundings
20.00
evening program, sauna
Saturday, October 16
07.00
short walk if weather allows
08.00
breakfast
09.00
first session – introductions of represented countries and research done on the country level (to be prepared by all representatives of one country, also on behalf of people not present). Requires prior communication among participants representing one country. Time provided depends on participating countries and will be announced later.
13.00
Lunch
14.00
Second session - individual presentations reflecting participants’ own works not covered in the previous sessions. Time provided depends on number of participants and will be announced later.
19.00
Dinner
20.00
Evening program (presentations by participants), sauna.
Sunday, October 17
07.00
short walk if weather allows
08.00
breakfast
09.00
third session – brainstorming and discussion on future cooperation
13.00
Lunch
14.00
third session continues, early departure possible with public transportation
18.00
Dinner
18.00
Departure to Tallinn, for people staying for the fieldtrip, departure to the fieldtrip site.

Monday, 18. October
08.00
Fieldtrip until the late evening.



WorkShop Organizers
Andrea Pieroni
(Italy)
Gisella C. Garcia
(Netherlands)
Ingvar Svanberg
(Sweden)
Lukasz Luczaj
(Poland)
Mare Kõiva
(Estonia)
Raivo Kalle
(Estonia)
Renata Sõukand
(Estonia)
Zbynek Polesny
(Chech Republic)
Zsolt Molnar
(Hungary)