Seeding Freedom #3
Welcome to the third edition of Berlin's one and only ecofeminist festival: Seeding Freedom! Join us on Saturday 7 June 2025 at Prinzenallee 58 for a day filled with workshops, conferences, art, music, and community.
Saturday 07 June 2025
Saturday 07 June 2025
Challenging power, rebuilding systems
Seeding Freedom Festival, a community-driven event at the crossroads of politics, art, and joy, returns for its third edition.
Rooted in ecofeminism, the festival is an inclusive and safer space for collective resistance and radical imagination, where we challenge oppressive systems and cultivate new possibilities for a just and sustainable future for all.
Join us to think, debate, and co-create alternatives through a multidisciplinary approach, with artistic, political and interactive workshops, conferences, self-managed stands, music, vegan food, and more.
Seeding Freedom Festival is a free admission event that aims to amplify marginalised voices and plant the roots of resistance through the power of community and solidarity.
Who is this event for?
Seeding Freedom Festival is open to everyone—people of all ages, backgrounds, and knowledge levels.
No prior knowledge is required, and all levels of understanding are embraced. The programme includes indications of what participants can expect to explore in each activity, so everyone can choose sessions that align with their interests and the depth of learning they’re looking for.
The workshops and activities will primarily be held in English, with some also offered in German.
This event is child and dog-friendly.
Accessibility and inclusion at the festival.
We are committed to making the festival accessible to all, with dedicated support for visible and invisible disabilities. This event is wheelchair-accessible and uses the Sunflower Lanyard to raise awareness about hidden disabilities. Our event is also trying to adapt to neurodiversity, offering a sensory-friendly area and a quieter zone for those who may need it.
Programme
This year, all sessions are held in English (EN).
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Workshop by
Chiara and Lina, from Amazonen in BerlinWhat do the warrior women of ancient mythology and the largest rainforest in the world have in common? We will explore the connections between the appropriation of women's bodies and the exploitation of land. Through an audio-sensory experience, you will be invited to reflect on the unexpected links between these two worlds.
Please bring a smartphone and suitable headphones for the audio experience. We will have a limited amount of headphones available on site if you do not have any.
Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Small Garden
Max Participants: 15 -
Workshop by
Anne-Bénédict Girot, visual artistDive into the poetic world of cyanotypes: discover this ancient deep-blue photographic technique by creating photograms from gleaned plants.
You’ll prepare your own paper with light-sensitive chemicals, collect natural materials from the garden, and arrange them to form unique compositions. After a daylight exposure and a final rinse, your deep-blue prints will appear—each one a delicate trace of nature and light to take home with you.
Stain alert: Make sure to bring an old t-shirt/shirt! :)Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Big Room
Max Participants: 10 -
Presentation by
Mahoko Hoffmann and Ruben Rosendahl, members of Waldgarten Berlin-Britz e.V.Do you know what a forest garden is? Do you sometimes think about gardening within your city and are curious about finding ways to make cities more liveable?
We will present to participants the 'waldgarten' Berlin-Britz and how it has been thought of as a sustainable communal garden. You'll learn about how such projects can favor biodiversity, improve the urban climate and strengthen social communities. You'll be able to ask Waldgarten members all your questions about edible gardens but also hear about the challenges facing such projects and useful tips to start your own!
Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Big garden -
Workshop with
Ella Shields, Consent Educator and Intimacy Activist
We've been conditioned from a young age to try to fit our bodies, relationships and ways of being to fit the status quo. With the rise of fascism in Germany, there will come a day when we need to choose - do we continue with the status quo or follow our own hearts and values?
For beginners in activist spaces, come unpack the ideology of consent as a tool to stand true to your convictions.This workshop is all about the politics of tuning into the body. Expect embodied exercises, political theory discussions, and a playful attitude! We need to stand in joyful resistance. :)
Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Small garden
Max Participants: 24 -
Sharing Circle with
Suzon Bachet, Co-Founder of Reclaim
Many of us discover our neurodivergence late in life—after years of masking and surviving in a world not made for us. In this circle, we share experiences of unmasking, rediscovering ourselves, and navigating the challenges and joys of being fully who we are.
Each person will have space to speak without interruption. They can express what they need (listening only, advice, etc.), and others will respond accordingly.
Whether you’re self-identified or questioning, you’re welcome here—no diagnosis needed.
Non-speaking participants are warmly invited to share through writing or any form of communication that suits them. Paper and pens will be available.
This workshop takes place in non-mixity: Neurodivergent FLINTA (female, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans and agender people)
Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Big Room
Max Participants: 10 -
Workshop/performance with
Kiki Carbonell, an earthling from Venezuela who's forever curious and values the power of community driven transformation, and Vero, a queerfeminist with a soft spot for dramatic voices and rhythms.
Community music aims to awaken the power of joyful musical connection.
In this workshop, we’ll co-create melodies and write lyrics together, giving voice to the issues we care about. Through playful exploration, we’ll tap into our natural musicality and raise a collective song that speaks our truths—loud and proud!
No previous musical experience needed - come as you are. :)
Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Big garden -
Workshop with
Josefine and Alison, psychologists and members of Aufstehen gegen Rassismus
We've all been there: during a conversation with colleagues or at a barbecue with the sports club, someone makes a remark that leaves us speechless. Later, we regret not speaking up, not pushing back, and letting a right-wing slogan go unchallenged. This is where our seminar comes in. It empowers you to recognize and understand these situations more clearly – and, most importantly, to act. You'll learn how to overcome that initial moment of shock, take a clear stand, and show: We will no longer tolerate this! In the (short teaser) seminar, we will look at your experiences, provide a theoretical overview and explore practical strategies for responding to discriminatory language in everyday settings.
Please note: This is a workshop focused on practicing allyship, not an empowerment space specifically designed for people affected by racism (BIPoC). However, everyone is welcome, and we strive to create a safer space for all participants.
Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Small garden
Max Participants: 20 -
Workshop with
Alhys, Writer, Singer, Songwriter
Art can capture matters as momentous as a history steeped in its sociological context, and as elusive as the unseen, forgotten, or neglected aspects of our daily lives.
In this workshop, where art history meets narration, you are invited to take your pick from a selection of five paintings and to write an internal monologue exploring the thoughts and feelings of the depicted central character. The paintings are each culled from the works of five women artists and cover various themes such as sex, gender, violence, beauty, and maternity.
Participants may write in their preferred language.
Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Big room
Max Participants: 15 -
Performance by
Slipper, musical collaboration between Sean Armstrong (SCT) and Rocky Lorelei (CA).
Closing the afternoon with the lo-fi warmth of Slipper, the psych-folk pop duo from Wedding, made up of Sean Armstrong and Rocky Lorelei. With cassette-recorded harmonies and dreamy guitar lines, their live set in the garden promises a soulful pause in the festival flow.
Room: Big garden -
Panel moderated by Özgül Demiralp, Journalist & co-founder of Reclaim Ecofeminist Alliance e.V.
and with the following speakers
Ida Reihani, JournalistMaryam Bahrani, Member of the collective Feminista
Ella Shields, Activist specialised in consent, conflict and community
From women-led Kurdish movements, ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ became a rallying call for a feminist revolution after the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in Iran sparked a nationwide and global outcry in 2022. What catalysed the momentum of this unprecedented event?
Moderated by journalist Özgül Demiralp, this panel brings together different voices for a conversation on the roots and resonance of this resistance movement, through community, solidarity and culture, and its ongoing impact within global contexts.
Language: English
Level: No prior knowledge needed
Room: Big room
In a nutshell…
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Free admission for everyone.
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Everyone is welcome and no prior knowledge of ecofeminism is necessary.
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There will be formats both in English (EN) and German (DE).
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This event is accessible to all (wheelchair access), with dedicated support for visible and invisible disabilities.
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Vegan food and drinks will be available on-site.
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Children & animal friendly.
What is ecofeminism?
Ecofeminism is a movement that brings together various struggles for justice, rooted in the belief that systems of exploitation are interconnected - the oppression of marginalised people and the exploitation of the environment are deeply linked.
For Reclaim, ecofeminism includes:
Anti-racism: Challenging racial inequalities and injustices, including how environmental destruction disproportionately affects marginalised racial communities.
Anti-speciesism: Fighting against the exploitation and domination of animals, and considering their rights within the context of environmentalism.
Feminism: Advocating for gender equality and dismantling systems that perpetuate gender-based oppression.
Anti-capitalism: Critiquing capitalist systems that exploit both people and the planet for profit, and promoting alternative, more sustainable ways of living.
Ecology: Understanding the intricate relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their environments, emphasising the importance of advocating for sustainable practices to protect the natural world.
Anti-ableism: Addressing the discrimination against people with disabilities, promoting inclusion and accessibility for all.
Anti-classism: Challenging class-based oppression and striving for social equity, including environmental issues impacting working-class communities.
Queer struggles: Exploring how ecofeminism intersects with LGBTQIA+ movements, challenging traditional gender norms and advocating for inclusivity and equality.
Decolonial: Examining the legacy of colonialism and its ongoing impact on both people and the environment, and working toward decolonising knowledge, practices, and systems.
Through these values, ecofeminism seeks to create a world that is more just, equitable, and sustainable for all.
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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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The festival will take place at the Neighborhood House Prinzenallee 58
Prinzenallee 58, 13359 Berlin GermanyU8: Pankstraße
S41 or S42: Gesundbrunnen
S85 or S8: Bornholmer Str.
Tram 50 or 13: Berlin, Osloer Str./Prinzenallee
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PA58 is an accessible location (garden and toilet as well).
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Yes, you can definitely bring your kid(s)! We strive to make our festival family-friendly and enjoyable for everyone. This is why we have a self-managed corner designed just for them, so they can learn and have fun at the festival as well! Additionally, they can play and explore the beautiful garden.
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No, you don't need to register for the individual workshops. However, you do need to register for the entire event. You can do this for free on Eventbrite. This helps us manage attendance and ensure a great experience for everyone.
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Yes, there is food available on site because we believe change cannot happen on an empty stomach! :)
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Yes, dogs are more than welcome! There are water bowls available on site for them as well. Please make sure to respect the place and not leave their poop behind.
A snapshot of Seeding Freedom #2