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SIDE aSD 01 Going up the Country // Kitty, Daisy, and Lewis SD 02 Los Laureles // Linda Ronstadt SD 03 Don’t Fence Me In // Amyl and the Sniffers SD 04 Let’s Wade in the Water // Marlena Shaw GM 05 Running up that Hill // Kate Bush SD 06 Pangea // Kit Sebastian AP 07 Magic // Xiuhtezcatl, Tru, Isa Caress AP 08 The Wind // Yusuf aka Cat Stevens AA 09 Selva Negra // Maná AP 10 Crooked Tree // Molly Tuttle SD 11 Rain Can’t Reach Us // Yannis and the Yaw SD 12 Mwana Wa Mai // Berita AP 13 Down by the Singing Sea // Walter Martin GM 14 Northern Lights // Walt Kelly and Norman Monath SD 15 Ghanan Ghanan // Lagaan Soundtrack SD 16 Let it Grow // Maximum Baloon, Karen O GM 17 What a Wonderful World // Louis Armstrong DB 18 Dancing in the Moonlight // King Harvest AP 19 Feral Roots // Rival Sons SD 20 Rolling Thunder // Leela Gilday SD 21 Take a Moment to Breathe // Normal the Kid SIDE BSD 01 Place in the Country // Adam Ant SD 02 La Danse de Forêt // Peyruis SD 03 I Feel the Earth Move // Carole King AA 04 La Costa del Silencio 2.0 // Mägo de Oz AP 05 Woods // Bon Iver SD 06 Howlin’ Back Again // Crown Lands SD 07 White Bird // It’s a Beautiful Day JD 08 Orange Blossoms // GoldfordSD 09 Meet Me in the Woods // Madison Hughes AP 10 Plantasia // Mort Garson AA 11 La Playa // La Oreja de Van Gogh SD 12 Birds Don’t Sing // TV Girl DB 13 A Horse with No Name // America, George Martin Sc 14 Rio // AterciopeladosSD 15 Flower Burger // Dionysos SD 16 Blue Moon Drive // Iskwē, Tom Wilson SD 17 Beautiful World // DEVO GM 18 From the Morning // Nick Drake SD 19 Music de Carnaval // Magdy Al Hussainy SD 20 Redwood Tree // Van Morrison DB 21 This Land is Your Land // Counting Crows 03oPENING CrEDITS MIx TaPEPHoToGraPHY + VIDEoGraPHYcover & spotify: anni poppen letter from me: julien riedel/unsplash
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SIDE aSD 01 Going up the Country // Kitty, Daisy, and Lewis SD 02 Los Laureles // Linda Ronstadt SD 03 Don’t Fence Me In // Amyl and the Sniffers SD 04 Let’s Wade in the Water // Marlena Shaw GM 05 Running up that Hill // Kate Bush SD 06 Pangea // Kit Sebastian AP 07 Magic // Xiuhtezcatl, Tru, Isa Caress AP 08 The Wind // Yusuf aka Cat Stevens AA 09 Selva Negra // Maná AP 10 Crooked Tree // Molly Tuttle SD 11 Rain Can’t Reach Us // Yannis and the Yaw SD 12 Mwana Wa Mai // Berita AP 13 Down by the Singing Sea // Walter Martin GM 14 Northern Lights // Walt Kelly and Norman Monath SD 15 Ghanan Ghanan // Lagaan Soundtrack SD 16 Let it Grow // Maximum Baloon, Karen O GM 17 What a Wonderful World // Louis Armstrong DB 18 Dancing in the Moonlight // King Harvest AP 19 Feral Roots // Rival Sons SD 20 Rolling Thunder // Leela Gilday SD 21 Take a Moment to Breathe // Normal the Kid SIDE BSD 01 Place in the Country // Adam Ant SD 02 La Danse de Forêt // Peyruis SD 03 I Feel the Earth Move // Carole King AA 04 La Costa del Silencio 2.0 // Mägo de Oz AP 05 Woods // Bon Iver SD 06 Orange Blossoms // GoldFord
Orange Blossoms // GoldFord
Some of us still remember that path... 12 basic rules of permaculture• Observe and interact• Catch and store energy• Obtain a yield• Apply self regulation and accept feedback• Produce no waste• Use renewable resources and services• Design from pattern to detail• Integrate rather than segregate• Use small and slow solutions• Use and value diversity• Use edges and value the marginal• Creatively use and respond to changeWelcome to our first issue of 2025, gentle readers, may it be one of your many steps towards inspiring murmuration. RACHEL CARSON, SILENT SPRINGANNI POPPEN Owner/Artivist of Mowgli Studio Pitbull Mama to Gertie & Vinnie Beadworker at Made by Mowgli 05 One of the books Iʼm currently reading (in an effort to ground myself and get away from tech) is The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook: Habits for Hope in a Changing World. Permaculture was originally co-created in the 1970s by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. It was based on observations of natural systems and long-term human communities.Being reminded of the 12 basic rules of permaculture and its blatant metaphor on how humans could flourish crushes my soul from fear of the unnatural systems actively working to keep us in disconnect—and also—inspires me to draw those who move through life the same way much, much closer. These man-made systems donʼt want us to slow down, to actively listen to others and our own heart, to learn—adjust—return to curiosity—repeat, to hunger for biodiversity as a foundation, to see weʼre all connected. Yet, we were born inherently knowing it as the path of truth. ♥Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
Some of us still remember that path... 12 basic rules of permaculture• Observe and interact• Catch and store energy• Obtain a yield• Apply self regulation and accept feedback• Produce no waste• Use renewable resources and services• Design from pattern to detail• Integrate rather than segregate• Use small and slow solutions• Use and value diversity• Use edges and value the marginal• Creatively use and respond to changeWelcome to our first issue of 2025, gentle readers, may it be one of your many steps towards inspiring murmuration. RACHEL CARSON, SILENT SPRINGANNI POPPEN Owner/Artivist of Mowgli Studio Pitbull Mama to Gertie & Vinnie Beadworker at Made by Mowgli 05 One of the books Iʼm currently reading (in an effort to ground myself and get away from tech) is The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook: Habits for Hope in a Changing World. Permaculture was originally co-created in the 1970s by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. It was based on observations of natural systems and long-term human communities.Being reminded of the 12 basic rules of permaculture and its blatant metaphor on how humans could flourish crushes my soul from fear of the unnatural systems actively working to keep us in disconnect—and also—inspires me to draw those who move through life the same way much, much closer. These man-made systems donʼt want us to slow down, to actively listen to others and our own heart, to learn—adjust—return to curiosity—repeat, to hunger for biodiversity as a foundation, to see weʼre all connected. Yet, we were born inherently knowing it as the path of truth. ♥Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
THE CarEIST DIRECTED BY MATTHEW BOYD WILLIAMS When I want to recommend a film to someone I want to say, “Just watch it.” I don’t want to taint them with my perceptions and reactions. I want the art to unfold before them. But with Matthew Boyd Williams’ film, The Careist, I want to start by saying, “Just listen to it.” The hubris-less voice of Max Hutchison will soothe you back to your roots, for sure. He’s insightful, gentle, and caring alongside a score that will be a salve for your soul. At least it was for me. Brent Johnson’s score is simple and beautiful; simply beautiful, if you will. This isn’t to take away anything from Rickie Ross’s incredible cinematography or Ryan Meyer’s editing, both which are stellar, but it was the score and reflections of Hutchinson where The Careist truly leaves its impact. Just listening to this film leaves me in a better place. Matthew Boyd Williams, born and raised in southern Illinois, clearly cares about the topic of his film, as well as the subject of the film. The images portray the haunting beauty of Shawnee National Forest, Heron Pond, and the Cache River Wetlands... and, of course, Hutchison himself. Williams takes as much care in showing the importance of nature and its preservation as the careist has done in taking care of the land. This passing on the importance of caring for the land and those around us, I think, is the real circle of life. » FOLLOW DAVID’S CRAFT AT FORKTHEMAN.COM ForK THESE SHorTS 07 The Friends of the Cache River Watershed is dedicated to protecting, enhancing and sharing a unique natural and recreational resource: the Cache River Wetlands. We work together with area landowners, public schools, and numerous organizations that share a common goal of habitat restoration, environmental education and community involvement in the Cache. I have had the benefit of my mentor, John, and his wife, Paula, moving to her family’s property decades ago in Southern Illinois. Early on, they didn’t live there full-time, so my first experience was staying at their sweet home, vacation rental style. The last time I went was over a year ago to visit with John (Paula has, heartbreakingly, since passed). And in between those two experiences— both of them waxing poetic over this area—I fell in love with it, too. You can experience a dose of that in The Careist film to the right. They volunteered for years for Friends of the Cache (that logo above, designed by John). I’m grateful they brought me in for a project or two, as well. Friends of the Cache is currently undergoing a restructure—establishing a 501c3 to be independent of umbrella agencies. I don’t know the latest news on how they’re coming along, but should you decide to go donate to them, please be patient with the process. They deserve the support. I’ve heard John ask casually when someone talks about how beautiful a national park is (Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yosemite-level places), “Have you been to Southern Illinois?” And he’s right. We have an incredible treasure right here, and luckily it’s not swarming with tourists. So let’s protect it and, perhaps, only let a few other people know about it, too.
THE CarEISTDIRECTED BY MATTHEW BOYD WILLIAMSWhen I want to recommend a film to someone I want to say,“Just watch it.” I don’t want to taint them with myperceptions and reactions. I want the art to unfold beforethem. But with Matthew Boyd Williams’ film, The Careist, I want to start by saying, “Just listen to it.” The hubris-lessvoice of Max Hutchison will soothe you back to your roots,for sure. He’s insightful, gentle, and caring alongside a scorethat will be a salve for your soul. At least it was for me. BrentJohnson’s score is simple and beautiful; simply beautiful, ifyou will. This isn’t to take away anything from Rickie Ross’sincredible cinematography or Ryan Meyer’s editing, bothwhich are stellar, but it was the score and reflections ofHutchinson where The Careist truly leaves its impact. Just listening to this film leaves me in a better place.Matthew Boyd Williams, born and raised in southernIllinois, clearly cares about the topic of his film, as well as thesubject of the film. The images portray the haunting beautyof Shawnee National Forest, Heron Pond, and the CacheRiver Wetlands... and, of course, Hutchison himself.Williams takes as much care in showing the importance ofnature and its preservation as the careist has done in takingcare of the land. This passing on the importance of caring forthe land and those around us, I think, is the real circle of life.» FOLLOW DAVID’S CRAFT AT FORKTHEMAN.COMForK THESE SHorTS07The Friends of the Cache River Watershed is dedicated toprotecting, enhancing and sharing a unique natural andrecreational resource: the Cache River Wetlands. They worktogether with area landowners, public schools, andnumerous organizations that share a common goal ofhabitat restoration, environmental education andcommunity involvement in the Cache.I have had the benefit of my mentor,John, and his wife, Paula, moving toher family’s property decades ago inSouthern Illinois. Early on, theydidn’t live there full-time, so my firstexperience was staying at their sweethome, vacation rental style. The lasttime I went was over a year ago tovisit with John (Paula has,heartbreakingly, since passed). Andin between those two experiences—both of them waxing poetic over thisarea—I fell in love with it, too. Youcan experience a dose of that inThe Careist film to the right. They volunteered for years forFriends of the Cache (that logoabove, designed by John). I’mgrateful they brought me in for aproject or two, as well. Friends ofthe Cache is currently undergoing arestructure—establishing a 501c3 tobe independent of umbrella agencies.I don’t know the latest news on howthey’re coming along, but should youdecide to go donate to them, please bepatient with the process. They deservethe support.I’ve heard John ask casually whensomeone talks about how beautifula national park is (Grand Canyon,Glacier, Yosemite-level places),“Have you been toSouthern Illinois?”And he’s right. We have an incredibletreasure right here, and luckily it’snot swarming with tourists. So let’sprotect it and, perhaps, only let a fewother people know about it, too.
LORENZO M. DURAN ANNA CHAN DAVID BIRD NATuRE—there is no better muse! This MQ feature is intended to be a reminder to create for the sake of creating (there is no good or bad art with this intention). The personal why may be different for each of us, but at the nucleus, creating ignites that feral part of our souls longing to connect back to a universal system not run by humans. We need art. 08 LorENZo M. DUraN CÁCERES, SPAIN At 36 years old he became a self-taught artist using his two passions: art and nature. He began his art career in oil on canvas paintings, but in the summer of 2006 he drew inspiration from a caterpillar eating a leaf. He began exploring plant leaves as canvases and developed his own technique for “leaf cutting art.” His technique and attention to detail make his artwork something to admire and appreciate. WEB | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM aNNa CHaN BAY SHORE, NY Jewelry artist turned sculptor, thanks to extra time on her hands in 2020. She found comfort going to beaches that summer with her daughter, which resulted in creating art in the sand. A true collaboration with the tide providing the right pieces, mosaics of nature came to life. WEB | ART RECYCLED EPISODE BECorN RHODE ISLAND Oh, to actually be a becorn would be a dream come true! The magical world David Bird creates is something I’m sure many of us would like to move to. The photographs are amazing, but I’m a sucker for the behind-the-scene moments from the making of each character to waiting for that perfect shot. WEB | YOUTUBEMaria “Vildhjärta” WesterbergSWEDENStick artist and poet, Maria or “Wildheart,” doesn’t focus on her art in this video (you can get that in the video to your right), but you’ll see it everywhere and absorb her inspiration. What a magical woman. I also highly recommend the Spotify playlist below, which features her poetry set to music by Hemjord.WEB | WEB TRANSLATED | SPOTIFY
LORENZO M. DURAN ANNA CHAN DAVID BIRD NATuRE—there is no better muse! This MQ feature is intended to be a reminder to create for the sake of creating (there is no good or bad art with this intention). The personal why may be different for each of us, but at the nucleus, creating ignites that feral part of our souls longing to connect back to a universal system not run by humans. We need art. 08 LorENZo M. DUraN CÁCERES, SPAIN At 36 years old he became a self-taught artist using his two passions: art and nature. He began his art career in oil on canvas paintings, but in the summer of 2006 he drew inspiration from a caterpillar eating a leaf. He began exploring plant leaves as canvases and developed his own technique for “leaf cutting art.” His technique and attention to detail make his artwork something to admire and appreciate. WEB | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM aNNa CHaN BAY SHORE, NY Jewelry artist turned sculptor, thanks to extra time on her hands in 2020. She found comfort going to beaches that summer with her daughter, which resulted in creating art in the sand. A true collaboration with the tide providing the right pieces, mosaics of nature came to life. WEB | ART RECYCLED EPISODE BECorN RHODE ISLAND Oh, to actually be a becorn would be a dream come true! The magical world David Bird creates is something I’m sure many of us would like to move to. The photographs are amazing, but I’m a sucker for the behind-the-scene moments from the making of each character to waiting for that perfect shot. WEB | YOUTUBEMaria “Vildhjärta” WesterbergSWEDENStick artist and poet, Maria or “Wildheart,” doesn’t focus on her art in this video (you can get that in the video to your right), but you’ll see it everywhere and absorb her inspiration. What a magical woman. I also highly recommend the Spotify playlist below, which features her poetry set to music by Hemjord.WEB | WEB TRANSLATED | SPOTIFY
PETER WOHLEBEN’SHIDDEN LIFE oF TrEESGRAPHIC ADAPTATION BY FRED BERNARD,ILLuSTRATIONS+COLORS BY BENJAMIN FLAO,REVIEWed BY SCOTT DuRFORA forest cleaned by humans is a forest half-dead. The more biodiversity a forest has, the less riskthere is that one species will develop to thedetriment of others” —PETER WOHLEBEN The Hidden Life of Trees is now a graphic novel! And what a beautiful presentation it is. Based on the 2015bestsellingnovelof the same name, it is a gorgeous 240-page tome ofwonder. The book is broken down into seasons: Spring (Mr.Wohleben as a youth and his beginning fascination with allthings nature), Summer (as a young man pursuing aneducation in forest conservation and realizing the importanceof primary forests—not harvested or messed with byA FEW BANNED/CHALLENGED BOOKS TO SuPPORT » 1984 | ANIMAL FARM | THE CALL OF THE WILD | FEED | THE GRAPES OF WRATH | THE JuNGLE | LORD OF THE FLIES humans… too much), Fall (his successful career and coachingof others on how to preserve the forests through diversity andstewardship), Winter (his step back and more activism for oldgrowth protection and tree empathy), and Spring again(where he passes the torch to his son to continue theforestacademyhe started while easing into a slower, health-mindedlife).Peter—both in the books and the2020 documentary— comes across as a grandfatherly steward when explaining hisobservations and wisdom learned. A real-life Ent! And theinterpretation by French artists/graphic novelists,FredBernardand Benjamin Flao is amazing. Bernard’s work withhis own comic strip and children’s books paired with Flao’sgraphic novel and illustrator background blend nicely withtheir personal love of adventure and nature. The result is abook with lush illustrations, rich, muted coloring, and a depthof beauty complimentary of the knowledge being conveyed. Ihighly recommend this book!IF THIS THEN...Thoreau at Walden (book)The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer (book)Something in the Woods Loves You by Jarod K. Anderson (book)Silent Spring by Rachel Carson (book)The Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold (book)CAROLE LINDSTROM’S WE arE WaTErProTECTorSillustrated by Michaela GoadeREVIEWED BY ava (age 6, pulled from aconversation with her mother, Judy)I liked it, because the grandmother fed the medicine to thegranddaughter. It’s the water! The granddaughter was scaredof the snake, because it’s going to eat all the birds. But she’sstrong and holds hands with her family to protect the land,because water is life!We Are Water Protectors is a multi-award-winning children’s picture book. A modern folktale written in response to theStanding Rock Sioux Reservation’s protest about theDakotaAccess Pipeline. An oil pipeline from Canada into the UnitedStates, passing under and through their water supply. It is abeautiful story of climate justice seen through a child’s eyes.IF THIS THEN...Be a Good Ancestor(book)Young Water Protectors (book written by 8 year old, Aslan)Water Protectors—Standing Rock 2022 (documentary)Read along with the author! (video)Long Water Songs by Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Toshi Reagon (music)XIuHTEXCATLMARTINEZ’S IMaGINarYBorDErSREVIEWED BYSABRINA CIENFUEGOSImaginary Borders is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, environmental justice, andsocial activism. Written by a young indigenous activist, thework bridges the gap between personal experience andglobal issues, reflecting Martinez’s passion for his heritageand the future of the planet. He skillfully uses poetry as amedium to address the impact of borders, both literal andmetaphorical, on communities and the environment,whether they are physical borders that divide countries orthe social constructs that separate people. His writingconveys the urgency of breaking down these divisions tofoster a more inclusive, sustainable world.One of the standout features is Martinez’s unapologeticvoice. He uses vivid imagery and raw emotion to engagereaders, often blurring the lines between his personaljourney and larger global movements. The poems feelintimate yet universal, offering both a call to action and amessage of hope. In essence, Martinez invites readers toreconsider the constructed divisions that shape our world,urging them to recognize the interconnectedness ofhumanity and nature. This is a profound and timely workthat speaks to anyone concerned about the future of ourplanet and the need for unity in the face of adversity.IF THIS THEN...Earth Guardians (website)Pocket Change Collective (book series)Rituals for Climate Change (book) 11ISSUE WaTTaGE
PETER WOHLEBEN’S HIDDEN LIFE oF TrEES GRAPHIC ADAPTATION BY FRED BERNARD, ILLuSTRATIONS+COLORS BY BENJAMIN FLAO, REVIEW BY SCOTT DuRFOR A forest cleaned by humans is a forest half-dead. The more biodiversity a forest has, the less risk there is that one species will develop to the detriment of others” —PETER WOHLEBEN The Hidden Life of Trees is now a graphic novel! And what a beautiful presentation it is. Based on the 2015 bestselling novel of the same name, it is a gorgeous 240-page tome of wonder. The book is broken down into seasons: Spring (Mr. Wohleben as a youth and his beginning fascination with all things nature), Summer (as a young man pursuing an education in forest conservation and realizing the importance of primary forests—not harvested or messed with by A FEW BANNED/CHALLENGED BOOKS TO SuPPORT » 1984 | ANIMAL FARM | THE CALL OF THE WILD | FEED | THE GRAPES OF WRATH | THE JuNGLE | LORD OF THE FLIES humans… too much), Fall (his successful career and coaching of others on how to preserve the forests through diversity and stewardship), Winter (his step back and more activism for old growth protection and tree empathy), and Spring again (where he passes the torch to his son to continue the forest academy he started while easing into a slower, health-minded life). Peter—both in the books and the 2020 documentary— comes across as a grandfatherly steward when explaining his observations and wisdom learned. A real-life Ent! And the interpretation by French artists/graphic novelists, Fred Bernard and Benjamin Flao is amazing. Bernard’s work with his own comic strip and children’s books paired with Flao’s graphic novel and illustrator background blend nicely with their personal love of adventure and nature. The result is a book with lush illustrations, rich, muted coloring, and a depth of beauty complimentary of the knowledge being conveyed. I highly recommend this book! IF THIS THEN... Thoreau at Walden (book)The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer (book)Something in the Woods Loves You by Jarod K. Anderson (book)Silent Spring by Rachel Carson (book)The Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold (book)CAROLE LINDSTROM’S WE arE WaTEr ProTECTorS illustrated by Michaela GoadeREVIEWED BY ava (age 6, pulled from a conversation with her mother, Judy)I liked it, because the grandmother fed the medicine to the granddaughter. It’s the water! The granddaughter was scared of the snake, because it’s going to eat all the birds. But she’s strong and holds hands with her family to protect the land, because water is life! We Are Water Protectors is a multi-award-winning children’s picture book. A modern folktale written in response to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation’s protest about the Dakota Access Pipeline. An oil pipeline from Canada into the United States, passing under and through their water supply. It is a beautiful story of climate justice seen through a child’s eyes. IF THIS THEN... Be a Good Ancestor (book)Young Water Protectors (book written by 8 year old, Aslan)Water Protectors—Standing Rock 2022 (documentary)Read along with the author! (video)Long Water Songs by Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Toshi Reagon (music)XIuHTEXCATL MARTINEZ’S IMaGINarY BorDErS REVIEWED BY SABRINA CIENFUEGOSImaginary Borders is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, environmental justice, and social activism. Written by a young indigenous activist, the work bridges the gap between personal experience and global issues, reflecting Martinez’s passion for his heritage and the future of the planet. He skillfully uses poetry as a medium to address the impact of borders, both literal and metaphorical, on communities and the environment, whether they are physical borders that divide countries or the social constructs that separate people. His writing conveys the urgency of breaking down these divisions to foster a more inclusive, sustainable world.One of the standout features is Martinez’s unapologetic voice. He uses vivid imagery and raw emotion to engage readers, often blurring the lines between his personal journey and larger global movements. The poems feel intimate yet universal, offering both a call to action and a message of hope. In essence, Martinez invites readers to reconsider the constructed divisions that shape our world, urging them to recognize the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. This is a profound and timely work that speaks to anyone concerned about the future of our planet and the need for unity in the face of adversity.IF THIS THEN... Earth Guardians (website)Pocket Change Collective (book series)Rituals for Climate Change (book) 11 ISSUE WaTTaGE
12The EcoVillage at Ithaca was established in 1991 with the mission to promote experiential learning about ways of meeting human needs for shelter, food, energy, livelihood and social connectedness that are aligned with the long-term health and viability of Earth and all her inhabitants.What I’ve started looking for in these types of videos is how they’re managing and caring for groups of people. Is there a heirarchy? Who pays what or owns the actual land? Etc. These answers can change from state to state, county to county and group to group, but knowing what to ask and how to best articulate it is important. I’m also revisiting questions like: What makes a community? What can we learn from indigineous/tribal communities (removing ecovillages’ whitewashing)? Do participants have to live there full-time? What about nomadic communities? And again, how is balance and equity for all created within these questions? I recomend the links on the left for more exanples of ecovillages. This 2023 article, From Ecovillages and Communities to Societies and Tribes, by Sergey Dmitriev helped broaden my thinking on the above when I started thinking about overlapping all these ways of life. THE ECoVILLaGE aT ITHaCa WE CaNNoT LIVE oNLY For oUrSELVES. a THoUSaND FIBErS CoNNECT US WITH oUr FELLoW MEN. —HERMAN MELVILLE IN THIS EPISODE, THE TEAM TACKLEs WHAT concerns, logistics, and perks will likely bubble up if we bought land togetherIF THIS THEN... Crystal Waters in Australia [web]Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in MO [web]EarthHaven Ecovillage in NC [video]Ecovillage Ithaca in NY [web]Findhorn Ecovillage in Scotland [web]Kailash Ecovillage in OR [video]Vegan Intentional Communities [web]Punta Mona Center in Costa Rica [web]Torri Supiore in Italy [web]
12The EcoVillage at Ithaca was established in 1991 withthe mission to promote experiential learning aboutways of meeting human needs for shelter, food, energy,livelihood and social connectedness that are alignedwith the long-term health and viability of Earthand all her inhabitants.What I’ve started looking for in these types of videos ishow they’re managing and caring for groups of people.Is there a heirarchy? Who pays what or owns the actualland? Etc. These answers can change from state tostate, county to county and group to group, butknowing what to ask and how to best articulate it isimportant.I’m also revisiting questions like: What makes acommunity? What can we learn fromindigineous/tribal communities (removing ecovillages’whitewashing)? Do participants have to live therefull-time? What about nomadic communities? Andagain, how is balance and equity for all created withinthese questions? I recomend the links on the left formore exanples of ecovillages. This 2023 article,FromEcovillages and Communities to Societies and Tribes,by Sergey Dmitriev helped broaden my thinking on theabove when I started thinking about overlapping allthese ways of life.THE ECoVILLaGEaT ITHaCaWE CaNNoT LIVE oNLY For oUrSELVES. a THoUSaND FIBErS CoNNECT US WITH oUr FELLoW MEN. —HERMAN MELVILLE IN THIS EPISODE, THE TEAMTACKLEs WHAT concerns,logistics, and perks willlikely bubble up if webought land togetherIF THIS THEN...Crystal Waters in Australia[web]Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in MO [web]EarthHaven Ecovillage in NC [video]Ecovillage Ithaca in NY [web]Findhorn Ecovillage in Scotland [web]Kailash Ecovillage in OR [video]Vegan Intentional Communities [web]Punta Mona Center in Costa Rica [web]Torri Supiore in Italy [web]
FOLLOw #altgov accounts Some day we’ll know the full story behind the efforts of AltNPS and others, who (in response to being silenced after the 2017 inauguration) are government workers committed to sharing scientific facts, environmental concerns, protecting information being wiped away on govenment outlets, and now even more since the 2025 inauguration. AltNPS will post things like, “Eleven.” with an added comment saying, “General public can disregard.” The next post will be to the public with real-time, digestable updates of what’s going down. It’s incredible work!BlueSky has the most active accounts, including AltSpaceForce, AltScalesofJustice, AltFDA, and so many more alongside the beloved AltNPS. BlueSky has a cool feature where you can curate a list of people/groups you recommend. This means you’re not just going to the hashtag, but seeing a list vetted by one of the groups. The hashtag does work on other platforms, as well.altgov pack on bluesky »also take a look at our parks pledge »PROTECT PARK SERVICE STAFF »The weedy garden: tincturesJoin Weedy as he explores the fascinating world of herbal medicine, from selecting the finest organic herbs to the step-by-step tincture-making process and infusion with oils.download 2 free ebooks (no email) »how to naturally dry herbs (video) »#powerbeyondplatforms The PBP campaign harnesses the momentum from recent platform uncertainty into sustained collective action by transforming digital connections into real-world mutual aid networks and community power. They aim to demonstrate that our collective power exists beyond corporate platforms.learn more »5 CallsEasy way to call congress on specific topics: pick an issue, make a one-minute call, read the provided script... Bob’s your uncle. Up until recently, I wasn’t sure this really would make any difference. Then I watched AOC’s take on it, and I will now be scheduling it into my weekly efforts!LIST of issues »ALSO...card campaign »General Strike US »PROTEST CALENDAR » 14