Fall Issue Ads Special Offers
Posted on July 17, 2013 byLast Call to appear in the Fall issue of Communities Magazine! Deadline is July 24. Also taking online ad orders. Contact Christopher: Ads@ic.org for assistance! More details here: http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=28bedb7f6d2e462dd4458bc3f&id=90c48c72a3
Edible Landscaping Seminar
Posted on July 15, 2013 bySeed Savers Exchange board member, award winning photographer, author and landscape designer Rosalind Creasy will deliver a free webinar on ‘Edible Landscaping’!! You don’t want to miss this, find more information and register here: http://eepurl.com/B-MBT Watch online for free, and check out their archive of empowering education here: http://www.seedsavers.org/Education/Webinars/
Permaculture and Synergy
Posted on July 10, 2013 by‘When people and permaculture meet and work together, there is a synergy with nature that is lost in the world of money and the self’ http://www.permanentculturenow.com/synergy/
Happy Interdependence Day!!
Posted on July 4, 2013 byQuotable Quote
Posted on July 3, 2013 byCon te, Falco
Posted on June 25, 2013 byDeep condolences on the passing away of a great master, Falco, the founder of the spiritual and ecological community of Damanhur near Turin, Italy. “The best way to salute him, even when in the emotion of this moment, is to continue building the Dream of a better world, with a smile, with optimism which, as… Read More
Mahatma Gandhi Quote
Posted on June 19, 2013 by“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history” – Mahatma Gandhi
Seattle to Create the First Free Food Forest
Posted on June 18, 2013 byForget meadows. Seattle’s food forest will be filled with edible plants, and everything from pears to herbs will be free for the taking. Read more here: http://www.takepart.com/article/2012/02/21/its-not-fairytale-seattle-build-nations-first-food-forest
Permaculture
Posted on June 17, 2013 byPermaculture: the science and art of thriving with nature. For more info check out our friends’ magazine and free resources: http://www.permaculture.co.uk/
Yes, Wealthy People Want to Live in Community in Sustainable Ways Too!
Posted on June 7, 2013 by1 Comment
The facilitator of a telephone support group offers 14 suggestions from current or aspiring communitarians with significant financial resources.
Community Archiving
Posted on June 7, 2013 byAn archiving project helps define a pioneering experiment’s cultural impact.
The Veterans Writing Group and the Military Community
Posted on June 7, 2013 byA group of veterans discovers empowerment, connection, and healing by forming a writing group.
The Values of Shared Ownership
Posted on June 7, 2013 byShared ownership—including of real estate—has many practical benefits.
Sharing Community Wisdom
Posted on June 7, 2013 bySharing, living close to the earth, honoring the cycles of life, and developing leadership and communication skills are essential parts of a healthy community experience.
Expressing Gratitude in Community
Posted on June 7, 2013 byCommunities and their members can change and drift apart, but the lessons and tools gained in community endure.
Seeking Community
Posted on June 7, 2013 byThe Tamarack Institute helps people talk and learn together about the possibilities of community.
Being Human
Posted on June 7, 2013 byA veteran of Washington, DC’s Sojourners Community reflects on wisdom her group gleaned from Central Americans and from one another.
Wisdom from Within, Wisdom from Without
Posted on June 7, 2013 by1 Comment
Life in and out of community offers valuable lessons about governance, membership, vision, struggles, and deepening connections.
Uncivilized vs Civilization
Posted on May 30, 2013 bythe Landfill Harmonic Orchestra
Posted on May 28, 2013 byEcovillage Education Course
Posted on May 17, 2013 byJust one month left to register! If you’ve been uncertain about whether to join us, now is the time is say, “YES!” Contact us so we can support you in manifesting this into your life. info@ecovillageeducation.us https://www.facebook.com/events/475752322476111/?ref=22
Seed Saving Tips
Posted on May 16, 2013 byProperty For Sale
Posted on May 10, 2013 byA dear friend on the Tri-communities scene in Rutledge, MO has just put her house on the market. Want to be a neighbor to Sandhill Farm, Red Earth Farms and Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage? She is selling it for $98,500. It is 3 BR plus a large attic space semi-finished that could be a 4th or… Read More
Inspiring Community Events in 2013
Posted on May 9, 2013 by2013 Communities Events You Don’t Want to Miss: http://p0.vresp.com/4rBsDH #vr4smallbiz
Most lives are lived by default
Posted on May 8, 2013 by“By the sounds of it, it’s typical among human beings to feel like something huge is missing. The other thing is that they tend to be one of the same few problems: lack of human connection, lack of personal freedom (due to money or family situations), lack of confidence or self-esteem, or lack of self-control. The… Read More
Growing Tomatoes
Posted on May 5, 2013 by13 Do’s & Do Not’s of Growing Tomatoes: http://gardeningjones.com/blog/2013/05/05/dos-donts-of-growing-tomatoes/
Mora County Bans Oil and Gas Extraction
Posted on May 4, 2013 byMonday the County Commission of Mora County, located in northeastern New Mexico, became the first county in the U.S. to pass an ordinance banning all oil and gas extraction. Drafted with assistance from the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), the Mora County Community Water Rights and Local Self-Government Ordinance establishes a local Bill of Rights—including a… Read More
A Walk in the Park to Beat Stress
Posted on May 3, 2013 byUrban living gives you brain fatigue. It flat out makes your brain tired of constantly being alert and aware. And a walk in the park can go a long way to clear up the resulting fuzziness. Read more: http://www.treehugger.com/health/study-shows-walk-park-fixes-fuzzy-brain.html
Grow Food, Not Lawns on Facebook
Posted on April 20, 2013 byExcellent resource for ingenius gardening tips and quirky and inspiring philosophy about living closer to the dirt. https://www.facebook.com/GrowFoodNotLawns
The Ecology & Design of Home Scale Food Forests
Posted on April 19, 2013 byEdible Forest Gardens.com is dedicated to offering inspiring and practical information on the vision, ecology, design, and stewardship of perennial polycultures of multipurpose plants in small-scale settings. Visit http://www.edibleforestgardens.com/
