Nature

The Magical Other Woman by Jini Reddy

11 March 2020 Leave a Comment

Jini Reddy set off on an unorthodox journey through the 'wanderland of Britain' with no map and no planned route. Her aim was to roam freely and truly immerse herself in the beauty of the natural landscape. "I'd set my internal compass, be a spell caster, a creator of my own experience...." The Other has always loomed large in my life. I was the child longing for a magic carpet ride, or a Narnia beyond my wardrobe. I was into witches and spells, and one of our first homes in Canada, in rural … Continue reading

What if Competition Isn’t As “Natural” As We Think?

5 February 2020 1 Comment

"Scientists are slowly understanding collaboration’s role in biology, which might just help liberate our collective imagination in time to better address the climate crisis. "This insight could hardly come at a more opportune time. With our climate crisis mounting, we dearly need new ways to think about our relationships to the diverse entities that share our planet. Far too many environmentalists assume that people, driven by innate self-interest, are bound to harm ecology, that we will … Continue reading

Thomas Berry and the Rights of Nature By Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim

16 January 2020 Leave a Comment

One of Thomas Berry’s major contributions to what he called the Great Work was his articulation of the principles and philosophy of Earth Jurisprudence. He originated the term and explained its key concepts over many years.1 A Gaia Foundation report acknowledges: “Earth Jurisprudence is the term first used by cultural historian Thomas Berry to name the philosophy of governance and law, in which the Earth, not human interests, is primary. It accepts that humans are born into an ordered and lawful … Continue reading

Speaking the Anthropocene | An Interview with Robert Macfarlane

20 November 2019 Leave a Comment

In this in-depth interview, writer Robert Macfarlane articulates the consequence, the responsibility, as well as the pleasure of naming the living world. What might happen if you could summon back into the mouth what also should be summoned back into the landscape? Photo by Gordon Williams on Unsplash - Calanais Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom Continue reading

Fantastic Fungi Official Film Trailer | Moving Art by Louie Schwartzberg

12 November 2019 Leave a Comment

"When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. "Fantastic Fungi is a consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and … Watch video

Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees | Trailer

4 September 2019 Leave a Comment

"This heartily engaging documentary features many miraculous forests of the earth and is hosted by the colourful Irish-Canadian nature~based scientist, dearly revered author, Diana Beresford-Kroeger. This empathically touching film journeys with Diana while investigating the profound biological and spiritual connections to forests; A worldwide adventure which explores the science, folklore, and restoration solutions of this essential eco-system. "Diana explores the most beautiful sacred forests … Watch video

Between every two pines ~ John Muir

28 July 2019 Leave a Comment

Heartbeat of the Universe ~ Joseph Cambell

20 July 2019 Leave a Comment

Look deep into Nature ~ Albert Einstein

8 June 2019 Leave a Comment

World Environment Day – A message from Dr Vandana Shiva

5 June 2019 Leave a Comment

On this 5th of June – World Environment Day – Vandana Shiva reminds us that we are part of the Earth, and that we all have a duty to care for her future. Two centuries of fossil fuel driven development is pushing humanity to the brink. Dr. Shiva clearly spells out how we need to, and can, change course. Join the movement for Poison Free, Fossil Fuel Free, Organic Communities bit.ly/PoisonFree2030 For important data on the consequences of the industrial agricultural model on health and food … Watch video