Community, Public School, and Culture Clash

Posted on September 14, 2013 by

The “public vs. home” debate brings lessons of moral relativism, humility, and tolerance for differing tastes.


Fair Play

Posted on September 14, 2013 by

Spontaneous sharing and even-handedness erupt in Lost Valley’s young “tribe.”


Down at the Pond

Posted on September 14, 2013 by

A child learns that it’s fine to be comfortable in her skin.


Wilderness Journeys Meet Cooperative Culture

Posted on September 14, 2013 by

Group-building activities and conflict management strategies help teen expeditions thrive.


Elders in Community

Posted on September 14, 2013 by

Two community founders offer ongoing lessons and inspiration.


Raising Superheroes

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

Community brings cross-generational teamwork, learning, and many other benefits to both children and adults.


Esther and the Princess of the Fairies

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

Thanks to a magic borne of community, a five-year-old overcomes her fears.


D.C.’s ‘intentional communities’ put strangers in a house joined by core values

Posted on September 11, 2013 by

“Laird Schaub, executive secretary of the Foundation for Intentional Community, said there’s been a boomlet in intentional living since about 2005. […] People “say there has been more alienation and… Read More


Twin Oaks Community Conference Schedule of Events

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

Exciting workshops on community topics, interesting tours, amazing meals, and plenty of other happenings at the annual Communities Conference in Virginia. It is this coming weekend starting Fri Aug 30th,… Read More

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Solar Power in The U.S.

Posted on August 20, 2013 by

  The energy that falls on the U.S. in one hour of noon summer sun is almost equal to total annual U.S. electricity demand: http://huff.to/148bu39


7 reasons to come to the Communities Conference instead of Burning Man

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

Tragically for some of us, the Communities Conference and Burning Man both happen over Labor Day weekend. Burning Man is a 50,000 person festival which happens in the middle of… Read More

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Yoga Benefits

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

Scoutmob Pillows

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

who says a pillow is just about comfort? we hope that by sleeping on this pillow the words will seep into one’s head. thanks to Scoutmob for the inspiration. http://scoutmob.com/p/Start-Where-You-Are-Linen-Pillow-Cover    


Northeast Regional Cohousing Summit

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

We’re Having a Cohousing Party and You’re Invited! Cohousing communities in the Northeast are gathering Sept 28-29 in Cambridge MA for a weekend of connection, camaraderie, and community. Registration for… Read More


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Free Permaculture eBooks

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

Permaculture is all about one part of a system trying to help another, so this is our attempt to help replicate that, by sharing permaculture knowledge as freely and as… Read More


Free Webinars on Permaculture

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

Today at 1pm EST catch a free live webinar on Edible Landscaping! If you can’t make it to the farm, learn with us online. Check out the 2013 Webinar series… Read More


Go Solar with FIC

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

Sungevity is a social value “B-Corp” that makes it affordable for all homeowners to use solar power. It has stopped over 200,000 metric tons of carbon from entering the atmosphere,… Read More


Fall Issue Ads Special Offers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

Last 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 by

Seed 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… Read More


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/


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Quotable Quote

Posted on July 3, 2013 by
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Con te, Falco

Posted on June 25, 2013 by

Deep 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,… Read More

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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

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Seattle to Create the First Free Food Forest

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Forget 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 by

Permaculture: 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 by
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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 by

An archiving project helps define a pioneering experiment’s cultural impact.


The Veterans Writing Group and the Military Community

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

A group of veterans discovers empowerment, connection, and healing by forming a writing group.