Community, Public School, and Culture Clash
Posted on September 14, 2013 byThe “public vs. home” debate brings lessons of moral relativism, humility, and tolerance for differing tastes.
Fair Play
Posted on September 14, 2013 bySpontaneous sharing and even-handedness erupt in Lost Valley’s young “tribe.”
Down at the Pond
Posted on September 14, 2013 byA child learns that it’s fine to be comfortable in her skin.
Wilderness Journeys Meet Cooperative Culture
Posted on September 14, 2013 byGroup-building activities and conflict management strategies help teen expeditions thrive.
Elders in Community
Posted on September 14, 2013 byTwo community founders offer ongoing lessons and inspiration.
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Raising Superheroes
Posted on September 13, 2013 byCommunity 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 byThanks 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 fragmentation, more divisiveness and tension, less sense of neighborliness than when they grew up,” he said. “The reason [the homes] are important is because in… Read More
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Twin Oaks Community Conference Schedule of Events
Posted on August 26, 2013 byExciting 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, so register online soon to join us for a memorable event! 🙂 http://www.communitiesconference.org/schedule-of-events/
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Solar Power in The U.S.
Posted on August 20, 2013 byThe 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 byTragically 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 the dessert in Nevada and is transformational for many of its participants. Here is a comic review of why you should choose the Communities Conference… Read More
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Yoga Benefits
Posted on August 13, 2013 byScoutmob Pillows
Posted on August 5, 2013 bywho 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 byWe’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 the Summit will be capped at 75. So make sure to register early! http://www.cohousing.org/2013_ne_party
Twin Oaks Communities Conference
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Free Permaculture eBooks
Posted on July 25, 2013 byPermaculture 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 widely as we can. In this section you’ll find a selection of completely free eBook downloads on permaculture and wider environmental topics, including the fantastic… Read More
Free Webinars on Permaculture
Posted on July 23, 2013 byToday 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 here: http://www.seedsavers.org/Education/Webinars/
Go Solar with FIC
Posted on July 18, 2013 bySungevity 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, and has raised over $1.1 million for non profit organizations! Sungevity donates $750 to the Foundation for Intentional Community for each home, community, or business… Read More
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
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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 by
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Quotable Quote
Posted on July 3, 2013 by
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Con 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
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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 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.