Links

Transition Van Buren/Allegan

The Transition Initiative is an emerging and evolving approach to community-level sustainability. It is based on the reality that dramatically lower energy consumption is inevitable and that it's better to plan for it than to be taken by surprise. That we have to act collectively in order to build ways of living that are more connected, more enriching and that recognize the biological limits of our planet. Visit our local website for meetings, community awareness sessions, information, videos, etc.

Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center & Botanical Sanctuary

Founded by Rosemary Gladstar and Karl Slick 22 years ago, it is the foremost learning center for Herbs and Earth awareness. Located on 500 acres in central Vermont, they offer a series of workshops that emphasize our relationship with Earth mother and the Plants.

United Plant Savers

United Plant Savers is a non-profit educational organization started by Rosemary Gladstar. It is dedicated to preserving native medicinal plants. If you love plants, join with their efforts — make a difference.

Wild Ones

A local organization dedicated to the preservation of native plants in order to enhance biodiversity and combat climate change. Additional resources for native Michigan plants/trees/shrubs: Hidden Savanna and Mary Ann's Michigan Trees and Shrubs.

Seed Savers Exchange

Heirloom seeds for a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers you can't find in stores.

Seeds of Change

Certified organic seeds for flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Plus garden tools, books, and other related products.

Holy Hill Center

The Holy Hill Center is the legacy of Keewaydinoquay, an Elder of Ojibway/Scottish descent raised in a traditional Native community. Keewaydinoquay left her archival collections, books, and teachings to preserve the knowledge of the Elders so that Wisdom gained in the past is made available to this generation in order to ensure the survival and prosperity of the seven generations yet to come.

Lily Hill Farm and Learning Center

Classes to support spiritual growth and human development, grow organic food, and to promote the shift to sustainable lifestyles. Started by Penny Kelly, a writer, teacher, counselor and consultant. Her intuition classes — Developing and Using Intuition — are highly recommended. Located in Lawton, Michigan.

Tom Brown Jr.'s Tracking, Wilderness Survival, and Nature Awareness School

Learn all aspects of survival and nature awareness and the philosophy of being one with nature as taught by Stalking Wolf, an Apache Elder.

Wilderness Awareness School

Wilderness Awareness School is an environmental education organization based in Duvall, Washington. Utilizing ancient and modern ecological wisdom, they are dedicated to caring for the earth and our children by fostering understanding and appreciation of nature, community and self. Jon Young was a founding father of this program.

Southwest Michigan Community Harvest Fest

An annual event bringing together local farmers, producers, artists, musicians, speakers, demonstrations, and vendors to share their experiences, enjoy the Fall weather, and grow a community.

Michigan Land Trustees

Michigan Land Trustees is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing rural and urban communities by promoting responsible land use and the development of localized food and energy systems.

Earth-Heart Institute of Vision and Healing

All Earth-Heart workshops and retreats, run by Malcolm Ringwalt, focus on a holistic mind/body/spirit approach to health, healing, personal, and spiritual growth. All programs utilize the healing power of nature and include vision quests and vision quest protector training.