Biodiversity is not just an environmental value. It is a foundation for human wellbeing, food security, and resilience. Ecovillages that protect and restore biodiversity are investing in their own future. When most people think about biodiversity, they think about...
Grants can provide critical support for ecovillage and community land projects, but navigating the funding landscape requires strategy and persistence. Here is what you need to know. Grants are a form of non-repayable funding provided by governments, foundations, and...
Natural building methods use locally available, low-impact materials to create homes that are comfortable, beautiful, and in harmony with their environment. Here is an introduction to the key approaches. The buildings we live in account for a significant portion of...
Joining an intentional community is a significant decision. We walk through the key questions to ask, the common pitfalls to avoid, and how to find the right fit for you. The idea of joining an ecovillage or intentional community is appealing to many people, but the...
Ecovillages and regenerative land projects have an important role to play in addressing climate change through soil carbon sequestration, reforestation, and sustainable land use. Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and most of the conversation...
A food forest is a deliberately designed multi-layered planting that mimics a natural forest while producing food, medicine, and habitat. Here is how they work and why they matter. Imagine a garden that produces fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs, and medicine year-round,...
