Reflections, Resolutions, and Community: December’s Conservation Conversation
As we approach the solstice and the darkness shifts to light, it is time to pull all our forces together to work towards a new way of being on the Earth. We will take this time to gather in community to reflect, renew, and set intentions for taking action i...
Reflections, Resolutions, and Community: December’s Conservation Conversation
As we approach the solstice and the darkness shifts to light, it is time to pull all our forces together to work towards a new way of being on the Earth. We will take this time to gather in community to reflect, renew, and set intentions for taking action in the new year for the benefit of all beings. If all Life is Sacred, then how shall we live? Join us Wednesday, December 19th at 6:00 pm MST (5:00 Pacific; 8:00 Eastern) for this month’s online Conservation Conversation with Dr. Susan Eirich and the Earthfire community. Our goal is to change the way people see, and therefore treat, wildlife and nature. These Conversations are designed to create a space where we can support one...
For this month’s Conservation Conversation, Dr. Susan Eirich, Founder of Earthfire Institute, spoke with Dr. Linda Bender, author, internationally renowned wildlife veterinarian and animal advocate. Having spent their lives working with living beings, human and non-human, Linda and Susan share their observations and explore the mystery of “how nature heals.” They have an introductory conversation and then open the discussion to participants to share their own questions, insights, or stories. Read Susan's reflections on this conversation here. Conservation Conversations are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm MST (5:00 Pacific; 8:00 Eastern). We invite you to...
October’s Conservation Conversation with Dr. Susan Eirich
In this Conversation, we investigate the question of what is the best approach to changing our human behavior so that we can live in harmony with all Life. Is it better to focus on the indigenous, gentle shamanic and Buddhist approaches, or on the idea that the only solution is radical and rapid change that includes civil disobedience? We also discuss the powerful experience of connecting with animals and how we can learn to hear the land. While our ultimate goal is action arising from a shift in perception that all Life is Sacred, these Conversations are designed to help us contemplate our journey and how we can best find and maintain our individual paths to contribute to life on...
