What We Do
Humans represent the gravest threat to our planet’s future. Natural threats such as supervolcanoes, asteroids, and earthquakes may result in disaster, but human machinations are a proven, predictable force of mass destruction. Yet, with our remarkable intelligence and capacity for compassion, we also have the ability to recover what we’ve damaged and serve as Earth’s greatest advocates and protectors. The question is, why aren’t we?
We have pioneered the philosophy of Reconnection Ecology®, which is the practice of awakening our bonds to nature in order to spur both individual and collective change. Research tells us that meaningful experiences in nature can lead to profound changes in our worldview and behaviors. If we open ourselves to connecting deeply with the natural world, including with other species, those experiences can transform us—not just intellectually, but also emotionally, philosophically, even spiritually.
Belonging to something bigger than oneself… can shift worldviews in ways that little else can, especially when it comes to forming durable motivations for conservation.
– Matthew J. Zylstra, Ph.D., Connectedness as a Core Conservation Concern: An Interdisciplinary Review of Theory and a Call for Practice
Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildland Conservation
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Global Outreach
Latest News
- Susan B. Eirich, PhD
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We have a feature in our monthly newsletter called Grace and Grit, because there is not only delight in caring and being with our animals, but also hard work and...
- Heather Holcomb
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We are surrounded by beauty, magic and connection on a daily basis here at Earthfire. The native land on which we reside. The majestic Teton Mountains to our east. The...
- Susan B. Eirich, PhD
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A friend of Heather received a very strange text message from her: Lu huh but GTG is at tug here4/5uu. Had Heather finally lost it? Had the pressures of the...