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Free Webinars on Permaculture

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

Today 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… Read More


Go Solar with FIC

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

Sungevity 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,… Read More


Fall Issue Ads Special Offers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

Last 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


Edible Landscaping Seminar

Posted on July 15, 2013 by

Seed 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… Read More


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/


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Quotable Quote

Posted on July 3, 2013 by
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Con te, Falco

Posted on June 25, 2013 by

Deep 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,… 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 by

Forget 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 by

Permaculture: 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 by
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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 by

An archiving project helps define a pioneering experiment’s cultural impact.


The Veterans Writing Group and the Military Community

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

A group of veterans discovers empowerment, connection, and healing by forming a writing group.


The Values of Shared Ownership

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

Shared ownership—including of real estate—has many practical benefits.


Sharing Community Wisdom

Posted on June 7, 2013 by
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Sharing, living close to the earth, honoring the cycles of life, and developing leadership and communication skills are essential parts of a healthy community experience.


Expressing Gratitude in Community

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

Communities and their members can change and drift apart, but the lessons and tools gained in community endure.


Seeking Community

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

The Tamarack Institute helps people talk and learn together about the possibilities of community.


Being Human

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

A veteran of Washington, DC’s Sojourners Community reflects on wisdom her group gleaned from Central Americans and from one another.


Wisdom from Within, Wisdom from Without

Posted on June 7, 2013 by
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Life in and out of community offers valuable lessons about governance, membership, vision, struggles, and deepening connections.


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Ecovillage Education Course

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Just one month left to register! If you’ve been uncertain about whether to join us, now is the time is say, “YES!” Contact us so we can support you in… Read More

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Seed Saving Tips

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Property For Sale

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

A dear friend on the Tri-communities scene in Rutledge, MO has just put her house on the market. Want to be a neighbor to Sandhill Farm, Red Earth Farms and… Read More


Inspiring Community Events in 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

2013 Communities Events You Don’t Want to Miss: http://p0.vresp.com/4rBsDH #vr4smallbiz  


Most lives are lived by default

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

“By the sounds of it, it’s typical among human beings to feel like something huge is missing. The other thing is that they tend to be one of the same… Read More

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Growing Tomatoes

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

13 Do’s & Do Not’s of Growing Tomatoes: http://gardeningjones.com/blog/2013/05/05/dos-donts-of-growing-tomatoes/


Mora County Bans Oil and Gas Extraction

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Monday the County Commission of Mora County, located in northeastern New Mexico, became the first county in the U.S. to pass an ordinance banning all oil and gas extraction. Drafted… Read More


A Walk in the Park to Beat Stress

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Urban living gives you brain fatigue. It flat out makes your brain tired of constantly being alert and aware. And a walk in the park can go a long way… Read More