Today’s the day. Protect our future 🌎 

It’s true, today is Giving Tuesday. With so many worthy causes out there, why support ours? Well, this is of course up to you to decide. But, if I had to make the case (which is kind of the point of this email), it would boil it down to two things:

1. Holistically addressing root causes. We are fundamentally a visionary, not reactionary, project. Yes, we are motivated by the unsustainable, unhealthy, and divisive aspects in our society. However, our answer is not just to say “no,” or to put bandaids on issues that arise again and again. Rather, we are attempting to live into being a society rooted in care for each other and the planet, with a deep reverence for place and balance. Our dream is to make this alternative so appealing and accessible, that whenever anyone, anywhere, wants to make this shift, they can.  
2. Protecting future generations. In addition to working to transform communities in the present, the types of changes we advocate for, skills we teach, and lifeways we promote aim to create an environment in which future generations can thrive, even in the face of worsening climate disruption. Healthy soils, resilient communities, regenerative land use, and locally adapted technologies all make the future more secure and joyful for those yet to join us, and whose voice is severely underrepresented.

100% of donations will go towards funding our work exchange and community garden programs. Our goal is to raise $8,000 (we’re currently at $2,044, but it’s still early!). This would allow us to fully fund these two highly impactful programs. With time, we expect the sale of produce from the garden to offset these costs. In the meantime, they need your support.

With gratitude,

Eric Mease 

Villager // Land Steward // Development Lead

Center for Sustainable and Cooperative Culture at