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What is Permaculture?
Permaculture is connected to regenerative philosophy. As a way of thinking, it asks us to consider the impact individual parts have on the whole ecosystem. Permaculture is a way of viewing the world and interacting with it. It asks us to remember that, as humans, we too are…
Honoring Ancestral Wisdom: Tuntiak Katan and the Power of Indigenous Knowledge in the Amazon
In an era seeking solutions to global ecological crises, the wisdom of Indigenous peoples offers invaluable insights into sustainable coexistence with nature. Globally, Indigenous peoples manage or hold tenure over lands that harbor 80% of the planet's biodiversity. Our latest course at Earthed, "Tradition and Transformation in the…
3 Key Practices to Restore Ecosystems In Your Garden
Different ecosystems require different approaches depending on the level of ‘degradation’. Degradation means the depletion of resources such as quality of air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution. Sadly, science has proven that it’s not enough to simply address the…
Lessons in Flames: A Look at the History of California Wildfires
Fire possesses a dual nature: it can be both a fierce destroyer and a vital rejuvenator. The escalating wildfires across California highlight this duality, urging us to look deeper into both the science and the rich histories intertwined with this natural phenomenon. Rooted in the wisdom of indigenous…
Our Top Learning Tips for the Best Earthed Experience.Â
We know that learning is at the heart because when we understand how important it is to protect biodiversity and ecosystems. We see how our well being and survival depends on nature's life-support systems. Yet it can be hard to have a beginners mindset or know how to…
The Promise of an Acorn
This month, our Earthed Community participated in rewilding Cheeseboro Canyon in collaboration with the Santa Monica Mountain Fund. We planted 200 Valley oak trees in a region impacted by the Wolsey fire. Each of these saplings has the potential to thrive for up to 600 years.Â
The Earthed Summit – “By restoring and growing, we are strengthening ecosystems.”
Liane, one of our community pollinators and contributor to Coral Reef Restoration course, attended the Earthed summit. Here she shares her experience of how the summit renewed her sense of optimism. As well as a commitment to taking action to restore the natural world.
3 Essential Skills to Restore Nature in India
India, with its diverse ecosystems and rich bio-diversity, is grappling with escalating environmental challenges. These concerns require a multifaceted and a grounded in context approach to restore the nature. This essay elaborates 3 essential skills to address these issues: Local ecological knowledge, Community Engagement, and Sustainable Agriculture Practices.…