by: Jodi Levine I have had several mentors in my life, and I am grateful for them all. Some of them were people who I paid for their guidance, and received meaningful growth that opened windows to new perspectives. Others Read more…
By: Jodi Levine Happy Winter Solstice! We are moving collectively toward the longest night of the year. This is a time of inward reflection, an opportunity to call in our intention for the upcoming year, and to release things that Read more…
By: Debbie Luican No matter what the year brings, what busyness we experience, December is a time of joy. It is a time to slow down and appreciate. As the stress of long to-do lists morphs into the desire to Read more…
By: Stacey Stormo Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves change, the weather cools, and all of a sudden we just want to cuddle up and take it easy for a while. We settle down from the excitement Read more…
By: Angela Capps
By: Ashley Azzinaro Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term that translates to “forest bathing” or “absorbing the forest atmosphere”. In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries created the term, encouraging people to simply spend time in nature. The focus Read more…
By: Shane Brown Spring is in full swing at Big Oak Canyon! From colorful flowers and interesting animals to new projects and celebrations, here’s a peek at some of the recent happenings on the land. Clematis flowering Bur chervil, a Read more…
Join us in welcoming back our Executive Director, Jodi Levine, who recently returned from a 3 month sabbatical. When people use the word sabbatical they are usually speaking about a teacher taking a school year off to pursue research, travel, Read more…
By: Staci Hansen I’ve been told by many people that being a grandparent is the best experience ever. My own mother used to tease us and say that if she knew being a grandparent would be such fun, she would Read more…
By: Shane Brown A lot of people ask where I got my knowledge and how I came to be the caretaker of Earthroots’ Big Oak Canyon. To many, I appear very unique, maybe even like a character out of a Read more…