Published by Kerry on 05 Apr 2011

Tales from WiserEarth: Michael Sykes

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WiserEarth editor Michael Sykes is not new to the sustainability movement. As a founder and co-owner of the SBA Farms Collective, a peace activist, and a champion of education relating to food supplies and getting off the grid, Michael stays busy. What has he learned from these many years of involvement? Read on! › Continue reading…

    

Published by Kerry on 28 Mar 2011

Tales from WiserEarth: Rebecca Russell

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This week we would like to introduce the story of WiserEarth member, Rebecca Russell. Rebecca works at the intersection of multiple healing passions: helping to nurture her local community physically through her profession as a yoga teacher, and to connect, educate, and inspire through a growing community garden project. › Continue reading…

    

Published by Kerry on 08 Mar 2011

Tales from WiserEarth: Timonie Hood

Welcome to another exciting installment in our series of WiserEarth tales! This week we bring you the experiences of Timonie Hood, who works for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in sustainable resource management and green building, and has experienced WiserEarth from multiple angles. › Continue reading…

    

Published by Kerry on 22 Feb 2011

Tales from WiserEarth: Nicky Scott

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Over the last year, we’ve begun to ask WiserEarth members: “How exactly are you using WiserEarth?” The answers have surprised us, made us smile, and renewed our vision. Here is one such experience, from our interview with Nicky Scott, Coordinator of Devon Community Composting Network (CCN) and a founder of Proper Job, a recycling center, in the UK. › Continue reading…

    

Published by Camilla on 07 Feb 2011

WiserEarth Reflections on 2010

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As our community continues to grow -– WE are 48,958 working to co-create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world — we would like to bring you up to speed on some of the milestones we reached in 2010 and also give you a hint of where we’re going in 2011! › Continue reading…

    

Published by Kerry on 21 Jan 2011

Opening up: nonprofit transparency

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Some nonprofit organizations may worry that being too open makes them vulnerable to criticism or attack. A certain degree of openness is required by law as a tax-exempt organization providing a public service. But being more transparent with stakeholders can also bring some real benefits for those brave enough to make the change. › Continue reading…

    

Published by Kerry on 23 Dec 2010

Right on the Pulse of the Shift

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This October, WiserEarth editor Narda Azaria Dalgleish visited WiserEarth and attended the Bioneers conference in the Bay Area of California. Her piece below (full piece at the WiserEarth Community Newsletter) weaves together these experiences, and artfully reflects on the current state of sustainability. › Continue reading…

    

Published by Kerry on 09 Dec 2010

This holiday season, give the gift of a Wiser future

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25 leaders agree that WiserEarth is an important space: “We have seen the value of their work, from connecting activists to one another to helping members find the information they need to initiate local sustainable projects.” We want to go even further in the years to come. Imagine a hub to share needs and resources with peers, or a home base for philanthropists to learn about the work of the thousands of nonprofits. Help us build a better future by supporting WiserEarth today! › Continue reading…

    

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