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Intelligence of Nature

Indigenous wisdom holds that the Earth is sentient and intelligence, now cutting-edge science is coming to the same conclusion. Join Ethnobotanist and Deep ecologist Jolie Elan as we explore some mind-blowing discoveries in the fields of Deep Ecology and Plant Intelligence.

Discover the radical intelligence of our Nature. For More info click here

 Nature is communicating with us all the time. This class will help you learn to listen.  We will develop the basic building blocks of Gaian vocabulary based on symbols, archetypes, and myths.  Join Deep ecologist Jolie Elan as we align with the powers of nature and orient ourselves within Web of Life. Together we will explore a holistic framework for deepening our rapport with Nature, self, and spirit.  For more info click here

Resources

 

Spiritual Ecology Resources:

Thinking Like a Mountain; Towards a Council of All Beings   by John Seed, Joanna Macy, Peggy Flemming, Arne Naess

Spirits of the Earth; A Guide to Native American Nature Symbols, Story and Ceremony by Bobby Lake-Thom

The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary.  by Angeles Arrien

Spiritual Ecology; The Cry of the Earth by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

Plant Intelligence:

What a Plant Knows by Daniel Chamovitz

Brilliant Green by Stefano Mancuso

Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm by Stephen Harrod Buhner

What Do Plants Talk About Video Great documentary by PBS

Bears Nursing Human Babies:

Small wonders by Barbara Kingsolver

Fungi Info

Cordyceps zombie fungus Info

Fantastic Fungi video

Animal Intelligence:

Elephant Grief Rituals with Author Jodi Picoult

Murder of Crows video about Crow intelligence on BBC

Song of Increase: Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World  by Jacqueline Freeman

How to See With Gaian Eyes