UPCOMING
EVENTS
Transformative Unconditional Solidarity:
A Multispecies Perspective
Fall 2026 Series (this builds upon our previous Transformative Conservation Conversations Series that ended in July 2026)
A Way of Life for All Life
A 3-part online webinar series introducing Unconditional Solidarity (US) as way of life for all life. We come together to start a movement. All events are on Saturdays at 2pm ET.
Webinar #1: Overview of US: It’s history, theory, philosophy, and relevance. September 12, 2026
Webinar #2: The Practice of US: How to grow in lives, organizations, and societies with examples. October 17, 2026
Webinar #3: Solidarity is Promising: How commitments and organizing is part of living and growing solidarity, and what we will do together. November 14, 2026
PARROT PILGRIMAGE
2026 Parrot Pilgrimage to Nicaragua
December 11 - 15, 2026
Join us for a 20 mile walk around Ometepe Island in Nicaragua. The walking is along a dirt road, with gentle hills and, in some places, a path that is a bit rocky and muddy. Along the way we will stop at six conservation communities to count parrots.
The events below are currently on hold until further notice.
ZEN AND BIRD MONTHLY
IN-PERSON RETREAT
Saturdays starting at 9:00 a.m. and finishing Sundays at 12 p.m
February 21, 2026)
Sit. Bird.
In this age of extinction, ecosystem collapse, and dysfunctional politics Zen and birding offer two ways to cultivate our spirits and connect us to wellsprings of peace and hope.
During our time together we will introduce Zen practice and engage in nature and birding mindfulness exercises (journal, walk, reflect). You will experience nature and birds, learn about transformative conservation, and engage in caring for yourself and all beings. The principles and practices of nonviolent communication will also be discussed and practiced. Our goal is a restorative community, during our time together and for the future.
SUNRISE BIRDING
FOR LIFE
A regular online event, usually on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, whose time changes based on sunrise times in Winnsboro, South Carolina.
If you can, move your device outdoors or to a place with a view of outside through a window or open door. But you can be anywhere on any device, becaue nature is everywhere and we are nature.
Our 15 minutes bird mindfulness practices include birds (duh), the rising sun, readings, reflections, silence, science, and multispecies nature pratices. You can attend live or watch the recording. Our hope is to build a restorative and transformative community.
BIRDING
FOR LIFE
In-person walks with LoraKim Joyner in northern South Carolina
Watching birds can lead to greater human satisfaction, happiness, and health. By being aware of birds, we can also grow our ability to focus and to rest in the current moment, as well as grow our compassion and justice centered behaviors to help care for ourselves, others, and the planet.
