While protecting large swaths of wildlife habitat is essential for conservation, those habitats are often intersected by urban and suburban areas. Small-scale rewilding projects on less than an acre of land, repeated throughout neighborhoods, are crucial for connecting habitats while providing benefits for wildlife and the humans who undertake them. This paper aims to make a case for rewilding in…
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Lawn Sunshine? Sheri said what she said. In this episode, monthly podcast guest Sheri Kurdakul shares some surprising benefits of dandelion, a plant vilified by those who want a perfect green lawn (why?!?). Sheri and I both think it’s a magical plant that spreads happiness. Sheri once again starts us off with an awesome herbal poem. Enjoy! Episode links: Find…
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This talk was presented on September 10, 2023 as part of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls annual ingathering and water communion service which marks the return to the regular church schedule after summer. I started thinking about what to say today the same way I prepare all of my talks – by asking myself some questions. The first…
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Presented on April 21, 2024 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls in Queensbury, New York, for Earth Day. The talk's theme was provided by the UU Ministry for Earth. A love letter to the Earth - how to begin? Dear Sir or Madam? Wait, is Earth a sir or a madam? Dear Sir AND Madam? Thich Nhat Hahn…
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Earth Day is coming and I had great plans to do a special episode for that. Then I got caught up in recording a presentation of the paper I am writing for one of my grad school classes. It is a good topic for Earth Day, though, so I’m sharing the audio as part of the episode, after a bit…
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Jen and I were both buzzing during the solar eclipse. Listen as Jen shares more about her experience in the totality. Then Jen treats you to an awesome tarot spread you can use in the reemerging energy of spring. Episode links: April 30th Virtual Beltane Ceremony: https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-beltane-ceremony/ Find all upcoming in-person and virtual events on my calendar: https://debbiephilp.com/events/ Jen’s…
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Building on the sit spot practice in episode 117, I am sharing how I journal about nature. This includes recording what I observe and how I feel when I am out there. Have a listen and begin your own practice of journaling nature. Episode links: Email newsletter sign-up: https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767 Event calendar: https://debbiephilp.com/events/ Virtual…
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In the northern hemisphere spring has sprung! I’m feeling into Ostara season’s energy of potential and sharing that and other Ostara things in this episode. Episode links: Ostara Season blog post: https://debbiephilp.com/blog/ostara-season-potential/ Upcoming virtual Shamanic Reiki trainings: https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/ Email newsletter sign-up: https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767 Event calendar: https://debbiephilp.com/events/ Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions: https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/ Original intro…
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The Wheel of the Year has turned to the Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere and we are entering Ostara season. Acknowledging the eight “spokes” of the wheel of the neo-Pagan year gives you the opportunity to tune into and honor the Earth’s solar cycle, the natural world around you, and your inner cycles of change and growth. While Wheel…
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Is it good to be a weed? Purple dead nettle thinks so and shows us how to be a weed that is a gentle garden companion. Regular guest Sheri Kurdakul shares about this early spring plant and how it benefits its ecosystem and you even though it is not native to North America. Of course Sheri starts us off with…
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