Food for (climate) thought
As lockdown is being loosened and we refill the social and economic[mfn]or is it economic and social[/mfn] vacuum, here's some food for thought on going back to our (new?) normal routines and choices. There is plenty of evidence that climate change is already affecting our food system. Imports of avocados,
Crisis & social change
I read an interesting article today on the subject of 危机 or Wéijī, which we Westerners like to translate as "crisis" and "opportunity." In his conclusion Govert van Ginkel confronts us with some pretty fundamental questions — not about the 'how' of the current crisis[mfn]this is the easy, red-herring thought
Community Asset map
In the Park Ecovillage, Findhorn the Caring Community Circle is coordinating support and making resources accessible to the community, especially vulnerable community members. Below are links for local volunteer support information and networking, as well as for official national sites giving specific virus related information. To contact specific people→ click on the address. Caring
Medicine in kind
PET is about protection AND improvement — environmentally, socially and re. well-being. The last two are being put to a heavy test in these days, interestingly to the advantage of the first... We're all responding quite positively: the air's full of official, sensible Do's & Don'ts; organisations (including us) are
Cleansing water
Dear Friends and Supporters, As we support our communities by sheltering in place, our connection to the natural world feels more important than ever. We are all adjusting to new routines and new rhythms; home has taken on a new and deeper meaning. When faced with sudden change and uncertainty,
Climate fare
The food sector, which includes farming, silvopasture, agroforestry, grazing, food waste, and dietary choices—is one of the two largest contributors to global warming, the other being transport. As a solution, it has the potential to be the largest sector in terms of its contribution. It can not only reduce and
Dorothy passes
Dorothy Maclean Co-founder of the Findhorn Community January 7 1920 - March 12 2020 Dorothy Maclean, a writer and educator on spirituality, was one of the three founders of the Findhorn Foundation spiritual community in northeast Scotland. She was best known for her descriptions of contacts with the consciousnesses of
A gift of empowering others
20 March sees 120th birthday of Peter Caddy, who together with Eileen Caddy and Dorothy Maclean co-founded the Findhorn Foundation Community and Ecovillage, on the Findhorn peninsula. May his practical spirit continue to watch over, inspire, develop and bless the Community and our vision at PET! https://www.findhorn.org/blog/petercaddyinspiration/
Community development practice
Today at 9pm GMT, the statement: "I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples"[mfn]Mother Theresa[/mfn] can become reality if we want it to. Animals band together for pretty elemental reasons. Members of the Park Ecovillage, Findhornconsciously choose more complex
Love =Care
Donate to PET: here's more info ; make a quick PETdonation Volunteer with us: here's more info ; apply as a PETvolunteer Join us: here's more info ; apply for PETmembership Thank you for yours
Findhorn Community update
This makes for an interesting read. Enjoy.
Happy Birthday Dorothy!
It’s as simple as ABC; today makes more sense because of you. PET, the Findhorn Ecovillage Benefit Charity, salutes you and your work. [one-half-first]More info about donating to Dorothy's Care Fund or[/one-half-first] [one-half]click below to go straight to her donation form: [widgets_on_pages id="dorothy donfm button"][/one-half] Thanks for your
