LIFE ON EARTH
LIFE ON EARTH
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND PLANET CENTER FIRST.
OUR ROLE IS TO PROMOTE BELONGING AND CONNECTION WITH OUR PLANET by RECOGNZING DIVERSE communities, practices & NON-SAPIENT STORIES often EXCLUDED of our antropocenic culture. We work together with local strategists, grassroot movements, artists and sustainable & creative spaces generating planetary awareness, behavioral change and mindsets that empower communities that PROTECT ALL SPECIES AND OUR WORLD
ON GOING PROJECTS
RESEARCH: COMMUNIY ENGAGEMENT JOURNEYS
A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that sustainable cultures and farming has on the community reducing stress and promoting deeper connection with the resources, the water and the land. Now, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the effect and need this practices have on people
DESIGN: REGENERATIVE CULTURES BRANDING
Designing and creating a collection of materials is drawn from a dynamic six-week course for high-level CEOs and officials educating into regenerative practices and digital capitalism — how it is being shaped, and its far-reaching impacts on our economy, society, and environment. These materials as a resource for continued learning and cultural transformation
EVENT: SENSES IN BLOOM
Humans in Bloom is an interactive installation that captures and visualizes emotional responses through real-time biometric feedback. Using wearable sensors (Upmood or Neurolink), participants can see the emotional states of others and reflect on the impact of the flowers on their nervous systems and our physiology.
MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS & CREATIVE EVENTS TO DEMONSTRATE THE IMPACT OF NATURE ON THE HUMAN MIND
Our technology partners allow us to measure the emotional impact of community. We use technology to generate data-driven insights to help us to generate a safe space, reduce stress, connection and empowered atmospheres.
Emotiv Insight and sofrware:
Measures, overall state, focus and alertness states. Cognitive and neurofeedback for complex understanding of mood and wellbeing
Upmood
It can measure Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to map out the intensity (stress) and positive/negative (valence) of emotions during community workshops and events
Tripp Composer
One of the best scientifically proven immersive technologies to help humans achieve relaxation and focus. Used during events and
STORYTELLING & EVENTS
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THE WIZARD OF NEW YORK
FILM
Dorothy and her friends, Tin Girl, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow, in a drastically altered magical kingdom. Unchecked Global Warming has wrecked the ecology. Dorothy and her friends must summon courage, brains, and self-love if they hope to defeat the Witch and restore order to the land. -
THE SEED KEEPER
TALK
Join Dakota author Diane Wilson in a conversation about her book The Seed Keeper, a haunting novel spanning several generations that follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. The event will be moderated by Plant Initiative board members Paul Moss and Keith Williams. -
Queens Hour Action
EVENT
Join fellow climate-concerned residents in Queens at the co-working space for the most productive hour of the week. 60 minutes to get up to speed, learn how we can make an impact and actually take action. Please bring a personal computer to work for the action
DO YOU WANT TO COLLABORATE AND BE AN ADVOCATE OF THE PLANET?
Are you part or inspired or currently working with Transformative Networks or environmental leaders and movements such Barbara Hubart, Tich Nhan Hanh, Design for a Better World, Transformative futures or artist working on the edge of tranformative culture and sustainability. We are looking for visions and individuals that can inspire businesses and organizations to transform mindsets, inspire planetary center practice and culture change.
ART HOMES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
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UFIDIA (LA CALERA - BOGOTA)
Live and work in the colombian andes surrounded by mountains, rivers and beautiful landscapes. Work with artists residences to connect art and spirituality.
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LA SIERRA ARTIST RESIDENCY
Located in the north of Colombia, you can impact the community. They focus on environmental education, community empowerment, and revitalization of ancestral knowledge