Ecological Belonging Network
The Ecological Belonging Network is a global network of changemakers working to restore humanity's vital connections to place, to community, to the natural world and to intergenerational wisdom. Their approaches differ, including education, healing, policy, art, land stewardship, and spiritual practices. Together, we are creating a space to weave together our work in service of deep connection, guided by the question: “How do we live?”
The community was seeded in the spring of 2025 and continues to grow. We foster connection, support knowledge sharing, and uplift practices that renew a sense of belonging in a time of disconnection.
If you’re interested to join, please submit your interest here.
Network Objectives
The objective of this network is to support an emerging field of practice of changemakers working to restore interconnection. Together, we foster connection, support knowledge sharing, and uplift practices that renew a sense of belonging in a time of disconnection.
Build Connection Among Members: So no one feels alone in this work. Relationships across cultures and contexts create strength, support, and the possibility of collaboration.
Share Knowledge and Lived Practices: Surface the tools, rituals, and daily ways of working that already live inside the community—so members can learn from each other and grow in their own context.
Spotlight Members' Work: Make visible what's already happening on the ground—to amplify their work, inspire others, and grow a wider culture of ecological belonging.
These objectives support the emergence of a resilient community that can plant seeds for a broader cultural shift towards ecological belonging.
Community Rhythms
Monthly Virtual Gatherings: Thematic session focusing practices and emergence
Belonging Practice Circles: Self-guided monthly sessions of 4-5 members centered on discussion of ecological belonging, as well as personal development
Regional Hearth Summits: Participation in regional summits with focus on ecological belonging
Annual In Person Retreat: An annual in-person retreat for shared learning, rest and collective visioning
Study Visits: 3-5 day visits to other EB Network members where members can learn from other practitioners and deepen their knowledge.
Community Offerings
Practice Belonging Circles: Small peer groups organized by theme (grief work, land-based learning, intergenerational practice) offering experiential and inquiry-based connection.
Buddy System: Peer-to-peer pairings designed to support mutual learning, shared accountability, and deeper connection across contexts.
Digital Platforms: Slack workspace with regional and thematic channels to support asynchronous communication, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Visibility Opportunities: Share your stories, practices, and reflections through blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and social media to inspire wider audiences.
Interested to Join the Network?
The Ecological Belonging Community is an emergent space that will evolve with member feedback and shared priorities. If you’re interested to join, here are some considerations to make before applying:
Consider your work: Do you help others reconnect with land, ancestry, and community? Is your work part of a longer arc shaped by the past and in service to future generations?
Not sure? We love hearing from changemakers leaning in to this work. Feel free to reach out.
Express your interest: Fill out the ‘Express Your Interest Form’ here.
Engage: Once you’ve been welcomed to the Network, participate in virtual gatherings, join a practice Belonging Circle, connect with a buddy, and contribute your wisdom to the collective.
