The world is changing at a relentless pace. How can we slow down and act from a place of respect for all living things? The Sacred Balance shows us how.
In this extensively updated new edition, David Suzuki reflects on the increasingly radical changes in science and nature—from the climate crisis to peak oil and the rise in clean energy—and examines what they mean for humankind. He also reflects on what we have learned by listening to Indigenous leaders, whose knowledge of the natural world is profound, and whose peoples are on the frontlines of protecting land and water around the world.
Drawing on his own experiences and those of others who have put their beliefs into action, The Sacred Balance combines science, philosophy, spirituality, and Indigenous knowledge to offer concrete suggestions for creating an ecologically sustainable future by rediscovering and addressing humanity’s basic needs.
Drawing from her experiences as an Indigenous scientist, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer demonstrated how all living things—from strawberries and witch hazel to water lilies and lichen—provide us with gifts and lessons every day in her bestselling book Braiding Sweetgrass. Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, this new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth's oldest teachers: the plants around us. Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults brings Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation.
As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.
In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowing together to reveal what it means to see humans as "the younger brothers of creation". As she explores these themes, she circles toward a central argument: The awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks, our care, and our own gifts in return.
As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth—its abundance of sweet, juicy berries—to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival. As Kimmerer explains, “Serviceberries show us another model, one based upon reciprocity, where wealth comes from the quality of your relationships, not from the illusion of self-sufficiency.”
Since the beginning of time, humankind has looked upon nature and seen the divine. In the writings of the great thinkers across religions, the natural world inspires everything from fear, to awe, to tranquil contemplation; God, or however one defined the sublime, was present in everything. Yet today, even as we admire a tree or take in a striking landscape, we rarely see nature as sacred.
In this short but deeply powerful book, the best-selling historian of religion Karen Armstrong re-sacralizes nature for modern times. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the world’s religious traditions, she vividly describes nature’s central place in spirituality across the centuries. In bringing this age-old wisdom to life, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover nature’s potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves.
Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings?
In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben makes the case that the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death and regeneration he has observed in his woodland.
A walk in the woods will never be the same again.
Features:
- Refillable water reservoir for convenient on-the-go use.
- Flexible tip suitable for both small details and broad strokes.
- Ideal for watercolor painting, allowing for precise control over gradients and washes.
- Compact and lightweight design for easy portability.
- Suitable for artists of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
Featuring 12 nature-inspired colors: Rose and Pink, Jerry’s Red, Orange You Glad, Tart & Tangy Yellow, Sunflower Yellow, Leafy Green, Ladybug’s Brown, Cloudy with a Chance of Blue, Violets on a Dark Blue, Lavender Fields Purple, Forest Moss Brown, and Bear Den Black. Since these crayons are made of real beeswax, a white film may naturally appear—this is a sign of their authenticity! Simply wipe them down with a soft cloth to restore their shine.
With the sun up and grass warm, a barnyard chicken is optimistic that it will be a comfortable day for a nap. However, forces keep conspiring against her--until it becomes a bad day for someone else. Reviews A day on the farm, seen through the eyes of a lively chicken. "It's a good day to be a chicken. The sun is up. The grass is warm. And chicken wants a nap." Marchini's minimal text runs in short sentences across the bottom of the book's pages, the better to highlight Felix's distinctive, painterly illustrations. Her chicken, with white feathers, yellow feet and bill, green eyes, and a bright-red wattle and comb, has personality, nobility, and a kind of beauty.
Simple, Bold Outlines: Each page features large and clean designs, making it easier for little hands to color within the lines.
Perfect for All Skill Levels: Suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids ages 3-7 who are just starting to discover the joy of coloring.
Twelve camping illustrations — a vintage camper, lantern, campfire, tent, canoe, s'mores, and more — each pre-outlined with step-by-step instructions. Paintings take about thirty minutes from start to finish, making it approachable for first-time painters and a favorite for gifting.
Add a touch of delight to your kitchen with this 100% cotton tea towel. Farm chicken illustrations cover the towel making it perfect for washing up, lining a basket, wrapping up a loaf of bread, or displaying.
Details:
- 100% cotton flour sack tea towel
- 19" x 28"
- Loop for hanging
- Machine wash and dry
- Original watercolor artwork by Emily Lex
A pencil with a purpose! The Plantable Pencil helps you write, draw, and support pollinators. Once it’s too short to use, plant it and grow strawberries. Each pencil is individually packaged in a cute triangle-shaped box — ideal for gifting or eco-conscious favors.
How it works:
1. Use your pencil as usual for writing or drawing.
2. Once it’s too short to use, plant it upside down with the seed capsule buried in soil.
3. Water regularly and place in sunlight.
4. Watch Strawberries grow!
A pencil with a purpose! The Plantable Pencil helps you write, draw, and support pollinators. Once it’s too short to use, plant it and grow tomatoes. Each pencil is individually packaged in a cute triangle-shaped box — ideal for gifting or eco-conscious favors.
How it works:
1. Use your pencil as usual for writing or drawing.
2. Once it’s too short to use, plant it upside down with the seed capsule buried in soil.
3. Water regularly and place in sunlight.
4. Watch Tomatoes grow!
Hand knit to order from 100% Merino wool - to match the original Pooh illustrations in the classic book. Approximately 8” (20 Cm.) tall, Pooh is the perfect size for little ones to cuddle and carry around. A special toy to be cherished for years to come!
If I don’t have one on hand, it will take approximately 7 days for your bear to be ready to go to his new home - so plan ahead for those special occasions!
Hand knit to order from 100% Merino Wool. Peter is approximately 10” (30 Cm.) tall, with floppy arms and legs - just right for little ones to cuddle. Both Peter, and his blue coat, are patterned after the original illustrations in this classic children’s tale.
Your bunny will take approximately 7 days to be ready to go to his new home - so plan ahead for those special occasions!
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Orders received by 5:00 PM will be available for pick-up at the farm the next day. The default pick-up time is after 10:00 AM, but you may specify any time between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Your order will be in the order pick-up area inside the farm store.
Eggs will be in the refrigerator marked with your name.
