Seeds for Eco Communities

05/16/2026

Today we wanted to provide a great big thank you to Laura Newman, Leah McMenemy, Caitlin Karelsen and Katerina Trieselmann - the amazing team from the University of Guelph who have developed an - incredible - ground breaking - first of its kind - guidance document detailing the roles and approaches an eco community can take to support emergency management efforts, not only for themselves but for neighboring communities.

Please spread the love with others who may benefit from this knowledge by downloading and sharing! Just click the link 👇

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XQ1D7UQJnMAF9gLtukL9lRQWNKPzh-Dx/view?usp=sharing

04/18/2026

As we skip gently through the spring months we look towards the upcoming flower moon - set to light the evening sky in early May. Some Indigenous communities recognize the abundance of blooming flowers during this sacred time of the moon cycle.
When we think about blooming flowers rising collectively together at this time of year, we are reminded about the important role of like minded partners as we all travel on our journeys.

In this month's podcast release from SFEC, we sit down with Ed Peterson, the Founder and Director of the Tiny Town Association.
Watch it here 👉 https://youtu.be/sTh6oC2v2L4
If you have not had the pleasure of learning about this like minded organization please listen in and check out their website for additional details, they're doing some great work to bring forward concepts such as pocket communities to help enable tangible affordable and sustainable housing options - something we all need to take very seriously!

https://tinytownassociation.com/
https://www.12neighbours.com/

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04/05/2026

Eco communities continue to carve a pathway forward for a more stable future - in an era in which sustainability is a need rather than an option. This is becoming particularly apparent with the current unrest around the globe. Eco communities are based on the values of social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and self-sufficiency. However, to ensure their long-term success and viability, key challenges must be addressed. This months blog examines some of the challenges eco communities face with tips on how to tackle them, check it out!

https://seedsforecocommunities.org/blog/f/blog-71-eco-community-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them

Blog 71 Eco Community Challenges and How to Overcome Them

03/24/2026

The pink moon is upon us, representing the first beautiful blooming of Spring. Also known to some communities as frog moon, sprouting grass moon, sucker moon and budding moon, it is a special time of year when water starts running and cleansing the earth. Renewal. Rebirth. What does this time in the moon cycle mean to you?

https://youtu.be/AN3fXV_UKr4

And now, you are in for a treat this month with our newest podcast from Roots to Roofs, with our long standing Board Member Robin Skeates. Like the pink moon, Robin's spirit reminds us of new beginnings, as he is always full of forward looking new innovative ideas! Listen in to hear more from this brilliant mind, and get ready to be inspired.

Something has to change in the way we live - and this episode gets right to the heart of it.On this month’s Roots to Roofs, we talk with long-standing board ...

03/04/2026

Sometimes the longer term lens is lost in the narrative of current political priorities, perhaps eco communities can provide one way to help create this narrative. Check out this month's blog on the topic of eco community opportunities in today’s geopolitical climate to learn more!

https://seedsforecocommunities.org/blog/f/blog70-eco-community-opportunities-in-todays-geopolitical-climate

Blog 70 Eco Community Opportunities in today's Geopolitical Climate.

02/18/2026

As the March Sugar Moon (Ziissbaakdoke Giizis / Siwkewiku’s) signals the flow of maple sap and the arrival of spring, we explore themes of renewal, youth leadership, and community change.

In this episode of Roots to Roofs, we’re joined by youth ambassador and Youth in Politics founder Zubair Hussain for a powerful conversation about young changemakers, civic engagement, and building sustainable eco communities. What role do you think today’s youth play in shaping tomorrow’s communities?

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In this episode of Roots to Roofs, we’re joined by youth ambassador and Youth in Politics founder Zubair Hussain for a powerful conversation about young chan...

02/12/2026

Roots to Roofs Podcast: Episode 2 drops this Friday!

And this one’s special. We sit down with an incredible guest whose passion is deeply connected to Seeds For Eco Communities - and whose work at the intersection of youth changemakers and eco communities is seriously inspiring. We’re proud to reconnect, hear where he’s at today, and share the conversation with you.

If you care about the future being built by young leaders, this episode is for you. Friday.

02/02/2026

The bear moon is upon us, we are reminded of this sacred time, symbolizing new life as the bear cubs are welcomed into the world. Greeted by the beautiful moon and its soft reflection on the snow. The branches of the trees lead the way to their new life journey.

In this time of reflection we are thinking about those who are less fortunate, those that don’t have a home in what is sometimes an aggressively cold climate. This month's blog explores and profiles how tiny homes can provide real and meaningful solutions to the current global homelessness crisis.

https://seedsforecocommunities.org/blog/f/tiny-homes-real-solutions-for-the-global-homelessness-crisis

Blog 69 - tiny homes: Real solutions for the global homelessness crisis.

01/17/2026

We are SUPER excited to invite you to meet the people behind the scenes in the eco community movement by checking out our newly launched pod cast “From Roots to Roofs” @ SFEC! Kicking off with founder Laura Blease.

Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/oao4mqvByOk?si=AkgCbn863HvYNiMb
Please like, comment and share!

For our new pod cast series, we would like to acknowledge the moon cycles. For some Indigenous communities, this month's Wolf Moon is associated with inner strength and resilience during the darkest part of winter. It’s a time to tune into your instinct and to listen to your inner voice while observing connection to the community. The Wolf Moon is a time of reflection and recalibration, as the first full moon of the year often sets the emotional tone for the months ahead. It’s a moon that invites people to slow down, take stock, and reconnect with what matters.

Over the coming months as From Roots to Roofs rolls out - not only will you be able to listen in to some of the brilliant minds from within our team of experts, but we will also be actively engaging with like minded organizations and individuals during our podcast to further share the knowledge and excitement behind the eco community movement.

We are SUPER excited to invite you to meet the people behind the scenes in the eco community movement by checking out our newly launched pod cast “From Roots...

01/16/2026

When real voices start speaking openly about community,
something sparks.
Ideas grow.
Stories connect.
The conversation begins Friday, January 16th, with a very special guest!