Our Principles

Reciprocity

We don’t take from the land. We live in relationship with it. As foragers, we depend on the health and thriving of the maple trees we tap in February, the oak trees that we gather nuts from in October, and all the countless species that the ecosystem requires to stay healthy and balanced. The patch of woods where we find a flush of stumpers becomes our responsibility throughout the rest of the year.

Solidarity

There is no such thing as an individual human being. We are all part of a vast social and ecological fabric. And that fabric is at its strongest when every thread is well-cared-for and strong. As organizers, we know how much can be achieved when people recognize that their struggles are interlinked, and work to resolve them together. We stand in solidarity with everyone working for a more caring world.

Fierce Joy

The world is full of pain and fear. The world is also full of hummingbirds. We have to prepare for an uncertain future, but we get to dance in the woods on a warm summer evening along the way. As artists, we understand the power of refusing to abandon beauty. Joy and hope grow best when they are planted side by side. If we’re going to build the world we want, we have to learn to celebrate our time in this one.