Content:  Living at a time of advanced ecological degradation, we sense the call of the earth and other species for humans to live in harmony with the natural world.  This workshop covers the call of the earth through essential teaching of five authors, each with an essential message for all of us.

• Thomas Berry, author of Dream of the Earth, The Great Work, The Universe Story; and Evening Thoughts.

• Viktor Frankl, author of Man’s Search for Meaning.

• Aldo Leopold, author of A Sand County Almanac.

• Joanna Macy, author of Coming Back to Life; and creator of a compelling metaphor, the Great Turning.

•  Arne Naess, Norwegian philosopher who coined the term “deep ecology” and authored related papers.

Presenters: Jeanne and Dick Roy, co-founders of the Northwest Earth Institute, the Oregon Natural Step Network, and the new Center for Earth Leadership.  They may be assisted by others.