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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Read about the current administration's proclamations to reduce two national monuments—the Bears Ears National Monument and the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument—by about 90% each. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/the-pow...

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The Art of Creation: The Power to Protect

Will protection remain in place for an area rife with history and meaning?

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We're hiring! We're seeking a mission-driven, detail-oriented Associate Director. This position requires living on, or close to, Camano Island, WA. If you or someone you know may be interested, the full job description is at the link. Preliminary app is open now! www.circlewood.online/employment

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Employment | Circlewood

Join the Circlewood team.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🧑‍🌾 In this week's Earthkeepers episode, Abram Bicksler shares insights into his work with ECHO, a Christian nonprofit focused on sustainable agriculture and food systems. 🎧 It's available now at the link here, or wherever you listen to podcasts! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ehx...

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Combating Hunger through Sustainable Farming, with Abram Bicksler of ECHO | Ep. 158

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Through her work, artist Courtney Mattison both shares the beauty of healthy coral reefs moving in the currents, particularly with those who haven't experienced them, and also the horrendous devastation that the reefs are currently undergoing. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/reveali...

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The Art of Creation: Bringing the Depths into the Light

The sea life installations of Courtney Mattison are a window into a beautiful and fragile world we may never see with our own eyes.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In this recent Earthkeepers episode, cohosted by Forrest and Stephanie Vander Lugt, Julie Brams discusses the profound connection between nature & mental health, emphasizing the importance of re-rooting our minds in the natural world to foster healing & wholeness. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhrX...

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The Nature Embedded Mind: Revolutionary Rethinking for Mental Health Practices, with Julie Brams

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Over time, the dissonance between the dualisms of correct religious beliefs and Indigenous thinking became a tension that I couldn’t ignore." Lenore Three Stars reflects on how ideally, what we believe and what we do in this world are the same. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/is-this...

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The Way Forward: Is This World Our Home?

Ideally what we believe and what we do in this world are the same.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Earlier this month, Louise shared a farewell to author Wendell Berry and a celebration of his fictional world - find the full post here. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/an-abid...

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The Art of Creation: An Abiding Membership

A farewell to author Wendell Berry and a celebration of his fictional world

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We are beginning to see sneak peeks of autumn here on Camano Island!

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

"A couple years ago while wrapping up my MDiv at Yale Divinity School, I was searching for contemplative ecology organizations that might hire a Protestant eco-theologian like myself. I came across Circlewood’s website, liked what I saw, and subscribed to The Ecological Disciple to learn more."

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We had a wonderful summer at Circlewood! Our two amazing interns planted natives, created trails, wrote insightful pieces, hosted groups, and made the case for a permanent intern program at Circlewood. Our pond attracted frogs, salamanders, owls, deer, raccoons, and people.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

During our annual board retreat, this barred owl joined our meeting for almost half an hour before catching and eating this snake! It was a timely, beautiful, and intimate moment with our creature neighbors at Circlewood. We are thankful!

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We held our annual Circlewood board retreat last weekend! We had a wonderful time with all who attended, including some prospective new board members.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Meet Tyler Mark Nelson, our new Earthkeepers podcast producer! Welcome, Tyler! We're excited to have you on board.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Did you know that The Ecological Disciple has published more than 370 pieces over a period of five years? And that all of these posts are available on our website, without a paywall, free to readers? www.ecodisciple.com/blog/an-ecol...

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The Art of Creation: An Ecological Examen

To help people see the spiritual ramifications of the ways they live within the wider creation, an ecological examen can be a meaningful and useful tool.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

"I know I am not alone in that stopping to listen, see, and learn in news ways does not always come easily for me. And so, being thrown into a culture where this is not just encouraged, but a vital part of organizational vision, came as quite a shock at first..." www.ecodisciple.com/blog/a-summe...

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Practical Earthkeeping: A Summer of Encounter

A Circlewood intern's takeaways from a summer on Camano.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Sam found a tiny friend in the tree field last week!

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

"This summer, Mary Mattingly, a New York interdisciplinary artist, has been using a floating garden on a barge to call attention to ecological resilience and to the scarcity of fresh food, especially in urban areas." Learn more about floating gardens at the link. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/the-art...

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The Art of Creation: Afloat

Age-old practices model methods of resilience in the face of climate change.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In this week's Earthkeepers Essentials archive episode, Wes Willison shares his journey from political awareness to ecological engagement, exploring how faith, community, and practical actions like gun decommissioning serve as acts of hope and transformation. www.earthkeepers.online/episodes/epi...

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Episodes | Earthkeepers

The Earthkeepers Podcast promotes global connection among ecological-minded people who believe that earth care is an integral part of spiritual life. Through conversations about topics like ecology, c...

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Last week, we hosted the Stanwood-Camano School District administrators for a day of learning, retreat, and planning for the upcoming year. It was great to have them! Cheers to a new school year!

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

"Learning from the land is not merely a side effect of being a place-based organization, it’s a central part of the missional goal: to be restored by the land through our restoration efforts..." www.ecodisciple.com/blog/a-summe...

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Practical Earthkeeping: A Summer of Encounter

A Circlewood intern's takeaways from a summer on Camano.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Last week, Sam, James, Allison, and Forrest had the opportunity to help our good friend Christine Sine in installing a labyrinth in her backyard.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

At the end of July, we welcomed a camping and field trip for Au Sable Institute's International Development and Environmental Sustainability class. College students from around North America were joined at Circlewood by Rick Faw and David Anderson of A Rocha Canada, and by our friend Christine Sine.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our partners at Northwest Natural Resource Group led a great forestry workshop on our site on Camano Island last week - thanks to everyone who attended! It was informative and encouraging.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"Where do you seek solitude for reflection and prayer? Do you recall a place and time that was special to you?" We are pleased to share this piece from Joe Sheldon, a regular contributor to The Ecological Disciple. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/followi...

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Practical Earthkeeping: Following Old Footsteps

Revisiting a "thin place" can deepen our experience of the world.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The poem Elegy for a Walnut Tree puts into verse the deep sense of connection W.S. Merwin (1927-2019), a well-respected American poet, felt toward nonhuman members of creation. Read the poem and Louise's reflection here. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/all-the...

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The Art of Creation: All These Years

This poem from W. S. Merwin speaks of a long friendship and a deep respect.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In this week's Earthkeepers episode from our archives, we explore the profound connection between humans and the natural world through the lens of place-based education, hunting, and relational awareness. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNnw...

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Earthkeepers Essentials: Shaping the Hearts and Minds of Young Earthkeepers, with Joel Pontius |...

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This post from Allison Gilmeister, our 2026 Ecology and Faith intern, explores nose-first earthkeeping! Allison is pursuing a Master of Arts in Religion and Ecology at Yale Divinity School, where she explores the intersection of environmentalism and Christianity. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/aromati...

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Practical Earthkeeping: Aromatic Ecological Discipleship

Scent can deepen our relationships with the created world and help us recognize where creation is hurting.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We're a little over halfway through 2026, and we wanted to give you an update about what we've been up to and what's next! You can watch our short update video here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3O2...

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2026 Circlewood Mid-Year Update

James gives a quick update about the first half of 2026 for Circlewood, and about what's coming up in the second half of the year. CORRECTION: We are in the sixth year of publishing The Ecological…

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our partners at Northwest Natural Resource Group are hosting a free forestry tour at Circlewood on Camano Island, on August 6 from 4:30-8pm. Visit the link here for more information and to reserve your spot on the tour! www.eventbrite.com/e/circlewood...

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Circlewood Twilight Tour: Drought and Wildfire Resilience

Learn how to boost your forest's health, drought tolerance, and wildfire resilience at this evening tour on Camano Island!

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our pond friends are almost all grown up! Sam, our Ecological Stewardship Intern, spotted this in-between tadpole and frog today.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

What's in a name? Plenty, both in the name itself and how it is chosen. Regular contributor to The Ecological Disciple, Jeff Reed, writes about the art of place naming in this week's post. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/the-art...

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The Art of Creation: The Art of Place-Naming

What's in a name? Plenty, both in the name itself and how it is chosen.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

NEW Earthkeepers episode: Jim Stump, Vice President of BioLogos and host of the Language of God podcast, shares about his recent journey to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, exploring the intersection of faith, creation care, and environmental advocacy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIux...

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Speaking Up for Wilderness: Lessons from the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, with Jim Stump

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Louise and her son Timothy planted this thimbleberry two years ago. This week, it's bursting out of the top of its protective cage!

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Allison Gilmeister, this summer's Ecology and Faith intern, started a Substack! This beautiful opening piece reflects on some of her summer work at Circlewood, her first year at Yale Divinity School, and her experiences in Christianity and environmentalism. agil17.substack.com/p/life-in-th...

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Life in the Liminal: The Substack Debut of a Christian Environmentalist

Who I Am and Why I'm Here

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Intricate wood art from T. (Tom) A.G. Smith, a Nottinghamshire, UK self-taught artist, translates the beauty of wildlife into wood. His work displays the subtle and yet distinct differences one can see in nature. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/hue-and...

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The Art of Creation: Hue and Grain

Intricate pieces of woodworking translate the beauty of wildlife into wood.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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Circlewood Twilight Tour: Drought and Wildfire Resilience

Learn how to boost your forest's health, drought tolerance, and wildfire resilience at this evening tour on Camano Island!

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Debra K Rienstra @debrakrienstra.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Part 2 of this very fun podcast episode from @circlewoodearth.bsky.social in which James Amadon and I got to interview @billmckibben.bsky.social in a rain storm (you can hear it!).

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

The Circlewood pond has become a thriving ecosystem! Hundreds of salamanders and tadpoles are sprouting legs, losing their gills, and absorbing their tails as they prepare to leave the pond for the wide world of dry land.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"This book was born from the recognition that the groaning of creation, rising daily in pitch and volume, continues to fall on deaf ears. To put it bluntly, the Church is fiddling while the earth burns." www.ecodisciple.com/blog/the-way...

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The Way Forward: Writing When The Earth is Melting

An update from James on his book project.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

NEW EP: @billmckibben.bsky.social shares insights on climate change, renewable energy, and the role of faith communities in fostering change. Discover practical solutions, spiritual perspectives, and stories that motivate collective action for a sustainable future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUIF...

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“A Solar Panel is a Symbol of Love”: Telling It on the Mountain, with Bill McKibben | Ep. 153

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

New Circlewood mascot? The tadpoles living in our new pond are on the verge of popping out all four limbs and becoming frogs!

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Allison, Ecology and Faith intern, shared this reflection earlier this week! “I’ll admit that I began the day with my bare feet happily soaked in a layer of wet soil. As summer’s dry heat begins to set in, morning watering is becoming a new ritual for the Circlewood interns.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Noah Guthrie, one of our regular contributors to The Ecological Disciple, explores the theology and practice behind sustainable agriculture. www.ecodisciple.com/blog/tending...

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The Way Forward: Tending to God's Land

In showing loving concern for the land, we fulfill a biblical call in ways that are deeply practical.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our friends at Otters Den Nature School are offering a Wind Technology summer camp in the Bellingham, WA area! You can learn more on their website: www.ottersden.org. www.ottersden.org

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Welcome to Otters Den Nature School!

Our mission is to provide affordable childcare through outdoor learning for Bellingham school-age students.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Trinity Education Foundation fellows spent some time inside the Sine Center, collaging! The art of collage allows us to slow down, and everyone enjoyed time listening to God, discerning vocation, reflecting on calling, building new relationships, and finding ways to care for creation.

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A few more photos from trail-building with Trinity Education Foundation last week!

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Circlewood @circlewoodearth.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

"Each of the 30 species included in the book are fascinating: a 2,000-year-old brain coral that looks like the rind of a cantaloupe, a 100,000-year-old sea grass meadow that is all genetically identical and thus a single individual..." www.ecodisciple.com/blog/the-anc...

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The Art of Creation: The Ancient in Our Midst

When something has lived for over 2,000 years, it must be doing something right.

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