Monthly Archives: April 2022

Climate Change ForumThe Living Landscape – From Lawn to Native GardenSun May 1 – 1:30 pm – zoom below Designer, architectural writer, and educator Michael Cockram will discuss plans to transform the OMNI center’s grounds into a sustainable “Living Landscape”. Michael will trace his path to green buildings and landscapes through his career as an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon; to reporting on the “sponge cities” of China and efforts to save New Orleans from rising waters using the techniques developed in the Netherlands.  We’ll discuss how Living Landscapes can mitigate the effects of climate change, reduce pollution, […]

Washington County needs people worried about democracy to step up and party.  Omni is encouraging members and friends to work with the Democratic Party to hold fun and enjoyable house parties that will introduce local candidates to their constituents, connect you to what’s happening in Washington County and help to get out the vote for the primary election now, and the general election in November. You invite your friends …your local candidate shows up to meet everybody …you all have a great time, and everybody shows up to vote on May 24! It’ll be such a win-win! If you like […]

Perfect inspiration for the seasonIn this informative video from last spring, Michael Cockram joins plant expert Burnetta Hinterthuer and the Ross family walking their lovely acreage finding spring bursting out. They’re choosing spicebush to bring back and plant at Omni. The video is from spring 2021, but the plants are eternal.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1027rGpFvc

Saving Climate Activists: Resilience Support Needed Climate Activist Research Study Informational Session >Begins May 10, 9-week research study>No charge for the informational session or participation in the research >More information below! >Help yourself and other activists thriveProject Lead: Sami Aaron Director of the Resilient Activist Center. Training, Research, Impact, and a Heart for Caring ActivistsIf you care, you suffer too. The Resilient Activist believes that the world needs inspired, visionary activists who have the resilience to see us through these unprecedented times. If you’re one of those visionary activists, or sense just how difficult the times are now, you know […]

A Conversation Fri April 22 – 7:00 pm – in person at Omni CenterJoanie Connors, therapist, peace activist, poet, author and former resident of Fayetteville is writing a book on her father’s experience as a military veteran and the impact of his PTSD on her family. Her research and thinking has made her very curious about other families and how that experience played out for them. This event will be a presentation on Joanie’s book and a conversation on this difficult but crucial topic that is central to helping a war culture begin to heal from the trauma we’ve both experienced and […]