The Resilient Activist

The Resilient Activist is a Kansas City-based nonprofit filling a vital role largely unoccupied in the nonprofit space… We care deeply about the environmental movement and the everyday activists who struggle with eco-anxiety and overwhelm (yes, we’re talking to you!). Learn how we nourish activists through the slides below and let us know in the comments which Resilient Activist program you receive the most value from and where you’d like to see more programming offered. We can’t wait to support you on your #ResilienceJourney 💪🏽

Advance your community sustainability journey tomorrow by catching the final Community of Practice session on Transformational Resilience Coordinating Networks (TRCNs)! This second Community of Practice installment is being hosted to educate people about the methods and benefits of organizing Transformational Resilience Coordinating Networks (TRCNs) in North America worldwide. During this session, you'll hear from people with robust experience in TRCNs, be able to discuss your ideas for forming a TRCN in your own area, and obtain valuable feedback from other participants. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/g5ZaUTfk 🌍

Join us this Oct. 28 for a "spicy" Climate Café, with a special focus on lessons from this autumnal season and a "spicy blessings" practice from Michelle Merrill, founder of Novasutras. 🌶️ RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gdBFjptK ⚡️ #ClimateCafe #ClimateEmotions #SpicyBlessings

Studies show that people with higher levels of social cohesion experience lower rates of mental health problems than those in social isolation. ¹ In a time of rampant social isolation, it’s critical to have a community you can rely on, who won’t judge you for anxiety or overwhelm concerning the climate crisis. Join us this Oct. 28 for a "spicy" Climate Café, with a special focus on lessons from this autumnal season and a "spicy blessings" practice from Michelle Merrill, founder of Novasutras. 🌶️ RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gdBFjptK ⚡️ ¹ Fone, White, Farewell, & Dunstan, F. (2014). Effect of neighbourhood deprivation and social cohesion on mental health inequality. Psychological Medicine, 44(11), 2449–2460.

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to Moonlit Mindfulness: A Spooky, Batty Experience! 🦇✨ We love being able to host in-person events like these to offer education, nature connection, and community support to those who share our passion for a sustainable, flourishing, nature-connected future. See you at November's nature-connected event: Tree Planting with the Heartland Tree Alliance at the Marlborough Neighborhood on Nov. 16 🖤

You won't want to miss this Sunday's 2024 Fall Festival at Unity Temple on the Plaza! Our board member Sarah Mayerhofer will be speaking on a discussion panel about documentary "Hot Times in the Heartland," there will be a clothing swap and repair cafe, native garden workshops, and more! 🌱 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g5UyJMYk 🎉

Are you curious to know what vital roles bats play in ecology or excited to go out into the woods at night to glimpse them? If so, join us tomorrow at 6:30pm for "Moonlit Mindfulness: A Spooky, Batty Experience" 🦇✨ We're thrilled to have local bat enthusiast and board member Briana Anderson lead a bat-watching walk and Mindfulness in the Heartland Founder Amy Zoe Schonhoff lead us through a calming full moon meditation. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gHgRgSSN 🍂 #BatConservation #BatEcology #TheResilientActivist

This Oct. 22 and 29, a two-part Community of Practice session is being hosted to educate people about the methods and benefits of organizing Transformational Resilience Coordinating Networks (TRCNs) worldwide. TRCNs are community-led networks utilizing public health approaches to prevent and heal the traumas generated by the climate crisis. If you're interested in fostering stronger community resilience to the climate crisis in your own neighborhood or organization, register today. ⚡️ RSVP at https://lnkd.in/g5ZaUTfk 🌍

Esmé Weijun Wang is a a writer, speaker, and founder of The Unexpected Shape Writing Academy, where she coaches writers and teaches the philosophy that living with limitations can exist alongside an ambitious, prolific life. Our JEDI Book Club can't wait to discuss her book, The Collected Schizophrenias, this Tuesday at 7:30pm! ✨📖 "I believe [in what’s called] 'narrative therapy,' which uses storytelling to distance a person from their experiences in order to tell a different story about their lives. Because we often are the life stories that we tell ourselves about who we are; we create the scaffolding that we hang our narratives upon. Is this a treatment? I think so…” - Esmé Weijun Wang RSVP for this book club at https://lnkd.in/gnkkup3S ☕️ Photo Credit: Esmé Weijun Wang

This Oct. 17, we're thrilled to have local bat enthusiast and board member Briana Anderson leading our community as we explore the vital ecological roles bats play during "Moonlit Mindfulness: A Spooky, Batty Experience!" 🦇✨ From pest control to pollination, bats are fascinating creatures who contribute significantly to our ecosystem, yet often go unnoticed. As the full moon rises during the event, we’ll transition into autumn with a meditation led by Amy Zoe Schonhoff (founder of Mindfulness in the Heartland) reflecting on our connection to these incredible animals and the season of autumn. Let’s come together to celebrate and protect our batty friends! #BatConservation #BatEcology #TheResilientActivist RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gSakWV5F