WPPL’s newest book club, focused on Environmentalism, met for the first time on Wednesday, January 8th. We discussed the fantastic book “Kiss the Ground” by Josh Tickell, whose main focus is on regenerative agriculture, and how what we plant and what we eat has a huge impact on the global climate.
Click here for a collection of resources curated by the Kiss the Ground author – I highly recommend exploring this page, it is chock-full of information and ways to get involved and make a positive impact on the health of our planet.
During our discussion, several participants brought up different local (and some national/international) farms & organizations practicing regenerative agriculture and contributing positively to the health of Northeast Ohio’s soil and people alike.
Below is a list of all the resources contributed during this meeting – take a look!
As our discussions continue, I plan to collect additional resources from patron and staff recommendations. If you have a recommendation you’d like to see featured in a future blog post, feel free to reach out! Better yet, give the Environmentalism Book Club a try!
Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m. We’ll be reading the novel “Playground“, by Richard Powers.
Local Resources:
“We have turned an empty and forgotten piece of land in Cleveland’s Kinsman Neighborhood into an urban farm where we grow produce to bring healthy, local food to area institutions and citizens and train others on this work.”
“Perpetually clad in his trademark overalls and a red bowtie, Farmer Lee Jones is a pioneer of the sustainable agricultural movement.”
“Cleveland’s largest urban farm, located in the heart of Ohio City. Nourishing Cleveland since 2010. Powered by Re:Source Cleveland“
“Located in beautiful downtown Lakewood, Forage Public House is dedicated to 100% sustainable farm specific menu items.”
“Herbalist Owned and Operated. We offer American Grown and Certified Organic Bulk Herbs, Organic Herbal Teas, Tinctures, N/A Extracts, Skincare, Zines/Books, Workshops, and Seasonal Community Events.”
“Sharing the love with fermented foods for life!”
“Our mission is to cultivate food justice in Northeast Ohio and beyond by building enduring local food systems from the ground up.”
National Resources
“The world’s leading resource for climate solutions”
“For every item purchased we plant trees, in an effort to regenerate ecosystems, capture carbon and provide planting jobs in communities around the world”
“Healing the land one bite at a time”
“We Farm Sunlight, Soil & Grass”
“The Mother Tree Project stands at the forefront of regenerative forestry research, addressing the urgent need to safeguard and steward British Columbia’s forests amidst escalating threats from global climate change.”
“Our mission is simple: To empower you with breakthrough research to make informed choices and live a healthy life in a healthy environment.”
Film Resources:
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF)
“Inspiring our community through the power of film to incite change and take action so that we can preserve our planet for future generations.”
“The home of imperfect activists. Discover stories that make you feel good and tools to help you do good.”
Thank you for taking a browse through this list of resources. More coming soon!
— Elyse
