What is Earth Literacy?

"The Great Work of our time is to carry out the transition from a period of human devastation of the Earth to a period when humans would be present to the planet in a mutually beneficial manner." -Thomas Berry

People often ask us what we mean by the phrase "Earth Literacy." On the one hand, Earth Literacy is a field of study and is the primary focus of most of our programs. It explores the mysterious unity and relationships binding Earth and the totality of life under the conditions out of which Earth has emerged within a single, unfolding Universe.

At the same time, we see Earth Literacy as a movement of people who understand that any viable future for our human species is entirely dependent on the viability of our threatened planet. It is a movement arising from a desire to work not only for Earth's survival but for the transformation of all the limited beliefs, values, institutions and structures that promote domination, violence, destitution and powerlessness among people and between people and the natural world.

Genesis Farm opens its heart, its spaces, resources and energy to welcome all who desire to do this Great Work. Perhaps this season you may be able to join us as we search and learn together.