September 29, 2026/Wendy Figone/General Protecting the Land Means Protecting Its History Proposition 45: Protecting Tribal Cultural Heritage California's Proposition 45 would accelerate development approvals but could eliminate consultation rights for non-federally recognized tribes, including the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, on qualifying projects. The Amah Mutsun Land Trust warns that this could threaten sacred sites, ancestral burial grounds and Indigenous cultural heritage. Important voting dates: - October 5: Mail-in voting begins. - October 19: Voter registration deadline. - November 3: Election Day. Learn about the measure and make an informed decision. Register or check your voter status Read Article Protecting the Land Means Protecting Its History
June 29, 2026/Wendy Figone/Forest Therapy Forest Therapy as a Global Movement A heartfelt reflection on a Forest Therapy Board retreat with Tanberly Conway, exploring how shared nature-based experiences build connection, creativity, belonging, and momentum for the growing Forest Therapy movement. Read Article Forest Therapy as a Global Movement