TreeSisters Groves
A global web of people coming together for the trees and funding the reforestation of the planet
Why we need to gather at this time:
- The climate emergency on Earth is here for the long haul. This means that our response to it needs to be one of durability, resilience and regeneration.
- We know we are stronger together and that going it alone is no longer an option.
- The old experience of activism burnout has shown us the need for a balance of support and self-care rooted in community.
- Well created and well-held groups offer huge potential for sustained and effective local and global action.
TreeSisters Groves support you in restoring:
- The power of community
- The principle of self-care and earth care
- The power of activism that is rooted in heart-centred resilience
What are TreeSisters Groves?
The Groves project is our invitation to you to gather with others to explore your connection with nature, and restoration of our natural world
A Grove is a local group supporters that meets regularly in their community or online for mutual support, and to plan local environmental projects
Grove groups are usually coordinated by one or two members who step forward in the role of ‘Grove Tenders’
We offer Grove Tenders a set of tools and a peer support network to use in starting, supporting and sustaining their Groves
The TreeSisters theory of Change invites everyone to rebalance themselves and restore their relationship with the natural world. To support this theory, Groves are made up of two halves:
One half is the time spent nourishing you and the group, this is called the inbreath
The other half is taking inspired action in the world for the trees, called the outbreath
Groves first restore themselves, then turn towards restoring the natural world
What are the impacts of TreeSisters Groves?
In the first two years of the TreeSisters Groves project, we have engaged with over 1,000 supporters who are exploring the possibility of creating a local group. So far, there have been over 150 Groves in over 30 different countries across the globe. Grove size can vary from four members to over fifty! Typically Groves have about 12 individuals in each group, so the immediate impact from these groups has reached 1,800 people, whose involvement has rippled out to wider groups of families, friends and communities.
Be inspired by our existing Grove Tender stories here.
