See No Enemy ~ Hear What Matters: Community of Practice (online session)

These monthly online practice sessions are open to those who are already familiar with the fundamental ideas of Nonviolent Communication – those who have experience equivalent to reading A Language for Life by Marshall Rosenberg PhD. or attending a two day introductory workshop. Activities may include journalling, role play, dyads and full group practice.

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See No Enemy ~ Hear What Matters: Community of Practice (online session)

These monthly online practice sessions are open to those who are already familiar with the fundamental ideas of Nonviolent Communication – those who have experience equivalent to reading A Language for Life by Marshall Rosenberg PhD. or attending a two day introductory workshop. Activities may include journalling, role play, dyads and full group practice.

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Reconnection: A Nature Experience for BIPOC

Continuing a series begun in the winter of 2021, GWI is collaborating with Wild Earth, offering an opportunity for BIPOC to gather outdoors.

As we start making preparations for the cold weather months, we will share timeless space around the fire, crafting medicine pouches with yarn dyed with local plants, making medicinal teas and herbal tinctures. This day will be all about preparations to turn inward as we sit around the fire, crafting, learning about medicinal plants and dyeing techniques. In conversation and comfort food*, we will build connections to each other, ourselves and the land that supports each and every one of us! 

This is a family-friendly gathering. Children are encouraged to attend and childcare will be provided, if need be. If you are requesting childcare, please let us know via the registration form.

We would like to remind everyone that we are entering hunting season. While we are not expecting to be in any danger, we want to err on the side of caution and ask that everyone please wear bright colors (blaze orange or blaze green) during our time together. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. 

*We will have vegetarian options available for lunch.

If you identify as part of a BIPOC community and are interested in participating in this event, please email [email protected].

Climate Grief Conversations

GWI and Jenny Bates are holding ongoing climate grief conversations. This group will meet on the first Thursdays of the month (for October and November only, meetings will be the first WEDNESDAY of the month) at The Greenhouse 65 St. James St. on the corner of Clinton Street and St. James Street in Uptown Kingston. This group is free and open to anyone who has concerns about the climate, about our City of Kingston, and who are stressed about an uncertain future.


“We are picking up distress signals, as living beings on this planet” – Jenny Bates.


Grief is not easily processed alone. The grief felt, consciously or unconsciously regarding the planet is on a scale previously unknown to our species. This series of conversations is an opportunity to share and verbalize what is felt in the context of group that will be facilitated with care, support and a sense of belonging in a confidential and fully respectful manner.


You can listen to Micah and Jenny speak on The Good Work Hour about this topic.


If you have any question email [email protected] or [email protected]

Climate Grief Conversations

GWI and Jenny Bates are holding ongoing climate grief conversations. This group will meet on the first Thursdays of the month (for October and November only, meetings will be the first WEDNESDAY of the month) at The Greenhouse 65 St. James St. on the corner of Clinton Street and St. James Street in Uptown Kingston. This group is free and open to anyone who has concerns about the climate, about our City of Kingston, and who are stressed about an uncertain future.


“We are picking up distress signals, as living beings on this planet” – Jenny Bates.


Grief is not easily processed alone. The grief felt, consciously or unconsciously regarding the planet is on a scale previously unknown to our species. This series of conversations is an opportunity to share and verbalize what is felt in the context of group that will be facilitated with care, support and a sense of belonging in a confidential and fully respectful manner.


You can listen to Micah and Jenny speak on The Good Work Hour about this topic.


If you have any question email [email protected] or [email protected]

Climate Grief Conversations

GWI and Jenny Bates are holding ongoing climate grief conversations. This group will meet on the first Sundays of the month at The Greenhouse 65 St. James St. on the corner of Clinton street and St. James Street in Uptown Kingston. This group is free and open to anyone who has concerns about the climate, about our City of Kingston, and who are stressed about an uncertain future.


“We are picking up distress signals, as living beings on this planet” – Jenny Bates.


Grief is not easily processed alone. The grief felt, consciously or unconsciously regarding the planet is on a scale previously unknown to our species. This series of conversations is an opportunity to share and verbalize what is felt in the context of group that will be facilitated with care, support and a sense of belonging in a confidential and fully respectful manner.


You can listen to Micah and Jenny speak on The Good Work Hour about this topic.


If you have any question email [email protected] or [email protected]

BLOK Party

We’re having a BLOK Party (Black & Brown Liberation of Kingston)! Come out to The Greenhouse for a night of music and art by BIPOC artists from the Hudson Valley. 

There will be music performances throughout the night, and handmade items for sale. Our vendors include soap, essential oil products, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and more!

The exhibit by Shirley Parker-Benjamin and Onaje Benjamin is on display and available for sale as well. 

We are committed to uplifting the work of BIPOC artists, creators and makers as part of the Just Transition framework.

We have made the decision to require masks at this indoor event. Depending on the weather, parts of the event will be outdoors, but with the rising number of cases and increased transmissibility, we will be requiring masks. We will be asking people to eat or drink outdoors if weather allows, or to socially distance while eating or drinking, and to replace masks as soon as you’re done. Let’s keep everyone safe so we can do this again. Thanks.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! No registration needed.