I’ll be arriving Oct. 5 at the Urban Environmental Institute in Toledo, Ohio, for a two-month stay. I feel extremely blessed to have the opportunity and time to stay with the lovely family that runs the house!

Their mission statement:

Environmental consciousness is lacking in an urban setting whereby the human delivery systems have contributed to breaking connections between humans and the environment. High population density in urban spaces makes the environmental impacts and resource needs great in those spaces. Existing environmental education programs are rarely geared toward urban challenges. Therefore, the Urban Environmental Institute for Education, Investigation and Outreach will:

Challenge traditional thinking
Promote hands-on environmental education and scientific investigation
Work to preserve the genetic heritage of the Southwest Lake Erie Basin bioregion
Encourage self-expression through environmental art and other media
Promote the exploration and use of alternative technologies and practices to improve the sustainability of urban living
Foster a connection to the natural and social heritage of the Southwest Lake Erie Basin
Accomplish these goals in the urban setting of Toledo, Ohio

Looking forward to sharing the experience with you! Peace and love dear friends!

Originally posted at

http://myurbanfarmproject.wordpress.com