ELIP Participants examine seeds

Workshops and Events

Through its workshops and conferences, the Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) serves as an incubator and convener of bold ideas and powerful initiatives. Our events promote leadership in sustainability, social, and environmental justice, and empower effective responses to our changing climate.

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  • Omega faculty and climate activist Xiye Bastida
  • Omega faculty Grandma Flordemayp
  • Omega faculty Edgar Villanueva
  • 4 more people

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Coming Home
With Sherri Mitchell, Rowen White, Xiye Bastida, Grandmother Flordemayo, Edgar Villanueva, Makaśa Looking Horse

Oct 14–16, 2022

Ecological Literacy Immersion Program

Ecological Literacy Immersion Program

About ELIP

Omega's Ecological Literacy Immersion Program (ELIP) offers an innovative approach to community and landscape design to regenerate the health and well-being of people and our planet. 

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ELIP Alumni

ELIP alumni emerge with a deeper understanding of their relationship, responsibility, and capacity for good within the living systems of our planet, and many are putting that wisdom into action around the world.

Click on the map pins to learn more about what they are up to now and how you can support their projects. 

Permaculture That Makes a Difference

ELIP participants share some of their experiences learning and applying permaculture design principles. 

Indelible Moments From Past Conferences

'You Are the Fulfillment of Prophecy'
Fearless Activism: Standing Tall Even When Your Voice Is Shaking
Diversity is the Key to Our Liberation
How To Be Adult Allies of Climate Youth