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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Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Orion Environmental Writers’ Workshop

With Elizabeth Bradfield, Francisco Cantú, Jennifer Elise Foerster, Amy Irvine, J. Drew Lanham, Nadia Owusu

Jun 18–23, 2023

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself

With Marcus Bridgewater

Jun 23–25, 2023

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Rising Wild

With Sherri Mitchell

Aug 18–20, 2023

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Ecological Literacy Immersion Program (ELIP)

With Abrah Dresdale, Connor Stedman, Aviva Luz Argote, Mohamad Chakaki, Lenett Partlow-Myrick

Aug 20–25, 2023

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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