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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.

In-Person Workshops

  • Suze Shaner Brodax
  • Sarah Dewitt

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Seasons of Need
With Suze Shaner-Brodax, Sarah DeWitt

Jun 5–7, 2026

  • Hannah dela Cruz Abrams
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  • Michael Kleber-Diggs
  • Isle McElroy is the author of The Atmospherians, a New York Times Editors’ Choice, and People Collide.
  • Maria Pinto is an author and educator who teaches for the literary nonprofit GrubStreet.
  • 2 more people

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Orion Environmental Writers' Workshop
With Hannah Dela Cruz Abrams, Erica Berry, Michael Kleber-Diggs, Isle McElroy, Maria Pinto, Roger Reeves

Jun 14–19, 2026

  • Schuyler Grant is a world-renowned yoga teacher and cofounder of Experience Regeneration.
  • Amy Ippoliti is an American yoga teacher, author, and advocate for human health and earth conservation.
  • Jeff Tkach, author and CEO at Rodale Institute, is a leading voice in regenerative organic agriculture.
  • Nora LaTorre is nonprofit leader, CEO of Eat Real Certified, and advocate for sustainable food systems and child health.
  • Andrew Faust
  • 2 more people

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Experience Regeneration
With Schuyler Grant, Amy Ippoliti, Jeff Tkach, Nora LaTorre, Andrew Faust, Johanna Hellrigl

Jul 24–26, 2026

Robin Greenfield is a truth-seeker, activist, and servant to Earth, humanity, and the plants.

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Foraging School
With Robin Greenfield

Jul 24–26, 2026

  • Amber Rubarth
  • Alixa Garcia
  • Jamila Norton

Workshop

Rhinebeck, NY

Cover Crop Music
With Amber Rubarth, Alixa García, Jamila Norman

Aug 7–9, 2026

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