by Trathen Heckman, Executive Director Happy Spring Daily Actors! It is the way of our times that beauty and hurt, inspiration and urgency abound. It’s hotter and dryer than it should be, already bringing up conversations of possible drought and an early fire season, while national politics and coronavirus have many deeply concerned. In [...]
Hearts & Hands Health and Emergency Information, Sonoma County Kincade Fire Dear Daily Actor, Our hearts are with our community in these challenging times; with those evacuated, hosting friends, and processing the emotions that swell as these disastrous events become more common. We hope that you, your family, and your friends are safe and staying well. [...]
Happy Fall Daily Actors, If there was ever a month of important climate action at all scales, September was it. Let’s keep the momentum rolling because the urgency is growing and our collective efforts matter immensely. From building your homescale resilience to supporting fire survivors and coming together with over 600 daily actors for our most important Ripple [...]
If there is a place to take heart in the face of so much hurt, it is in the power of small – of small daily acts and small groups of people that have the ability to unleash the power of community and change the world. While the steady stream of devastating climate news [...]
Happy May Daily Actors! Ten years ago tomorrow, Sonoma County came together for the 350 Garden Challenge to plant and revitalize a whopping 628 gardens to grow food, save water, build community and address the climate crisis. Scientists tell us this is the most critical decade humanity has ever faced. So for the 10th anniversary of [...]
Happy almost spring daily actors!!! With blossoms popping and green growth all around, can’t you just feel spring’s verdant emergence? There’s also something else in the air, a sense of urgency and importance, as we struggle with the housing crisis, the climate crisis and more and more community members having a harder time getting by. [...]
Fall greetings Daily Actors, Happily the rains have arrived, quenching parched lands and sending leaves swirling on their yearly descent to the ground. Speaking of swirling, Daily Acts has been engaged in a whirlwind of activity recently: from rebuild-focused workshops on rainwater and graywater, to speaking at conferences and meeting with a wide range of community leaders. Then of [...]
Happy summer daily actors! Wow, can you believe we are halfway through the year? Now is a great time to reflect and re-center, making sense of life’s ups and downs and putting our attention to taking action on what matters most. In a busy, challenging and topsy-turvy world, this is no small task. To richly [...]
Happy almost spring Daily Actors, After such painful losses in the fires last fall and from tragedy-impacted communities across the world, the new growth of spring is a vital balm. To further nurture healing, renewal, and resilience-building, Daily Acts has a number of upcoming offerings from how to design your garden to planting a [...]
Good morning amazing Daily Actors, Our cup runneth over with gratitude for you, our wonderful community! One week ago this morning, over 600 fabulous daily actors came together to heal from the hurt and loss of the fires; to celebrate the heart and resilience of this community; and to power Daily Acts’ vital work. Together [...]
