Join us this week, November 11 at 12:00PM
Join us this week, November 18 at 12:00PM
Join us to learn more about Deep Roots 2026: Regenerative Leadership for Changemakers in the Northeast Bioregion
This call is for you if:
You’re dedicated to a viable future for our children
You’d love to have a stronger peer community to support you.
You’re ready to evolve your leadership and deepen your impact
Register once and you can attend all three info sessions, and will also receive the recording from each session.
Three 30-45 min Sessions:
Oct 30 - 12pm
Nov 18 - 12pM
Dec 10 - 12pm
Join us to learn more about Deep Roots 2026: Regenerative Leadership for Changemakers in the Northeast Bioregion
This call is for you if:
You’re dedicated to a viable future for our children
You’d love to have a stronger peer community to support you.
You’re ready to evolve your leadership and deepen your impact
Register once and you can attend all three info sessions, and will also receive the recording from each session.
Three 30-45 min Sessions:
Oct 30 - 12pm
Nov 18 - 12pM
Dec 10 - 12pm
Join us this week, November 4 at 12:00PM
Join us to learn more about Deep Roots 2026: Regenerative Leadership for Changemakers in the Northeast Bioregion
This call is for you if:
You’re dedicated to a viable future for our children
You’d love to have a stronger peer community to support you.
You’re ready to evolve your leadership and deepen your impact
Register once and you can attend all three info sessions, and will also receive the recording from each session.
Three 30-45 min Sessions:
Oct 30 - 12pm
Nov 18 - 12pM
Dec 10 - 12pm
Join us this week, October 28 at 12:00PM
Monday, October 13, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
South Berkshire Friends Meeting House (rain location)
280 State Road, Great Barrington, 01230
For the sixth year in a row, we will gather as a community to make prayers for the Housatonic River and to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day with reverence and humility.
Please join us for a simple, sacred, focused prayer with songs, reflection, and offerings to our Beloved Housatonic River, as we offer our gratitude to the river, honor the original peoples of this land, and commit to our responsibilities as stewards and allies.
Please register for this event. It helps us with the planning process to know how many people to expect. And, your financial support is very very helpful, and vital to us being able to continue offering and organizing this meaningful event.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Southern Berkshires Friends Meeting
Facilitated by Stella Metzner & Lev Natan
This workshop is intentionally designed for white-identified community members who are engaging in the lifelong practice of allyship with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Grounded in the understanding that meaningful solidarity begins within, this healing circle offers a space to explore the intergenerational impacts of colonization, ancestral disconnection, and inherited patterns of privilege and harm.
Although AVF is not organizing this event, we are excited to be a sponsor, supporter, ally and spread the word. Our former co-director, Shawn Stevens, his sister Wanonah, and Susan Jameson, who have all been involved in AVF's Indigenous Peoples' Day programs over the past several years are now creating this amazing powwow! We are very excited that it's happening. Thank you to everyone who is making it come together! You can learn more at https://homelandspowwow.org/
In Part Two of our Rights of Nature webinar series with Thomas Linzey, we’ll dive deeper into the real-world strategies for building successful Rights of Nature campaigns. Learn what it takes to organize your community, build strong coalitions, navigate local politics, and create the momentum needed to pass groundbreaking laws that recognize the rights of ecosystems. This session is all about moving from inspiration to action—giving you the tools and insights to lead powerful change where you live. If you’re ready to take the next step, we hope you’ll join us.
A benefit art exhibition featuring new work by Gabrielle Senza and series of community events in support of the Alliance for a Viable Future’s Partnership Circle Scholarship Fund.
2:00–2:30 PM
Building a Regenerative Partnership Network in the Berkshires
Join Lev Natan, founder of Alliance for a Viable Future, for a short talk on how we are weaving together a bioregional network of leaders, healers, artists, farmers, and changemakers committed to regenerating the culture and ecology of the Berkshires. Learn how you can participate in this growing web of regenerative relationships, emergent strategies, mutual support, and community resilience.
2:30–3:30 PM
Visionary Sound Bath Journey: Dreaming a Culture of Regeneration & Aliveness
Drop into a spacious, heart-centered journey of sound, guided by sacred tones, healing frequencies, and visionary intention. Together, we’ll listen deeply for what is longing to emerge in our region—a culture rooted in vitality, reciprocity, and aliveness. This immersive experience invites you to rest, receive, and dream into a thriving future.
in collaboration with Gabrielle Senza | For more info visit https://gabriellesenza.com/avf/
Join us for an inspiring Rights of Nature webinar with Thomas Linzey, a leading voice in the movement to secure legal rights for ecosystems. His work challenges us to go beyond traditional environmentalism and build real, lasting change through community power and constitutional reform. This conversation is especially close to our hearts as we continue the effort to protect the Housatonic River for future generations. If you care about clean water, bold strategies, and a viable future, we invite you to sign up and be part of this powerful movement.
Join us on Monday, May 20th for the Deep Networking Circle, an opportunity to cultivate meaningful relationships with community-minded leaders and regenerative change-makers in the Berkshires and beyond. REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
Welcome to your monthly Didgeridoo Sound Healing! Join us on the first Sunday of every month at 7:00pm for a unique and relaxing experience at Berkshire Pulse. Click here to save your spot on eventbrite!
Honor the Spring Equinox with a didgeridoo sound journey, embracing renewal, balance, and deep relaxation as nature awakens.
Join us for this family-friendly event. We will provide water, apples and granola bars. Speakers will include AVF Co-Directors Shawn Stevens & Lev Natan, Leigh Davis, a representative from the WEB Dubois Legacy Committee, Chief Jake Singer, Lev Natan, and many more...
Come join us for a special event celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day with a ceremonial walk on Main Street. We will gather at the Gazebo behind Great Barrington Town Hall and walk together to honor and recognize the rich history and culture of Indigenous peoples.
PLEASE RSVP for the Ceremonial Walk. It’s FREE (or you can also give a donation. It helps us to know how many people to plan for, so please to register. If you or your friends don’t register, you
PLEASE NOTE: The Ceremonial Walk is on SUNDAY, not Monday. In past years, we had it on Monday, but our Co-Director, Shawn Stevens had the inspirational idea to have Monday be a day of rest. Also, more community members could probably attend during the weekend. So, we are trying it out on Sunday. Please spread the word :)
Join us for the Deep Networking Circle - a new opportunity to gather together in preparation for Indigenous Peoples' Day here in the Berkshires!
This in-person event is a great opportunity to welcome Shawn Stevens, AVF Co-Director, and a delegation of Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans who are traveling here from Wisconsin to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with us, here in the Berkshires.
You will also deepen and expand your network in a relaxed and welcoming environment by connecting with AVF Sponsors for Indigenous Peoples' Day, key partners, allies, and invited guests.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the Deep Networking Circle is the perfect place to meet like-minded individuals and share ideas. Don't miss out on this chance to build relationships that will benefit you both professionally and personally.
Come prepared to engage in conversations that go beyond small talk and dive deep into a meaningful reflection on why Indigenous Peoples' Day matters and makes such a difference to the Berkshires community. Let's connect and grow together in this supportive community.
We look forward to seeing you at the Deep Networking Circle!
