Stewards of the Earth

Stewards of the Earth is a two-day community gathering, November 15-16 from 9am-3pm, dedicated to exploring reciprocity, generosity, and mutual flourishing. Together, we’ll learn, listen, and celebrate what it means to care for the land — and for each other — through practices rooted in Indigenous wisdom, community connection, and creative expression.

• BACKYARD VEGGIE GARDENING: cultivating resilience through food sovereignty
• COMMUNITY PARTNERS & NON-PROFITS: connecting with organizations doing environmental and community work & advocacy
• ECO-FRIENDLY ARTISTS & ARTISANS: implementing sustainable methods & materials
• HEALTH CONSCIOUS FOOD VENDORS: using methods & products that are good for the body and the earth
• LANDSCAPE GROUPS, DESIGNERS, & NURSERIES: considering the whole eco-system with care and intention
• GIFT ECONOMY: on America Recycles Day, we practice giving of our own abundance and receiving gifts in kind to meet each other's needs
• ART, WORKSHOPS, & DEMONSTRATIONS: engaging in hands-on practices & discussions
• PANEL DISCUSSION (SATURDAY): "All Flourishing is Mutual"
• AND MORE!

This is a FREE, familiy-friendly event with so much to explore, discover, and learn!

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, November 15

9:00 – 10:30 AM (Concurrent Sessions)

• Nature Journaling with Melissa Gonzalez, Earth Green Landscapes
• Native Plant Demo Garden Tours with Michele Chambliss, Perennial Garden Consultants
• Circle Talk: The Teachings of the Great Peacemaker — with Carmen Gonzalez, Indigenous Water Wisdom & Ceci Ortiz, Cosmic Maya.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Opening Ceremony & Panel)

Panel: “All Flourishing is Mutual” (11:30-1:00) with Danny Leivas and Ron Escobar (Chimhuevi Tribe), Alan O'Neill (Former BLM Director & Founder of Get Outdoors Nevada), Carmen Gonzalez (Indigenous Water Wisdom), and Ian Ford-Terry (Springs Preserve) as moderator.

• What kinds of relationships with the earth and each other bring about mutual flourishing ?
• How can indigenous wisdom and practices be a road map for bringing about mutual flourishing?
• What do these practices look like in real life, especially in the face of conflict or (seemingly) competing agendas?

1:30 – 3:00 PM -- Worm Composting in Your Own Backyard Demonstration with Dennis Wichter, Las Vegas Worm Farm.

Ongoing (All Day)

• Weaving Demonstrations — with Las Vegas Fiber Arts Guild

• Ugly Pot Container Gardening — with Downtown Cactus Club

• Found-Object Art — with Jeffrey Axelrod, Local Artist

Sunday, November 16

7:30 – 9:00 AM
Heart-Opening Breathwork & Soundbath — with Mary Haines, Boosted Breath and Wendy Surber, Harmonizing Energy

9:30 – 10:30 AM
Eco-Fashion — with Cesi Ortiz, Cosmic Maya

9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM Nature Journaling with Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

12:30 – 2:00 PM Demystifying Compost: How to Make At-Home Compost Bins (Using the weekend's food waste for generative purposes) with C.J. Kelley, UNR Cooperative Extension.

2:00 – 3:00 PM
Closing Ceremony (Outdoor Classroom) — Cacao Ceremony (led by Justin Gomez, Ancestral Wisdom) & Gratitude Offering

Ongoing (All Day)

• Free Boutique (Desert Love House) — with Andrea Cheaney, Fusion Community

• Weaving Demonstrations (The Patio) — with Annie Bartley, Bar Ranch

• Found-Object Art (The Patio) — with Jeffrey Axelrod, Local Artist