Thriving Communities 2012

The Whidbey Institute's first annual Thriving Communities gathering took place February 2-4. The gathering focused on how local food systems help to create thriving community. Teams from around the Pacific Northwest and beyond came together to share wisdom and left deeply nourished and supported in their community building work. Among the many highlights were eight videos that tell the story of organizations on South Whidbey Island that are helping the community to thrive.

Event Harvest

Reflections and Plans for the Future

• Letter from Jerry Millhon, Executive Director of the Whidbey Institute

Background

• Stephan Schwartz Interview on Thriving and Resilient Communities

Videos & Photos

• Videos Featuring South Whidbey Organizations: These videos feature local organizations on South Whidbey that are making a difference by helping to create a thriving food system.
• Video: Feast of Stars: The Whidbey GeoDome Project created this video for the Thriving Communities Conference.
• Videos of the Event: Talks, poster sessions, and participant interviews from the conference
• Photos of the Conference

Notes

• Open Space Sessions
• Fishbowl Harvest: What Are the Essential Next Steps?
• Closing Session Harvest
• General Notes
• Dekaaz

Stay Connected!

• Facebook Group: Thriving Communities at the Whidbey Institute: This group is one venue where attendees can continue the conversations.
• Follow Us on Twitter!

Media Kit

• Outreach Flyer
• Outreach Video