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Overwhelmed by Climate Change and the Other Crises of Our Time?
You’re Not Alone.
In times of political instability and widespread injustice, our Resilient Activist Conversations (formerly Climate Cafés) allow you to connect with an activist-minded community navigating many of the same challenges you are. Together, we’ll share space, restore our energy, and explore practical ways to stay resilient amidst the emotional weight of our times.
Together, we cultivate strength as a united community of #ResilientActivists, empowered to create the change we wish to see in our world. Our shared mission transforms these simple gatherings into powerful forces for renewal as we face the polycrisis head-on.
Running for about 90 minutes, our Resilient Activist Conversations include an introspective meditation, exploration into the activist topics attendees wish to discuss (i.e., burnout, intense emotions, nature connection, etc.), breakout room conversations, and an ending group discussion.
There is nothing for you to commit to except to gather your favorite beverage, a journal, find a comfortable spot with your Zoom window open, and just be you.
Each session includes facilitators from The Resilient Activist as well as a Climate-Aware Therapist to guide the conversations in ways that are supportive and nurturing.
Want to see our Resilient Activist Conversations flourish and expand? Your donation, if you’re able, empowers us to grow and reach even more people. Support The Resilient Activist today!
Register here for our May Resilient Activist Conversation.
Here are some musings from past participants:
“Each time I attend [a Resilient Activist Conversation], I feel more connected to others, knowing that our communal love for Mother Earth is so strong and enduring. I come away more grounded, knowing that in the midst of so much chaos, there is compassion, care, and action for all living creatures.”
“Community support is vital for dealing with anxiety around environmental issues. I’m so happy TRA has facilitated discussions like tonight’s [Resilient Activist Conversation] and I look forward to future conversations.”
“I faced my problem, now I can work on it. This is huge.”
“If you are looking for like minded people who are working in a positive way toward goals for climate advocacy, this is your group!”
Boots on the Ground Volunteer Fair 🥾
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 | 1 to 4pm
Second Presbyterian Church (318 E 55th St, Brookside MO)
In our current climate, there is a lot to protest about, call our legislators about, campaign for, and volunteer for. People want to take action.
But how do they get started?
This upcoming Boots on the Ground Volunteer Fair connects Kansas City citizens ready to take action with local organizations fighting for a more equitable, accountable, and inclusive country for all people. The Resilient Activist is proud to be tabling at this event.
The fair is hosted by Boots on the Ground Midwest, a grassroots organization that mobilizes and motivates our community in response to the current crisis in our federal government.
No registration needed for attendees. If you represent a nonprofit or organization and wish to table at the event, fill out this form.
Whether you’re just getting started or have been in this work for years, your voice matters—join us! ✨
Yoga in the Park: A Community Resilience Event
Date: May 31, 7-8 PM
Location: 45th & Gillham, South End of Park
Join us for a special evening of resiliency and connection as Sarah Mayerhofer leads a sunset flow designed for all levels of yoga.
Whether you’re new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this class will offer a supportive space to cultivate resilience, both individually and as a community.
Bring your mat, some water, and a friend — and let’s come together in the beautiful outdoors to nurture our minds, bodies, and spirits.
Why we offer mindfulness events…
We live in a world that promotes chronic busyness, distraction, and negative news. Our mindfulness events offer people new perspectives, renewed energy, and enhanced clarity that empower them to show up better prepared to face life’s demands.
In times of change, yoga helps us build strength, balance, and connection to the world around us. Yoga is not simply a chance to exercise or improve flexibility (though those are helpful additives) — it’s a change to slow down, rely on the power of breath to ground us into presence, and come back into our bodies.
Let’s embrace this moment of collective renewal.
We can’t wait to see you at Gillham Park! 🧘🏽
If you have questions, contact Sarah Mayerhofer at saamayerhofer@theresilientactivist.org.
Seeds of Life Garden Tour 🪻
Revitalizing Urban Land for People and Nature
Date: Sunday June 8th, 3-5 PM
Location: Seeds of Life Garden in Lee’s Summit
(exact address will be provided at the time of registration)
Register here!
Parking: Street parking available 🅿️
Restrooms: Not available on-site 🚻
At Seeds of Life Gardens, Linda Chubbuck and Stan Slaughter have created an inspiring space where nature and community thrive together. Located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the garden stands as a living testament to what is possible when we reimagine vacant urban land not just as a space to be filled, but as a canvas for growth, resilience, and sustainability.
The project began with two residential lots that had been damaged by flooding from the nearby creek. Both homes and utilities were removed, leaving the area abandoned. In January 2022, ownership of these lots was transferred from the City of Lee’s Summit to Linda and Stan, marking the start of a transformative journey.
Seeds of Life Gardens was founded with a clear mission: to benefit nature, the Web of Life, and all creatures—including humans. This mission is deeply rooted in the belief that by healing the land, we heal ourselves. The garden has been designed as an educational space to showcase what can be achieved with urban, vacant ground, offering valuable lessons for the neighborhood, the city, and beyond.
Though the project faces unique challenges, including no water service and the prohibition of fencing due to FEMA flood regulations, Linda and Stan have turned these obstacles into opportunities. Situated on a heavily trafficked walking route, the garden is highly visible, allowing for meaningful engagement and learning. Since its inception, Seeds of Life Gardens has flourished, with hundreds of native perennials and grasses planted in the wildflower garden, 15 fruit trees added to establish a food forest, and a sizable vegetable bed created. The strategic use of berming and soil improvement techniques has allowed the garden to manage floodwaters effectively, while revitalizing the local habitat.
This garden is more than just a beautiful space—it’s a testament to the power of resilience. From two vacant patches of land, Linda and Stan have cultivated an ecosystem where both plants and people thrive. As part of The Resilient Activist’s mission to support sustainability and community-building, Seeds of Life Gardens exemplifies how we can take action on urban land to create something restorative and impactful.
We invite you to visit and witness the progress and life that has emerged from these once-vacant lots. Come and experience the buzzing energy of nature in action, and learn how small, thoughtful steps can create lasting change for both our environment and our communities.
Why we offer mindfulness events…
We live in a world that promotes chronic busyness, distraction, and negative news. Our mindfulness events offer people new perspectives, renewed energy, and enhanced clarity that empower them to show up better prepared to face life’s demands.
We can’t wait to see you at The Seeds of Life Garden on June 8th! 🌻
If you have questions, contact Anna Graether at anna@theresilientactivist.org
The Longest Light: Illuminating Inner Radiance 🌞
Retreat Date: Saturday June 21st, 10am – 4pm
Location: Rising Ranch in Oskaloosa, KS
Register here by June 18!
As the sun reaches its peak on the longest day of the year, you are invited to pause—to reconnect to the brilliance of the natural world and your own inner being.
The Longest Light is a day-long silent retreat thoughtfully designed to help you soften, reconnect, and remember who you are beneath the noise of daily life.
Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the land at Rising Ranch, this retreat will include periods of reflection and meditation, mindful movement, nature-based sensory exploration, a sound bath, and guided journaling.
The day will be facilitated by a team of mindfulness professionals committed to creating a safe and supportive environment while fostering a sense of shared community.
🧘🏽♀️ Retreat Facilitators
Facilitators include The Resilient Activist Founder and Climate Reality Leader Sami Aaron, Board Certified Music Therapist and Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Rachel Rilinger, and Mindfulness in the Heartland Founder Amy Zoe Schonhoff.
Whether you are relatively new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, this one-day retreat is carefully designed to offer you space and support in navigating the complexities of being human.
Let this solstice be your invitation to slow down, soften, and shine.
🌱 About the Venue
Rising Ranch, located in Oskaloosa, Kansas, just an hour from the Kansas City metro and twenty minutes north of Lawrence, Kansas, is a refuge, love-nest, and creative space for education innovator, Katie Boody Adorno and artist, Jay Norton.
Situated on 25 acres of beautifully maintained farmland, Rising Ranch provides scenic spaces and meandering paths ideal for reflection and contemplative practices.
🎟️ Registration Fee: Suggested $120 | Supporter $150 | Reduced $90
Space is limited to ensure an intimate, well-supported experience.
Registration deadline is June 18th!