Sacred Sites

So you believe there are places that shelter spiritual energy.  Are these locations protected?



Executive Order concerning Sacred Sites, May 24 1996

Sacred Sites, Contested Rites/Rights, Journal of Material Culture, V.9: N. 3, 237-261 (2004)

Residencies for Nature and Outdoors Writers

Spring Creek - University of Oregon - writer in residence program

Mesa Refuge, Point Reyes Station, California - writer's residency

Taos Summer Writer's Conference - fiction and non-fiction writing conference

Voices of the Wilderness  - artist's residency

Island Institute, Sitka, Alaska - resident fellowships

Sitka Center - residency programs for artists, writers, natural science scholars, musicians


National Park Service Residency Programs on Cape Cod - for artists and writers

Study Resources :: The Environmental Movement

Evolution of Conservation Movement in the United States of America

Significant Authors:

Edward Abbey

Rachel Carson

John Muir

Gary Snyder

Add your suggestions  -- other authors whose writings have shaped the conservation movement in the United States.  Use  the comments area on this posting to share information.

Nature and Spiritual Practice

Spirituality in nature is implied, but not directly addressed. Nature has replaced the craving for a spirit presence greater than the self. Nature envelops and includes, while a named almighty being (God, Jesus, Zeus, Allah) is defined and apart from humans.

Nature is personal yet all inclusive. Could the perception of a god be valid? Because of the centuries of oppressive definition and lack of sensual participation, that god entity lacks impact. Nature, though, is always, everywhere and constantly tangible. In Nature we trust.

Find god in the details.  Write from the heart and soul-mind.

Websites on Nature

Selected Opportunities and Resources for Nature Writers

Nature in Legend and Story (NILAS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, devoted to exploration of relationships between human beings and the natural world, reflected in folklore, literature and other cultural activities with spiritual focus.

The Nature Web from Nature Magazine.

EPA Grants - public environmental education.


Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE) 
promotes the exchange of ideas and information about literature that considers human relationships with the natural world.


Forums on nature and birdwatching topics

For freelance writers:  Links to writer’s guidelines for nature related periodicals.