Deep ecology proposes that underlying all of the symptoms of the environmental crisis is the illusion of separation between humans and the rest of the natural world.

Arne Naess, professor of philosophy at Oslo University who coined the term “deep ecology”, called for “community therapies” to move us from merely ecological ideas to “ecological identity".

The experiential deep ecology processes created  by Joanna, Macy, John Seed and others are such community therapies,  synchronous with the ceremonies and rituals used by all indigenous societies to honour “all our relations” and allow us to experience a profound felt sense of connection to  the living Earth.

The work is based on the principle that we will not solve the systemic environmental crises of our time unless we heal ourselves from the myth of separation from nature and reconnect at a visceral level to the web of life. 

In 2026 we are continuing to direct proceeds from Deep Ecology and Work that Reconnects workshops towards campaigns and forest frontlines in Ecuador, New South Wales and Tasmania.

Visit here for more materials and information about our deep ecology community and facilitators' network in Australia.

Visit here for John's deep ecology writings and videos! 

Events with John Seed - 2026

Also visit this page for all past and future events facilitated by John Seed

FEBRUARY 6-8 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed, Erika Aligno & friends, Narara Ecovillage, Central Coast

FEBRUARY 13-15  DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed & friends, Camp Eureka, Melbourne

MARCH 7“BUDDHA TOUCHED THE EARTH”, Susie Brown and John Seed, Narara Ecovillage

MAR 20 - 22  DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed & friends,  Otford NSW

APR 10-12 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed, Magpie Sally & friends, Narara Ecovillage, Central Coast

MAY 22-24  DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed & Jim Lavranos, Camp Eureka, Melbourne

JUNE 12-14 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed, Tema Milstein & friends, Narara Ecovillage, Central Coast

JULY 22 | 7-8PM | Wild & Kind Conversations with Morag Gamble, ONLINE

JULY 31 - AUG 2 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed & friends, Narara Ecovillage, Central Coast

SEPT 4-6   DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed & Jim Lavranos, Camp Eureka, Melbourne

SEPT 10 An Introduction to DEEP ECOLOGY, 5.30 to 7pm Coffs Harbour 

SEPT 11-13 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed & friends, Coffs Harbour 

SEPT 18-20 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed & friends, Arcoora (nr Kyogle)

SEPT 26 DEEP ECOLOGY with Erika Aligno & friends (John Seed via Zoom), New York, USA

OCT 1–4 DEEP ECOLOGY with Lydia Violet & Erika Aligno (John Seed via Zoom), Monmouth, Oregon, USA

OCT 10-11 DEEP ECOLOGY with Lydia Violet & Erika Aligno (John Seed via Zoom), Berkeley (San Francisco), California, USA

OCT 23-25 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed and friends, Narara Ecovillage, Central Coast

NOV 21 Dreaming as the Earth with Rob Engels - Deep Ecology × Earth-Based Listening  Narara Ecovillage, Central Coast

NOV 22 Deep Ecology for Families - Narara Ecovillage, Central Coast

DEC 4-6 DEEP ECOLOGY with John Seed and friends, Narara Eco Village, Central Coast

Photo taken at Deep Ecology Immersion facilitated by Skye, Miraz and John Seed near Melbourne, 2021.

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Picture taken at Deep Ecology Immersion facilitated by Skye, Miraz and John Seed near Melbourne, April 2022