Ecosystem Participant Opportunities
Collaborators & Regenepreneur
Shantree Kacera, R.H., D.N., Ph.D.
We are always looking to connect with skilled, energetic people interested in collaborating with others who care about regeneration and what it means to create a healthy Earth community.
The Living Centre is a 50-acre Eco-spiritual organic Permaculture centre. We have been in operation since 1983, initially as a production garden and herbal centre. For 45- years, our focus has been primarily on education.
Over the years, we have planted thousands of trees, including fruit and medicinal species. We have three wetlands, three ponds, an abundance of wildlife, a 25-acre untouched heritage forest, gardens, sacred spaces, an Earthship greenhouse, a strawbale studio, and a cordwood/cob shed.
There is great abundance here. We are opening up opportunities for the right people to join the Centre as Ecosystem Participants.
What is an Ecosystem Participant?
An Ecosystem Participant is someone who resonates with the centre's vision, ethics, and philosophy. They have skills or are willing to receive training at the Centre to acquire the skills needed for their project. Ecosystem participants also participate in the required education to understand the eco-spiritual principles our Centre abides by.
An Ecosystem Participant is creative, motivated, can work on their own and with others, is respectful to humans and other than human beings and will design their project with the health and well-being of Earth, People and Future Generations at the forefront. They see themselves as an integral part of the larger Living Centre ecosystem and design their endeavour in such a way that their thriving supports the thriving of the whole.
We understand that each project is unique and will require conversation and sharing of ideas with us. An Ecosystem Participant is willing to be in this conversation to ensure their intent is coherent with the Centre’s.
An Ecosystem Participant has the financial means to start their business and will create a thorough business plan which is presented to us for approval.
They want to participate in our quarterly Equinox and Solstice events and actively participate in other community events offered at the Centre. An Ecosystem Participant wants to be part of building a supportive community.
They adhere to a plant-based lifestyle or are leaning in that direction. The Centre has always represented a plant-based lifestyle as essential to our worldview. It is our way of walking more lightly and kindly on the planet.
If you have something to offer that aligns with The Living Centre’s philosophies and practices, please get in touch with us.
Ecosystem Participant Opportunities at The Living Centre include but are not limited to:
Wildcrafter Forager
This is a unique opportunity for someone with good experience with identifying wild edible and medicinal plants and ethical wild foraging. It could be full-time or part-time.
Forest Garden (Food Forest)
An individual who has experience in forest gardening and/or organic vegan Permaculture to manage an organic fruit orchard.
Organic Bio-Intensive Vegetable Gardener
There’s an opportunity to establish a vegetable garden and seed-saving endeavour for the Centre and local markets.
Greenhouse & Indoor Sprout Grower
An individual with experience or a passion for operating our Earthship greenhouse, where sprouts are grown to supply fresh microgreens for the centre and local markets, is needed.
Edible Mushroom Cultivator
A person who has studied and/or has experience in producing and inoculating edible and medicinal mushrooms.
Nurseryman/Woman, Plant Propagator
Someone with significant plant propagation experience to establish an enterprise on site.
Internship Training Programs are available to support each of these endeavours.
The Sevenfold Peace & Environmental, Food & Lifestyle Ethics
Vision
We envision a world of peace and joy where humans live in harmony with each other and all of nature.
Mission
The Living Centre is an eco-spiritual education sanctuary. Established upon Earth-centered values, the philosophies and programs help people realize their ‘sacred work’ as builders of a planetary community focused on peace and respect for the sacredness of all life
Our Education
The Centre’s lifestyle education supports the shifts of consciousness needed for healthy individuals and the planet.
The life-supporting leadership experiences offer spiritual guidance, deep earth connection, and healthy living practices that support the creation of resilient and regenerative societies for generations to come.
The Living Centre provides people from all walks of life with a direct experience of what it means to live a quality of life that is healing on all levels—from ecological sustainability to social justice, personal and emotional health, and ultimately spiritual awareness and reverence for all life.
The education and lifestyle model that supports the unfolding of the human spirit is derived from an in-depth study of Nature, modern science, the wisdom of ancient traditions, and an inquiry into the mystery of life.
We turn to Nature as our teacher and guide and encourage quality time in Nature to develop the capacity to listen to one’s inner nature and the surrounding nature.
We are committed to fully supporting you in creating a holistic, balanced, purposeful lifestyle.
Environmental Food Policy of The Living Centre
Grow as much of our Own Food Organically as possible
Support ourselves with an Organic Plant-Based Diet
Purchase from local farmers, preferably Organic Growers
Reduce the amount of processed, prepared or altered foods
Sevenfold Path of Peace
A cornerstone philosophy is the Sevenfold Path to Peace. This path embraces the ‘how-to’s’ for creating peace with your body, mind, family, humanity, culture, ecology, and Spirit. Coupled with an understanding that humans are interconnected and simply' a part’ of a larger web of life, the purpose of the Sevenfold Path to Peace is to cultivate peace, love, and respect for all Life.
Ecosystem participants adhere to the Centre’s Sevenfold Path of Peaceful Living Policy, which includes embracing a plant-based, organic lifestyle and an Earth-based spirituality exemplified in the teachings of Shamanu: Earth Wisdom Teachings.
This includes refraining from behaviours such as the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, inappropriate nudity, sexual or any other sort of harassment of others, gossip, slander, negativity, and/or any other behaviour that undermines or interferes with the awakening and healing process of others.
Since 1983, we have cared for the spiritual energy of the Centre and the land. This energy is affected by the behaviour and thoughts of every participant. The purer the thoughts and actions of its participants, the more power the Sanctuary generates as a habitat for regenerative living. The Sevenfold Path, drawn from the ancient universal Essene teachings, supports us in fulfilling our Darhma – life’s purpose ~ right thought, speech, action, and service.
If you feel called to explore the possibility, please get in touch with Shantree & Lorenna at 519-652-9109 or info@thelivingcentre.com
In love and gratitude,
