Many of these projects will be organized or based at Deeply Rooted with much of the actual work taking place elsewhere. They all depend on large numbers of pagan folks knowing about the available resource and being willing to utilize it. Many people of the pagan path seem to have a severe independence/self-reliance bent (which is a good thing) that may at times get in the way of asking for assistant or help when they need it. It is our hope that with the formation of such projects, by pagans and for pagans, folks will be more willing to ask for assistance. It is out intent and belief that those of the pagan path should be taking care of each other more than what may currently be happening. Hopefully all of these, and many more, such projects will take off and be successful. It will only happen if there are many people from all over the state that are willing to do the long-term grunt work necessary to make it a reality. These projects will be very personally rewarding and fun once they get going. Also, if such things already exist in Wisconsin, please let us know so we can assist those already doing this vital work.
- Lending library of pagan and earth centered books/information
- Food and clothing bank for emergency assistance
- Distribution and sale of crafts and craft materials
- Hosting at least one large (125+) festival per year
- Hosting of many smaller gatherings, drum circles, workshops, skill-sharing weekends, political and activist groups, ritual,
- Community Sabbat celebrations, etc.
- Legal assistance to those facing discrimination
- Providing emergency short-term housing for pagans in need
- Working with statewide media on issues of pagan concern
- Promoting sustainable lifestyle choices
- Creation of additional intentional communities around the state
- Clergy available for transition rituals (birth, coming of age, handfasting, croning, death)
- Basic web-weaving, connecting people
- Teacher network
Every good cause needs some assistance at some time. Donations and assistance are always welcome. A few fundraising ideas are selling of specialized organic vegetables or herbs, donations from retreats/conferences/events held on the land, or by finding a huge bag of money one day (hey, we can hope:-).Work party weekends are often held during the better weather seasons. Anyone interested may volunteer time, labor, or supplies.
If you have an idea for a shrine/circle/project/event/workshop/whatever of a pagan/earth activist nature but never had the space to bring it into reality, send an e-mail with your suggestion. This land will become a product of those who care enough to really care.
Future Plans
