Pagan Community Notes: Week of April 3, 2025

In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: “Mass mobilization” protests are scheduled for Saturday, the “Book of Merlin” in Cambridge, Senator Cory Booker presented with a certificate from the Temple of Hestia, Veneralia begins, plus more events and happenings as well as “Gigil” officially joins the English language.

Pagan Community Notes: Week of March 27, 2025

In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, we remember Mary Stuart. Everglades Moon Local Council releases a statement regarding the recent events in Orlando. Two events highlight the weekend: Heathens Against Hate hosts a Trans Visibility Rally, and Perilous Passages, a virtual symposium on Pagan thought and practice, invites deep reflection. We also feature Star’s Tarot of the Week—and yes, the Sharktopus makes an appearance.

Trees and Carbon Mitigation: Insights from 2025 Research

New research in 2025 reinforces the vital role of trees in carbon mitigation. From urban forests to old-growth redwoods, tree-based carbon capture—when locally tailored—offers powerful, cost-effective benefits for storing CO₂, restoring ecosystems, and supporting global sustainability goals.