Notes from Swannanoa finale: Housing first. Housing now.

After experiencing the challenges of the five months following Helene, I eagerly moved through the kaleidoscopic seasons, observing the early signs of change. I danced in the garden when I found purple dead nettle blooming, and I crowed with delight when the daffodils returned from the underworld.

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.