Lost Valley wasteland revived as clever Restorative Ecovillage
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- čas přidán 21. 01. 2023
- Nathaniel Nordin-Tuininga was born into the Intentional Communities movement in the late 1970s. He grew up in the ‘80s learning from the land alongside his parents and fellow communitarians. In the early 2000s he moved to Lost Valley to begin a formal study of Permaculture and connect with Native teachers and practices which eventually led him to the Amazon Rainforest where the vision of Nature’s Mystery Awareness School was born. In March 2020 he returned to the land, parking the tiny house he’d designed and built with the help of natural builders Micah Camp and Seth Casson and friends on the edge of the meadow at the Lost Valley Ecovillage.
Lost Valley Education Center was founded in 1989 when a group of aspiring ecovillagers moved out to begin restoration on 87 acres of timberland (half of which had been recently clearcut) and oak savanna. One of the first communities in the US to experiment with permaculture practices and begin offering classes, they created ponds and swales to redirect water through the property, enhancing a process of natural regeneration. Selective planting and thinning of forests and controlled burns to improve the health and restoration of meadows and grasslands have been carried forward, as current residents continue to heal themselves and the more-than-human world through direct relationship with the land.
Today, the property has gone from the once dominant monoculture of Douglas fir to a rich variety of conifers, oaks, and other deciduous trees. Organic Gardens, a Native Plants Nursery, and maturing Food Forests now provide sustenance for human and non-human residents and surrounding community.
Nordin-Tuininga spends his days loving the land and creating opportunities for others to connect more deeply with nature at as many nerve endings as possible (he also still enjoys climbing trees and strolling barefoot through the woods). His tiny house is not just off-grid, but unelectrified so he can follow the natural rhythms of the day. He cooks with fresh produce from the gardens as much as possible and uses a cooler and a community kitchen as a backup. Though into a more simple lifestyle, he remains grateful for many of the miracles of modern technology, including refrigeration!
The ecovillage has about 30-50 residents at any given time and the Education Center offers Permaculture Design Courses, Social Forestry Camps, Internships and other learning opportunities throughout the year including a “Holistic Sustainability Semester,” for anyone interested in integrating in the community for 3 months while learning about regenerative agriculture, permaculture, medicinal and edible wild plants, rewilding, and the teachings of the natural world.
* Nathaniel adds that he wants to offer his gratitude to all Indigenous peoples and those who are choosing to listen more deeply to the stories, songs, and other teachings and continue to pass teachings forward. Lost Valley Education Center is in active partnership with members of the Kalapuya and other Native teachers to support this process.
www.lostvalley.org/
Thank you Chien Escalera Duong for the drone and other footage: www.HeyItsChien.com
Thanks also to Paul Deering and Jacob Welsh for their footage of the meadow burn and the Maypole dance respectively.
Thanks to Nomadic LLC and Binah Joy for Tiny Home Inspirations
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Love it. I want to live where no lawn mowers are allowed.
you'll have varmits everwhere though.
The extra oxygen and variety of life is worth it. 😌🌎✨
Yes! Exactly
What did lawnmowers ever do to you?
I wouldn't mind giving up my lawn mower for a scythe! ^c^
Thanks for letting him talk so much; what a natural history genius!!!
Owh yoo so sweet lady, where yaa from, what your favorite Vegetable
Me at the beginning of the video: "why does this guy not have shoes on?"
Me in the middle of the video: "damn I think I'll take off my shoes."
Me at the end of the video: "I'm never paying for a pair of shoes again."
This is my favorite comment Willi! 😁 Have you tried hugging trees? Seriously, all political cynicism aside, literally hugging trees feels amazing, as does stretching out your whole body facedown to embrace a soft patch of mossy Earth.
I thought Oh great there's others like me that love barefoot living. Greetings from Aus
When my wife and I lived in Eugene in the late 89 to early 90's we visited Lost Valley often and helped with some ecological and social change conferences. They were starting to get permaculture practices going. We loved being a small part this inspiring community.
Your contributions will be continue to be enjoyed for generations to come. Thank you for your stewardship of the land!
@@nathanielnordin-tuininga Thank you for your educational activities and Lost Valley's continued part in the healing and regeneration of this eco-region
It was the beavers in eastern Oregon that maintained meadows; it's their absence that has contributed to the dense forests as well. Commercial loggers would fill in the wetlands as they mowed along.
Lost Valley is a very special place, I feel so blessed to have found my way here through the 2022 HSS (Holistic Sustainability Semester), I highly recommend choosing to come here and attend this course, it was such an amazing and valuable experience. The gratitude I feel is far beyond what I can express in words for this beautiful place and all the people I have met here. I have never felt more connected and nourished by a place and people in my life, such a wonderful gift that I will forever carry with me.
I grew up in this area, but I've spent most of the past 40 years in Manhattan. This certainly makes me miss Lane County. I used to go barefoot a lot too. Even in winter. People would think I was crazy. They were probably right, but for the wrong reasons. Barefoot is interesting, it's not just a matter of developing calluses. You also become very precise in where you put your feet. After awhile you don't even think about it. Most of our bipedal heritage has been without shoes.
I studied at Lost Valley this past summer and it was nothing short of amazing. I'd say I learned how to be a good human. In the US I think only a small minority know how to holistically and sustainably fulfill the role of "good human", living reciprocally with nature. There are many great humans at Lost Valley though- Nathaniel obviously one of them!! Huge thanks to him for facilitating such a wonderful summer for us through the Holistic Sustainability Semester.
As someone who was raised in an actual cult, I find it kinda sad how quickly people are wiling to use that lable without understanding its meaning.
Walking around a maypole does not equal a cult. Isolating people and punishing them for trying to leave is a cult. Here, it seems that people are free, and there's no reason to think they are being forced or controlled. Just because they refuse the stereotypical American HOA life doesn't make them a cult. It makes them free. This looks like a beautiful place, that I wish I could maybe even visit someday.
LOVE THIS !! When he was talking about connecting to the earth and how good it feels with your feet on a forest floor - I felt relaxed remembering what it felt like! Our creator made this earth to delight us ❤️
Many advanced people specify that people's health is GREATLY improved if they walk on the earth barefoot daily. That it's actual grounding and VERY beneficial! ❤❤
Yes! Literal groundedness is so healing for the mind body and soul!
Ingrediably articulate and knowledgable young man! Very enjoyable episode.
Just attended their Social Forestry Camp! Nathaniel is an incredible teacher and it was a true learning experience immersed in the land. Highly recommend their educational opportunities.
Great film. I was a student and resident at Lost Valley much of 2018 and about half of 2019. Never met Nathaniel but great to know he's there with so many other fine people loving up the land. BTW, To dance in the meadow is to live. Hope this film gets lots of views. For people with an interest in this type ecosystem and not far from Lost Valley and still in Lane County is Mount Pisgah Arboretum which also offers some restored Oak Savannah. Very much worth the time it takes to visit.
What an incredible space to make home. Studying at Lost Valley this summer was one of the most transformative two months of my life. Cold plunging in the creek was always nourishing. Camping along the edge of the meadow waking up with the most gorgeous view. Running barefoot along the trails. Gardening with friends and so on... Study here if you feels the call. Loved every moment of it.
Thanks Kirsten so much for putting this together!
@@HeyItChien Thank you Chien for the drone (and other) footage. You film beautifully. I put your link in the text, but it's here as well for anyone reading: www.HeyItsChien.com
And Thank you Chien for this beautifully crafted window into our Holistic Sustainability Semester! czcams.com/video/yf5gkv1wo3M/video.html
Love you Chien!! you all rock - Kirsten, Nathaniel, Chien!
What a service you are performing Kirsten -- a new deep learning and inspiration every time ❤
Lovely! I live near several Garry Oak meadows, southern Vancouver Island. The camas in the spring are stunning-I recommend returning in May to film the bloom. It is spectacular. Watching them use the fire in a controlled and intentional way was fascinating.
Yes! So Glorious!!!
There is a lot of wisdom in this video
Really amazing! I have the female equivalent to him here in the Southwest of Ireland near my place. I don’t know how many thousand trees she planted the the last 30 years, she grows many of them from seed. She even shows off climbing onto an oak which started as an acorn when she took over the overgrazed farm. Now it’s a quite diverse forest. And she too is grazing all the time while she shows people around. She eats all the weeds, berries and twigs from here trees.
Southwestern Ireland is a magical place. We spent a week in Dingle and went to Killarney Forest our last day. I remember specifically thinking "if elves exist, this is where they would live"
@@Johnny-rj9on yes, I agree! I know many of those places around here, probably full of what the Irish call "the Little People", sometimes I feel I could sense them...
Oh they definitely live here too! 🌳 😉🍀 ✨
I watch Bealtaine Cottage here on CZcams where the owner, Colette, has done this with her land. It's in Ireland also. I love watching her channel.
@@rhondashotwell7358 Yessss, I watch Colette's videos as well, sooo inspiring!
I can relate to that guys energy so much, brings me joy to watch and listen to him :D
Come visit and do some mediation in the woods with us sometime :)
@@nathanielnordin-tuininga Wish I could, but im not in the US. Maybe some day I'll travel there and visit you!
This video is fantastic. Mankind (the many) has lost its way.
Another knowledgeable video, Thank you. With your help we are realizing how we should be living.
Well said Garry! 😄🌎✨
I loved this one!!!!! I'm in Canada in last of the Garry Oak Savannah ecosystem left on Vancouver island BC and I work with Native plants. Just love what these folks are doing, and Nathaniels connection to the land. I feel hopeful seeing people working on restoration throughout this very special ecosystem (and all ecosystems of the world really) Thanks for all your videos!
Thank you Michelle!
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Hi Michelle, I live on Vancouver island and am looking for native plants and flowers for my property could you suggest where I could purchase these? And do you have some Vancouver island specific recommendations for wild flowers? Thank you 💛
Right on! Thank you. That's such a cool ecosystem, happy you're doing work to try and preserve it.
Much love and blessings
It’s wonderful to see an intelligently managed landscape.
Packed full of info- this is nice- I love how he kept encouraging bare feet, it does feel good
This is so noble. We all yearn for this existence…but mankind has moved so far away and to imagine this for every human being is not possible. Therefore what can we do ? I fear the earth is lost..to see a few tiny places like this is so amazing….this community is so blessed.
amazing knowledge of the plants and how to use them to benefit humans while at the same time giving maximum benefits back to the plants: win -win
Just because a guy on youtube said something doesn't make it true.
@@jamesjross Merely criticizing doesn’t make you authoritative; to me your comment looks like ignorant cynicism.
Just waking up from a shroom trip, really contemplative and beatifully calm, connected with life. This guy gets it.
Oh and then you choose to expose your mind straight to the internet?
@@teekanne15 Why not ?
Continually amazed at the beautiful work Kirsten & family keep cranking out. Some of the best info on the web. Fabulous!
Thank you! Another excellent show, very helpful and informative for those who know we--modern society--must change our collective trajectory toward restoring the Earth.
Wise words: "Permaculture starts with observation."
His observations about how the conditioned personal mind gets in the way of the natural mind's connection with the here and now natural environment is spot one.
I do like his daily commute :)
When he showed us his cooler I wondered if they have root cellars or other in-ground food storage.. one of the old ways of storing some foods without electricity
Root cellars are a little tricky in the PNW with all the ground moisture. I’m sure it could be done and I’d love to learn how. If anyone with expertise in this area wants to share with us here at Lost Valley I for one would be very grateful.
@@nathanielnordin-tuininga Awesome
Australian indigenous people did controlled burning as they left an area, then when they returned the next year it was totally regenerated. Talk about a light footprint, they were the first environmentalists
What do you refers to? You Mean Aborigin or White Immigrant from England???
SO interesting and informational. There is so much nature can teach us. What a wonderful interview/video. Much Love 💚💚
I am sooo very thankful you and your husband do this - i truly love learning throughout your videos! THANK YOU!!!
Kristin I think this maybe your best video yet, totally amazing
With the right ideas, tools, actions, love and some patience nature will take care of you! Lovely video!
So pleased you made it Lost Valley; our up-the-valley neighbors. I gave them a bunch of winter squash once and in return they gave me a lovely poem. They're very responsible to the community and teach not only permaculture but defensible space for wildfire safety.
BTW we're not at Stony Run any more; we could longer keep up the acre. It would not have made a good video. 😅
Thanks for helping to nourish community Shonin 🙏🏻
I LOVE you Ms Kirsten - your footage inspired me to own a Tiny House - bless your continued travels - what a Wonderful ministry 👍🏽♥
Such priceless work they are doing... thank you for sharing a glimpse into how they live with nature and work to increase biodiversity in a ravaged landscape.
Amazing stuff! The simplicity of Nathaniel's house is what amazes me the most
Highly productive vid with plenty of useful information for balanced living. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing this video! I had to back up after pulling out notebook and pen! There is so much to learn - but I learn many things every time I watch your videos 💚
Watching video is such a soothing experience. I love this guy & his energy is fantastic!! I’m looking for co creators in Arkansas to do the same and feel the similar passion. Great job & thank you so much 💜🌹🦋🧘♂️💃🐸🐝🙏🏼namaste Liana 😊
Best of luck!
Namaste yoga 💆, yoo needa travel to BALI to expanding yoo Consciousness
Wonderful life! Pretty cool nature views! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
Nice, I dig it! Yeah, controlled burns. In my area natives maintained open meadow and forest such that the ground birds could thrive, in turn so could they.
Its such a beautiful green as it springs back!
In Australia it's important to walk with sound so that snakes move out of your path. I didn't wear shoes as a kid and had a thick layer of fat under my feet so could walk on bindies (prickles) with no problem.
COOL!
As trees are.
Sankyü Mrs Dirksen.
Omg I love this video!!! Imagine living like this so cool
Thank you for all you taught me today Sir. I am inspired to do the same with my piece of earth.
That's a why I like these videos so much. I always get some inspiration how to live and build on our land and we always feel like beginners after so many years of gardening and rebuilding our small piece of earth.
Come take a Permaculture course with us!!
Seriously, goals. Love you all 💜
So great that the gentleman knew so much about the foods from the Oregon forest. Enjoying the video!
Wow, one of your best videos yet. Thanks so much for what you do, it's much appreciated!
This place is beautiful 😍
This is so cool. I live in Eugene and would love to find this gem. I would of course ask permission before visiting, yet what a great place.
Thank you this is magical and give us all hope.
Breathtaking....
Thx...
Love his Fox walk, how he steps and transitions weight is what’s used in tango 😜
wow that nursery was insane! great work guys!
LOOOOVE this one. Oh how I wish I had done more of this in my day!
It did seem like mostly young people at this collective. Intergenerational may have revealed different wisdoms.
Hey Kirsten & Family from Eugene! Cheers!
I live here, and I love it!!! ❤
That young man is a storehouse Of information.😊
Brilliant presentation and keep speaking up about the importance of fire and the importance of diversity.
What a beautiful piece of land. Very peaceful there I bet. Nice!
15:49 - I grew up calling these 'caps', what the gentleman calls 'thimbleberries'. His name is very descriptive. Yes, VERY flavorful and tasty. I am originally from the Willamette Valley also, an hour or so north in Salem. This video makes me miss Oregon.
Very nice! It's so beautiful there.
Sustainable and fulfilling. 😌🌎✨
wow... larger version of my little orchard. i have many of the plants mentioned here but i am in mountain NW a bit cooler area. i wish i could be a part of a community like this but my place is my oasis and gives me peace.
Some of this is probably a bit too new(old?)-think for me, but I appreciate that there are people out there putting in the time and effort to create areas and communities like this, and be willing to share their knowledge with others.
This was awsome. I learned some things about the native plants. Here on the east coast we dont have some of those plants. Some we do like plantin. Much love ❤️ 🙏
Love your channel, so many awesome videos. Thank you.
How to walk and use fire for forest diversity are key teachings. Nice tour!
Nice! Thank you KD!
Great content as always. So inspiring to see what this community is doing.
Wonderful. Thank you 😊😊
Great walk through.
Awesome episode!! Very informative.
Thank you.
Beautiful videos 🌲🌲🌲🌿🍀☘️🌾❤️🌞👍
amazing, would love to go for this life one day.
I've noticed small children have a natural sense of connection with Earth...playing in dirt, picking up rocks.....
Give them any entertaining electronic device and that will probably vanish quickly ;_)
Oowh... Carolyn yoo bring me to sweet memory at childhood time...that's beautiful one.. Thankyou lady😭
@@streetscienceofficial8675 "Hippies" do mud-baths as adults since the 60´s to bring back that connection. Maybe that is something you should do !?
Or you have a mild start and begin picking up rocks on the riverside, first ;_) Then see, where things are going...
Love this!
It's been my dream for most of my life to live out of the city in nature.
That's So sweet Anne, You can do it, never give up yoo dream, where yaa from?
@@streetscienceofficial8675 I am right now in Abbotsford, grew up in Vancouver, BC, still dreaming of getting out of this city, to hear nature rather than traffic. At 57 years I think it's time!
The future is a beautiful thing ❤
I like sheep or goats as mowers
May good things come.
Love your videos so much! ❤
Owh That's Sweet, Where yaa from Dalia?
❤ this, missing this.
This was an amazing watch. I'm going outside now!
The loss of old growth and oak savanna we felt acutely in the 80s. A lived experience that informed our hatred of Reagan and all he stood for. When Clinton was elected and the logging paused a bit we all thought the war was over. Silly innocent kids. Now it pains me to return to the valley, all I see are tree farms choking the hills like golf lawns. Dead zones that look like life to most people. Yes this Nathan fellow is a bit silly and earnest but he’s at least trying to be a positive force. By Eugene standards he’s quite normal and easy going. I’ve lived in punk houses there with stricter rules. We do what we can to live right. Thanks for taking care of that little parcel may it spread the return of the savanna.
I Love it
So beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Yoo right, we all deserve Nature livin abundance rather than Capitalist trick😭🤝🤝
23:20 there is a magnetic field indeed. But mostly gravity! :D Joking aside... What a fantastic place and persons. Congratulations for all you have achieved and what you are doing to the world.
Beautiful
Fantastic
“I’m off grid with no electricity”
“This is the camp kitchen with a fridge where I keep my ice”
yea he seems too lazy to get solar
Got solar in the community kitchen where I get my ice ;)
@@shaystern2453 The co$t of solar and the batteries/charge controllers etc. will buy a LOT of propane!
This is a great video, only a few min drive. Did not know this exist
Awesome
Blessed Be!
Fascinating. I live in Eugene and heard about this place. Now I got the 50-cent tour.
I want to visit this place 😍