Five Essentials for a Resilient World for Conservation Professionals

Join us for an inspirational Workshop from

The Resilient Activist, in collaboration with the Missouri River Bird Observatory!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

NOTE: This event is SOLD OUT!. Click to Register and join the WaitList. We'll reach out if a seat opens up.

Missouri River Bird Observatory's BirdHouse, 406 Main St., Arrow Rock, MO

Five Essentials for a Resilient World for Conservation Professionals

Your Guides:

The Resilient Activist’s Founder, Sami Aaron

The Missouri River Bird Observatory's Founder, Dana Ripper

Train the Trainer ... Empower Your Community to Thrive Sustainably

More people than ever are seeking ways to live greener, more environmentally conscious lives. The Five Essentials for a Resilient World was created to help them succeed!

Conservation professionals will have a chance to experience this workshop, which offers a strategic framework that is geared to deepen participants' connection with the natural world. Attendees will leave with the skills and materials to teach it to others, inspiring their community and enhancing their way of life.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to share simple, meaningful changes that foster resilience—so your community members not only feel a more embodied connection to Earth but are confident that their activism is making a real difference.

This workshop will equip participants with the tools and confidence to bring resilience-building strategies back to their community. Designed for conservation practitioners—educators, advocates, researchers, and nonprofit leaders—this workshop will empower you to inspire and mobilize your audiences with actionable plans and turn-key materials.

You'll leave ready to lead change.

NOTE: Because we are offering this workshop at no cost, we ask that registration be limited to no more than two from any one organization. Space is limited, so don't delay in registering.

Here is the program you will experience and then take away from this workshop to share in your community:

The Five Essentials for a Resilient World offer simple concepts to help participants understand, make decisions, and take action in ways that benefit people, our fellow species, and our planet’s ecosystems. 

These practices for sustainability and profound well-being invite participants to engage with sustainable living through thoughtful nature-based approaches. By harmonizing daily habits with eco-conscious values, individuals and communities can cultivate deeper connections to Earth and actively contribute to the emergence of a regenerative, truly resilient world.

The Essentials include:

• Reconnect to Nature: Re-establish an intrinsic bond with the living world.

• Respect All Life: Embrace reverence for every creature and ecosystem.

• Regreen Our Planet: Participate actively in restoring Earth's verdant beauty.

• Revamp Our Spending: Align consumption with conscious, sustainable choices.

• Replenish Our Resources: Learn to nurture both inner and outer abundance.

Through journaling, guided mindfulness practices, and heartfelt conversation, participants will leave with a deeper sense of how to live from a more embodied nature connection.

Each participant will create a personal Five Essentials for a Resilient World take-home plan.

Learn more about the Five Essentials here.

What to Bring

While we'll be indoors for much of the day, participants WILL be invited to go out to the nature surrounding the building for some parts of the retreat. So dress for the weather, insects, sun, etc.

If you'd like a copy of The Resilient Activist's cork-bound journal, they will be available for a donation of $20 when you arrive!

Food and Drink?

A buffet lunch will be provided.

Bring your own beverage container - we'll provide coffee and a selection of teas.

And of course, there will be a delightful, delectable afternoon snack!

NOTE: By registering for this event, you agree to opt in to the hosting organizations' email lists. You can unsubscribe at any time.

"The Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO) is dedicated to the conservation and well-being of all species.  Our activism lies at the intersection of biodiversity, ecological integrity, and human health.  The challenges we all face as defenders of nature require continual grounding and resilience - and that’s why we love working with The Resilient Activist!  Together, we can care for our fellow wild species and remain strong in community."  Dana Ripper, co-founder, MRBO

Image credits from MRBO's Flickr photo stream:

• Barred Owl: Who, who, who are you_ by Nancy Schanda

• Barn Swallow: Why, hello there, little one. by Rebecca Roseman

• Green-winged Teal: Testing the Waters by Brandi DeWitt

• Red-headed Woodpecker: Red-headed Woodpecker with Mulberry by Marvin De Jong

What to Expect at this Workshop

Experience the Concepts: Personally

You'll be guided through the Five Essentials program, reflecting on each concept from your personal experience. This way, you'll understand how your audience might experience the basic teachings.

Get a Feel: Five Essentials through Various Perspectives

• For Earth-Care

• For Self-Care

• From a Scientific Perspective

• For a particular Location or Need

Run-through: Ways to Share this program with your audience

Strategies for bringing this program to your organization and community.