My Nonprofit Reviews

Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage defies the myth that 'truly' sustainable lifestyles will require either self-imposed suffering, a benevolent eco-dictator, and/or hyper-modern technologies. The community demonstrates that a peaceful, abundant sustainability is possible and that the major challenge of the twenty-first century is re-learning to live together. They are true leaders in the ecovillage movement and one of several dozen enduring ecovillages in North America.

I interned in the community in the Spring of 2010 as a graduate student and my experience inspired my doctoral dissertation in Regional Planning. The community is filled with diverse and entrepreneurial individuals that have made the brave choice to live without the un-sustainable conveniences of modern cities and regions. I am amazed that a community (now approaching 75 members) can thrive in rural Missouri with four shared vehicles, electricity produced on-site, and building materials harvested locally.

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