Sustainability
Sustainable Culture. You can follow-a-farmer for 1, 3 or 5 day programs on our central Virginia herb farm to learn about sustainable culture and what it takes to make a low impact on the earth's resources. Donald Jennings is knowledgeable and engaging. He can cover topics from solar energy to soil composition. Learn about sap collecting for maple syrup, field preparation for herb and vegetable gardens, propagation of fruit trees, management of insects on an organic farm, solar energy and more. Join us for an afternoon to see what it is like to live a simple life. Lodging is available for individuals and small groups. Contact us for details.
2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations has outlined 17 goals to improve the lives of people around the world. These are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Imani Works has set its agenda through 2030 to help our members address these goals locally. Join us on April 21, 2018 at the Orange, VA office to hear about how you can advocate for sustainability in your area. Learn more at un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
Citizen Science and Ecology Walks. Our resident Master Naturalist, Dena Jennings gives guided walks at the Jennings farm in the Piedmont region of Central Virginia. Several trails wind through the organic farm. See the efforts to reclaim this former pasture to its natural state. There is a monthly Labyrinth Walk, citizen science programs with monarch butterflies, bats and native pollinators. Our 1/2 mile labyrinth is registered on the World-wide Labyrinth Locator. https://labyrinthlocator.com/locate-a-labyrinth?action=locate&organization=&city=Orange&state=VA&postalcode=&country=&radius=&submit=Search Sustainable living begins with a sustainable environment. Contact us for details.
Entreprenurship. Taught by our staff member and the regional leader of SCORE, Donald Jennings various workshops and mentoring are available at many central Virginia locations and online. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation for your business idea. Visit SCORE.org.
For the last 25 years, Imani Works has celebrated Earth Day. We are delighted to be your resource for information and activities regarding sustainability and the beauty of this world all year long.
Due to the pandemic, we are joining NASA's Earth Day 2021 Celebration. Follow the link to find out more about this interactive event. We hope to see you in person next year. https://www.nasa.gov/earth-day-2021
Our goals for sustainability reflect the initiatives outlined in the United Nations document Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development