Discussion Courses consist of six to twelve members who meet regularly in residences, public libraries, faith centers, or workplaces to learn through reading and shared discussions about a variety of topics related to bringing your Inner Ecology into alignment with the Outer Ecology – looking at how you can have your ‘outer walk’ reflect your ‘inner talk.’  Participants deepen their awareness of humankind's interrelationship with the natural world and find support for making choices aligned with nature.

For more information on how Discussion Courses work and how you can start a Discussion Courses in Virginia, please contact the Northwest Earth Institute via their web site and they will give you all the information you need to do soThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For information on joining or forming a Discussion Courses in Maryland or Washington, please contact Lore Rosenthal at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Current Discussion Course offerings from the Northwest Earth Institute:

Choices for Sustainable Living

Discovering a Sense of Place - You may request copies of the Chesapeake regional course supplement ‘Watching the River Flow’ from EcoStewards Alliance for $10.00 per copy plus postage by emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Global Warming: Changing CO₂urse

Healthy Children Healthy Planet

Menu for the Future

Reconnecting with Earth

Voluntary Simplicity