Northwest Earth Institute site -- "Choices for Sustainable Living."  Includes publications of course materials to be used by individuals or groups to design their own sustainable lifestyle choices.

Discussion Courses

what is a discussion course, discussion course process

NWEI's hallmark program is a series of discussion courses available for small groups anywhere in North America.  The courses provide an enjoyable, supportive setting in which to examine personal values and habits, engage in stimulating conversation, create meaningful community, and consider ways to take action towards creating a more sustainable future.

NWEI discussion course study guides are manuals for a self-facilitated course experience, taken informally by small groups in a home, at your workplace, your center of faith or, any place where people naturally gather. 

There is no outside presenter or teacher of these discussion courses.  Rather, anyone can organize a group in their community with the role of facilitator rotating with each meeting.

These programs emphasize individual responsibility, the importance of a supportive community, and the dual need to walk lightly on and to take action on behalf of the Earth.

Course Offerings

*To order discussion guides, please order online here, call NWEI at 503.227.2807 or email contact@nwei.org with your order. *When emailing, please note the city and state in which you reside.  Or, download an order form to mail or fax to NWEI.