Many indigenous cultures hold

that the Earth is sentient and intelligent...

Now cutting-edge science is coming to the same conclusion. For example, when pine trees get over-heated, they release aerosols that create clouds to deflect solar radiation. Tobacco plants overrun by pests chemically enlist helper bugs to eat the pests. The field of Plant Intelligence (A.K.A Plant Neurobiology) shows that plants smell, taste, make clear choices, exhibit learned behavior and share resources with the sick and needy. When viewed through a Gaian lens even the coronavirus, which many believe is “not alive”,  is highly intelligent, and just might have the capacity to change the genetic code of every human on Earth. The intelligence of nature extends far past individuals and multiplies through the diverse community members (fungi, bacteria, viruses, animals) who team up in highly intelligent ecosystems. That’s pretty smart. Join Ethnobotanist and Deep Ecologist Jolie Elan as we explore some mind-blowing discoveries in the fields of Deep Ecology and Plant Intelligence. Discover the radical intelligence of our Nature.

Includes

  • 2 hours of teaching

    105 minute presentation (webinar recording with slideshow presentation)

  • 1 year access to materials

    1 years to view and review content. *Since Jolie's passing, UpS's Susan Leopold has stepped in to answer botany questions.

  • Audio only file

    Easily re-listen while in the car, on your phone, or with slow internet.

Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Free Preview

    • Welcome Message

  2. 2

    • The Intelligence of Nature - Webinar Text Chat

    • The Intelligence of Nature - Video

    • The Intelligence of Nature - Audio

  3. 3

    • Please share your thoughts

 

 

 

 

 

 

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perfectly suited

sofie applegate

Absolutely beautiful course. Everything I hoped it would be.

Absolutely beautiful course. Everything I hoped it would be.

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Fascinating

Kat Magoon

Jolie guides us through many examples where the intelligence of nature truly shines and helps strengthen our knowledge that plants show a thought process or ...

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Jolie guides us through many examples where the intelligence of nature truly shines and helps strengthen our knowledge that plants show a thought process or make informed "decisions" about their everyday lives. It was a truly fascinating learning opportunity and I’m grateful that you are making this type of learning available to us.

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5 star rating

Perfectly titled

Andrea Johnson

Full of fun and interesting facts that support the mental shift and practice; from not seeing ourselves as part of nature, to always doing so.

Full of fun and interesting facts that support the mental shift and practice; from not seeing ourselves as part of nature, to always doing so.

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Title is relevant to the content

Michele Conde

Content was interesting and a great introduction to the ways in which nature expresses intelligence that we can comprehend.

Content was interesting and a great introduction to the ways in which nature expresses intelligence that we can comprehend.

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The Intelligence of Nature

Terri Wright-Knapke

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5 star rating

Beautiful Course; Her love still shines through.

Myra Erickson

Fantastic course to open the heart and mind of all herbalists and anyone lucky enough to see. Don't miss; you will be inspired to question long held beliefs ...

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Fantastic course to open the heart and mind of all herbalists and anyone lucky enough to see. Don't miss; you will be inspired to question long held beliefs and enlightened to new concepts on knowing a more loving view of life. Her joy was so thoroughly expressed and shared!

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evidence of our living web

Megan O'Reilly Hodges

A timely and illuminating discussion of the interconnectedness and intelligence of our planet, from ancient mycelium communication systems to scientists play...

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A timely and illuminating discussion of the interconnectedness and intelligence of our planet, from ancient mycelium communication systems to scientists playing catch with plants to test their memory/stress response! Jolie draws parallels across species by describing survival mechanisms, evolutionary quirks, and community structures. Many of us here in MWIH may have a sense of the magnificent intelligence and sentience of the natural world, but it’s great to hear Jolie clearly identify and explain findings from both the modern scientific and shamanic/spiritual worlds. A great little course packed with so much wisdom!

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