Nature Conservancy – Preserving the earth’s special places through purchase and care. (www.nature.org)

Brushwood Institute – A grassroots movement of “slowism,” to counter the mainstream culture’s thirst for greed and speed. (www.brushwoodrebellion.org)

Lomakatsi Restoration Project – Holistic forest restoration work in southern Oregon and northern California. (www.lomakatsi.org)

Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center – To protect and restore wild places of the Klamath-Siskiyou ecoregion. (www.kswild.org).

Siskiyou Project – Protecting the wild Siskiyou mountains and rivers; presenting the annual Siskiyou Field Institute and the Environmental Film Festival. (www.siskiyou.org).

Snowden Environmental Trust – Non-profit foundation set up by musician Dar Williams to aid a variety of causes. (www.darwilliams.net/set/set.html).

Community of Mindful Living – The worldwide community of mindfulness centered by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. (www.iamhome.org).

Wilbur Hot Springs – Retreat in the northern California mountains where Eric Alan lived and found his photographic and personal path. (www.wilburhotsprings.com).

Life Challenges – Non-profit resource center originated to offer people some support and hope while they face challenges, crises, change, unexpected events, and turning points in their lives. (www.lifechallenges.org).

These fine musicians are among those who have supported Wild Grace: Nature as a Spiritual Path in one way or another:

Gypsy Soul – Extraordinary folk/rock band with Celtic influences. (www.gypsysoul.com).

Craig Chaquico – Grammy-nominated as a solo guitarist after 13 gold and platinum records in the Jefferson Starship. (www.craigchaquico.com).

Patrice Pike – Exceptional singer, songwriter and activist from Austin, Texas; former lead singer of jam band Sister Seven. (www.patricepike.com).

Michael McNevin – California folk singer, winner of Kerrville Folk Festival songwriting awards; one of the country’s top (and only) Etch-A-Sketch artists. (www.michaelmcnevin.com).

Amy Martin – Eloquent, graceful folk singer currently settled in Missoula, Montana. (www.amy-martin.com).

Terri Hendrix – Texas songwriter, edges from country to blues, backed by the hot instrumental work of Texas legend Lloyd Maines. Grammy-winner for "Best Country Instrumental," for a song co-written with the Dixie Chicks. (www.terrihendrix.com).

Dar Williams – One of the country’s most eloquent folk-rockers, and a strong environmental activist. (www.darwilliams.com).

Willy Porter – Singer, songwriter, guitarist: one of Milwaukee’s finest. (www.willyporter.com).

Nina Gerber – One of the best guitarists and accompanists in the folk world; first known for her work with folk legend Kate Wolf. (www.ninagerber.com).

Laurie Lewis – Bluegrass fiddler, singer and songwriter; Grammy-nominated and exceptionally talented. (www.laurielewis.com).

Sonya Hunter – One of San Francisco’s most under-appreciated singer/songwriters. (www.sonyahunter.com).

Irene Farrera – Venezuelan native, Oregon resident with elements of two worlds in her positive, beautiful music. (www.farrera.com).

Tierney Sutton – One of the best jazz vocal interpreters in the modern day. (www.tierneysutton.com).

Mark Elf – Fine jazz guitarist who’s achieved several #1 records in a row on the national radio jazz charts without benefit of record company support. (www.jenbayjazz.com).

Box Set — San Francisco duo with tight harmonies, smart songs, and a decade of great live performances to their credit. (www.boxset.com).

Alice DiMicele – A beautiful voice from Ashland, with high environmental consciousness and the spirit of rivers running through her music. (www.alicedimicele.com).

Erika Luckett — Fine guitarist, singer and bilingual songwriter; winner of "Independent Album of the Year" award from Acoustic Guitar magazine. (www.erikaluckett.com).

Benjy & Heather Wertheimer – Heather’s beautiful chant vocals mix with Benjy’s percussion, which has been heard alongside Mickey Hart, Indian master Zakir Hussain, and the band Ancient Future. (www.benjymusic.com).

The following organizations have been exceptionally supportive of Wild Grace at the outset:

Jefferson Public Radio (www.jeffnet.org)

Sentient Times (www.sentienttimes.com)

The Harbinger Magazine (www.harbingerproject.com).

West Coast Live (www.wcl.org)

Many, many other individuals and organizations—too many to list—have already added their voices of support, for which I have deep gratitude.