Sustainability Unveiled: Chad Pilieri's Vision for Local Food

It's Messy, But It's So Good

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Bio: Chad Pilieri moved to Greenwood Lake NY from his hometown of Brooklyn with his family and fell instantly in love with it. A massage therapist for over 25 years, Chad studied Taoism and Permaculture which started him on a path towards solutions. All these experiences led him towards realizing the power of localization and supporting growing food locally. Grow Local Greenwood Lake became a non-profit in 2020. The organization created an open Common Ground community garden collaborating with the community on many other projects to bring about this vision.

Highlights: Chad Pilieri

• Chad shares his journey from Brooklyn to Greenwood Lake, New York, where he founded the nonprofit organization Grow Local Greenwood Lake. The organization focuses on localization and supporting local food.

• Chad’s journey began with studying Taoism about 30 years ago, which led him to explore solutions such as permaculture and fasting for personal transformation.

• When Chad discovered the concept of Permaculture, he became interested in creating a positive impact on the environment through community gardens and localization. Some inspirational influences were Helena Norburg Hage and Donna Shiva.

• Grow Local Greenwood Lake initiative created in March 2018 with a group of friends, aiming to bring positive changes to their small village. Things can be messy with challenges and obstacles, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the members remained positive and focused on making a difference.

• Grow Local Greenwood Lake participates in various projects, including community gardens, fundraisers, and plans for making Greenwood Lake more self-sufficient and resilient. Chad envisions a movement of people growing food in their yards and is enthusiastic about promoting regenerative practices.

Resources/Books:

The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity by Daniel Reid

The Ringing Cedar Series by Vladimir Megre

Books on Permaculture:

Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway

Inspiration from Helena Norberg Hodge Local Futures

Contact:

Website: http://Growlocalgreenwoodlake.org

Email: [e-mail]

Grow Local Greenwood Lake encourages people to visit the garden during open hours on Saturdays 930-1130am and Wednesdays 6-730pm to participate and harvest the produce freely, fostering a sense of community and inclusion. About your Host: Fran Medina HWNC-BC is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse and Empowerment Coach with over 43 years of Nursing experience in the art and science of Health and Healing. Fran is the co-founder of the Conscious Connection, a community to expand knowledge, businesses, and partnerships to increase healing, wellness, and creative arts services in the Hudson Valley Region. Fran is the host of the podcast: It’s Messy But It’s So Good. Fran is certified facilitator of the Insight for Life for Kids and Teens, Creative Clarity Catalyst and Culture Catalyst Programs based on the Stanford University Creativity in Business MA course. Fran holds certifications in Akashic Record Readings, Tollera Healing, and has training in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and extensive experience as a Reiki Master Teacher.

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