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Earth Church: Our Second Annual Bioconstruction Workshop


  • Habitat Recovery Project 1636 Arledge Road Vinton, LA, 70668 United States (map)

Earth Church is a pipeline-adjacent sanctuary built through participatory bioconstruction using local, natural materials. More than a building, it is a symbol of resilience, resistance, and regenerative possibility in the face of chemical pollution and extractive pressures. Earth Rise

Constructed from regional clay, straw, Spanish moss, and site-harvested wood, with honeycomb-inspired earthen forms, the structure demonstrates sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based construction. Earth Rise

The project blends hands-on workshops, storytelling circles, and collective building to unite frontline communities, share skills, and catalyze ecological and social transformation. Earth Rise

Workshop Highlight: Bioconstruction Workshop II

  • 🛠️ Dates: November 15–23, 2025 Earth Rise

  • 📚 What You’ll Do: Learn and practice natural building techniques using upcycled, reclaimed, and regionally sourced materials (clay, straw, Spanish moss, bottle bricks, etc.). Earth Rise

  • 🧩 Who Can Participate: People of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome to contribute to the creation and join the movement. Earth Rise

  • 🎨 Why It Matters: The building itself becomes a living classroom — a space where ecology, art, and activism converge to imagine alternatives to fossil-fuel dependence. Earth Rise

Why Attend / Significance

  • Participatory building fosters community, shared agency, and hands-on climate justice work.

  • The Earth Church stands as both a local infrastructure and a symbolic beacon for resisting environmental harm.

  • Participants leave with new skills, deeper relationships with place, and a living model of ecological resilience.

Registration & More Info

🔗 Register Here: Zeffy Registration

Earlier Event: October 18
LA Shrimp Festival