from the New York Times: The Social Life of Forests Trees appear to communicate and cooperate through subterranean networks of fungi. What are they sharing with one another? By Ferris Jabr Photographs by Brendan George Ko         The forest can provide us with important information about how cooperation in the ecology of […]

In case you missed it this last summer, we hope you will enjoy this recording of our conversation w/ Luke McKinney facilitated by Shadowcliff Board member, Kelly Yarbrough. A fascinating look at how time-lapse film works, and how your brain and eyes make sense of what is seen… *Click here to see Luke’s highlight reel from

Communiversity 2021: You’re Invited!   Luke McKinney is a photographer and videographer who led “Freelancing in the Wild” for Communiversity 2020   Our first foray into virtual content in 2020 was a big learning experience! Working with staff, board members and volunteers from our network, the Communiversity team learned about the time and technical expertise

Still Time to Take advantage of the  SPECIAL TAX BENEFITS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR!           Did You Know? A Brief Summary…   The CARES Act provides a $300 above-the-line deduction for charitable cash gifts for taxpayers who are not itemizing their deductions. Everyone who made a gift up to $300 IS entitled

It’s been quite a year! Please join us for some holiday cheer! Wednesday, December 23rd — 5pm mountain   This year really gives a new meaning to “Home for the Holidays”! Missing the Shadowcliff Community? Let’s gather… in our coziest, homebound attire and surroundings.  Wear your comfy clothes, light a candle, sing a song, show

SPECIAL TAX BENEFITS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR!Did You Know? A Brief Summary…The CARES Act provides a $300 above-the-line deduction for charitable cash gifts for taxpayers who are not itemizing their deductions. Everyone who made a gift up to $300 IS entitled to this deduction whether they itemize or not.  However, it does NOT mean that married couples

It’s been quite a year! Please join us for some holiday cheer!   Wednesday, December 23rd — 5pm mountain   This year really gives a new meaning to “Home for the Holidays”! Missing the Shadowcliff Community? Let’s gather… in our coziest, homebound attire and surroundings.  Wear your comfy clothes, light a candle, sing a song,

(Another beautiful photo from Leslie Friesen’s 2020 Visit to Riverbend cabin)   Sincerest thanks, Shadowcliff Community, for your commitment to our common mission and vision, especially during this amazing year!   Click here to view our 2020 Impact Report   We hope you enjoy this summary of how we’ve met the challenges of this year

Reflecting on the Benefits of Hiking for ALL Ages     (Content and Info Graphic provided by Arthur Grant at Muddysmiles.com)   As the hot summer sun is replaced by fall’s creeping cool, seasoned trailblazers know all too well that both the views and the temperature are perfect for a scenic hike. In fact, National Hiking Day

Our apologies! Our communication on November 6th stated that withdraw of RMDs are required. However, this requirement has been suspended for 2020: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are now suspended for 2020 for everyone with IRAs and 401(k)-type accounts (but not defined benefit plans) as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act