Sun Valley Institute

We recently hosted a tour of Lookout Farm and their hay to vegetable transition funded by our Impact Idaho Fund. Farm owners Briana and Simon led a group of early Fund supporters through the growing operation and explained the method, timeline and anticipated results.

Volunteers Needed for Community Compost Project! We are so excited about our new collaboration with The Hunger Coalition to increase local composting efforts. Sign up here: forms.gle/PeJgzg4Boyissagw7

Celebrate the local flavors of spring and the release of our 2021 Locally Grown Guide with our curated Locally Grown Baskets that feature a variety of locally produced and prepared products. Reserve your basket today: bit.ly/locallygrownbasket

How are local egg, meat and dairy producers cultivating regional resilience? Find out in the next episode of our Meet Your Farmer Series this Wednesday (4/28) from 12PM-1PM. Register now: bit.ly/eggsmeatanddairy #meetyourfarmer #knowyourfarmerknowyourfood #FoodSystems

Did you know that plastic easter eggs cannot be recycled? Rather than throwing them away, you can: 👉 Donate them to a local thrift store 👉 Save and reuse them next year 👉 Drop them off at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden or NAMI - Wood River Valley #reduceplasticwaste

We created the Impact Idaho Fund to attract and mobilize mission-driven capital for innovative projects advancing community resilience in Central and Southern Idaho. Learn more: sunvalleyinstitute.org/impac…

The Impact Idaho Fund application is open! We are currently accepting applications for funding regional resilience projects that advance local food security, including critical impacts on land, water and energy resources. Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/ImpactIdahoFundApplic…

At the beginning of the new year we're slowing down, taking the time to notice and appreciate the little things, connecting deeply with the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us. What details have you noticed lately? ... #resilience #slowdown #inthedetails

Thanks to your generous support, we met our end of year $20,000 match, doubling the impact of your donations! With your help, we are heading into the new year with great momentum. Thank you for your support and partnership!

Happy New Year! Let's ring in 2021 by enjoying the community and the natural world that make our home such a special place. ... #newyearseve #reset #grateful #forourfuture #resiliencenow

We hope that during this holiday season you have the chance to slow down, check in with family and friends, enjoy the beauty of the natural world and share joy safely. We are so grateful for you!

2021 is going to be a critical year: the importance of building social, economic and ecological resilience has never been greater. We're primed for a big year of building the resilient systems our community needs. ... #whatsnext #resiliencenow #buildresilience #systemschange

COVID19 is both a challenge and an opportunity to rebuild something that serves people better that will require both vision and commitment at local, regional and global levels. What will you do in your regions to ensure a more regenerative #FoodSystem tomorrow? #foodvision2050

As the COVID19 crisis continues to spread, we should reflect on the transformation needed to develop a #FoodSystem that nourishes all people, regenerates the environment and enables resilient communities and economies. What does yours look like Today and Tomorrow? #foodvision2050

The Impact Idaho Fund is our new tool to address local food system challenges by investing in the transformation of our food system. Investments will target the buildout of regenerative, renewable and sustainable practices. Learn more: sunvalleyinstitute.org/impac…

In 2020, we distributed over 1,500 copies of the Locally Grown Guide, the comprehensive resource for eating local in the Wood River Valley to raise awareness of our local food producers and vendors. Help us make the 2021 Locally Grown Guide even better: bit.ly/SVIR2020

"At SVIR, we seek strategic levers that drive system-wide change. Please consider making a donation to create a better future, defined by a strong sense of place, a deep sense of belonging and a much needed sense of security." -With gratitude, Executive Director, Lexie Praggastis

Join @GoodmanSherri Johan Bergenas and @nytimes @LFFriedman for our final Resilience Now Summer Series event! app.runtheworld.today/c/july…

How do we scale regenerative models from Sun Valley to Costa Rica to Australia? Join Barney Swan, Eric Palola from @gdfcf_org and Lexie Praggastis from our own Sun Valley Institute next at 4:00 pm MT: app.runtheworld.today/c/july…

The Power of Place Based Experiential Learning with @ASUgreen @HIBotanicGarden @gdfcf_org @mymindSpark starts at 2:30! app.runtheworld.today/c/july…