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The future is abundant 🌱

Thanks to farms and community spaces like @theecologycenter and visionaries committed to regenerating our land and food system - Evan Marks, Jonathan Zaidman @jayzee8 and Kristen Coates of @regenerativecalifornia

Collaboration is what’s required to create a healthy future for all of us.

A more regenerative, local food system and economy is not only possible, it’s already happening.

This year, consider finding a farm, organization, or nonprofit to volunteer with.

It’s a powerful way to learn, meet like minded people, move energy into what you care about, and actively support the change you want to see in the world 💚

#ecologycenter #sanjuancapistrano #regenerativecalifornia #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagricture

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In this season of gratitude, it’s worth recognizing how the people in our corner strengthen our mental health and keep us grounded be @bravementalk .Even a few solid connections can ease stress, steady our mindset, and remind us we don’t have to carry everything alone. Had an Incredible sit-down with @reynaldo.mesa.exp for the @realmenrealleaders podcast. We dive into the struggles young boys face today and the powerful programs they are providing that are helping shape a stronger, healthier generation of men for the future.
And if we’re feeling disconnected, this is a good time to take a deliberate step to reach out, open the door to connection, and put ourselves in a position to receive the support we need.
Shot & Produced by: @edgar.meza.phtography .
Sponsors: @hdry_official @interstate_outdoor @heathertriano @appalachianoutposttn @basecamp_ouray
Pants(favorite outdoor to Indoor) @prana
@gardencityks @richroll @chriswillx @cameronrhanes @jonbellion
#movember #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #connectionmatters #

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Movember is all about men’s mental health, and right now I’m running across the country asking men what it means to be a man. I challenge you to take a walk or a run answering the question and join the conversation, whether it’s about being a good husband, a present father, or helping boys grow into strong, healthy men.
Share your video as a post or story, tag us so we can repost, and tag 2–3 friends to keep the conversation going.

Can Also Email : info@nomapformanhood.com
Let’s build a better generation for tomorrow. 💙

#MensMentalHealth #Resilience #JourneyOfAMan #movembermentalhealthawarness (and all other forms of movember)

Tags: @runneralerts @runnersworldmagazine @interstate_outdoor @hdry_official @mensmentalhealth_ @letstalk.mentalhealth @rab.equipment @fightthroughmentalhealth @basecamp_ouray
@molabelle @jakemorsch @Francesco_Valentinuzzi @cheftimwest @tim.foulkes.31 @nomindmala

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When asked what it means to be a man, JZ reflects on his battle with testicular cancer, a journey that changed everything about how he saw himself.

Instead of feeling sorry for himself or less of a man, he chose resilience. He rose above the fear, the doubt, and the noise and built strength from the struggle. @jayzee8

#MensMentalHealth #Resilience #JourneyOfAMan #movembermentalhealthawarness #Movember #MentalHealth

Tags: @runneralerts @runnersworldmagazine @interstate_outdoor @hdry_official @mensmentalhealth_ @testicularcancerfoundation @tcsociety
@lancearmstrong @connor_joe @nathangadrian @alexsingleton49 @ivanbasso

Location: @ecology Center San Capistrano CA

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Our new friend Fire Goddess Emma was spinning within a sacred ring of candles last night at our Night of Dead Festival at @theecologycenter and it was beyond magical and so beautiful!! 🙏🏼🔥❤️

THANK YOU to everyone that came out and continues to come back for each gathering we have! This is our time to reunite and celebrate the Grateful Dead, its culture and our community.

After two years of doing this together we feel like our trip is just getting started!

Thank you to our partners at @theecologycenter & @goldenroadpresents

Thank you to @skeletoncreweofficial & @dawgfuldead the entire crew, sound team, volunteers, vendors, artists, musicians, dancers, photographers and community for being with us last night!!

We do this for the love of the music we all love so much and will have more to announce soon.

Stay tuned at @goldenroadpresents for announcements!

Much love all! 🙏🏼

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November is off to a beautiful start 🍂✨
Last night’s Community Table Dinner at The Ecology Center was one of the most special evenings of my culinary journey and perhaps the most heartfelt farm-to-table experience I’ve ever cooked.

I designed this menu to honor both my heritage and the beauty of seasonal California produce, blending the comforting flavors of my Uzbek roots with the vibrant ingredients grown just steps from our table. Each course from the golden butternut squash lentil soup to the coconut polenta and cardamom-pumpkin cobbler — told a story of connection, gratitude, and the land that sustains us.

Cooking in a space like The Ecology Center, where regenerative farming is not just a practice but a philosophy, was profoundly inspiring. It reminded me that when we nurture the earth, it gives back abundance, nourishment, and community. 🌾

Thank you to everyone who joined us, to the chefs and volunteers who poured their hearts into this evening, and to The Ecology Center family for creating such a meaningful platform for food, storytelling, and sustainability.

Here’s to cooking with purpose, honoring our roots, and celebrating the seasons that shape us. 💛

#NaturallyZuzu #ChefZuzu #FarmToTable #TheEcologyCenter #CommunityTable #RegenerativeFarming #SeasonalCooking #UzbekHeritage #PlantBasedChef #SanJuanCapistrano November is off to a beautiful start 🍂✨
Last night’s Community Table Dinner at The Ecology Center was one of the most special evenings of my culinary journey and perhaps the most heartfelt farm-to-table experience I’ve ever cooked.

I designed this menu to honor both my heritage and the beauty of seasonal California produce, blending the comforting flavors of my Uzbek roots with the vibrant ingredients grown just steps from our table. Each course from the golden butternut squash lentil soup to the coconut polenta and cardamom-pumpkin cobbler — told a story of connection, gratitude, and the land that sustains us.

Cooking in a space like The Ecology Center, where regenerative farming is not just a practice but a philosophy, was profoundly inspiring. It reminded me that when we nurture the earth, it gives back abundance, nourishment, and community. 🌾

Thank you to everyone who joined us, to the chefs and volunteers who poured their hearts into this evening, and to The Ecology Center family for creating such a meaningful platform for food, storytelling, and sustainability.

Here’s to cooking with purpose, honoring our roots, and celebrating the seasons that shape us. 💛

#NaturallyZuzu #ChefZuzu #FarmToTable #TheEcologyCenter #CommunityTable #RegenerativeFarming #SeasonalCooking #UzbekHeritage #PlantBasedChef #SanJuanCapistrano

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“For so long, I’ve been running from my fears… not toward them.”
Now, I’m running 3,000 miles across America — not just to test my body, but to find out what it really means to be a man.

Along the way, I’m talking to experts, fathers, and everyday men — asking tough questions, sharing real stories, and searching for answers to help men stop silently struggling and start deeply connecting.

This isn’t just a run.
It’s a journey through fear, fatherhood, and what it takes to become whole again.
A call to action for men everywhere:
Embrace vulnerability. Challenge the old rules. Reconnect with your true strength.
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#mentalhealth #nomapformanhood #mankindproject #mensmentalhealthawareness #3000milerun #runacrossamerica #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthmatters #mensmentalhealthmatters

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A few magic moments from an inspiring creative gathering this week at @theecologycenter ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Photos by @mtitone

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On a mission with The Alice Waters Institute to implement organic food in all California’s schools | Pursuing a bold vision of climate, food, education and health.

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Why be the first in the water when you can be the first to pop out of a bush and hiss at your fellow surfers?

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Sometimes you just need a night away and a full day of surfing, sun, and ceviche to reset the battery in tough times. Feeling very lucky for the great friends that help make that happen. Having missed so many sunsets in my career, I feel deeply grateful when I can make time to unplug and watch the sun sink. It’s our chance to take back our fundamentally human right to slow down and enjoy the world without distraction.

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“An Abundant Life” is a short documentary produced by @vodafilms and directed by Noah Carlson that delves into the world of Evan Marks, founder of @theecologycenter in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This film explores the ideas, philosophy, and spirituality that guided Evan in transforming a dirt lot into a thriving ecological haven. Through immersive storytelling and vibrant visuals, it captures the essence of The Ecology Center—its mission, impact, and the visionary leadership that has shaped it into a sanctuary of sustainability and community. This documentary is a tribute to the extraordinary tapestry of ideas and passions behind this ecological oasis and a personal exploration of the visionary who brought it to life.

We’re thrilled to announce that “An Abundant Life” will be screening at this year’s @coastfilmfestival in Laguna Beach, CA! Join us for two special showings:

11/16 Saturday @ 10:45am - Festival of Arts
11/17 Sunday @ 3:30pm - Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center

Visit @coastfilmfestival for tickets and more information.

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