Mystic Forest: American Indian Ancient Forest Preserve

A project in Vesuvius, VA by Shungnashkinyan wiwila kapapa
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Of the last original forests on the eastern seaboard, we're the original culture and we steward our original land. Preserving beyond us
Backers: 55
Average Pledge Per Backer: $64

Funded: $3,522 of $2,000
Dates: Nov 29th -> Jan 28th (60 days)
Project By: Shungnashkinyan wiwila kapapa
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Latest News

The Final Day of Our First Kickstarter Project

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
My friend checking out the game camera Hello Everyone, We are in the final 18hrs of a project that has FAR exceeded what I originally dreamed of achieving. My original goal for this kickstarter was to protect 1 acre of an old growth forest that I... (Read More)

2 Acres and time to make it 3!

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
My entire life, I have stewarded 40 acres of old growth mountain land, secured now with no debts, by the blood and backs of generations. I went out in the world and wondered why everyone didn't come from their own mountain or plain or swamp, but that... (Read More)

BIG UPDATE!! Dollar for Dollar Matching

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A non-profit, dedicated to helping Native American communities to preserve traditional ways of life, has pledged a dollar-for-dollar matching program should we be successful in funding. This includes every dollar above the $2,000 goal, with no... (Read More)

70%!!!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As we head into the home stretch I want to thank everyone who has donated so far. Thank you on behalf of the forest itself and from the many inhabitants for whom this project speaks. Please remember every dollar over our $2,000 goal, we will put... (Read More)

The Creek on the Mountain

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
An arctic cold creates mosaics in the creek that meanders through the Mystic Forest  We are at 59% of the total goal to secure one more acre of land. Let this image show you what one acre can comprise in such a place as this.  (Read More)

OLD GROWTH FORESTS SEQUESTER MORE CARBON

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Halfway there! http://www.protectadks.org/2014/04/white-pine-growth-and-carbon-sequestration/ Food for thought, on why an old forest isn't just a pretty sight/site.  (Read More)

A Fox in the Mist for the New Year

January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Living simple and traditional on the mountain

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hand Built Log Shack at the Base of the Mountain    (Read More)

Our Eastern Border Shows why we need to fight to protect our southern border

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Why Preservation of this Forest is so Important Above is an Aerial image of the family-protected property (The dark green thick canopy on the left of the black line), and a bordering property (The sparse land that has been devastated by logging, on... (Read More)

Nocturnal activity in the old growth

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A stag visiting the clearing in the old growth    (Read More)

Wild Turkey, showing the characteristics that make their population unique in this forest

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Wild Turkey, Characteristic of deep this deep appalachia forest    (Read More)

Mid Project!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Ground leached acorn flour Hello Everyone We are 1/4 of the way there and it is up to us to reach out and spread the word of this project. Get anyone you know involved. Coworkers, alma mater, class mates, teachers, whomever! Processing the acorns... (Read More)

The subtle way we watch life float on by

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
A proper end to the life of a 300 year old hickory When I was a boy, I used to sit on the uphill split of this ancient hickory tree. I used to sit inside of the cavity and look up at the leaves and wonder about life and just how little time we have.... (Read More)

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November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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