Beneath the forest floor, mushrooms weave tiny threads of mycelium to embrace the roots of every nearby tree, forming a lifesaving support system. Our social connection is just as critical for our wellbeing, and we can engage in simple, healing acts today.

The simple acts of one person often strike us as insignificant in the face of complex challenges. At times, it can feel as if each effort is simply a drop in a bucket that doesn’t make a bit of difference. But each drop adds up, and each drop holds the precious power to nourish life. E.O.Wilson emphasizes our calling to take an active role in this process:

“There can be no purpose more inspiring than to begin the age of restoration, reweaving the wondrous diversity of life that still surrounds us.”

The garden offers us a starting point—let us begin today.