Sikhs all over the world are uniting in efforts to heal our planet and to create sustainable communities.  Nurturing our environments and caring for humanity are concepts deeply embedded in our Sikh path.  After all, Guru Nanak spoke referred to the earth as our mother, the water as our father, and the air as our Guru! 

Here are some interesting articles on the GREEN-ification and unification among Sikhs worldwide to support an eco-friendly way of life. 

Espanola, New Mexico

In 2008, a group formed to create Sustainable Agriculture for the Mother Ashram in Espanola. The mission of the Community Sustainability Project is to create a culture of sustainable living in Northern New Mexico by initiating sustainability projects, harvesting and donating resources for our communities, creating educational programs, and networking with other sustainable communities and projects.

For more information, visit http://espanolaashram.com/pages/sangat/garden.php 

India

The Alliance of Religion and Conservation is a secular body that helps the major religions of the world to develop their own environmental programmes, based on their own core teachings, beliefs and practices. They help the religions link with key environmental organizations - creating powerful alliances between faith communities and conservation groups. 

Sikhs are known worldwide for their free kitchens where approximately 30 million people are fed everyday.  

Click here to watch a video and read several fascinating stories about Sikhs living their spiritual heritage.

http://www.arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=336