DECRIMINALIZE NATURE
COLUMBIA, MO
A local chapter of the Decriminalize Nature organization building community and transforming legislation in Columbia, Missouri.
Learn about our chapter, connect with us online and join our local movement!
Decriminalize Nature Columbia Welcomes You!
Rooted in the values of wellness, science, and community, we’re working to educate Columbia residents, engage with local leaders, and promote policies that support safe, equitable access to natural plant medicines.
Decriminalize Nature Columbia, MO is a grassroots effort dedicated to decriminalizing entheogenic plants and fungi within our city.
Connect with Decriminalize Nature in Columbia
Email Us: decrimnaturecolumbiamo@gmail.com
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OUR MISSION
Improve human health and well-being by decriminalizing and expanding access to entheogenic plants and fungi through political and community organizing, education and advocacy.
OUR VISION
We envision happier, healthier individuals and communities reconnected to nature and entheogenic plant and fungi traditions and practices.
OUR PURPOSE
To decriminalize entheogenic plants, restore our root connection to nature, and improve human health and well-being.
Why Decriminalize Entheogenic Plants?
The government has no legitimate authority to restrict access to plants and fungi. These natural substances were criminalized under the Nixon administration based on politics, not science. While some organizations seek approval through federal agencies like the DEA and FDA, Decriminalize Nature believes growing, gathering, and gifting entheogens is a basic human right.
Decriminalizing these sacred plants and fungi allows communities to reconnect with their ancient uses, free from government and corporate control. People should have the freedom to heal, pursue personal and spiritual growth, and explore consciousness on their own terms. Criminalization has caused stigma, job loss, and incarceration—we aim to end that.
There are 4 main types of entheogenic plants and fungi, each with their own benefits and properties.
MUSHROOMS
(PSILOCYBIN & PSILOCIN)
Treats PTSD, depression, and addiction
AYAHUASCA
(DMT/MAOI)
Treating PTSD and addiction
CACTI
(MESCALINE)
Treats alcoholism
IBOGA
(IBOGAINE)
Treats withdrawal symptoms in addiction treatments
Take Action with Decriminalize Nature Columbia, MO!
See what we’re working on and how you can join the movement.
DONATE MONEY
Financial resources are needed to help us move forward! We invest every dollar into our national and local efforts.
One-time and monthly donations are also accepted and much appreciated!
CONNECT & NETWORK
Take time to reach out to friends, family, and like-minded individuals via email, phone call or a quick cup of coffee!
You can discuss the movement, spread awareness, explore different sides of the debate and generally sharpen your thinking, communications, and persuasion skills.
FOLLOW UP REGULARLY
After you’ve reached out to your council member, keep in touch with them a couple times each month with additional information to keep the movement in the forefront of their minds.
You could send excerpts of articles with links to them, media reports and more. Get inspired from our social media posts for ideas!
LEND YOUR TALENTS
Are you a petitioner, recruiter, digital marketer, writer, PR guru, event organizer, fundraiser, grassroots organizer, government affairs professional, networker, connector, or have other experience that you think could be helpful?
Email us at decrimnaturecolumbiamo@gmail.com with some brief background info and your phone number and let’s chat!