ORGANIZER RESOURCES
FOR LOCAL CHAPTERS
If you want to get involved with the Decriminalize Nature movement as an organizer or volunteer, these valuable resources are for you!
This Handbook may be a great tool and guide for you, but when building a people-led movement, nothing can replace the experience of engaging in face-to-face discourse and engagement. So, please reach out once you’ve read the materials so we can discuss strategy, tactics, and goals together.
Handbook Preface…
The Organizer’s Handbook is a living, evolving collection of organizing principles, guides, tools, and research. These documents have been created by the Decriminalize Nature National Board and local DN organizations, and act as a starting point for those who seek to organize their own communities, and contribute to and become part of the movement to re-establish our direct relationship to consciousness-healing plants and fungi.
We encourage you to share the truth about entheogenic plants and fungi, and to take action to make these plant medicines accessible to the masses by advocating for each individual’s right to have a direct relationship with nature without interference from authorities or corporations.
Decriminalize Nature is rooted in love and compassion. Our processes are decentralized, collaborative, transparent, and open-source. We listen to your feedback on how we can improve and share this document to benefit more people. We want organizers from around the world to replicate the successes in Oakland, Santa Cruz, Seattle, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Washington DC, and other cities.
Each community has different needs. Therefore, do your research on local politics, discuss strategies with your core team, and utilize what works and discard what doesn’t.
However, there is no need to reinvent the wheel. One of the most important aspects of organizing a successful campaign is to connect with and learn from mentors who have experience and skill in organizing for social and political change. Decriminalize Nature provides mentorship to local movements.
To avoid making unnecessary mistakes or wasting energy, please consider reaching out to the national team when beginning your efforts.
