DECRIMINALIZE NATURE
A local chapter of the Decriminalize Nature organization building community and transforming legislation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Learn about our chapter, connect with us online and join our local movement!
Decriminalize Nature Philadelphia is an 501(c)4 grassroots lobbying and political advocacy organization based in Philadelphia and registered with the IRS and State of Pennsylvania.
We formed in 2020 and incorporated as a (c)4 in 2023. Our mission objective is to pass a resolution that would decriminalize natural entheogens/psychedelics here.
Our campaign draws inspiration from the decriminalization of natural psychedelics in 25 cities, including major cities such as Denver, Oakland, Detroit, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis, et al., as well as the state of Colorado; aiming to persuade local policymakers to prioritize public health, risk reduction, and responsible exploration of consciousness and spirituality through education over punitive measures for individuals who use these sacred plants and fungi.
Natural entheogens and psychedelics have been integral to the spiritual and religious practices of cultures around the world for millennia, from the ancient Indians and Greeks to cultures throughout what is now known as the Americas. They are generally safe when proper risk reduction guidelines are adhered to, including understanding of dosage, as with any other medicine.
Email Us: Info@DecriminalizeNaturePhilly.org
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Improve human health and well-being by decriminalizing and expanding access to entheogenic plants and fungi through political and community organizing, education and advocacy in the Philadelphia, PA area.
We envision happier, healthier individuals and communities reconnected to nature and entheogenic plant and fungi traditions and practices.
To decriminalize entheogenic plants, restore our root connection to nature, and improve human health and well-being.
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.
See what we’re working on, what we’ve accomplished and how you can join the movement.
View the presentation we delivered to the Philadelphia City Council in 20XX. We covered the mission of the organization, the successes we’ve had across the country and insights into the research and benefits of decriminalizing sacred plants.
View the brief we presented with Considerations for Assessing the Risks and Benefits of Decriminalizing Natural Entheogens/Psychedelics in Philadelphia, outlining public health and political considerations.
Read our local resolution to express our mission and work to establish a policy for the decriminalization of entheogenic plants in Philadelphia, PA to create a happier, healthier community and restore our connection with nature.
DONATE MONEY
Financial resources are needed to help us move forward! We invest every donation into our local efforts.
Our goal this is to have 2,000 Philadelphians donate just $5 per month. One-time donations are also accepted and much appreciated!
SIGN OUR PETITION
And ask your friends, family and like-minded colleagues to do the same!
We encourage you to include a brief comment on how entheogens have helped you or someone you know (making sure you have consent to include information and their name).
CONTACT COUNCIL MEMBERS
You can find a conversation template below to make it easy! Find Your Council Member Here
Please personalize it if you can, including your own story of that of people you know. You can even CC us on your email to chat about how we can help refine messaging to be more effective.
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!
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.
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 info@decriminalizenaturephilly.org with some brief background info and your phone number and let’s chat!