La Vista Ecological Learning Center






			*Come, broaden your vision at La Vista!*


	La Vista Ecological Learning Center, in Godfrey, Illinois, is a ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Born out of the Oblate’s ongoing effort to respond to the priority of Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation, the Center was created to raise ecological awareness. A week long Earth Literacy Program, in addition to seasonal celebrations, retreats, presentations and discussion groups help participants learn of both the wonder and fragility of Earth. MISSION STATEMENT La Vista Ecological Learning Center educates for deeper ecological awareness, contemplates the ongoing sacred story of the Universe, and celebrates Earth’s seasonal cycles. Through seasonal celebrations, retreats, and Earth Literacy programs, we discover the wonder and fragility of Earth. We explore a practical lifestyle based on a mutually enhancing human-Earth relationship. Participants return to their communities both living and teaching from a deepened awareness of Creation’s Integrity.

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C O M I N G U P S O O N . . .

June 21 - Celebrate the Solstice of Summer

July 25-27 - Earth Literacy Revisited

August 3-10 - Earth Literacy Program, Exploring the Sacred Universe

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“Sustainability has to be based in spirituality,

which means using material resources

with humility and reverence for life and for nature.”

Satish Kumar

This Summer’s La Vista Visions newsletter helps us think about precious WATER - but - within a new context in which humans are not the sole reference point but rather part of the whole web of creation.

Also in this issue - a look back on an unusually wet and wonderful Spring at La Vista!

Click here for inspiration, points to ponder, and pictures that give flesh to events at

La Vista Ecological Learning Center.

View PICTURES in the Photo Gallery

from recent events including

the Spring Equinox Celebration and the Jan Novotka Concert

YOU can be a part of this Great Work

by participating in programs offered through

La Vista Ecological Learning Center.

Click here to view the 2008 Program Schedule.