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BIRCH CREEK DIALOGUES
ELEVATING CIVIC DISCOURSE THROUGH THE POWER OF NATURE
BIRCH CREEK DIALOGUES
elevating civic discourse through the power of nature
Our Mission
Conversation
Conservation
Consensus
The Birch Creek Dialogues seek to use the power of nature to elevate discourse, reduce political polarization and strengthen civic engagement.
The Birch Creek Dialogues is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our Objectives
1- Use The Power of Nature to Bridge Disagreement
Utilize our 160 acres in Idaho as a place to facilitate constructive dialogue among elected officials, thought leaders and activists. Our unique setting is based on emerging science on the power of nature in reducing polarization and strengthening cognitive elements required for building consensus. An increasing number of public and private enterprises are increasing investments in dialogue as a way of building resilience and sharpening strategic agility.
2- Deepen Civic Engagement
Create programs that deepen civic engagement by grounding participants in a unique natural setting, free from the influence of partisanship, social media and sound-bites.
3- Conserve & Renew
Collaborations on conservation and economic vitality facilitate constructive dialogue with despot stakeholders in critical wilderness areas.
4- Research and Evaluation
Provide access to environmental neuro-scientists and others whose research is focused on the cognitive benefits of awe and nature, including research fellowships to enhance that research and the potential for replicability.
Power of
Nature
Civic
Discourse
Science of
Awe
Policy Development
Establishing a model for consensus building on critical conservation and economic renewal initiatives.
Collaborative Partnerships
Engaging tribal leaders, governments, private stakeholders, and local ranchers and farmers to
scale impactful conservation solutions.
Community Engagement
Hosting nature-based retreats and educational
programs partnered with local communities.
Power of Nature
Civic Discourse
Science of Awe
Provide access to environmental neuro-scientists and others whose research is focused on the cognitive benefits of awe and nature, including research fellowships to enhance that research and the potential for replicability.
4. Research and Evaluation
Collaborations on conservation and economic vitality facilitate constructive dialogue with despot stakeholders in critical wilderness areas.
3. Conserve & Renew
Create programs that deepen civic engagement by grounding participants in a unique natural setting, free from the influence of partisanship, social media and sound-bites.
2. Deepen Civic Engagement
Utilize our 160 acres in Idaho as a place to facilitate constructive dialogue among elected officials, thought leaders and activists. Our unique setting is based on emerging science on the power of nature in reducing polarization and strengthening cognitive elements required for building consensus. An increasing number of public and private enterprises are increasing investments in dialogue as a way of building resilience and sharpening strategic agility.
1. Use The Power of Nature to Bridge Disagreement
Our Objectives
Birch Creek Valley, Idaho
Exploring Cultural Roots
Birch Creek Valley, located in Lemhi County, boasts a rich cultural history, including the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Native American heritage of the surrounding mountains and their natural resources.
A Critical Migration Corridor
Birch Creek Valley is a critical migration corridor, linking Yellowstone to the Central Idaho Wilderness, ensuring genetic diversity and ecosystem resilience for keystone species. This valley serves as a vital wildlife and genetic "highway," enabling species migration, resilience, and biodiversity.
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The Power of Awe
The setting of the valley itself is integral to the experience, as Birch Creek is a living, breathing example of climate resilience, land conservation, ecological connectivity, and historic cultural value.
Our Inaugural Conference October 7th-9th, 2025
Growing a Leadership and Advisory Team
Our Partners
Rewilding America Now
Cornel University
Contact
Dedicated to Fair and Open Collaboration
Get Involved
Information on the various ways in which visitors can contribute and become involved with us.