Tending the roots
Published on February 9, 2026 by Ed Thurlow
We’ve been tending the roots.
Over the past weeks, S33D has continued shaping the foundations of our living library — refining the frameworks that help people map ancient trees, save seeds, plant saplings, and gather shared knowledge in ways that are practical, playful, and regenerative.
Right now our focus is strengthening the bridge between vision and action: building clearer tools, documenting processes, and expanding structures that allow local communities to participate in stewardship as a living practice. Each mapped tree, saved seed, and shared council becomes part of a growing archive of ecological intelligence.
You can explore everything we’re building — projects, socials, and community spaces — through our link hub:
Support through Open Collective directly helps us develop open resources, prototype new systems, and create spaces where learning, care, and collaboration can flourish.
Thank you for walking this path with us and helping grow a living library that belongs to everyone. More roots are taking hold. More branches are reaching outward — and we’re excited to share what blooms next.