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Art & Artists

  • Art History Resources on the Web
  • ASFA -- Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists
  • Goddess 2000 Project -- The work begun by a California Pagan artist continues: Their motto: "A Goddess on Every Block". Artists, crafters, weavers, and just plain folk celebrate the Goddess in every possible medium. Check out this worldwide art project. They offer pictures of some of the wonderful work being made and give guidance for participating.
  • Ninteenth Century Art:
  • Women Children's Book Illustrators -- An informative site created by an modern day children's book illustrator to honor the talented women who came before her.


Companion Animals

  • The Cat's House -- These wonderful people have redesigned their house for the comfort and pleasure of their eleven cats. You have to see this, to believe it.
  • Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete -- Compasionate and effective dog-training techniques from Monks who have made dogs their calling.
  • Rescuers.com -- This excellent web site contains a list of all the animal shelters and rescue groups in California. It also has a directory of pet adoption resources and training classes. It gives good advice on how to protect your pet against loss or theft and tells you what to do if your pet is missing. The information located here pertains to dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, reptiles, farm animals and birds.
  • United Animal Nations -- A Red Cross for animals. This is an international non-profit group. Their volunteers seek-out, rescue, and shelter abandoned, lost and injured animals in times of disaster. All donations are gratefully accepted.


Costuming



Crafts & Cooking



Censorship, Civil Liberty & Privacy Issues

  • American Civil Liberties Union (A.C.L.U.) -- America's foremost defender of individual civil rights.
  • Electronic Frontier Foundation -- An organization devoted to protecting rights and promoting freedom on-line.
  • Freedom Forum -- A non-profit, nonpartisan international foundation dedicated to "Free press, free speech and free spirit for all people".
  • Muggles for Harry Potter -- A non-profit group dedicated to defending the Harry Potter books and other great literature against censorship in public schools and libraries.
  • Peacefire -- Peacefire.org was created to represent the interests of people under 18 in the debate over freedom of speech on the Internet.
  • Rutherford Institute -- Non-profit legal and educational organization. They specialize in the defense of religious liberty and human rights.
  • Top 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books -- The American Library Association's list of the top 100 most frequently "challenged" or banned books in the U.S. It contains information on what you can do if someone attempts to ban a book at your local school or library.
  • Witches Against Religious Discrimination -- A non-profit group dedicated to protecting freedom of religion for Neo-Pagans.


Dance



Ecology & Environment

  • David Suzuki -- Dr. Suzuki's foundation is dedicated to finding ways for humans to live in balance with nature.
  • Findhorn Bay Community -- The world famous center for ecological and holistic education in Scotland. Check out the Eco-village.
  • Frugal/Mindful Living Resources -- Tips & information for those who want to avoid over consumption.


Essays By and For Pagans:



Festivals, Events and Conventions:

  • BayCon -- A Science Fiction and Fantasy convention in San Jose that takes place in May.
  • Burning Man -- Burning Man started in California and is still run from here. The festival itself now takes place in the Nevada desert. Many Pagans attend this event, which takes place in August.
  • Dickens Fair -- Step into a recreation of a Victorian Christmas at the Dickens Fair. Enjoy shopping, dancing, good food, entertainment and music. It takes place at the Cow Palace in San Francisco from November - December.
  • Health & Harmony Music and Arts Festival -- It takes place in Santa Rosa in June.
  • Lark in the Morning World Music And Dance Festival -- This free event takes place in San Francisco in May.
  • Pagan Bowling -- Join us for Black Light Pagan Bowling every second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the Full Circle Events Page. You don't have to be a good bowler to join us - just come and have fun. We meet for dessert, afterwards.
  • PantheaCon -- A West Coast Pagan festival. It offers workshops, music and rituals, scholarly presentations, and Pagan vendors. PantheaCon embraces a wealth of traditions. It takes place every February in Northern California.
  • Renaissance Faires Information Page -- Visit this page for a list of all the Renaissance Faires that take place in the U.S. and abroad. There are 11 in California alone. It also has a splendid Links Page with information on Renaissance clothing, food, music, dance, history, etc.
  • Scottish & Celtic Festivals in California -- Your guide to festivals throughout the state.
  • Sonoma County Herb Festival -- This wonderful festival offers classes, music, vendors, rituals and lots more. It takes place at the Santa Rosa Jr. Collage in September. This event is for all ages.
  • Witches Ball -- An annual Bay Area costume ball put on in October by Full Circle Events to raise money for the Humane Society. Tickets can be purchased via our website.
  • World Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention 2002 -- The WorldCon for 2002 will be held in San Jose, California and should have an attendance of between 8 - 12,000 people. Full Circle will host an International Pagan Meet at this event.


Gardens & Wildflowers



Herbs, & Gardening

  • Algey's Herb Page. -- This pages lists a good many herb catalogs and wild crafters.
  • Cal Flora Database -- A botanical resource for California. Contains information on over 8.000 vascular plants.
  • California Native Plants -- This site has information on California native plants for use in gardens and landscapes.
  • California Native Plant Society -- Your backyard can become a haven for local wildlife. The Native Plant Society can show you how.
  • Catalog of Gardening Catalogs -- This web page offers a list of over 1,750 Gardening Catalogs. Henriette's Herbal Homepage -- Many, many herb facts, databases and links - you'll be here a while.
  • Modern Herbal -- A hyper-text version of A Modern Herbal, 1931, by Mrs. M. Grieve. This site contains information on over 800 varieties of medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic herbs, including information on their economic properties, cultivation and folklore. You can do a word search of all 860 pages
  • Yerba Buena Nursery -- This unique 300 acre retail nursery offers over 600 different types of California Native Plants and exotics. It also offers a demonstration garden, a redwood meditation grove, a Tea House, a garden shop and some wonderful scenery. It is located off of Skyline Blvd. in Woodside, CA. Check out their website for days and times of operation.


History and Culture



Living History



Myths & Legends



News and Information

  • National Public Radio -- Many Pagans are "hooked" on NPR. Check out this website to read about their programs and to find your local station. You'll be surprised to find in-depth reporting on local, national and world news stories as well as intelligent interviews with leading thinkers, artists, writers and activists.
  • Wren's Nest -- This is a collection of news stories from around the world which are of interest to the Pagan community. This site is updated daily.


Outdoor Adventures in California



Pagan Groups in Northern California:

  • Bay Area Pagan Assemblies (BAPA) -- BAPA operates as a information center and networking service to Pagans in the Bay Area of California. They offer open Circles once a month as well as a lending library.
  • Covenant of the Goddess (COG) -- An international organization of cooperating, autonomous Wiccan congregations and solitary practitioners. This page has information about organizations and activities. They are based in Northern California.
  • Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans -- CUUPS exists to promote the practice and understanding of earth based spirituality among Unitarian congregations worldwide. Currently there are Northern California chapters in Santa Cruz/Aptos, San Francisco, San Jose and Stockton
  • Full Circle Events -- A non-profit organization dedicated to organizing and hosting multi-generational events for those who practice Earth Wise Spirituality. We are based in the South Bay but our membership reaches all over California. All ages & traditions are welcome. We offer a camp outs, picnics, solstice celebration, a Pagan bowling night, classes and The Witch's Ball. The Witch's Ball is held in October and benefits the Humane Society.
  • Hearthstone Circle -- Hearthstone is a diverse group of Pagans who gather together to celebrate the Turning of the Wheel. While most of their rituals are closed, they do offer a wide variety of public events, as well - mostly in the South Bay. These public events include a monthly Drumming Circle as well as some public rituals, classes and picnics. They also they do charity work. Check out the schedule of events listed on their web page for a list of public offerings by Hearthstone.
  • Reclaiming Collective -- A community of men and women working to unify spirit and politics. They are based in California. Reclaiming puts on the Spiral Dance every year in San Francisco. They also offer open rituals throughout the year.
  • Witches Against Religious Discrimination - Northern California Chapter -- They advocate the rights of Witches and Pagans as a religious minority. W.A.R.D. combats religious discrimination and harassment against Neo-pagans. They actively work to education the public about Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism and provide help to Pagans in need.


Pagan Humour



Pagan Parenting

  • Circle Round Website -- 3 Californian Pagans, Starhawk, Diane Baker and Anne Hill; are the authors of a CD and book titled "Circle Round and Sing: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions". This website contains information on their book and CD, along with other information for Pagan parents.
  • Goddess Moon Circles -- A Pagan family site.
  • History of Children's Literature
  • Pagan Parenting Page at The Witches Voice -- Essays and links by and for Pagan Parents at The Witches Voice
  • Pagan Parenting Page -- Lots of good information and links. It includes a chat room, mailing lists, activities and crafts.
  • Spiral Scouts -- An Earth Wise answer to the Scouts of America (tm) and the Campfire (tm) Programs. The Spiral Scouts uses woodcraft and nature lore to instill in children the concepts of inclusivity, the balance of gender energies, and tolerance for differences of belief and other useful cultural customs and values. Spiral Scouts emphasis Pagan values and it has a Pagan flavor, but all faiths are welcome.


Science Fiction and Fantasy

  • Science Fiction List -- Science Fiction from the 50's to the 90's. This page is a great resource.
  • Science Fiction Resource Guide -- This is an extremely well researched & comprehensive page. It has everything relating to SciFi and Fantasy beginning with Archives and ending at WebZines.
  • SF Net -- A place for authors, editors, publishers, and readers to get together to discuss their favorite fiction. It has great links and lots of good information both on and for authors.


Reference & Networking Websites:

  • Advanced Bonewitz Cult Evaluation Frame 2.0.1 -- An evaluation tool developed for the purpose of determining the danger that dysfunctional groups (of any kind) might pose to their members.
  • Alternative Religions Homepage -- The best place to find accurate information on alternative religions and spirituality. They list everything from Afro-Carribian to Wicca.
  • California Institute of Intregal Studies -- A college in San Francisco dedicated to the study of multiple spiritual traditions.
  • Creation Spirituality University -- The Creation Spirituality movement seeks to integrate the wisdom of western spirituality and global indigenous cultures with the emerging scientific understanding of the universe and the passionate creativity of art. The university is located in Oakland.
  • Greenbook of Neo-pagan songs -- These are song lyrics to share. Honor the copyright, please.
  • Military Pagans On-line -- this is a non-profit group dedicated to supporting and protecting the rights of Neo-Pagans in the military. They offer advice, information, networking opportunities, a Chat Room, legal advice and a Harassment Incident Report form.
  • Moon Phases & Sun Calendar -- Use this site to check for past, present and future phases of the moon. This page offers a sunrise and sunset calendar, as well.
  • Neo-Pagan Calendars -- An article by Sia for The Witches Voice on the splendid variety of Neo-Pagan calendars and date books available in print today.
  • Neo-Pagan Religious Traditions -- This site contains an excellent description of Neo-Paganism.
  • Pagan Approach to Twelve Step Recovery
  • Pagan and Wiccan information at About.com -- An collection of information by and for Pagans at About.com
  • Pagan Education Network
  • Pagan Library -- A collection of articles, stories, songs, poetry, recipes, humor, rituals and editorials on what it means to be Neo-Pagan. It also contains a Neo-Pagan encyclopedia and a book list.
  • Principals of Wiccan Beliefs -- These principals were adopted by the American Council of Witches in 1974 and they are still in use today.
  • Religious Tolerence website -- This website offers descriptions and facts on all religions and lists their positive and negative aspects. It also explains religious controversies from a variety of viewpoints. The aim of this site is to promote spirituality and tolerance.
  • Rowan Fairgrove's Page -- An interesting page by a Bay Area Pagan & Web Weaver. It has a wealth of interesting links for Pagans in California and elsewhere.
  • Shamanism FAQ -- A general overview of Shamanism in various cultures and time periods.
  • The Index -- The Index is a Pagan networking organization for the Santa Cruz Central California coast and Greater SF Bay areas.
  • Wicca: -- There are many varieties of Paganism. One of these is Wicca. Wicca is a legally recognized religion within the U.S. and abroad. This site contains information about Wicca and answers many of the questions people have about this nature based Neo-Pagan religion.
  • Witches Voice -- The Witches Voice is a non-profit, educational website devoted to providing accurate information about any and all Earth Based religions. The Community section includes a section for Teen Pagans, where they can post essays and find links specifically for their age group. It also has a Pagan FAQ, a section for Pagan Parents, a section on Pagan holidays and a long list of Pagan Vendors & Shops (both on-line and off). WitchVox also lists U.S. and International sites and is a splendid place to find that festival or ritual group you've been looking for. We also recommend "Wren's Nest"; a section that lists the latest in Neo-Pagan news and a houses a collection of Wren's essays. This site has over 1,400 pages and 17,000 links.


Techno-Pagans



Travel

  • EarthWise Journeys -- EarthWise Journeys is an independent resource and clearing house for eco-travel worldwide. They promote the travel programs of responsible tour operators and non-profit organizations that focus on local cultures, wilderness programs, learning adventures, personal growth and environmental awareness.
  • Goddess at Glastonbury -- The Isle of Avalon website contains a wealth of information on the rich history of Glastonbury, England. The same site has pages about the Glastonbury Goddess Conference, which takes place every summer, and offers links to the Goddess tours that are available there all year long


Wildlife

  • American Society of Crows and Ravens -- A very well built page with lots of good information
  • Audubon On-line -- National Audubon Society webpage. Discover the beauty and mystery of wild birds.
  • Bat Conservation International -- A member supported non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of bats and their habitats.
  • Buzbee's Bat House -- Everything on the web that has anything to do with bats is on this page. Teachers and bat lovers, check out this page.
  • Crows & Ravens -- Great information for Corvid fans.
  • The International Wolf Center -- An educational and research group promoting better understanding of wolves and their place in the ecosystem.
  • International Snow Leopard Trust -- The International Snow Leopard Trust (ISLT) is dedicated to the conservation of the endangered snow leopard and its mountain ecosystem. Check out the satellite tracking telemetry of Shar, a female Mongolian snow leopard.
  • Net Vet and Electronic Zoo -- Numerous views of Veterinary medicine and animal info on the Net.
  • Orangutan Foundation International -- The Orangutan Foundation International supports the conservation and understanding of the orangutan and its rain forest habitat while caring for ex-captive individuals as they make their way back to the forest.
  • Raccoons -- Informative home page about raccoons.


Wildlife Rescue in Northern California

  • California Raptor Center at UC Davis -- The California Raptor Center (CRC) is dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. The Center receives over 250 injured or ill raptors each year and is able to release over 60% of these birds. CRC provides hands-on training in the care and management of birds of prey and provides educational programs to the general public and the university community. They can always use donations and more volunteers.
  • Marin Marine Mammal Rescue Center -- This non-profit organization rescues, cares for and then releases injured, ill or orphaned marine mammals back into the wild. They can always use donations and/or volunteers.
  • Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley -- A rehabilitation and release center that cares for injured, sick or orphaned wild animals. They located in San Jose. They can always use donations and/or volunteers. They are a non-profit organization.
  • Wildlife Rescue Effort -- A nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and orphaned wildlife. Classes for new volunteers are held every spring. Their shelter is located in Palo Alto.


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