Sunray ☀️ December '25 Happenings
Friends,
This time of year, many of us are thinking about giving back. We encourage you to spend some time over the next month or two finding a way to contribute that feels meaningful and sustainable for you.
As we reflect on the past year, we’re deeply grateful for all the projects we’ve had the privilege to support—and for everyone who has shown up alongside us. In the last six months alone, nearly 100 volunteers joined our work days, and we truly cannot thank you enough.
To show our appreciation, we’ll be putting together goodie bags and a few other small perks for those who volunteer with us on community-focused projects in the coming season.
In other news, we’ll be teaching an online Regenerative No-Till Gardening Systems course at Yestermorrow Design/Build School this spring (and maybe some in-person courses), as well as Power Tools 101 and Organic Regenerative Gardening at Hudson Valley. More classes and workshops are in development—and if you’re receiving this newsletter, you’ll be the first to know when registrations open.
If you are at Honest Weight, feel welcome to pick up a fresh copy of the Coop Scoop, where you find an article by Rich entitled Quiet Giving in the Garden. You can also read it online here.
Upcoming Community Gatherings & Learning Opportunities
🌿 Kids Gardening & Nature Club - “For a Cause” @ Honest Weight on 12.21.24 @ 11am
🌿 Kids Cook for a Cause with Mollie @ Honest Weight on 12.22 @ 11am
🌿 Kids Science Explorers with Mollie @ Honest Weight on 12.29 @ 11am
You can also find us on Instagram now, where we will periodically share updates on our work in the community and beyond. instagram.com/sunrayworks
If you are looking to support some great community work, please consider giving a few dollars to the Refugee Welcome Center this Giving Tuesday! You can donate here: https://www.rwcwesthill.com/donate
Recommended Reading for December & January
If you’re looking for a book that cuts through the noise and speaks directly to the part of you that wants your work—and your life—to matter, Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference is worth your attention. It’s a practical, energizing guide for anyone who feels pulled toward meaningful contribution but unsure how to begin. Blending research, real-world examples, and honest reflection, it challenges us to align our skills with what the world actually needs and to pursue purpose with courage and clarity. If you’ve been craving motivation to step more fully into your values, this is a powerful nudge.