We're raising money for Khalil Bey to paint a mural at Camp Earth Connection!

Fundraising goal: $2,000

​​Money goes to Khalil Bey (artist), J-Way LLC (Transportation), and Ithaca Murals (assisting).
​Any money raised over the goal amount will go to support additional artists of color to work on this mural project.

Thanks to contributors so far!
Garry & Connie Thomas, Beth Harris, Michael Ludgate, Ellen Baer, Jean Rowley, Kara Riemer, Carol Miller, Dorothy Distel, Camp Earth Connection, Elizabeth Windstein, Delvin Collier, Patrick Ploof, Andrea Davis, Pat Fox, Andrea Levine, Anne Rhodes, Jeff Claus, Michael Koplinka-Loehr, Mandy Caughey, Catherine Rossiter, Barbara Coyle, PJ Rausch Moran, Ann Moring, Susie Gutierrez, Ann Leonard, Jeannette Stanton

About KHALIL BEY

Khalil “Nation" Bey is a local Ithaca beloved elder, artist, actor, story teller, and social activist.  You can find Khalil most weekdays at 516 MLK Jr. St. where he is the CNY Assistant Coordinator for Alliance of Families for Justice.

We are excited for this mural to reflect the values of Camp Earth Connection - empowerment through diversity and connecting with the land.  Since its beginning, Camp Earth Connection (CEC) has been a strong advocate for inclusive nature and justice programming.  CEC has always hired BIPOC staff as part of this mission - recognizing that a diverse workforce makes a dynamic and powerful team.  Over the years, hundreds of youth and their families have come to CEC, to participate in inclusive programming in the Hammond Hill Forest, where in the past this may not have felt like a safe activity for people of color.  Hammond Hill is a State Forest which means it is for all of us to enjoy.  The Earth is home for all of us.  Everyone deserves the healing qualities of nature.

The Land

The People

ABOUT CAMP EARTH CONNECTIO

 Camp Earth Connection invites and welcomes a diverse group of people from around the world to come share in the experience of living close to the Earth in a respectful and responsible manner. Camp Earth Connection values community and connection with each other. Come share the experience of living in a Woodland Campground. Guests have many choices of accommodations. Sleep in a Hammock under the stars. Stay in a tree tent or sleep in a cabin tent on the ground. If you prefer, you can camp in a screened in Rustic Cabin with friends, or in a Pod Camping Cabin by yourself or with a companion. For those who prefer to have electricity you have the option of our 1-Room Log Cabin, a Tiny House Log Cabin on wheels, or the Mountain Queen Cabin with full amenities, that can sleep a family.  Visit us at campearthconnection.com for more information.

Camp Earth Connection also hosts retreats and has had an Annual Women’s Fall Retreat as well as occasional Special Summer Programs for Children and Families. We do our best to provide a safe space for all individuals, children and families. Our programs are designed to be inclusive and anti-biased. We have a diverse staff to meet the needs of a diverse community in an alcohol and drug free environment. We support communities that embrace and respect diversity

Esha (Susan Rausch)
Earth Connection Camp Director    
Hammond Hill

Thanks to Esha for the many years of mentoring so many of us about social justice, honesty, facing addictions, health and healing, anti-racism, and community.