A center for global sustainability education & research through community developed environmental initiatives and ecological stewardship
Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ in Sioux Lakota meaning, “We are all related.”
The Rich History Behind Rosebud Continuum
Sonny and Maryann Bishop, owners of the 14-acre sustainability center, have a long-entrenched desire to bring assistance to indigenous people while simultaneously educating the community on ways to live sustainably. The name “Rosebud” was named after the reservation where Sonny was born, and “continuum” can be defined as a continuous sequence that changes and endures as time passes. The indigenous people existed in peace with Mother Earth for generations, believing that the land is sacred, and it is our desire to work in conjunction with the First Nations to bring about healing.
Education
All the work being done at Rosebud is open to anyone interested in learning. Individuals of all ages come to Rosebud to better understand their relationship with this beautiful earth. Our programs include reclamation ecology, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, aquaponics, renewable energy, water resource management, and more.
Research
In partnership with the University of South Florida Patel College of Global Sustainability, Rosebud provides an outreach research center where professors and students conduct forward-thinking research to make sustainability practices accessible to everyone.
Development
Rosebud is a dynamic, ever evolving nexus between best practices of our past and traditional wisdoms and the innovative synergies that are emerging as we apply our dedication to sustainability and education to the creation of a desirable future.