Our Mission
Sweetland Rush is a creative media project based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We publish stories and studies in human ecology—inviting reflection around our rights and responsibilities as planetary citizens.
By integrating ecological literacy with the creative arts, we help communities navigate the complexities of today’s local and global challenges with empathy, evidence, and agency.
Our work operates across four core pillars:
Research: We trace the evolution of creative change movements, uncovering new pathways for cultural transformation.
Education: We foster dialogue around human and natural systems, enriching the language and practice of eco-literacy.
Outreach: We share examples of regenerative living, nurturing physical, mental, and emotional pathways toward peace.
Engagement: We model social and environmental stewardship, inspiring the commitment required of future earthlings.
Our Principles
Be kind.
We practice mutual aid and collective care—strengthening the relationships that help us.
Live green.
We practice environmental stewardship and green living—protecting the places that hold us.
Find beauty.
We practice fierce compassion and radical solidarity—modeling the principles that heal us.
Our Promise
We contribute consulting services through nonprofit-focused pro bono coaching and mentorships. (TIME)
We contribute public resources through Creative Commons licensing and open source access. (PRODUCT)
We contribute charitable funds through percentage-of-sale giving and nonprofit sponsorships. (PROCEEDS)
Our World
We are a social enterprise, collaborating with impact individuals and organizations to balance profit and purpose and bridge the gap between public and private service.
Our Partners
Climate Reality Project
Climate Reality brings eco-minded citizens across continents together through social media, on-the-ground events, global broadcasts, and other initiatives. We contribute to this effort by offering public presentations at no cost for schools, faith communities, and other groups wanting to advocate for climate action.
Pledge 1%
Pledge 1% inspires, educates, and empowers every company to be a force for good by leveraging their unique assets to support their communities. We contribute to this effort by offering the majority of our education and outreach resources for free and accessible use through Creative Commons licensing.
1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global network of businesses and impact organizations inspiring commitment and action so that our planet and future generations thrive. We contribute to this effort by giving at least 1% of our annual sales to nonprofit organizations and NGOs dedicated to advancing ecological literacy.
Our Founder
Heather I. Succio, MSEd.
Heather is a fervent advocate for the common good and an expert builder of both analog and digitally driven human factor solutions. She provided learning strategy and technology consulting services for several U.S. state and federal government education and outreach agencies serving the Affordable Care Act, Emergency Response, Employment and Economic Development, Environmental Protection, and Housing Finance. She also served as a Board Member for several non-profits, including the Girl Scouts of the USA.
