About Ben Weaver

Ben Weaver is  a father, poet, songwriter, letterpress printer and book maker, public speaker, community dreamer, and cyclist (bike wilder).

Ben’s work is about tending connections between humans and the web of non-human entities to which we are all woven. Relationship is the antidote to despair and disconnect. 

Everything we need is already present inside us. We have the ability to imagine and build new worlds by being curious, vulnerable, and imaginative, in space together.

Ongoing projects

Wilder buffalo

Wilder Buffalo is a monthly event held outside on the land. Hosted by Ben Weaver, Strong Buffalo, and Oyate Hotanin (“Voice of the People”) with support from Banjo Brothers and Perennial Cycle. 

Bike wilder poetry csa

The Bike Wilder Poetry Subscription is a 12 month subscription, consisting of one poem in book / broadside or other hand made form each solstice and equinox.

climate facilitation

Ben collaborates to use poetry, song, and story mixed with circle practice to help contextualize the grief and complex emotions we  experience as a result of climate change.

“Ben Weaver is one of those people you might encounter in a lifetime whose vision for justice is as a truth-teller.

I first had the opportunity to work with Ben in 2019 for a climate convening in collaboration with Three Rivers Park District. He has been a trusted collaborator on climate engagement initiatives ever since.

Ben's passion for climate action is rooted in resisting the narrative of disconnection in our modern society. His integrity and care is evident as a solo parent and friend navigating this world. He generously shares his insights as stories to help make sense and bring needed repair. Ben's voice, whether through song, written word, or community facilitation, is a clarion call and a gentle offering, inviting the community into remembrance of a deeper connection with nature and each other."

— Jothsna Harris, Change Narrative

stay With | Now available

Stay With is a collection of sonic poems that was made to be listened to and experienced like a book. As in, you don't do anything else while you read a book. You just read. Or in this case, you listen. I hope this work will be helpful and healing to those who listen. I am grateful for your ears and curiosity.