It is a forum of many voices that, collectively, seek to create a philosophy that guides our relationship with nature. Orion publishes literary nonfiction, short stories, interviews, poetry, reviews, and visual images related to this exploration. Orion is meant as a lively, personal, informative, and provocative dialogue. We look for compelling, reflective writing that connects readers to important issues by heightening awareness of the interconnections between humans and nature. We generally do not select material that is academic or theoretical, nor do we material that is overly journalistic or overly topical.
Literary journalism is welcome.
Orion is published by The Orion Society, a nonprofit organization working for change in our ways of living with the natural world. Distribution of Orion is national by membership to The Orion Society, and by newsstand and bookstore sales. Readership is about 20,000. Orion Afield , a separate publication of The Orion Society, publishes stories and profiles of organizations and individuals who are exploring creative new models for effecting change through grassroots and community-building work. Guidelines are available upon request.