This new Butterflies Effect video features a spoken word piece by Rev. Julian DeShazier aka J.Kwest – it premiered to nearly 4,000 young people at the United Christian Church National Youth Event (Believe NYE) in Orlando and was released online via churches and interfaith groups across the United States. Produced by Dayna Reggero and the […]
Southern forests are truly magical. But, Southern Forests are rapidly being destroyed. Since 1996, the Dogwood Alliance has worked to protect Southern Forests, transforming the forest management practices of some of the largest corporations on Earth. Now, they are collaborating with individuals, communities, and groups throughout the South and around the world to bring attention […]
I’m honored to be a 2015 Roosevelt-Ashe Outstanding Conservationist Top Nominee. The prestigious Roosevelt-Ashe Conservation Awards recognizes and honors leaders from across the South for their work in conservation during the previous year. Congratulations to all the the folks recognized – thanks for all you do; thanks to the selection committee folks; and thanks to […]
Recently, my friend Seth Leitman and I met up in Asheville on his Green Living Guy Book Tour. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing in Alabama set him up with a brand new 2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco as part of their big #ElantraEco launch / eco-trailblazer road trip. We drove around downtown and I shared that Asheville is […]
I’ve been following climate connectors–a bird we love, the food we eat, our faith, families, and businesses–and sharing hopeful conversations on climate and community around the world. Producing the Climate Listening Project has been such a wonderful experience – collaborating with amazing organizations, traveling to beautiful places with great people, meeting new friends, learning about […]
This year on August 25, 2016, the National Parks Service celebrates 100 years. Over the past year since last August, I have visited Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Glacier National Park in Montana, and Yosemite National Park in California. Driving the road to the sun through Glacier National Park was beautiful beyond belief. I am […]
I traveled from North Carolina to Belize to film the story of the Wood Thrush as told through the people who are taking action for birds and climate change. The newly discovered Wood Thrush connection between North Carolina’s breeding grounds and Belize’s wintering grounds has inspired action to help this beloved bird. Audubon North Carolina’s […]
I hosted a Climate Listening Project event at The Collider, an innovative new space for climate services and solutions. We released a new Climate Listening Project trailer, website, and logo. The event also featured special guest, Danna Smith, Dogwood Alliance Co-Founder & Executive Director. Plus, Climate Scientist Deke Arndt. And, Climate Listening Project advisers: Luis […]
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, accomplished atmospheric scientist, visited Asheville to talk climate and faith and was received by hundreds of community members at various events. Her talk was inspiring! I was happy to collaborate with the Creation Care Alliance to capture photos with the Climate Listening Project. See all the photos here. Katharine was recognized by […]