Stewardship & Sustainability Series

Winner of the 2012 National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History Literature, and the 2013 Reed Environmental Writing Award. Dr. Haskell delivers a unique perspective grounded in modern biological/ecological science and enriched by a more prosaic and timeless cultural ethos of connection and biophilia. His most recent book, “The Songs of Trees,” was named one […]

Aaron William Perry reads the chapter “Change” from his book, Y on Earth, as an offering for the New Years transition from 2018 into 2019. Discussing the essence of personal change, the power of neuro-plasticity, and tools and techniques that help us replace certain life-undermining habits with other life-affirming practices, Aaron shares this inspirational chapter […]

Sahar Alsahlani, a member of The Community of Living Traditions at the Stony Point Center, discusses inter-faith cooperation and action for social justice and environmental sustainability. Sahar is a member of the Executive Council of Religions for Peace, on the Board of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and is a Fellow of Green Faith – […]

Maria Cooper, Executive Chef at the World Famous Highland City Club in Boulder, CO, discusses her fabulous new cookbook and nutrition guide: “Heartful Kitchen.” Infused with sensational international flavors, Maria’s kitchen magic takes much of its culinary inspiration and healing-through-the-love-of-food guidance from her Lebanese grandmother. Chef Cooper opened a restaurant in Spain before moving to […]

Christine Robinson, CPA - Deloitte & Touche Sustainability Services Practice Group, discusses the growing momentum and deepening of sustainability practices in the corporate world as investors and consumers demand greater environmental stewardship and social responsibility from companies.

Brigitte Mars, master herbalist, author, and educator, discusses the power of herbal medicine to improve our health, well-being, mental clarity, and immunity.

Author Aaron William Perry reads the chapter “Delight” from his book, Y on Earth to celebrate Thanksgiving. Connecting with the natural abundance of this miraculous planet is key to cultivating a quality of life full of joy, meaning, and well-being. Gratitude is at the center of this day-to-day practice! Aaron also shares the link to […]

Fuel Switch founders, Adam Stenftenagel & Clay Dusel, give a private tour of Stephen Price's Net Zero home. Learn about the emissions-free kitchen (and much improved indoor air quality), the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, the roof-top solar panels powering the entire home, as well as the electric vehicle that plugs in to the system!

  Brett Ken Cairn, Senior Policy Advisor for Sustainability and Resilience with the City of Boulder, Colorado, discusses the innovative approach to community engagement and activation in response to climate change and environmental degradation. The Ecosystems Summit 2018, with a focus on stewardship of Soil, Trees, Water and Bees, provides many actions and activities that […]

Dr. Gita Carroll, Sustainability Coordinator for the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado, discusses the tremendous opportunities for impact that schools and school districts (aka "communities") have for environmental stewardship