At the Earth Day 2012 Conference co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/ Sylvania on the evening of April 20th Barbara Ford participated in a panel discussion

At the Earth Day 2012 Conference co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/ Sylvania on the evening of April 20th Barbara Ford participated in a panel discussion between elders and youth around a central conference topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?"  This portion of the event was videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of the Sustainability Action Media (SAM) coalition and was posted to EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability by Ruth Ann Barrett, Curator.

Dr. Murray Coombs writes a letter about the future of children and his work providing HIV vaccines as part of Dow's local

Dr. Murray Coombs writes a letter about the future of children and his work providing HIV vaccines as part of Dow's local outreach.  Born to parents with HIV/AIDS and herself being infected, this 12-year-old girl is a catalyst in the notion that hope is always possible. Set in South Africa, this is the story of determination and perseverance, hope in the midst of adversity, one young girl's will to live and the role of Dow in helping to make her dreams come true.

Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at Earth Day Conference 2012 sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council.   Videotaped by Tom Hopkins of SAM and Barry Heidt of SAM. The panel discussion

Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at Earth Day Conference 2012 sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council.   Videotaped by Tom Hopkins of SAM and Barry Heidt of SAM. The panel discussion between elders and youth was around a central conference topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening closed with song, drumming and celebration.

In this excerpt we cover part of the discussion around "hope" opening with Larry Merculieff followed by Barbara Ford and ending with Duane Elgin.

Title: Hope and Heart to Keep on Working on Behalf of Earth

2018 Geography of Hope: Wyatt Hersey—painter, illustrator, and natural historian

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2018 Geography of Hope: Wyatt Hersey—painter, illustrator, and natural historian

The 2018 Geography of Hope Conference explores the theme of “Finding Resilience in Nature in Perilous Times” on Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18. During these fraught days of political upheaval, social turmoil, and environmental assaults, the conference shows ways to build emotional and spiritual resilience, using nature as a touchstone.

Since 2008, Geography of Hope conferences have become known for illuminating the relationship between people and the land, and for strengthening that bond through the compelling voices of writers, artists, and activists who offer both inspiration and calls to action.