Mosaic for the Earth

MG on October 13, 2024

Two hundred and fifty musicians filled the stage to perform this world premiere. Mosaic for Earth features lyrics by leading environmental authors, visual arts projections designed by Virginia Tech’s David Franusich, and stunning illuminations by Barbara Wolff, Psalm 104: You Renew the Face of the Earth.

Mosaic for Earth celebrates the wonders of nature and explores humanity’s impact on the environment and our responsibility towards it. The concert featured special guest soloists Danielle Talamantes (Virginia Tech alumna and Metropolitan Opera soprano), Jami Rhodes (mezzo soprano), Isaac Hurtado (tenor), and Christopher Holmes (baritone).

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2022 (2h 1 m)

Homegrown National Parks Short Films

MG on October 13, 2024

This series of Homegrown National Park® (HNP) videos aims to raise awareness and urgently inspire everyone to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where we live, work, learn, pray, and play.

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2021-2023

Collision

MG on October 13, 2024

COLLISION presents how a worldwide increase in shipping traffic is threatening our oceans, its inhabitants and the planet. It focuses on the under-reported issue of fatal ship strikes on whales, a threat which is endangering their very existence.

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2023 (1 h 24 min)

The Canary

MG on October 13, 2024

Daring to seek Earth’s history contained in glaciers atop the tallest mountains in the world, Doctor Lonnie Thompson’s life’s work evolves into a salvage mission to recover priceless historical records before they disappear forever.

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2023 (1h 44m)

Reducing Single-Use Plastics

MG on October 9, 2024

Reducing single-use plastics is a crucial step toward creating more sustainable communities and reducing environmental harm. This blog post explores practical strategies to minimize plastic waste, with insights and recommendations from Beyond Plastics to help you make a positive impact in your own community.

New: Categorized Recommended Reading

MG on September 21, 2024

Our recommended reading list is now searchable by category, title keyword, publication date, and author. Click on Resource Hub in the menu above, then click on Recommended Reading. Or, click on the image to learn more.

Lathrop Leaves its Leaves

MG on September 6, 2024

For generations, nature has always left the leaves, allowing ecosystems to thrive. Fallen leaves enrich the soil, regulate moisture, provide winter insulation, and create habitats for crucial wildlife. Yet today, concerns over safety and aesthetics drive many senior living communities to remove them. See how Lathrop is “leaving its leaves!”

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Audit Explainer Video

MG on July 29, 2024

🎞️ Video: You’ve likely heard of an energy audit, but have you heard of a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Audit? What is the difference? SSAFE member, Stu White from Kendal at Hanover explains this new type of audit!

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