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The Southern tip of South America is home to some of the most unique and biodiverse habitats on the planet, yet only a small percentage of its waters are protected. Building upon decades of terrestrial conservation work, Rewilding Chile and Rewilding Argentina are helping expand Patagonia’s marine protected areas. Join Rachel’s Network Member and President and Co-Founder of Tompkins Conservation Kris Tompkins, Rewilding Chile’s Marine Conservation Consultant Dr. Ana Torriente, and Rewilding Argentina Marine Conservation Director Martu Suasso to learn about their work to steward this special place. Moderated by Martha Davis.

Ongoing Fridays at 2 pm ET; October 29, November 12, December 3, December 17, January 7, January 21, February 4, February 18, and March 4

Equal parts practical guide and spiritual handbook, Farming While Black by 2019 Catalyst Awardee Leah Penniman teaches us how to feed the land while feeding our souls. Through Leah’s stories, chants, recipes, and social justice curriculum, our book club will confront colonialism’s history in agriculture, embrace Afro-indigenous sovereignty, and foster healing through anti-racism. The author will join us for on March 4 for a concluding discussion about her book.

Purchase the book on your own (shop local and/or from a Black-owned bookstore), and join for these one hour gatherings when you can throughout the fall and winter seasons.

When human beings were too much to bear, the earth consistently held firm under my feel and the solid, sticky trunk of the majestic white pine offered me something stable to grasp.
– Leah Penniman

Ongoing Fridays at 2 pm ET; October 29, November 12, December 3, December 17, January 7, January 21, February 4, February 18, and March 4

Equal parts practical guide and spiritual handbook, Farming While Black by 2019 Catalyst Awardee Leah Penniman teaches us how to feed the land while feeding our souls. Through Leah’s stories, chants, recipes, and social justice curriculum, our book club will confront colonialism’s history in agriculture, embrace Afro-indigenous sovereignty, and foster healing through anti-racism. The author will join us for on March 4 for a concluding discussion about her book.

Purchase the book on your own (shop local and/or from a Black-owned bookstore), and join for these one hour gatherings when you can throughout the fall and winter seasons.

When human beings were too much to bear, the earth consistently held firm under my feel and the solid, sticky trunk of the majestic white pine offered me something stable to grasp.
– Leah Penniman

Co-hosted by Health & Environmental Funders Network (HEFN)

How can we support the next generation of leaders in environmental health? As founder and program director of the fellowship program Agents of Change in Environmental Justice Dr. Ami Zota (a 2020 Catalyst Award Finalist) is empowering emerging leaders of color in the field, and advancing justice and equity in environmental science. Join Dr. Zota, and 2021 Agents of Change Fellow Dr. Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne in a discussion about the the importance of representation in our work for healthy communities. Moderated by Forsythia Foundation Executive Director Dr. Shelley Hearne.