In-School Program
Wild & Scenic Intro
Secret Life of Paper
Ever wonder what happens to the newspaper we read in the morning? Have you ever considered what impacts these products have on the environment, from beginning to end? INFORMs Secret Life Series is a collection of videos that highlight the environmental impacts of everyday products we all use. www.informinc.org
The Story of Cap & Trade
Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff is back! This time, she is telling the story behind one of the most talked about solutions proposed to combat climate change: carbon trading. But is carbon trading a real solution, or just a dangerous distraction? Annie looks at the controversial issue in a head-on, matter-of-fact, and provocative way that will open your eyes and make you think twice about this supposed silver bullet. www.freerangestudios.com
The Fun Theory: Piano Staircase
The Fun Theory. We believe that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change peoples behaviour for the better. Be it for yourself, for the environment, or for something entirely different, the only thing that matters is that its change for the better. Take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator and feel better is something we often hear or read in the Sunday papers. Few people actually follow that advice. Can we get more people to take the stairs over the escalator by making it fun to do? See the results here. www.thefuntheory.com
Brower Youth Awards: Alec Loorz
of California, the youngest presenter of Al Gores The Climate Project and the founder of SLAP, Sea Level Awareness Program, to educate coastal Californians about sea level rise and global warming.
Split Estate
Imagine discovering that you don't own the mineral rights under your land, and that an energy company plans to drill for natural gas two hundred feet from your front door. Imagine having little recourse, other than accepting an unregulated industry in your backyard.www.splitestate.com
Brower Youth Awards: Sierra Crane-Murdoch
of Vermont, co-launching Power Past Coal a national grassroots initiative of activists battling coal projects.
Greenhorns
This spring found young farmers as unlikely poster children of a new zeitgeist. In many communities these bright 20- and 30-somethings are contributing and leading the way into a new world of agriculture, sustainability and economics. www.thegreenhorns.net
Missouri Stream Team
Over 4000 teams channel the energy and enthusiasm of 80,000 volunteers in a host of stream stewardship activities in Missouri. Told in their own words, Stream Team volunteers describe the connections theyve developed with their natural resources and with each other. www.mostremteam.org
Community Program
Wild & Scenic Intro
Secret Life of Paper
Ever wonder what happens to the newspaper we read in the morning? Have you ever considered what impacts these products have on the environment, from beginning to end? INFORMs Secret Life Series is a collection of videos that highlight the environmental impacts of everyday products we all use. www.informinc.org
Generations
For many, snowy winters have a deep significance - culturally, personally, and financially. Going beyond charts and numbers, this new film humanizes the debate on climate change by exploring the delicate balance of winter and the intrinsic value of snow to people across generations and cultures. www.tetongravity.com
Glynwood: Because,Farming,Food, and Community Matter
A portrait of the Hudson Valley's agricultural beauty and potential, through the lens of a local non-profit that helps communities to save farming. Glynwood answers an urgent need in the region by empowering communities to support farming and conserve farmland, while also demonstrating the economic viability of environmentally sustainable agriculture. Local farmers, chefs, and advocates underscore the need and the possibility for an invigorated regional food system as they pay tribute to Glynwood's mission. www.glynwood.org
Get up, Stand up
Surfing in Wyoming? These guys make it look easy. Wyoming Short Film Contest Winner. www.thesnaz.com
Flathead Wild
This Film, Flathead Wild, produced by the Epicocity Project, follows the Flathead RAVE and explores just what it takes to be a conservation photographer. Join the adventure; experience one of the cleanest rivers water, the camera trapping, the wildlife and the breathtaking views. The photographers have 13 days to make iconic images that can be used as tools for conservation and could possibly help to tip the scales in favor of protecting this pristine wilderness. Will they do it? www.epicocityproject.com
A Simple Question: The Story of S.T.R.A.W.
Simple hope and inspiration can be found in the Stemple Creek Watershed of Northern California. In 1992, a fourth grade class-project began what is now a remarkable program restoring over 20 miles of habitat, galvanizing the local community, and leading to significant educational innovations. www.bay.org, www.asimplequestion.org
