Stewardship & Sustainability Series

Scott Hoffman Black, Executive Director of the Xerces Society (named for the Xerces Blue Butterfly, made extinct by human development of the San Francisco Bay Area), and world-recognized thought leader in biodiversity preservation generally, and insect and pollinator preservation, specifically, discusses the Context and What We Can Do About It! Studies from Germany show a 75% decrease in flying insect biomass, in just 27 years! The foundation of Earth’s ecosystems – especially pollination-dependent food crops, birds, salmon and other fishes, so much of our life-ways are completely dependent on these little creatures. And they are disappearing at alarming rates! By planting pollinator-friendly gardens all over our yards, neighborhoods, towns and cities, and by completely detoxifying our environs and households, We Can Reverse this Awful Trend!

Scott shares the three key problems: Habitat Loss, Poisons like Pesticides; and Diseases exacerbated by Climate Change. And, he also shares the key solutions: Grow A Buffet of Wildflowers, Stop Poisoning Inside & Outside, and Talk with Your Neighbors and Community about This! More available at: xerces.org, and yonearth.org.

Scott Hoffman Black, Executive Director of the Xerces Society (named for the Xerces Blue Butterfly, made extinct by human development of the San Francisco Bay Area), and world-recognized thought leader in biodiversity preservation generally, and insect and pollinator preservation, specifically, discusses the Context and What We Can Do About It! Studies from Germany show a 75% decrease in flying insect biomass, in just 27 years! The foundation of Earth’s ecosystems – especially pollination-dependent food crops, birds, salmon and other fishes, so much of our life-ways are completely dependent on these little creatures. And they are disappearing at alarming rates! By planting pollinator-friendly gardens all over our yards, neighborhoods, towns and cities, and by completely detoxifying our environs and households, We Can Reverse this Awful Trend!

Scott shares the three key problems: Habitat Loss, Poisons like Pesticides; and Diseases exacerbated by Climate Change. And, he also shares the key solutions: Grow A Buffet of Wildflowers, Stop Poisoning Inside & Outside, and Talk with Your Neighbors and Community about This! More available at: xerces.org, and yonearth.org.

Jennifer Menke, President and Founder of Regenerative Earth, and Director of the Regenerative Economy Lab, discusses the essential importance of nature immersion, especially for busy corporate executives, institutional investors, and philanthropic leaders. Elected an Emerging Global Leader by the Academy for Systems Change, Jennifer manages a multi-stakeholder conservation and sustainable development project on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, where she facilitates a multi-stakeholder collaboration with government, local residents, entrepreneurs, investors and philanthropists. “Systems thinking is the key,” she tells us. Her knowledge-dense community resource mapping and collaborative multi-stakeholder facilitation techniques are emerging as a powerful model for easy adoption world-wide.

And, with over 700 days of solo retreat time in wilderness settings, Jennifer curates retreat and immersion experiences in the rain forests of Costa Rica as well as the rugged Rocky Mountains of Colorado – helping busy professionals unwind, unplug, and connect with the awesome natural intelligence of our living planet. Connect today at regenerativeearth.org to sign up for her upcoming retreat experience, May 12-18, 2019.

Jennifer Menke, President and Founder of Regenerative Earth, and Director of the Regenerative Economy Lab, discusses the essential importance of nature immersion, especially for busy corporate executives, institutional investors, and philanthropic leaders. Elected an Emerging Global Leader by the Academy for Systems Change, Jennifer manages a multi-stakeholder conservation and sustainable development project on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, where she facilitates a multi-stakeholder collaboration with government, local residents, entrepreneurs, investors and philanthropists. “Systems thinking is the key,” she tells us. Her knowledge-dense community resource mapping and collaborative multi-stakeholder facilitation techniques are emerging as a powerful model for easy adoption world-wide.

And, with over 700 days of solo retreat time in wilderness settings, Jennifer curates retreat and immersion experiences in the rain forests of Costa Rica as well as the rugged Rocky Mountains of Colorado – helping busy professionals unwind, unplug, and connect with the awesome natural intelligence of our living planet. Connect today at regenerativeearth.org to sign up for her upcoming retreat experience, May 12-18, 2019.

Dr. Dana McGrady, Doctor of Oriental and Homeopathic Medicine, discusses the chronic diseases plaguing our society as a result of poor gut health – from joint pain and inflammation to eczema, digestive maladies, and even cancer. Citing Hippocrates’ 2,500 year-old wisdom, “all disease begins in our gut,” Dr. McGrady discusses the adverse impacts of poisonous chemicals in our food system, and their devastating cumulative effects on the living microbiome in our digestive systems. She also provides solutions: the Purium regime of probiotic, plant based, organic supplements and nutrition packs. With their special “Purium Gives” campaign, you can get amazing deals on your Purium orders while also supporting the Y on Earth Community’s non-profit work! Be sure to use the code: YONEARTH at ishoppurium.com to take advantage of this amazing opportunity for enhanced health, well-being, stewardship and sustainability!

Dr. Dana McGrady, Doctor of Oriental and Homeopathic Medicine, discusses the chronic diseases plaguing our society as a result of poor gut health – from joint pain and inflammation to eczema, digestive maladies, and even cancer. Citing Hippocrates’ 2,500 year-old wisdom, “all disease begins in our gut,” Dr. McGrady discusses the adverse impacts of poisonous chemicals in our food system, and their devastating cumulative effects on the living microbiome in our digestive systems. She also provides solutions: the Purium regime of probiotic, plant based, organic supplements and nutrition packs. With their special “Purium Gives” campaign, you can get amazing deals on your Purium orders while also supporting the Y on Earth Community’s non-profit work! Be sure to use the code: YONEARTH at ishoppurium.com to take advantage of this amazing opportunity for enhanced health, well-being, stewardship and sustainability!