Here We Stand

Chris Cresci/2020/10 min/Environmental & Social Justice, Conservation, People & Cultures

FILM DESCRIPTION: Join Teresa Baker and a group of diverse outdoor leaders as they become the first members of the public to explore Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve, a massive, newly discovered, old growth redwood grove recently protected by Save The Redwoods League. #EveryoneOutside is focused on creating a more inclusive and culturally diverse outdoor community by elevating the profiles, work, and stories of marginalized athletes, leaders, organizations, and affinity groups, as well as empowering minority members of our community by increasing access to essential outdoor skills and activities.

Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Standard Time

Will screen with Understory: A Journey Through the Tongass.

Post film discussion with Facilitator:

  • Toni Anderson, Consciousness Engineer, Urban Ecologist, Freedom Curator, Founder Sacred Keepers Sustainability Lab & Mindful Rant

Panelists:

  • Rolando Favela, Green Spaces Lead, The Southwest Collective

  • Trinity Pierce, Chicago Region Trees Initiative Stewardship Manager, Morton Arboretum

  • Victor Short, Forestry Field Supervisor, Openlands

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

This event is sponsored by First United Church of Oak Park.