Surfrider San Diego’s Climate Change program committee was honored to co-host a film screening and panel discussion of Common Ground at the Dove Library in Carlsbad on the evening of June 6th. The enlightening new documentary..."profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative ‘regenerative’ models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.”
VIEW THE FILM AND TAKE ACTION
If you missed the screening and discussion, don't worry! You'll find additional opportunities to watch the feature-length film HERE and can explore actionable solutions on the Common Ground Take Action webpage that includes information on topics such as eating clean with regenerative food and tips for starting a biodiverse and regenerative garden.
Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Gardens webpage includes more helpful resources for nature-based home gardening solutions, including how to create native landscapes, capture rainwater, and build healthy soil to help protect the ocean from urban runoff. The free California Watershed Approach to Landscape Design handbook developed in collaboration with Surfrider Foundation is also available for download.
GRATITUDE
We extend our appreciation to everyone who contributed to making the Common Ground film screening a success, including the enthusiastic in-person audience that posed thought-provoking questions.
The panel discussion was moderated by Joe Houde, Chair of the North County Climate Change Alliance, and included the following esteemed panelists:
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- Adam McCurdy, Director of Farm Production and Distribution at Coastal Roots Farm
- Greg Rubin, President and Founder of California's Own Native Landscape Design, Inc.
- Lynne Takahashi Marian, Marketing & Communications for Plant with Purpose,
- Jonathan Zaidman, Director of Engagement & Impact for The Ecology Center
The organizations listed below co-hosted the screening. Visit their websites and sign up for their mailing lists for information about programming and upcoming events:
A special thanks to singer/songwriter Niels Lund, along with Richie Strell on harmonica and Carlos Velasco on guitar, for their inspiring introductory set.
Carlos Velasco (guitar), Niels Lund, (guitar and vocals) and Richie Strell (harmonica) play an inspiring set of originals and covers as the audience arrives.
Kristen Duncan (Climate Change Committee co-lead) and Joana Guerra (Chapter Manager) welcome guests.
Janis Jones (Rise Above Plastics co-lead and North County Climate Change Alliance Board Member) and Marian Sedio (North County Climate Change Alliance Board Secretary) at the sign-in table.
