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Hello! I would like to hear your thoughts regarding: What does an ecologically sustainable life look like? How can we support the environment by nourishing ourselves? I believe that the ways we are currently meeting our needs---concrete cities, transportation, extraction, novel chemical usage, farming---have significant impacts on the environment. I wonder if we can observe and model how other organisms have integrated themselves into mutualistic relationships. I’ve studied and practiced small organic farming for 5 years, I eliminate fungal pathogens with my compost tea, and I’ve been teaching these methods to thousands of people through my fellowship with California Climate Action Corps. What else can we do, and can we possibly survive using those methods?

I am a volunteer with the Sierra Clubs Atlantic Chapter which covers NYS. I am helping promote a Youth Summit for HS students taking place this April 26th via zoom.

I appreciate your openess to helping me promote this through your site!

My name is Kris Hunter. I am a Marine Mammalogist and am switching from my small business, the Naturalist Company, to starting my own nonprofit Marine Education and Conservation Organization, Ocean Planet Academy.  I have led over 6000 whale and dolphin watches in three different oceans.  I have gone into countless schools and worked with tens of thousands of homeschoolers in Hawaii, California, and now Florida, giving presentations and engaging in fun learning activities about marine life and conservation.  I have worked on cruise ships and with Elder Hostel.  I have received three small grants for environmental and marine education and conservation over the years.  I have engaged in quite a bit of marine research throughout my career. However, I firmly believe that if the research doesn't get to the masses, it does not serve much purpose. I believe education is the key to changing how we treat our planet and, thus, ourselves.  The Ocean Planet Academy's website is  www.oceanplanetacademy.org 

I am a 14 year teacher in middle school. I have taught the last 10 years in middle science and social studies. I have done multiple teacher trainings in environmental education mostly in the area of water. I have a bachelor's degree in middle school education and a master degree in Instructional technology.  

I'm a lifelong learner and informal naturalist, with a fascination for the world of science and sharing the wonders of the natural world with others.

I’m the co-founder of Nature Bathing, a Hong Kong social enterprise using nature-based programs to uplift people’s well-being. Living in one of the world's most stressed cities, we provide nature-based wellness programs for citizens to de-stress, learn and connect deeply with nature. Science has shown that a 20-minute nature break can effectively reduce our stress hormones for 2-3 weeks. We help people experience nature's power in improving well-being, so as to inspire intrinsic motivation for environmental conservation. Since 2017, we have partnered with 70+ schools, 40+ non-profits and 20+ corporates to co-create impactful programs and community resources, serving more than 10,000 people.