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Green Team AcademyFAC-02: Exploring the History & Creating the Future of Green Team Academy
How did Green Team Academy get its start? What have we done so far? What's next for GTA? Join us for a journey through time and help us create the future of climate action in this episode of our series, "The Future of Climate Action (FCA): Empowering Communities".
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2023 Fall Fundraiser Series
The Future of Climate Action:
Transforming Our Communities
Oct 12 - Dec 7, 2023, 9 am MT
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Join us for a lively online series to explore the future of climate action! How can we transform our communities quickly and effectively to avoid the worst impacts of climate change?Find out in this FREE online series OPEN TO ALL. Join us on Zoom each Thursday.Hosted by Green Team Academy's Co-Directors, Joan Gregerson and Gin DeMaio, will bring you timely insights for today's most important issue: caring for humanity, biod...2023-10-2224 min
GREEN Organic Garden Podcast353. Climate Action Challenge 2021 | Green Team Academy | Joan Gregerson | Colorado Green Team Academy PodcastClimate Action Challenge: A Proven Plan for Launching Your Eco-Initiative in 90 Days Read the unedited computer AI Generated podcast transcript here: Welcome to the Green Organic Garden Podcast. It is Tuesday, December 1st, 2020, but when you're hearing this, it's probably in January, so happy new year and I have a great guest on the line you heard from her once before, but she's back to tell us about all the great things her book came out...2021-01-1036 min
Green Team Academy100: Preview of the Dec 13-17, 2020 Impact Summit2020 International Climate Action Challenge Impact Summit From September 1 to November 30, over 100 challengers took up the charge to make an impact...fast! Hear what they've achieved in the Impact Summit, December 13 - 17, 2020. In this podcast, Joan gives a preview of the summit schedule and sponsorship opportunities. Learn more at www.climateactionchallenge.net2020-12-0400 min
Green Team Academy094: Shaina Oliver, Moms Clean Air ForceShaina Oliver is an Indigenous Peoples' Rights Advocate and Field Organizer Moms Clean Air Force In this live podcast episode, Shaina shares how you can make a difference by testifying at hearings and understanding what the different commissions are doing that impact air quality. This is an important way we can all work to improve conditions for less-affluent neighborhoods and communities of color. Support the podcast by becoming a member at patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenteamacademy Take Action with Moms Clean Air Force at https://www.momscleanairforce.org/petitions/. Update your address...2020-10-2133 min
Green Team Academy093: Denver Climate Action and Vote 2AShould Denver residents vote yes on Proposition 2A: Climate Action Sales Tax? Tune in for a discussion with Sebastian Andrews and Jasmin Barco to dig into the details. Climate Action Denver FAQ's https://climateactiondenver.com/faqs Join Podcast Live on the Green Team Academy Facebook Page or YouTube Channel Tuesdays at 9 am Mountain. Or catch the replay at www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast or wherever you listen. Background: In 2019, the Mayor of Denver created an Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, & Resiliency to prepare the city for the future. A Climate Action Task Force with 26...2020-10-1633 min
Green Team Academy92: Black + White Conversations from the HeartWhat's one simple thing you can do to help heal the racial divide? Albert Kueffner shares his initiative to get more people talking with each other in this episode of the Green Team Academy Podcast Live. Hear how the idea is taking off in faith communities and opening up shared housing opportunities to benefit all. Albert is a challenger and mentor with the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge. www.climateactionchallenge.net Albert Kueffner is an avid eco-justice advocate member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, CA. From 2010 until COVID-19 he did outreach and re...2020-10-0230 min
Green Team Academy091: Storytime with JoanGrab a cup of tea and a snuggly blanket and join me for storytime! I wrote the book, Climate Action Challenge, as a love letter to you. So, sit back and let me read it to you... or at least the first couple of chapters. Get the book and workbook at www.climateactionchallenge.net/book. Now available as ebook and paperback! Please leave a review and help others find it! https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Action.../dp/B086PG5B7W 2020-09-2830 min
Green Team Academy090: How to Confidently Present about Climate ChangeYou've completed your Climate Reality training... now what? Join us for a session with three Climate Reality Leaders who can help you get your first presentation off the ground! Jim Sandoe, Citizens Climate Lobby, Lancaster PA Malika Yates, Climate Reality Chapter, Newark DE Bill Keydel, Climate Reality Chapter, Denver/Boulder Visit the Green Team Academy website for show notes. Register for the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge at www.climateactionchallenge.net. 2020-09-1729 min
Green Team Academy089: The Incredible Power of the Action PlanHave you wondered why you can't get people interested in your project? Are you not sure what to focus on first? Are you having a hard time even figuring out what your team is all about? Don't despair. There's hope. Enter... the Action Plan! Find out more about the new book and workbook at www.climateactionchallenge.net2020-09-1738 min
Green Team Academy088: Inside the Climate Action Challenge PortalWondering what it would be like to be able to chat with friends from around the world who are all working to launch their eco-initiatives in 90 days? Join me for a demo and training on the Climate Action Challenge Portal! Haven’t registered for the challenge yet? Register at www.climateactionchallenge.net2020-09-1723 min
Green Team Academy087: Get Out the Environmental VoteJim Sandoe and Max Sano of Citizens Climate Lobby Lancaster PA talk about resources for getting out the vote! Start a team as part of the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge. See full show notes at https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/087-get-out-the-environmental-vote/2020-09-1731 min
Green Team Academy086: Rabiu Dannakabu – Plant-for-the-PlanetJoin me to hear from Rabiu Dannakabu, President and CEO for Plant-for-the-Planet Ghana. https://www.plant-for-the-planet.org/en/home Ready to make a difference? Join the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge www.climateactionchallenge.net Find out more about the app and how you can plant trees in Ghana with Plant-for-the-Planet in the show notes https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/086-rabiu-dannakabu-plant-for-the-planet/2020-09-1745 min
Green Team Academy085: My Love Letter to You - Climate Action Challenge BookYour love letter is ready! I've been thinking about you and writing to you for the past few months. The new book, Climate Action Challenge, is now available for free download through August 31, 2020. Find out how to get it for any device! The book is available at www.ClimateActionChallenge.net. Also on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086PG5B7W. Tune in to hear about the writing process, the stories in the book, key concepts, and the step-by-step action plan.2020-09-1727 min
Green Team Academy084: Michael Alcazar, One Million Trees for ColoradoJoin us to find out how you can be part of the One Million Trees 4 Colorado initiative. Tune in to the Green Team Academy Facebook Page to hear my interview with Michael Alcazar! One Million Trees for Colorado Goal: Plant one million trees on Sep 21 in Colorado www.OMT4CO.org https://www.facebook.com/OMT4CO/ In Action Climate Mitigation Brokerage https://www.facebook.com/In-Action-Climate-Mitigation-brokerage-212034076335991 Read more in the show notes at https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/084-michael-alcazar-one-million-trees-for-colorado/2020-09-1733 min
Green Team Academy083: Compost, Soil, and CommunityFind out how Brianna Hallinan, Sustainable Broomfield, and Shannon Bean-Scalise, Hugelrado Farms are launching innovative composting projects in two Colorado communities. In this episode, we’ll hear from two eco-leaders who are launching composting initiatives to build soil and community in Colorado communities! Both of our podcast guests are also mentors in the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge, helping challengers launch eco-initiatives in 90 days. For complete show notes, visit https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/083-compost-soil-and-community/ 2020-09-1735 min
Leadership Junkies Podcast40. Teams Are the “Sweet Spot” for Sustainable Environmental Leadership and Change | Joan GregersonDo you have a passion for the environment? Do you have some mission that you want to pursue but it feels overwhelming to achieve yourself? Do you want to empower your impact by building great teams? Our special guest Joan Gregerson has been an eco-activist for her entire career, a community organizer and a leader in the environmental transformation movement. Joan is the author of the recently published book Climate Action Challenge and the Founder of the Green Team Academy, which has a mission to partner with 1,000 eco-initiatives over 90 days. Most important, Joan is a proven expert in building...2020-08-1159 min
Eco-Friendly HomesBe A Community Leader, feat. Joan GregersonLearn from “reluctant leaders” on how we can take action to change our neighborhood, city, or even global environment. Maybe you love your home but don’t love what you see in your neighborhood. Guess what? You CAN DO something about it! Joan Gregerson is a master at coaching soon to be activists through the initial stages and getting the project to be self sustaining, even after the founder is gone.LOOKING FOR a place to start? Joan suggests finding 10 “Exemplary Models” who have executed your same or similar idea before. CONNECT with Joan:...2020-07-2256 min
Green Team Academy082: How to Become a Mentor with the 2020 Intl Climate Action ChallengeWe have a bold vision! We are helping launch 1,000 eco-initiatives in 90 days. To make that happen, we're forming a team of 100 Ambassadors, Mentors, Volunteers, and Sponsors. What does it take to join our team? Find out now! 2020 International Climate Action Challenge Register as a Challenger: www.ClimateActionChallenge.net Apply as an Ambassador or Partner: www.ClimateActionChallenge.net/partners More Resources from Green Team Academy: Green Team Academy: www.GreenTeamAcademy.com Green Team Academy Podcast: www.GreenTeamAcademy.com/podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GreenTeamAcademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreenTeamAcade1...2020-07-1918 min
Green Team Academy081: What I Learned from Mr. Beast and Russell BrunsonWhy start from scratch? Ever! My goal for you is that you start 90% of the way up the learning curve, even if you're brand new to a topic. Whether you want to plant 1,000 trees or get your city to go pesticide-free, there's an easy way to figure out how to do it. Join me to learn this strategy for identifying 10 exemplary projects. I'll show you how I'm using lessons from the #teamtrees campaign that YouTuber Mr. Beast started to raise money to plant 20 million trees in just eight weeks. And, what I learned from expert...2020-07-1216 min
Green Team Academy080: How to Get 100 PartnersMany people struggle to get the support and reach they need to make an impact with their team. But it doesn't have to be that way! What could you do if you had 100 partners to promote your initiative and help you make it a success? Probably anything! Join Joan Gregerson, Green Team Academy founder, for a look at how to generate a list of 100 Ideal Partners and the secrets for how to establish powerful relationships quickly. https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/080-how-to-get-100-partners/2020-07-1217 min
Green Team Academy079: Author Interview with Jerry YudelsonTune in for my interview with author, Jerry Yudelson and hear about his eco-spiritual memoir, The Godfather of Green. Released on Earth Day 2020, the book celebrates 50 years of work in the environmental field and his journey as a spiritual seeker. Click here for complete show notes. Help us launch 1,000 eco-initiatives in 90 days. Visit www.ClimateActionChallenge.net to pre-order the book, register for the challenge or join as a mentor or volunteer.2020-06-3030 min
Green Team Academy078: Jasmin Barco, Eco-CycleTune in for my interview with Jasmin Barco of Eco-Cycle to hear about a video series to help answer your burning questions about recycling and composting. You'll also hear how you can make a difference by tackling a waste reduction project in your community! Reducing waste seems like it should be easy, but let's face it. It's complicated! That's why Eco-Cycle, a zero waste nonprofit in Colorado, has developed a new series of videos to cut through the confusion. The series is a collaboration between COPIRG, Environment Colorado, Sierra Club, NRDC, and Denver Compost Challenge. T...2020-06-2129 min
Green Team Academy076: Reducing Dining Waste with the PlasticScore AppDoes it irk you to order food, but then get 'accidental' plastic? Tune in for my interview with Mladen Gajic, Co-founder and CEO of PlasticScore, a zero-waste rating app for restaurants. Find out how PlasticScore is providing opportunities for diners and restaurants to reduce plastic waste. View complete show notes. Visit www.GreenTeamAcademy.com to find out about TEAM Talks weekly group coaching for team leaders, plus how to preorder the Climate Action Challenge book and join our launch team. Visit the Green Team Academy Facebook Page to listen in to l...2020-06-1334 min
Green Team Academy075: The Magic of MeetingsThere is a one-to-one correlation between teams that are making a big impact and having regular meetings. Why do so many people avoid having regular meetings? How can you schedule meetings when everyone has different schedules? How many meetings should you have and should everyone be in the same meeting? In my opinion, it's unkind to reach out and raise awareness without inviting people to join meetings where they can talk about it and collaborate. What can we learn from how nature organizes? 2020-05-1814 min
Green Team Academy074: Rewriting "Planet of the Humans"What was Michael Moore trying to do by dropping the film Planet of the Humans on the eve of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day? Well, one thing he did was make a bunch of environmentalists very angry. This is a very complicated movie that has some valuable insights, along with plenty of inaccurate information, personal attacks and a depressing, abrupt ending. That was his take. Tune in to hear mine. Check out the show notes at https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/074-rewriting-planet-of-the-humans/2020-05-0545 min
Green Team Academy073: Elena Magnie - "Kids Can Make a Difference" SongTune in for a live performance by 10-year-old Elena Magnie. Elena debuts her new song, Kids Can Make a Difference. We talk about songwriting and about what special characteristics kids bring to helping make the world a better place. Find more about Elena's family music at Lauren and Bo Music on Facebook. For full show notes and more resources to help you make a difference, visit www.GreenTeamAcademy.com. 2020-04-2329 min
Green Team Academy072: Wild Rhythms and Personal ResilienceWe are going through an unprecedented rapid shift due to the sudden spread of the novel coronavirus. Massive change, plus uncertainty, with job loss, health risks and changes in day-to-day behaviors are leaving many of us not sure even what to think. At the same time, we may be feeling stuck at home without our typical mental health tools. In this historic moment, you might just be able to do something really powerful right now if you're feeling strong enough. So, what are we to do? In this podcast, Deb Matlock of Wild Rh...2020-04-1241 min
Green Team Academy071: How to Use Zoom Meetings to Stay ConnectedSuddenly, we find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic. If you were used to meeting in person, you now need a new way to stay in touch with your family, coworkers, friends and community. In this tutorial, find out how to use Zoom Meetings to stay connected while practicing social distancing. Get ready to laugh and learn with Joan Gregerson, Founder Green Team Academy during a live Zoom Meeting to demonstrate how to use Zoom Meetings! Download transcript and see takeaways at the podcast website. April 10 - 18 Online Earth Week Summit Celebrate g...2020-03-271h 00
Green Team Academy070: Find the Green Job of Your Dreams with Lisa Yee-Litzenberg, Green Career AdvisorAre you spending tons of time working for the planet, but not getting paid for it? Or maybe you can't spend as much time as you'd like because of your job. Sound familiar? If either of those are you, then you'll want to tune in to my interview with Lisa Yee-Litzenberg, Green Career Advisor. Find out how to take your experience and passion, so you can spend more time protecting the environment and get paid well for doing it. See complete show notes and more resources at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com.2020-03-1238 min
Green Team Academy069: Lesly Baesens: Denver Food MattersThrowing food away is the most heartbreaking waste of all. In this episode, Lesly Baesens, Denver Department of Health & Environment, tells us about the Denver Food Matters pilot that is working to reduce food waste in restaurants. You'll also discover surprising tips and resources for reducing food waste at home. Visit the Green Team Academy website for show notes, photos and free resources: https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/lesly-baesens-denver-food-matters/ 2019-11-1838 min
Green Team Academy068: Gardening for All with Kristina Welch, Jovial ConceptsKristina Welch is the Executive Director of nonprofits Jovial Concepts and the Co-Op at 1st. With 67 gardens across Metro Denver and a health and wellness cooperative, Kristina tells us how they are growing food and community. For complete show notes and photos, visit https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/068-kristina-welch-jovial-concepts/2019-11-1527 min
Green Team Academy066: Environmental PolicymakingTo be a changemaker, you need to know how to operate on all levels of the engagement ladder, from personal choice, to community organizing to policymaking. In this episode, you'll discover how regular people like you are changing laws and policies at all levels of government. Discover tips from the October 8, 2019 Environmental Policymaking meeting for the Green Team Accelerator Lab from speakers: Sustainable Wheat Ridge, Joy Opp, Committee Co-Chair Citizens Alliance for a Sustainable Englewood, Christine Brinker Eco-Cycle, Jasmin Barco, Outreach Coordinator Ean Thomas Tafoya, Environmental Justice Changemaker For more details and show notes, visit ht...2019-10-2724 min
Green Team Academy067: Ean Thomas Tafoya - Environmental Justice ChangemakerMeet community organizer and environmental and social justice advocate, Ean Thomas Tafoya of Denver, Colorado. This episode is a mash-up of my Earth Week Summit interview with Ean Thomas Tafoya, along with an update of some of his latest work as an organizer of the Resilient Denver ballot initiative. Complete show notes and links at: https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/067-ean-thomas-tafoya/2019-10-2449 min
Green Team Academy065: People and PollinatorsPollinators are the nearly-invisible workforce that keeps our ecosystems functioning. Tune in to hear how anyone and everyone can make a difference to protect the health of people, pollinators and the web of life. In September 2019, our Green Team Accelerator Lab toured the University of Denver's community garden with People and Pollinators Action Network. In this episode, you'll discover: What are pollinators What is the issue with pollinators What you can do Visit the website for complete show notes: https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/065-people-and-pollinators/ Ready to make a bigger impact in...2019-10-0921 min
Green Team Academy064: International Cleanup Day interview with Dann DiezLitter that begins anywhere can end up impacting the health of our oceans. Tune in to hear my interview with Dann Diez about the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Oceans make up over 70 percent of the earth's surface. The seas connect all of us to each other, beyond boundaries. Whatever harm we do on land trickles out to the ocean, through evaporation and the cycle of water. Dann Diez is part of the Philippines National Clean Up Day Coalition. He is the founder and CEO of Sustainable Energy and Enterprise Development for Communities (SEED4COM). 2019-09-1649 min
Green Team Academy063: Bakhita Garden: St Ignatius Loyola Catholic ParishTune in for a video tour of the Bakhita Garden, St. Ignatius Loyola's community garden. The purpose of the garden is to feed the poor, while nourishing the earth and building community in Denver, Colorado. When Paul Gibson began attending the St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, he heard about the parish green team. The Care for Our Common Home team, named after the Pope Francis Encyclical of the same name, began in 2016 and was focused on glass recycling, battery recycling and climate action. (Listen to Podcast Episode 41 to hear more about the start of the Loy...2019-09-1113 min
Green Team Academy062: Lakewood High School Environmental ClubTune in to hear my interview with high school juniors who are growing the Lakewood High School Environmental Club: Amanda Opp, Club President and Founder Lucy Carney, Club Vice President Lauren Utz, Club Vice President Visit https://www.greenteamacademy.com/podcast/062-lakewood-high-school-environmental-club/ for photos and detailed show notes. Please forgive the sound quality. There is some wind and background noise interference because we caught the members right after school outdoors at Lakewood High School. 2019-09-0714 min
Green Team Academy061: Jesus Villalba Gastelum - Youth Climate Strike Los AngelesAt age 16, high school student Jesus Villalba Gastelum shares what he and other youth leaders are organizing the September 20, 2019 Youth Climate Strike Los Angeles. Jesus stepped into the role of organizer just seven months earlier. His story is a real inspiration of how individual action makes a big difference. View complete show notes on the Green Team Academy website.2019-09-0340 min
Green Team Academy060: Tara Tull - Denver Compost ChallengeComposting rocks! Tune in for my interview with Tara Tull, one of the coordinators of the 2019 Denver Compost Challenge. Hear how she and other partners are encouraging Denver residents to compost more, any way they can! Visit the Green Team Academy website for complete show notes and photos. In January 2019, Tara joined the Green Team Accelerator Lab, an initiative led by Joan to mentor 20 teams across Metro Denver. Tara had an idea of a neighborhood-to-neighborhood waste diversion challenge. She brought it to the Accelerator Lab meetings. Other neighborhoods quickly hopped on board. Tara met with Tayl...2019-08-2843 min
Green Team Academy059: Alhassan Sesay, Sierra Leone School Green ClubTune in to hear my interview with the founder of the Sierra Leone School Green Club. We talk about how and why he started the club, what they've been doing to make a difference and their plans for the upcoming September 20, 2019 School Strike for the Climate. Alhassan Sesay's personal motto is, "If not us, who? If not now, when?" Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world and is already experiencing the impacts of climate change. In 2013, the United Nations warned that the country was particularly vulnerable to increasing frequency and severity of dro...2019-08-2228 min
Green Team Academy058: Don't Give Up on Transformative ChangeIf you go into your office every day, it looks pretty similar. But, if you hike the same place throughout the year, it changes dramatically. Nature is a master at transformative change. Humans forget that it's possible. The May 2019 Global Assessment from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services says: “Through ‘transformative change’, nature can still be conserved, restored and used sustainably — this is also key to meeting most other global goals.” By transformative change, we mean a fundamental, system-wide reorganization across technological, economic and social factors, including paradigms, goals and...2019-08-1409 min
Green Team Academy057: Anese Forsyth, Teacher & Recycling Ambassador in Odessa, TXGreen Team Academy Podcast with Joan Gregerson: Episode 57 Tune in to hear my interview with second-grade teacher Anese Forsyth. Learn how Anese started recycling in her 2nd grade bilingual classroom in Reagan Elementary and how it soon spread to become a resource for the entire community. Visit Green Team Academy for complete show notes and resource links. Meet Anese! Anese attributes her passion for nature to her parents. Anese was raised in Pakistan and in Latin America. "It made us appreciate the world as entire planet and how amazing it is." s...2019-08-0934 min
Green Team Academy056: Vann Fussell - Compost ColoradoTune in to find out how a Denver, Colorado entrepreneur is putting some zing into residential and commercial composting pick-up! Vann Fussell is the founder and chief officer of Compost Colorado, a unique compost service based in Denver. Compost Colorado swaps members' full compost buckets each week with new, clean buckets filled with eco-friendly samples and products. Compost Colorado is like compost collection service meets sustainable subscription box service. Click here for full show notes. More free resources at Green Team Academy to help you get together, make an impact and feel better!2019-07-2542 min
Green Team Academy055: Becky Migas - Pro Tips for Epic Zero Waste EventsIt's summertime and that means outdoor festivals, food and fun... and more often than not, a ton of waste! Tune in to this episode to hear from long-time event coordinator, Becky Migas of B Green Events about how to plan and execute epic zero waste events! Don't freak out... Your first step is to try it. Learn and do better next time! Zero Waste Tips from Becky Migas, B Green Events Becky has years of experience in event coordination, working with the 80/35 Music Festival and a historic theater in...2019-07-1734 min
Green Team Academy054: Rose Thomas & Green Valley Ranch Farmers MarketMore resources at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com Some communities have loads of grocery stores and Farmers Markets options, while others have little to none. Rose Thomas noticed the lack of options in her community of Green Valley Ranch in Denver, Colorado. Without any background in this, Rose dove in and founded the Green Valley Ranch Farmers Market. Tune in to discover the challenges and joys of starting a Farmers Market! Green Valley Ranch is in the "Far Northeast" area of Denver, Colorado, just west of Denver International Airport. Rose Thomas has lived in this a...2019-06-1532 min
Green Team Academy053: Ben Kerchner of South Lakewood Elementary Styrofoam StoppersMore resources at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com As part of Cris Sorency's literacy class at South Lakewood Elementary, students studied the art of persuasion. Then, they put it into action! Hear from Ben Kerchner, who just graduated from fifth grade at South Lakewood Elementary and how their class, the "Styrofoam Stoppers", worked to get their school to stop using the 2,000 Styrofoam trays per week in the school cafeteria. The school is located in Jefferson County School District in Colorado. In the spring of 2018, Mr. Sorency was teaching literacy to his sixth graders. In the p...2019-06-1230 min
Green Team Academy052: Creativity vs Control: Be More Effective, Struggle LessWhat is the right balance between creativity and control? How can you use both to make a bigger impact and struggle less? That's what we're talking about today! It's so important to be able to take creative risks but we can't do that without relinquishing the idea that we can control the outcome. This is important for making bigger strides for environmental impact and for enjoying every moment of our lives. Ready to discover and recover your creative self? Join me for Creativity Unleashed Working through "The Artist's Way" by J...2019-05-3111 min
Green Team Academy051: The 3 Secrets to Unblocking Your Creativity with "The Artist's Way"Green Team Academy Podcast with Joan Gregerson Episode 51: In this session, we're looking at how to use the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron to be more effective eco-leaders and enjoy life to the fullest by unblocking our creativity. My Story Why Creativity Matters to You Secret 1 - A System for Unblocking Creativity Secret 2 - The Two Tools Anyone Can Use to Rediscover Their Creativity Secret 3 - How to Stay on Task and Actually Work The Program Join me for Creativity Unleashed: June 3 - August 26, 20192019-05-2423 min
Green Team Academy050: Daniel Gbujie, Team 54 ProjectViolent conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria led Dr. Daniel Gbujie to change his focus from medicine to climate action. In order to understand what is climate change and what we can do about it, Daniel attended the Climate Reality Project training in Denver, Colorado in 2017, which is where I met Daniel. Daniel went on to start Team 54 Project, a nonprofit registered in the U.S. He helped start a new app called RepClime and is asking people to voice their support to ask Google to support it. Team 54 Project uses a strategy called "All...2019-05-1935 min
Green Team Academy049: 2019 Earth Week Virtual Summit OverviewEpisode 049: 2019 Earth Week Virtual Summit Overview Take a tour of the 2019 Earth Week Virtual Summit! www.EarthWeekSummit.com What is it? Originally aired April 22 - 28, 2019, the Summit features a total of 24 interviews featuring community leaders and experts. Each session provides tips and actionable advice from people who are making a real eco-impact on the ground. Save yourself years of wasting time, by learning proven strategies that are working right now! Can I still access the Summit? Yes! The Summit is available on-demand. Purchase access for just $97. Download t...2019-05-0939 min
Green Team Academy048: Greta Thunberg & School Strike for the Climate*Attend the free Earth Week Virtual Summit for seven days of inspiring stories and solutions!* Greta Thunberg's life story so far is a profound example of how to be effective. See links and videos below to learn more about Greta. Rather than internalizing the pain and feeling that there's nothing one person can do, find a small action you can take. Allow others to join you. Don't be surprised if you do end up changing the world for the better! Inspired by Greta's weekly school strike, the movement spread. On March 15, students in...2019-03-1308 min
Green Team Academy047: Frank Holzman on a Spiritual Approach to Gardening Have you dreamed of starting a community garden in your neighborhood, school, faith community or business? Skip past the common mistakes with guidance from an expert who has been gardening around the world. Tune in to find out how to take a spiritual approach to starting a community garden in my interview with Frank Holzman, author of Radical Regenerative Gardening and Farming. Show notes: Take a spiritual approach: Embrace everything and treat it as if it's a living organism. Try to coexist with the land, rather than trying to tame it or d...2019-03-0137 min
Green Team AcademyGTA 046: How to Talk about Eating MeatWe've all seen the data about how many more resources it takes to produce food based on animals, compared to plants. We also know that many animals today are raised in conditions that are abhorrent to the average person, and the pollution from concentrated animal agriculture. But, most Western cultures and many worldwide are serious meat eaters. This meat-eating habit is tied up in seemingly every aspect of our history and family traditions, as well as current culture. If you are someone who is concerned about this and wants to bring about change, what can y...2019-02-1418 min
Green Team Academy045: Ladder of Engagement - The Key to Societal Transformation"Personal action is a great place to start, but a terrible place to stop." - Annie Leonard Ladder of Engagement: Personal level - individual choices Community level - team efforts Policy level - school board, city, state Every year when you plan out your strategy, make sure you consider how to operate at or at least partner with others who are operating at every level of the engagement ladder. Yes, there are restrictions around what percent of time registered nonprofits can operate at a political level, but it may not be as restrict...2019-01-3013 min
Green Team Academy044: Elena Magnie is Raising Awareness about Plastic PollutionI have a really great great-niece. Tune in today to listen to my interview with Elena Magnie. Elena is 8 years old and lives on the island of St. John in the Virgin Islands. In today's episode, hear about how she did the research to produce a video on plastic pollution. Listen in as Elena and I brainstorm ideas for how she could start a Green Team with her friends. I contacted Elena after watching this video that she researched and created, with help from her cameraperson (mom!). Watch her video on Youtube. Elena's inter...2019-01-2319 min
Green Team Academy043: Parenting Priorities and 1.2% of Your LifeThere are seemingly endless demands on a parent's time. But like everyone, parents have 168 hours per week. How do we choose to spend those hours and why? And can we dedicate 1.2% of our life to the environment as part of our overall goal to help the younger generations thrive? Save your spot in the upcoming live webinar at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com2019-01-1707 min
Green Team Academy042: Spirituality and Recovery: What 12-Step Programs and Green Teams Have in CommonRecently, I've been waking up to participate in a daily phone call for a 12-step program related to personal finance and debting. I'm finding that many of the lessons I'm learning apply directly to recovery and spirituality of Green Teams. Tune in to find out how! p.s. While you're here, grab your spot on the upcoming live webinars! 2019-01-0907 min
Green Team Academy041: St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church Care for Our Common Home InterviewHave you wondered if your faith community could start a Green Team? Tune in to hear from Mary Ellen Buning and Barbara Fahmey of the Care for Our Common Home team of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Parish in Denver, Colorado. Resources: Overview of the Laudato Si (Jesuit Post) Learn about Laudato Si (Global Catholic Climate Movement) Interfaith Power & Light Envirohub More resources at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com 2019-01-0331 min
Green Team Academy040: Your Epiphany Bridge Story (from Russell Brunson)If you start by telling someone a solution, you're going to get nowhere. Instead, start with an "Epiphany Bridge Story". This is a concept developed by Russell Brunson, as a way to connect with your audience rather than repel them. Visit www.GreenTeamAcademy.com to register for my live webinars on Thursdays during January 2019.2018-12-2711 min
Green Team Academy039: Are You the "Green Sheep" of the Family?Recently, my mild-mannered teacher friend went on a major rant about "red plastic cups." Listen in to find out why. If you are that kind of person that sees opportunities for improvements, you might feel like the "green sheep" in the family. You are going to be frustrated because you don't fit in. What I want to tell you is... Don't fit in! The world needs people like you that point out those things that are wrong, those places that we can and should do better. But, because often you are...2018-12-2007 min
Green Team Academy038: Green New DealJoin us for a look at the Green New Deal and what you can do to make it happen, in today's episode with an interview with Marie Venner. When newly-elected Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined a group of young protesters who showed up in Nancy Pelosi's office, many heard for the first time about a Green New Deal. The idea has been around for awhile, but it is gaining steam largely in part due to those young protestors with the Sunrise Movement who are pushing Congress to adopt it in the rulemaking for the 2019 session. The youth...2018-12-1226 min
Green Team Academy037: Holiday Prep... It's Not What You ThinkThis holiday, and every holiday season from now on, think about what could be more holy, more sacred than life itself. Put Mother Nature on your gift list. Start planning now for your Earth Day Celebration. Listen in for a quick update on the 2019 Green Team Accelerator Lab. Love to hear your thoughts and plans for Earth Day over in the Podcast Discussion Group in the Green Team Cafe. Get access via your free Green Team Essentials!2018-12-0611 min
Green Team Academy036: 2019 Denver Green Team Accelerator LabI'm bustling about getting ready for the 2018 Sustainable Denver Summit where Green Team Academy is an exhibitor. Today's episode is about an exciting new program that we're offering in Denver, called the 2019 Denver Green Team Accelerator Lab. To find out more or to apply before the December 14, 2018 deadline, visit GreenTeamAcademy.com Let's chat about stuff over in the Green Team Cafe! Get access via Green Team Essentials.2018-11-2909 min
Green Team Academy035: A Day of Gratitude and Mourning, with Native American WisdomNot all Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Many Native Americans mark the fourth Thursday of November as a National Day of Mourning. It’s not easy, but it’s possible to hold the day as both a day of gratitude and as a remembrance of the genocide, and loss of native wisdom in our culture and especially in our leadership. Detailed show notes Quotes from Chief Seattle, Chief Red Cloud, Chief Oren Lyons, Winona LaDuke, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez We’d love to hear your thoughts on this over in the Podcast Discussion Group. Get access through the Gr...2018-11-2217 min
Green Team Academy034: Norm Engineering is not my coworkerHave you ever watched people repeatedly do something that you deem to be perfectly crazy, but it's just what everyone does? What if you could switch "normal" and "crazy"? This is the root of solving our environmental challenges. Tune in to find out more about how we can use "norm engineering" to get quicker results. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this over in the Podcast Discussion Group. Get access through the Green Team Essentials at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com. 2018-11-1514 min
Green Team AcademyGTA 033: Nature's Elegant Annual PlanWhen you hear about strategic planning and developing an annual plan, you probably groan thinking of onerous corporate or government systems. Instead, how about recognizing that nature uses an elegant annual plan to get things done every year. Time-stamped notes: [1:00] Starting a Green Team can feel overwhelming. [1:30] Have you ever thought about what Mother Nature’s “to do” list is? [2:10] How does life get it all done? [2:40] It doesn’t try to get it all done at once. [3:10] This is the brilliance of seasons. [3:20...2018-11-0708 min
Green Team AcademyGTA 032: That Margarate Mead Quote...You've probably heard the Margaret Mead quote a million times. It's the one that starts, "Never doubt...". The fact that we often don't comprehend or believe this shows the level of brainwashing that's taken place. In this teeny, tiny podcast, her quote is the message for the day. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead Head over to GreenTeamAcademy.com for more resources to help you start and grow your green t...2018-10-3103 min
Green Team Academy031: The Taylor Swift Model of Figuring Out Who to Vote For and Sharing Your DecisionsIt’s easy to feel cynical about voting in general, let alone the effort to figure out what candidates or ballot initiatives to support. But if this is our number one way to make a difference, then shouldn’t we talk about it more? How do you decide who to vote for and do you talk about it? That’s the focus of today’s episode. And we’re going to start it off by taking a cue from pop star Taylor Swift. And end with who I’m voting for in the November 2018 midterm elections. More details in th...2018-10-2412 min
Green Team Academy030: Longmont’s Belonging Revolution with Dan BenavidezThe best thing about organizing a team in your community is that you can have one-to-one conversations. In today’s episode we learn about the Belonging Revolution in Longmont, Colorado. In an interview with Dan Benavidez, we hear how he and Director of Public Safety, Mike Butler, are building community by walking neighborhoods with the simple message: You belong. Dan Benavidez is a long time Longmont resident who has served his community in many capacities. From Mayor Pro-tem to board member of Teaching Peace, Eco-Cycle, Longmont Community Justice Partnership and many other organizations he has rep...2018-10-1722 min
Green Team Academy29: The Story of Change… and Why We Can’t Shop Our Way to a Better WorldIf you’re feeling exhausted by making millions of decisions about shopping and recycling, then this episode will give you hope! In this episode, let’s discuss the video The Story of Change and the key to societal transformation. I'm a big fan of the free videos created by Annie Leonard and the nonprofit that grew out of her 2007 viral video, The Story of Stuff. If you want a short video to cover the basics of key environmental issues, chances are The Story of Stuff has one. That's why I wasn't surprised when I found their...2018-10-1005 min
Green Team Academy028: My Top Five Mental Health Tools: New Needs after Deaths in the FamilyIn honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, let’s explore how we can bolster our mental health. Each of us is at risk for the debilitating impacts of mental health struggles. In this episode, discover Joan’s top five mental health tools and how her mental health needs have shifted after the death of her mom and sister. As I was out in my car, I heard bits and pieces of an interview on Colorado Public Radio with Adam Cayton-Holland discussing his tragic-comic memoir about dealing with his sister’s suicide. In talking about t...2018-10-0315 min
Green Team Academy027: From Eco-Club to Eco-Community: The SMRT Eco-Club in Bristol, EnglandFind out how two teachers started an Eco-Club at St. Mary Redcliffe and Temple School in Redcliffe, Bristol, England. In less than two years, their initiative changed from starting an eco-club to building an eco-community. Their projects include litter patrol, plastic recycling, school gardening, hosting a green event for other schools, and more. Tune in to this inspiring story of regular people becoming eco-leaders in their communities! Source: How to Build an Eco-Club (David Luke, 2017) [1:00] SMRT Eco-Club started in November 2016. [1:45] Started by two teachers in response to the sc...2018-09-2609 min
Green Team Academy026: Six Ways You Can Help People Actually VoteIf the U.S. voting population was represented by 10 people. In 2016, 3 voted for Trump. 3 voted for Hillary. And 4 didn’t vote. So, the nonvoters won. They chose “I don’t care”. If you do care, and especially if you care about the environment and you’re willing to work for change, let’s talk about voting. And specifically, how we can help get out the vote for the November 6 election. Discover six ways you can help people actually vote. Green Team Academy Podcast with Joan Gregerson Episode 26 Time-stamped notes: 2018-09-1910 min
Green Team Academy025: 8 Psychological Strategies to Tackle Climate ChangeClimate change is arguably the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. So, why aren’t we taking steps to change our behavior? The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has tackled this head on with their Climate Change Empowerment Handbook. The handbook covers the known cognitive biases we need to overcome, and eight strategies that can help people more effectively engage with the challenge of climate change. APS also created a nifty graphic using the acronym ACTIVATE to illustrate the eight strategies. Time-stamped notes [1:00] The more you know about climate change, the more wei...2018-09-1209 min
Green Team Academy024: Colorado Climate, Jobs & Justice Summit with Julia Williams, 350 ColoradoWalking in a Climate March is both exhilarating and anxiety-producing. It's awesome to see that so many people care, but it can leave you with the big question of... what's next? Listen in to today's podcast with Julia Williams, Volunteer Coordinator for 350 Colorado. Find out about the Colorado Climate, Jobs and Justice Summit. This is one of 200 events happening around the world as part of Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice. The Colorado summit happens September 8, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Even if you miss the Colorado summit, tune in for valuable strategies for collaboration. See how...2018-09-0819 min
Green Team Academy023: 10 Lessons for Eco-Leaders from Mandela: Long Walk to FreedomThe ecological challenges ahead of us are of epic proportions. We can learn a lot by studying successful revolutions that have come before us. In this episode, you’ll hear 10 lessons for Eco-Leaders from the struggle to overcome apartheid in South Africa, as told in the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. [1:00] Our education systems don’t teach us about representation or revolution. [1:15] Historically, there is a tendency for power to be concentrated in the hands of the few, at the expense of the many. [1:30] It is no less of a challenge than over...2018-09-0611 min
Green Team Academy022: New weekly format starting September 5As a newbie podcaster, I'm learning a ton. Thanks for your patience as I figure it out! The big thing I've learned is that it takes a lot more time than I expected. I'm taking some time off and then will re-launch weekly episodes beginning Wednesday September 5, 2018. I want to make sure I have ample time to be working on courses and mentoring for those who want to go deeper. Look for courses opening later this year. Favorite saying: An empty pitcher fills no cups. For us recovering people...2018-08-2405 min
Green Team Academy021: The World We Want Is...It’s easy to complain about how the world is. How often do we take the time to declare the world we want and commit to helping create it. “The World We Want Is” is a global movement centered on interactive public art. You can use a paper version of this exercise to help your community brainstorm the future they want. [1:00] How do you get people to dream big? [1:30] In my neighborhood, I came across this exhibit… Large chalkboard wall Title: The World We Want Is Each square has two prompts: I want to live in...2018-08-2406 min
Green Team Academy020: Dream Big! (Plan later)Whatever you do, don’t start out by planning. If you do, you’re likely to set up roadblocks that might not even be real! Instead, use creative visualization to dream big. [1:00] Don’t start with planning. Start with dreaming. [1:40] Go big or go home. [1:50] There’s no harm in dreaming big. [2:10] Big adventures happen when we dreamed big first, then planned how to make it happen. [2:50] Decide first, then something magical happens. [3:10] Have a creative visualization experience. Book: Creative Visualization, by Shakti Gawain. [3:40...2018-08-2207 min
Green Team Academy019: Can you draw a giraffe? Let the kids show you how** Green Team Academy Podcast Review Contest: Enter by Aug 31, 2018 to win eco-prizes! www.GreenTeamAcademy.com/Podcast.html ** Most every five-year-old kid will jump at the chance to dance, sing or draw. Why can’t most adults? When trying to create a better world, acknowledge that the creativity and spontaneity of youth might be just what we need. Green Team Academy Podcast with Joan Gregerson Episode 19 Time-stamped notes: [1:00] If you ask a five-year-old to draw a giraffe, they will do it. What if you ask a...2018-08-2105 min
Green Team Academy018: Enough with the People Pleasing Already: It’s Time to Make Someone UncomfortableThere are things you think people could be doing better: more recycling, better shopping choices, more renewables, different policies. But, you don’t want to bring it up. Sorry, but if you want change, you’re going to make someone uncomfortable. Green Team Academy Podcast with Joan Gregerson Episode 18 Time-stamped notes: [1:00] I was brought up to be a people-pleaser. [1:30] Being polite has serious consequences. [1:45] Talking with my dad and hearing Jimmy Carter, I thought working in energy efficiency was enough. [2:15] There was th...2018-08-2107 min
Green Team Academy017: Are you eco-curious? That's enough!You don’t need to be an expert to start a green team. Don’t stop yourself by thinking you’re too much of a newbie or that you’d be a hypocrite. Start where you are! Time-stamped notes: [1:00] If you feel like a newbie or that you’re not doing enough, don’t worry. Join the club! We all feel that way. [1:30] For me, I’m still struggling buying more plastic than I’d like to. [2:05] You might be asking yourself, Who am I to ask people to change, when I’m...2018-08-1905 min
Green Team Academy016: Leadership experience required?What’s stopping you from becoming an eco-leader? If you’re thinking that you need experience as an eco-leader or even as a leader, at all, think again! Learn from Xiuhtezcatl Martinez’ first public speech at age six. Time-stamped notes: [1:00] “Experience required”... a common criteria for jobs [1:20] It would be natural to think that you’d need to have eco-leader or any leadership experience [1:30] Guess what? That’s not true. [1:35] “If you want to make an impact, you don’t already need to be a leader. But you do need to be w...2018-08-1808 min
Green Team Academy015 How many people does it take to start a movement?Don’t get discouraged before you even get started. You don’t need a huge group assembled to start. In fact, every movement starts with just two people. Can you find just one other person to work with? Time-stamped notes: [1:00] Think back to any big project. How many people were really on board in the beginning? [1:40] Once one joins, that’s a turning point. From there, you build momentum. [2:15] Examples: family reunion [2:40] Most people are going to say no initially. Don’t let that stop you. [2:50...2018-08-1707 min
Green Team AcademyGTA 014: Climate Facts: Warmest Years on RecordThis episode builds on Episode 5’s topic of having more conversations about climate change. While many in the Trump administration are denying the science around climate change, it’s up to us to know the science and be confident sharing it. Here are a few facts to share about the warmest years on record. Time-stamped notes: [1:00] Have more talks about climate change (episode 5) with confidence. [1:30] We want to have our facts straight, especially in this time of climate denial. [2:20] What were the four warmest years on record from 1884 to 2017? 2018-08-1705 min
Green Team Academy013: Don't just tell. Storytell!Time-stamped notes: [1:00] What happens when you’re struggling and someone comes up and tells you directly what to do? [1:30] The point of a green team is to inspire change. [1:50] Rebellion is an innate response. [2:20] So, what are we supposed to do? [2:30] Don’t just tell. Storytell! [2:40] Listener’s brain lights up in the same way as the storyteller’s does. [2:55] Human’s brains are wired for storytelling. [3:05] Stories signal the brain to pay attention. [3:20] Teach cause and effect, moral of the story 2018-08-1507 min
Green Team Academy012: Eco Film List: 200+ Movies for Environmental ActivistsUpdate: November 2018. This resource is no longer available directly on my website. Please contact me if you'd like to get it. August 2018: The revolution will not be televised! If you want to become an eco-leader, download my free Eco Film List. Get suggestions for how to stay calm and able to do this work with yoga and meditation videos. Learn about individual environmental topics: climate action, oceans, fracking, local food, plastic, and garbage. Time-stamped notes: [1:00] My mom watched TV all day long but rarely heard about environmental is...2018-08-1409 min
Green Team Academy011: Don't Be NaiveMy evolution as an eco-warrior was hindered by the fact that I was so naive, for so long. Today’s episode is a short and sweet message. Instead of being gullible and trusting. be more like an investigative reporter. Don’t be naive. Time-stamped notes [1:00] “Naive” would be a great title for my autobiography, first 50 years. [1:30] Extrapolated the goodness of those who raised me to our government and others. [2:50] To be more successful, we need to be more like investigative reporters like Erin Brokovich, Jane Mayer, Anderson Cooper [3:20] Need to move...2018-08-1405 min
Green Team Academy010: The Myth of Time with Martin Luther King, Jr.The idea that social ills will just work themselves out over time is a myth. In his March 31, 1968 speech, Martin Luther King, Jr., explains how we must use time for the good of society or it will be used to our detriment by those who are using it for ill will. We can’t be “too busy” to stand up to protect each other and our planet. Time-stamped notes: [1:00] Somehow, protecting and caring for the planet has come to be seen as a luxury if/when we have time and resources to do it. [1:2...2018-08-1206 min
Green Team Academy009: Introducing yourself with your “Hero’s Journey” storyBefore giving a presentation, tell your Hero’s Journey story. Include the beginning, middle and end of your journey to show how your experiences have perfectly prepared you to help your audience now. [1:00] Advocating for environmental actions is all about change. There is a lot of built-in resistance. [1:30] Tell your story before launching into a presentation. [1:45] Joseph Campbell and others talk about Hero’s Journey. Plot of every adventure story. [2:00] Hero’s Journey: start where you are, go on an adventure, then return home and share wisdom. [3:30] Design your Hero’s...2018-08-1107 min
Green Team Academy008: Food Advertising and Poetry: Just Go Home and EatExplore the revolutionary act of making food at home with poetry and research. Time-stamped notes: [1:00] Intro [1:30] Poem by Joan: Just Go Home and Eat [3:05] As a kid, rarely went out to eat. [3:20] Constantly tempted to eat crap. Why is that? [3:35] Fast Food Facts 2013 published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation [5:05] Wow! That’s why it’s so hard to resist! [5:30] Eating home is an act of revolution [5:50] Investing in the future we want [6:00] How can we do this? Anywhere on t...2018-08-1009 min
Green Team Academy007: Youth Eco-Leaders Melati and Isabel Wijsen and their campaign to end plastic bags in BaliThis is a beautiful story about two girls who started at age 10 and 12 with the initial goal of being significant. Through their efforts, the Governor of Bali agreed to help Indonesia be plastic-bag-free by 2018. It’s a story of determination, creativity and commitment. They formed a youth organization, collected petition signatures, gave educational talks and went on a hunger strike. Their takeaway is that youth can make change. And my takeaway is that there is no reason that any of us can’t also be significant now. Time-stamped notes: [1:00] Many of us think that we’re not...2018-08-0908 min
Green Team Academy006: Biomimicry: Looking to the genius of life for solutionsPioneered by Janine Benyus, "Biomimicry" is a way of looking at nature and life as our mentors to find solutions for every aspect of life. Recommended resources include the 26-minute Biomimicry video on YouTube and the book. [1:10] First read the book Biomimicry cover-to-cover in 1997. It changed my life. [1:20] Basic idea is that life has already solved all the complex design problems through 3.8 billion years of trial and error. [1:40] How would you make a super-strong adhesive underwater: non-toxic, biodegradable, self-assembling [2:00] Best shape for something strong and stretchy? [2:20] Cable stronger than...2018-08-0808 min
Green Team Academy005: The Most Important and Easiest Climate Action You Can TakeTime-stamped notes: [1:00] Taboo subjects not only restrain discussions, but they constrict solutions too [1:30] All of us can have more conversations about climate action, and that could be the most important climate action we can take. [2:00] Climate Change in the American Mind report from Yale and George Mason Universities [2:35] 70% of Americans think global warming is happening [2:50] 58% believe that global warming is caused in part by human activities [3:05] Only 15% of Americans understand the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change. [3:20] We can have more conversations to increase that...2018-08-0708 min
Green Team Academy004: Tale of Two Cities: Mistakes to Avoid and Strategies to UseTime-stamped notes: [1:00] Today’s episode is about my experiences trying to get eco-actions going in Niwot and Longmont, Colorado. In retrospect, I can see mistakes I made and strategies that worked. [1:45] Niwot - worked solo to get recycling center in [2:30] Longmont - offered job in Longmont to start just after 500-year flooding event. [3:20] Found one person to join me and we started Sustainable Revolution Longmont [3:35] Started working toward Earth Day 2015. Writing grants. Got fiscal sponsorship. Started youth leadership council. [4:30] Had 70 exhibitors, 35 of which were youth booths ...2018-08-0609 min
Green Team Academy003: Handling Overwhelm with wisdom from the film Joanna Macy and The Great TurningGreen Team Academy Episode 3 Handling Overwhelm with wisdom from the film: Joanna Macy and The Great Turning Time-stamped notes: [1:00] Handling overwhelm is the foundational skill, the foundational challenge of being an eco-leader [2:45] Introducing the film [3:05] Gustav Young: Running through each life is a question [3:30] Excerpt 1: The biggest gift we can give is to be present to our time [4:15] Excerpt 2: Dealing with the pain of these times [5:55] Don’t be afraid of your heart breaking open. The heart that breaks open can hold the wh...2018-08-0509 min
Green Team Academy002: What is a Green Team? What do Green Teams do?Find out what a “green team” can be and what green teams can do. [1:00] Where can you participate in or start a green team? [1:30] What can green teams do? [2:10] School green teams [2:40] Faith communities [3:05] Workplaces [3:30] Neighborhoods [4:10] Green teams can be driven by passions, skills and needs of each community [4:30] Look for city or community program to help you [4:50] You don’t have to go it alone! List of activities for green teams: School garden Urban garden...2018-08-0406 min
Green Team Academy001: Introducing the Green Team Academy Podcast and host Joan GregersonFree Resource at: www.GreenTeamAcademy.com Welcome to the Green Team Academy Podcast with your host, Joan Gregerson, Author, Coach and Eco-Nut! [0:55] Welcome [1:15] My story: family, nature, engineering [2:55] Fun and creativity of starting green teams [3:35] Importance of developing emotional and spiritual strength to do this work [4:05] Podcast format: daily 5-10 minute episodes [4:40] More resources at GreenTeamAcademy.com [4:55] You are my Green Team! Quote: Remember the time for action is now because there is no Planet B! Discover how to...2018-08-0305 min
Green Team AcademyGreen Team Academy Podcast TrailerIf you're frustrated and disappointed with the lack of care and attention being shown to our planet and environment, then you're in the right place. Join your host Joan Gregerson for information and inspiration. Discover how to launch and grow a green team in your community. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this over in the Podcast Discussion Group. Get access through the FREE Green Team Essentials. Please subscribe, rate and review.2018-08-0100 min