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See the 10 Best Short Films From One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest 2025

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See the 10 Best Short Films From One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest 2025

See a futuristic battle over the last available fresh water resource, peer at wildlife living in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, hear an ironic love song about a polluting power plant, and more. View all 10 winning short films from the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in person at Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago, or online virtually anywhere in the world. Be ready to stretch your imagination and expand your understanding of going green. A special online screening for those in Asia/ Pacific will also be available.

Reserve Tickets Here

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Taking Action to Counteract Climate Anxiety

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Taking Action to Counteract Climate Anxiety

This year my young family decided we were ready for some new adventures here in the Chicagoland area.  With strong recommendations from friends, we decided to visit the Museum of Science + Industry Chicago last month.  Although my husband had enjoyed many school trips to the museum as a child, this was my first time venturing to the historic landmark.   As we made our way past the coal mine elevator and space travel exhibits, we saw signs for The Blue Paradox exhibit.  “What will this be about?” I wondered to myself.

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Speaking Up for the Rights of Nature

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Speaking Up for the Rights of Nature

What rights, if any, do our ecosystems have? And who will speak for them? 

Under the current system of law in almost every country, humans have the right to exploit nature, because lakes, rivers, wetlands, forestlands, and other ecosystems and natural communities are considered to be property. And, as property, its owner has the right to treat it as they choose, including damaging or destroying it. 

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Join Faith in Place for the Environment & Spirituality Summit!

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Join Faith in Place for the Environment & Spirituality Summit!

We are thrilled to announce that One Earth Collective is partnering with the Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit this year! This special event, hosted by our friends at Faith in Place—the IL, IN, and WI affiliate of Interfaith Power and Light—takes place from September 22-24. It offers a unique hybrid experience with all sessions available on Zoom and local keynote watch parties hosted in IL, IN, and WI. You can view the watch party locations here.

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Young Filmmakers Contest Celebrates ALL Global Winners on Sept. 22

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Young Filmmakers Contest Celebrates ALL Global Winners on Sept. 22

The annual One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Global Awards Celebration is gearing up to take place at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, both in person at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., Chicago, Illinois, and online virtually anywhere in the world. Featuring the top 10 winning films from among 400 submissions, this event is the second with global reach since the contest started 12 years ago.

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Austin Grown and Gone

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Austin Grown and Gone

In June and July, Austin Grown, a collaborative initiative between One Earth Collective and BUILD Chicago, embarked on a transformative six-week journey of planting, nurturing, and learning. Participants went into the realms of environmental stewardship, racial and social justice, and personal well-being through engaging activities, including hands-on gardening, cooking, and educational excursions.