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Connor DeVane Hiked the Continental Divide and Became a Filmmaker Along the Way

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Connor DeVane Hiked the Continental Divide and Became a Filmmaker Along the Way

Connor DeVane made his filmmaking debut with “Hike the Divide.” In the documentary, he takes the 2,700-mile trek from Canada to Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail as he seeks hope in the face of climate breakdown. The film shares the stories of the community activists and problem solvers Connor meets, marking a trail from apathy and resignation to hope and engagement. One Earth Film Festival asked DeVane to respond to a few questions in advance of the festival, in which he will participate in a live video Q&A following the screening of “Hike the Divide” Thursday, March 12 at Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave., in Chicago.

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Chicago Environmental Advocates You Should Know

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Chicago Environmental Advocates You Should Know

Festival audiences expect to leave screenings with information that will guide them in taking the next steps on their sustainability journey. That is the Power of We. When people feel connected to others by a common passion or commitment, much gets done. Problems are solved. Communities become healthier. The Earth gets healed.

Chicago is fortunate to have many advocates on the front lines of climate action and environmental and social justice.

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A Big Dose of Climate Reality in Oak Park

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A Big Dose of Climate Reality in Oak Park

On November 20 and 21, three of Climate Reality Project’s 1600 worldwide events were held in Oak Park. The Climate Reality Project, a global non-profit organization founded by Al Gore, is tasked with explaining the science of climate change and the already-existing solutions to the current crisis to people all over the world.

The first of three “24 Hours of Reality: Truth to Action” presentations in Oak Park was held at Oak Park River Forest High School. Sponsored by the school’s Environmental Club and young leaders of It’s Our Future, the after-school talk was given by Lisa Albrecht, an experienced climate change educator and owner of the local business All Bright Solar.

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Everything is Connected: Opinion by Cyclist Mike Erickson

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Everything is Connected: Opinion by Cyclist Mike Erickson

My daughter said to me, “Dad isn’t it funny how one thing leads to another. Like first we hear about the football team owner Robert Kraft and his videos of soliciting sex, and next we see pictures of the president Donald Trump hosting the lady day spa owner at his super bowl party?” And I said, “Yes, that is funny.” And of course, “Everything is connected.”

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Focus on Facilitators: Sparking Conversation, Making Connections, and Spurring Action

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Focus on Facilitators: Sparking Conversation, Making Connections, and Spurring Action

The One Earth audience experience often flows like this: watch the film, absorb and digest, discuss, and identify an environmental action you can take. There is a reason for setting up screenings in this way. We want audience members to leave with something they didn’t have when they arrived, be it fresh information, a deeper understanding, a new connection, or a pledge that will set them on a course of action for the planet.

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Celebrate International Women's Day

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Celebrate International Women's Day

Sisters need to stick together. We also need to stand up, speak out and advocate for a healthier planet and viable future. Here’s an opportunity to network with like-minded women and up your climate awareness game: OEFF After Hours Event & International Women’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 8.