On Mar 28, 2024, Science for Goergia hosted an event in partnership with the Fruitful Community Foundation and Georgia Public Broadcasting focused on captivating stories and community engagement.
Fruitful Communities participated in a panel discussion about their work in Georgia. GPB debuted an episode of Wild Hope featuring Fruitful Communities. Dr. Amy Sharma rounded out the evening by talking about effective advocacy techniques to create change.
About Fruitful Community
The Fruitful Community Foundation educates and empowers eco-advocate leaders, landscapers, and lawmakers to transform public spaces into vibrant climate-resilient ecosystems. Our outreach programs foster hope by training the next generation of land stewards, who learn to convert resource intensive green spaces into productive, fruitful landscapes.
Learn more about their plans for 2024 here.
About Science for Georgia
Science for Georgia strives to create a connected, vibrant, and sustainable science community, weaving science into the fabric of Georgia by making science trustworthy, accessible, inclusive, and a foundation of GA’s prosperity.
Our mission is to improve communication between scientists and the public; increase public engagement with science; advocate for the responsible use of science in public policy.
About Wild Hope
Wild Hope is a new series of short films that highlights the intrepid changemakers who are restoring our wild places and sparking new hope for the future of our planet. Watch episodes for free here.