GBM Blog

76 trees were planted at this ceremony; one for each year Wangari would have been with us had she not so lamentably departed.

Plastic has become the most common material since the beginning of the 20th century and modern life is unthinkable without it. Unfortunately, what makes it so useful, such as its durability, light weight and low cost, also makes it problematic when it comes to its end of life phase due to its non-biodegradable nature.

The hummingbird challenges us to extinguish the fire that's been created in our own patch of forest--the Earth itself--no matter the perceived futility of the action or the passivity of those standing by who could do more through collective will, but choose only to stand and watch.

Restoration holds the potential to shield us from those dangers while also providing a wide range of benefits.