Mission Green — The Importance of Both Local and Global Forests

Mission Green — The Importance of Both Local and Global Forests
With Margaret “Meg” Lowman, Ph.D. 
May 21, 10-11:20 am
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) • 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Fee: $15
Did you know that TREE Foundation has created an international footprint for saving critical global forests that are integral to our children and grandchildren's future? TREE Foundation was started to raise funds for the Myakka State Park canopy walkway, the first one in North America. This walkway brings in an estimated revenue of $30 million per year in the regional economy and hosts a half-million visitors. TREE Foundation leadership used this amazing model of economic and ecological success to share it in other places. Mission Green is a program aimed at building 10 canopy walkways that will employ 100 indigenous women and families and host 1,000 students for exploration of the treetops. This talk will travel around the globe to see the results of Mission Green and why forest conservation is critical for human health.