TEDxHomer

03/06/2026

This just in from one of TEDxHomer's very first speakers.

Here are the recommended story themes for the 2026 edition of the Youth Climate Report. All climate stories are invited to participate, but these story ideas are recommended by the United Nations f…

09/17/2024

Hope.
https://www.cristinamittermeier.com/hope

09/04/2024

Hold on to our freedom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IACdx69IMwc
Thanks, Jean Stevens!

A Future is Warheads to Windmills is inspired by the world of art plus my years of studying dance, visual art, filmmaking and photography. The title is take...

09/03/2024

Voting Rocks!

What do I need?
1. A desire to be involved and have some fun too! There’s no “wrong” voting rock or person who can’t make one. Involve your kids, grandkids, or friends.
2. Pick up some smooth-sided rocks about 4 to 10 inches. River rocks work well. Do not remove rocks from private property!
3. Take the rock home and clean it with warm water and a vegetable brush. Let it dry in the sun.
4. Once it’s dry, paint it! Use acrylic paint as it will be thicker, brighter, and will last longer.
5. If you can find acrylic sealer, that’s a great way to ensure that it’ll be around for the long haul. You can also try spray paints for backgrounds.
6. Use a paint pen (or brush) to put the word VOTE on the stone and any other decoration you like (or none). Or make a grouping of stones with desired wording, like “your vote matters”.
7. Once it’s dry, go back outside and put it where it will be seen. Maybe at the end of your driveway, or on a trail, or at a trailhead.

I'm headed out to gather rocks. Being creative...

08/27/2024

Who spoke at TEDxHomer? To name a few...
2009:
Donna Maltz:
Dr. Mark Terry: The Antarctica Challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHSQFCUx-k0
Dr. Trista Patterson:
2010:
Dr. Alex Hills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMzSd_frkpY
Libby Roderick: How could anyone? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctdUBOk5t14
Tom Reed: Natural Beauty & Aesthetic Arrest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB8L5a-P6NM&t=5s
Simon Jackson: The Power of One, Spirit Bear Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1Cbvj1X-_A

Further:
Mavis Muller, Weaver of community through baskets
Jonny Cohen, Teen inventor of Greenshields-Pepsi Refresh prize
Kirsten Dixon, Chef, cookbook author, owner of 3 wilderness lodges
Rich Chiapponne, Author, humorist
Tom Reed, photographer, author, Zen hypnotherapist
Larry Merculieff, Aleut Native community builder
Alex Knudtsen, Teen Trolly CEO
Lauryn Axelrod. Faces of Fishing-Homer's Inside Out project
Entertainers
Johnny B. & Kammi O.
Falcom Greear with Cherish McCallum
Libby Roderick: How could anyone? Singer Songwriter

Libby is an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, poet, activist, teacher and lifelong Alaskan. The surprising power and depth of her music and the hu...

08/21/2024

Grace of failing forward?
We have been at 1.5 degrees C over the last 13 months.

What could our future world look like if we continue to do nothing about climate change? Take a look at the possibilities.--While we’re already feeling the d...

07/15/2024

For COP29...here’s how members of our Partners Network Group have broken down the composition and representation of this committee represents to see who’s missing.
21 members in total
13 women (61.9%) included
1 Indigenous woman included
No person with disability (PWD) included
No female representation or indigenous voice from South Asia

To truly steer climate action in the right direction, inclusive representation must encompass marginalised and vulnerable groups. This means ensuring that people with disabilities, youth and Indigenous communities have a seat and voice at the decision-making table.

Save this date: Sunday, NOVEMBER 3 for TEDxVailNeXt, with a rousing group of BADA$$ women leaders calling for caring for our planet & people.

07/11/2024

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06/19/2024

Final pitches start in 10 minutes!!!
https://www.youtube.com/live/9xvArh8oero
Lucky us to participate in genius in action.
Go Moonshot Pirates final 7 teams!

Join us for the Final Pitching Ceremony of the Shape the Future Challenge, where the top seven teams will present their innovative solutions to climate chang...

04/01/2024

A little promoting TEDxVailYouth April 14 at Battle Miuntainhighwith Vat Ridgeway!
Save your seat!
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03/29/2024

Thinking Again!
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