11 Mar Telluride Science & Foundation: “Giants of Time,” CANCELLED!
The Telluride Foundation and Telluride Science are co-hosting a talk titled “Giants of Time: The Myth, Mystique, and Climate Power of the Redwood Forests.” The event takes place Thursday, March 12, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., at Telluride Science’s home: The Telluride Innovation Center at the Depot, 300 South Townsend Street.
The talk is free and open to the public, but registration is required at https://giantsoftime.eventbrite.com.
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Towering, ancient, and awe-inspiring, redwood forests are more than natural wonders, they are living models of climate resilience, biodiversity, and long-term stewardship. The evening will feature a wide-ranging conversation with Sam Hodder, former President and CEO of Save the Redwoods League, about why redwoods matter now more than ever.
Drawing on more than three decades of leadership in land conservation, Hodder will explore what makes redwoods so extraordinary, from their remarkable biology and longevity to their outsized role in addressing the climate crisis.
In an era of increasingly intense wildfires, Hodder will also address the role redwoods play in fire resilience. He will explore how restoration of degraded forests can reduce fire severity, support healthier landscapes, and increase resilience in a changing climate.
“Telluride Science and the Telluride Foundation are committed to advancing climate solutions and fostering community dialogue around the most pressing environmental challenges of our time,” said Mark Kozak, CEO of Telluride Science. “We are very excited to be hosting Sam for this event.”
Sam Hodder brings rare perspective to this conversation. Over a 33-year career in nonprofit land conservation, including nearly 12 years leading Save the Redwoods League, he helped permanently protect more than 25,000 acres of redwood forest, launched California’s most ambitious redwood restoration effort, and advanced groundbreaking research on redwoods and climate change.
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Through grantmaking, investments in initiatives, and community development programs, the Foundation works to address critical needs and foster opportunities for long-term impact.
Since its founding in 2000, the Telluride Foundation has partnered with donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to create lasting solutions that benefit the region.
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Telluride Science is a nonprofit organization that advances breakthrough science by convening small, interdisciplinary workshops where leading researchers collaborate to address society’s most pressing challenges.
For more than 40 years, the nonprofit’s distinctive model has accelerated ideas and sparked innovation across fields including medicine, energy, materials, climate, and technology.
In July 2024, Telluride Science celebrated the grand opening of the Telluride Innovation Center and is completing the final phase of its capital campaign.
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