What is the Endangered Planet Foundation?

EPF originally became a 501(c) 3 in August 2007. Currently, there are several directors. EPF is dedicated to ensuring the survival of the Earth through the arts, education, dialogue, the dissemination of knowledge and the recognition that advances in innovation can provide many of the answers that will lead to a sustainable future. Q. What are some of the things EPF has done? A. EPF is very active in the 2020's, and roots began as the producer of One Earth | One Dream , the West Coast’s premier 2009 environmental festival Oct. 2-4, featuring innovative exhibits, art, environmental awareness, healthy living, films, music and notable speakers. See Wikipedia . Early fundraising efforts organized by EPF include the public screenings of the documentary films The 11th Hour and One: The Movie . [ 4 ] EPF also co-produced a town hall meeting titled "Laguna Beach – Earth Trustee", featuring a discussion panel headed by John McConnell, and a City of Laguna Beach Proclamation stating Earth Day coincides with the vernal equinox . [ 5 ] Additional activities aimed at raising awareness of environmental and humanitarian issues included supporting Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, promoting/co-funding Sailors Without Borders in its mission to bring aid (such as solar panels and much-needed goods) to the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake , and a collaboration connecting arts with the environment known as the "Environmental Mile" which toured internationally as part of the Art Miles Mural Project (AMMP). [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] EPF sponsored and organized the One Earth | One Dream EcoFests in 2008 and 2009 with grants made available by entities such as the City of Laguna Beach. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] The events drew thousands of participants to view green exhibitors, award-winning films, eco-themed design and art exhibits. Also featured were symposiums where keynote speakers, including photographer and National Geographic 's Eco-Ambassador, Chris Jordan, former UN Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury, Wayne Nastri, of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , and noted artist, Wyland , discussed environmental concerns, examining topics such as environmental impacts on women's and children's health, food and farming practices, eco-business, sustainable living and automotive fossil fuel reduction. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] EPF, One Earth | One Dream provided support and sponsorship of the Laguna Beach Earth Day & Kelp Fest in 2012. [ 13 ]

Charles, when did you become interested in helping to save the planet?

"The reality is, we cannot save the planet. The planet was here long before humankind and will be here long after. But that said, I became interested in environmental issues when in photography in high school when producing two music and visual-impact slide shows, “They Paved a Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot” and “No More War.”" - Charles Micahel Murray Q. Then you went off to college … A. I then moved to Santa Barbara and attended Brooks Institute of Photography. The spirit of harmony with the environment became my blood brother while living in the paradise of Santa Barbara. Q. Do you practice what you preach? A. I do my part, and getting closer to where I am headed. I live walking distance to Endangered Planet Gallery and Foundation and continue daily to move nearer to the goals of “reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink and redesign. Q. What else do you do to be “green”? A. I respect vegetarians. I live in a very modest home, thus a serious reduction in excess of “things,” including lower heating and cooling costs. I prefer to use neither. Q. Are you self-taught on this topic or did you take courses? A. I live, I learn. I read, I learn. I listen, I learn. I dream, I grow. I am taught through the course of life. The pursuit of my goals seeking peace in one’s environmental footsteps come from choices and chances we take and not fearing the winning or losing. We must treat those twins just the same. They are the fountain of sustainable youth and truth. Q. What’s the best part of what you do? A. I am particularly delighted when we are connecting the arts and the environment with people of all ages, but especially youth. They are the ones who will inherit the Earth. What will we provide them to work with? We are only borrowing it from future generations, so we must return it in a better condition than the gift. The current eco-movement is setting a stage to reduce the carbon and other footprints on Mother Earth. I respect the opportunity of being a small part of that much-needed global “Earth trustee” mind-set. It provides and ignites the daily contagious spirit of eco-progress. Send story ideas to Debbiesklar@cox.net.

When was Endangered Planet formed?

Was formed in 2008, Laguna Beach California USA.

Has Endangered Planet produced eco Festivals?

Yes - A three day festival at the Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach California 2008; and in 2009 on Forest Ave. at the Lumber Yard Mall.

Does EPF and AMMP work together?

AMMP and EPF collaborate on projects since 2008. As modern and recent history will reveal, a phenomenal project began in 1997 in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the post Balkan conflict, by California resident and husband, Drs. and Fouad and Joanne Tawfilis (PhD, Fine Arts) when she was the Director of the Women of Srebrenica Project, working hands on and in the field with the widows of 10,000 missing men that disappeared in a period of two days. Through her assignment in the City of Tuzla, where the widows were sent following the genocide of the men and boys, Dr. Tawfilis worked on educational, economic development and reconciliation issues. During the time spent there she sought refuge and relief from the stress and pressure of horrific war stories shared by the widows and having to witness and accompany widows searching for the remains of those haphazardly found through investigations and determination to find their loved ones. This diversion of grief and emotional stress that filled her heart found her working on art projects in an orphanage. It was here, in March of 1997 that by request of the children, Joanne facilitated the very first mural created by 350 orphans on a bed sheet full of bullet holes.

Does EPF accept donations?

Yes - EPF accepts donations at their donation center online.

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What is the Endangered Planet Foundation?
EPF originally became a 501(c) 3 in August 2007. Currently, there are several directors. EPF is dedicated to ensuring the survival of the Earth through the arts, education, dialogue, the dissemination of knowledge and the recognition that advances in innovation can provide many of the answers that will lead to a sustainable future. Q. What

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Charles, when did you become interested in helping to save the planet?
“The reality is, we cannot save the planet. The planet was here long before humankind and will be here long after. But that said, I became interested in environmental issues when in photography in high school when producing two music and visual-impact slide shows, “They Paved a Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot” and

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When was Endangered Planet formed?
Was formed in 2008, Laguna Beach California USA.

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Has Endangered Planet produced eco Festivals?
Yes – A three day festival at the Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach California 2008; and in 2009 on Forest Ave. at the Lumber Yard Mall.

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Does EPF and AMMP work together?
AMMP and EPF collaborate on projects since 2008. As modern and recent history will reveal, a phenomenal project began in 1997 in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the post Balkan conflict, by California resident and husband, Drs. and Fouad and Joanne Tawfilis (PhD, Fine Arts) when she was the Director of the Women of Srebrenica Project,

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Does EPF accept donations?
Yes – EPF accepts donations at their donation center online.

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