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]