Marianne Welch is an avid gardener, a musician, an artist, a philanthropist, and a conservationist, deeply involved in support of the arts and environmental causes. This deep and broad conversation explores creativity and beauty as paths for the flourishing of people and the planet. Resources: Documentary on Netflix about interconnection in forest ecosystems: “Fantastic Fungi” Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard, by Douglas Tallamy. Portland, OR: Timber Press, 2019 The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World, by Peter Wohlleben. Vancouver: Greystone Books, 2016 National Resources Defense Council: https://www.nrdc.org/ Earth & Spirit Center Website: www.earthandspiritcenter.org