RESOURCES

This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of human connection and is designed for people who want to use Between Earth & Sky to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film.

Between Earth & Sky can be used as a tool for outreach and will be of particular interest to people who want to explore the following topics: personal connections to nature, mental health, childhood trauma, family storytelling, disturbance and recovery, representation in STEM, rainforest ecology, and conservation.

Additional Resources

Climate Mental Health Network

A program that provides people, especially young people, with the tools and resources needed to act in meaningful ways to address the climate crisis, while feeling supported and emotionally resilient.

Nature and Health Alliance

An organization that recognizes the need for more research and programs about the benefits of being in nature for human physical, mental, and emotional health. The group brings together both academics and people outside of academia— people in parks, outdoor recreation, business, natural resource agencies, and spiritual groups—to generate collaborations and projects.

RAINN

RAINN (the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence and help survivors.

The Nature Conservancy

A global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Its mission is to conserve lands and waters on which all life depends, while envisioning a world full of thriving, diverse life, where people work to conserve nature for its own sake.