Blue - Experience Sustainability - February Event Detail

Session

Join us on the farm.

Presented by The Momentum

Become fully immersed in hands-on and creative experiences exploring an ever-changing landscape to harvest more action in sustainability.

February 24, 2023

The Day.

Welcome.

Brunch 10am – 11am
hosted by Parley for the Oceans

Sustainable food culture is the basis of healthy people and planet. Enjoy the farm’s seasonal offerings and friendly conversation around the table. After all, it’s not just about breaking bread – its about building community.

Alongside this farm fresh meal, we will hear from a keynote speaker that will inspire us on a major breakthrough in Sustainability. Our February speaker is Erik Leidtke - longtime Adidas executive that pioneered ocean bound plastics with Parley for the Ocean through an innovative sneaker. Erik recently launched a new materials company - Unless - that is once again pioneering fashion with plant-based clothing and sneakers that are biodegradable. Get amped!

Experiences.

Workshops 11am to 3pm
hosted by our Experience Partners

Changing the Cycle of Products

Trained at Chef Rene Redzepi's “gastronomic mecca” in Copenhagen, Irving Zarate will give a master class on the art of upcycled food waste in his thriving fermentation installation at The Ecology Center.

Words have power – and drive the most influential campaigns. Surfrider’s silkscreening experience explores high impact brand messaging statements while conveying the importance of front line activism.

Sustainable Materials Workshop
Make products with responsible materials

Hosted by Vissla

Sustainable Packaging Workshop
Shift to packaging that is healthy for the planet

Hosted by A New Earth Project

Working With Our Hands

Vissla has been a pioneer in bringing sustainability into surf and lifestyle products. They feature an array of upcycled and recycled materials in their functional and stylish men’s, women’s and children’s lines. They’ll share their stories of pioneering a new era of lifestyle goods.

A New Earth Project was born of a mission to rid the oceans, lakes and rivers of plastic pollution. A movement from Atlantic Packaging and featuring advocates from the outdoor sports industry (Kelly Slater, Kai Lenny, Peter King, Cody Townsend, etc.) — they will guide us through innovations in sustainable packaging.

Hands-On Farm Lab
Eliminating waste through fermentation

Hosted by Campesino Cafe

Hands-On Print Lab
Make a statement with silkscreening

Hosted by The Ecology Center

Inspiration Through Movement

Weaving through market garden and stone fruit grove, you’ll learn about regenerative agriculture and its role in the world as an incubator for fostering sustainable community and business.

Gathering around a toasty fire, a facilitator will lead the discussion on what can be achieved by working in collaboration – opening pathways and opportunities for better business and a better planet.

Walk & Talk
Inspiring change through storytelling

Hosted by The Momentum

Fireside Chat
Regenerative agriculture education session

Hosted by Epik Brands

Social Hour.

Snack & Drink 3pm to 4pm
Hosted by Surfrider Foundation

What better way to end your Blue experience than networking with pioneers of sustainability while tasting farm fresh d’ouvres, hand crafted batch cocktails and establishing lasting relationships. We are handcrafting a new Blue cocktail — roasting Oysters over an open fire — storytelling with vegan Smores — and sharing positive connections to spread the importance of sustainability.

Meet The Storytellers

Storytelling Through Film
Josh is an award-wining director and producer whose work includes commercials, branded content, television, short and feature narrative film and documentaries. He is the recipient of North American Snow Sports Journalist Association’s Bill Berry Award for Modern Media, the Harold Hirsch Award for Film and Broadcast, and was a finalist for the Kenneth Rainin Foundation Filmmaking Grant for narrative film.

Josh ‘Bones’ Murphy
Liars & Thieves

Eric Liedtke
UNLESS

Regenerative Fashion
Founder of streetwear brand UNLESS Collective and a former Adidas brand executive, Eric is transforming the industry of fast fashion using a regenerative creation model with zero waste, zero plastic and zero harm for the planet.

Growing Regenerative Abundance
Evan is a permaculture designer with a knack for ecological architecture. As Founder and Director of The Ecology Center, Evan knows how to turn an empty lot into a thriving, self-sustaining community.

Dave Winslow
The Momentum

Stories of Sustainability
Dave has 18 years of digital marketing experience with Dealer.com, Dealertrack and Epik Media and being Founder and CEO of EpikOne. Dave developed an appreciation for the earth, its people and fights for a brighter future with the creation of The Momentum, Dave has led his team through groundbreaking environmental conversations and strives to bring awareness and education through high quality sustainability content.

Evan Marks
The Ecology Center

A New Era of Packaging
A New Earth Project is a strategic collaboration between outdoor enthusiasts and global packaging suppliers. Our mission is to rid the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers of plastic pollution.

Spencer Campbell
Surfrider Foundation

Saving the Ocean with Activism
Spencer leads Surfrider's fundraising efforts from major donors and foundations and has held development positions at the Natural Resources Defense Council, Heal the Bay, and the Catalina Island Conservancy. Prior to raising funds for these great organizations, he taught environmental education through outdoor schools in Orange County and on the island of Maui. Spencer enjoys anytime he can get in the surf or just hanging out at the beach.

Emily Murphy
Pass The Pistil

Making Your Home a Garden
Emily Murphy is the author of Grow What You Love, 12 Food Plant Families to Change Your Life, featuring 12 sets of seasonal ingredients, garden-to-table recipes, and easy to follow methods for growing your garden, no matter the size.

Mike Long
Parley for the Oceans

Putting Ocean Sustainability First
Parley is the space where creators, thinkers, and leaders come together to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of our oceans and collaborate on projects that can end their destruction.

Irving Zarate
The Ecology Center

Being Circular with Fermentation
Experienced Sous chef with a demonstrated history of working in the restaurants industry. Skilled in Menu Development, FOH operations, Labor Control, Inventory Management, Scheduling, and Menu Costing. Strong operations professional with a Associate's degree focused in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from The Art Institute of California-San Francisco.