@tompkins_conservation

Reposting from @pedromcbride ・・・ Chasing that rare element in our open-aired cathedrals: silence. Last night I had the privilege to speak at @aspeninstitute Ideas Festival with @Kristine_Tompkins about the wonders and fragility of our shared outdoor classrooms and the subtle songs of their soundscapes. After running Patagonia, Kris has helped protect over 14 million acres of land — more than anyone in history — and create 13 national parks in South America through @tompkins_conservation, so it was a humbling honor to share our stories. Kris believes hope is earned through action, not just spoken. As Ed Abbey said, "Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul."  My book on silence and natural sounds, Seeing Silence, is coming out in a special large format edition later this summer — stay tuned. @aspenideas #AspenIdeas #seeingsilence #conservation #nature #publiclands #beauty #silence #petemcbride