Unearthing Optimism

Finding Hope In the Wild with Dylan Efron

Adventure can be more than a thrill—it can also be  a path to purpose. In this episode of Unearthing Optimism, host Dan Lambe welcomes producer and outdoor adventurer Dy

Navigating Nature & The Internet with Hank Green

In this episode of Unearthing Optimism, host Dan Lambe welcomes science communicator and content creator Hank Green for an energizing conversation about the power of curi

Building Greener Cities and Cooler Communities with Dr. Vivek Shandas

In this episode of Unearthing Optimism, host Dan Lambe sits down with climate resilience expert Dr. Vivek Shandas to dig into the urgent issue of extreme heat in U.S. cit

Strengthening America’s Forests with Chief Tom Schultz

In this episode of Unearthing Optimism, host Dan Lambe welcomes Tom Schultz, the 21st Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, for a thoughtful conversation about the rewards an

Protect the Planet and Change the World with Bill Nye

What does it take to inspire a love for science and turn it into action that shapes the world?  Host Dan Lambe sits down with iconic science educator Bill Nye as he shar

Connecting Culture, Comedy & Conservation with Rainn Wilson

Host Dan Lambe is joined by acclaimed actor, writer, and passionate environmental advocate Rainn Wilson (best known as Dwight from The Office) for a funny and honest disc

Exploring Nature, Legacy, and Optimism

In this episode of Unearthing Optimism, host Dan Lambe talks with Anna Rathmann, Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute USA, to discover her remarkable journey

The Science of Weather, the Power of Hope

What drives someone to spend decades covering some of the most extreme weather events in history, and remain hopeful?  In the first episode of Unearthing Optimism, host

Welcome to Unearthing Optimism: A Podcast by the Arbor Day Foundation

Welcome to Unearthing Optimism, a podcast presented by the Arbor Day Foundation. Hosted by CEO Dan Lambe, this series highlights the individuals and initiatives working t