Special Video Presentations
A New Forest Grows in Durango
By Claire Carver, co-owner and operator of Carver Brewing Company
Conference registrants will be able to view a video presentation by Claire Carver on the progress of installing 100 trees along the Rim Trail, creating the Peter Carver Memorial Forest and Geologic Overlook. The Carver family, along with scores of volunteers and the support of the City of Durango, FLC, GOCO, and local businesses, has planted trees and installed an educational geological feature to honor Claire’s brother, Peter Carver, who died in an avalanche in 2013.
Moses Cooper on Forest Bathing
By Moses Cooper, owner of Momentum Tree Experts
As you step into a forest rich with vegetation and fresh, earthy scents, your senses naturally begin to awaken. The forest invites calm, presence, and restoration, an experience known as shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. This research-based practice supports mental and physical well-being through intentional time in the forest, including mindful breathing, gentle movement, and slow walks among the trees. Guided by Moses Cooper, Board Certified Master Arborist (MI-4220B), the experience is rooted in a deep understanding of forest systems, tree biology, and ecological health.
