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South Central Farm: Oasis in a Concrete Desert (#308) Duration: 26:42 CC Stereo TVPG

Covers the high profile controversy over the South Central Farm in Los Angeles, the largest urban garden in the country. The story includes the benefits of urban farms, celebrity tree sitters, citizen supporters, dramatic evictions of farmers, rarely told developer's defense and updates on farmers efforts to continue to sustain themselves, physically and spiritually. Celebrity activists include Daryl Hannah, Joan Baez, Julia Butterfly Hill, Martin Sheen, Willie Nelson. Location: Los Angeles, CA.

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KQED World
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 -- 7:00 am email reminder
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Big Apples, Big Ideas (#309) Duration: 27:43 CC Stereo TVPG

* Broken Limbs: The future looks grim in "The Apple Capital of the World" in Washington state. Apple growers by the thousands are going out of business. What went wrong in this natural Garden of Eden? But there's also an entirely new breed of farmer, practitioners of a sustainable agriculture. These new American farmers define a path of renewal that could hold the answer for farmers across America. Location: Washington State.
*Worms in the Big Apple: All over New York City, tiny creatures are transforming residents' garbage into soil. Reveals the fascinating, fun, and sometimes stinky culture of urban composting. Location: New York City.

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KQED World
Sat, Nov 28, 2009 -- 2:30 pm email reminder
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Oceans of Conservation (#310) Duration: 26:42 CC Stereo TVPG

* Titans of the Coral Sea: In the brilliant turquoise waters of Papua New Guinea, the Titan people have fished the same coral reefs for over 40,000 years. The emergence of the global marketplace is creating new economic pressures on both the people and the reefs. Now, for the first time ever, they are running out of fish. This film is about stewardship, and the hope of a community taking charge of their future. Location: New Guinea.
* Whale Sharks of Holbox: The islanders of Holbox, Mexico, facing a dwindling supply of fish, have successfully converted their economy to eco-tourism. In doing so, they have helped protect the world's largest fish, the whale shark. Location: Mexico.
* Marine Reservation Tide Pools: Marine reserves are home to a variety of seaweed, crabs, sponges, seastars, mollusks, and starfish, all living together along the crashing surf and rocky tidepools. These sanctuaries rely on the efforts of a handful of dedicated rangers, volunteers and naturalists for survival. Meet the natural heroes--and the tidepool residents!--of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Northern CA. Location: Northern California.

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KQED World
Sat, Dec 5, 2009 -- 2:30 pm email reminder
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Traveling Our Natural World (#311) Duration: 26 CC Stereo TVPG

* Conversing with Aotearoa (New Zealand): In an age of technological integration and urban life, New Zealanders (and all urbanites) turn to the wilderness to fathom their deep, personal connection with the land. Location: New Zealand.
* Handle with Care: Eco-tourism is a growing trend. In Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, people, industry and nature are working towards a common environmental goal. What does it take to save paradise so the human and wildlife residents can live in harmony? Location: Central America.

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Mama Earth: Ecoecon 101 (#312) Duration: 26:43 CC Stereo TVPG

Another gloom and doom film? No! Quite the contrary, this film revels in innovation, invention and creativity. An inspiring road map of successful ways to achieve sustainability through reinventing old business methods and finding new paths to healthy communities, protecting natural resources and attaining a more profitable bottom line. Location: global, Washington State.

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KQED World
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A School in the Woods (#313) Duration: 26:42 CC Stereo TVPG

As more children are growing up in an urban environment, there is less connection to our natural world. Outdoor learning centers such as IslandWood on Bainbridge Island, WA provide exceptional learning experiences and to inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship.Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington State. Filmmakers: Bainbridge Island, Washington State.

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