In 2012 I decided to combine my musical gifts with my love of art and passion to reach people in a unique way and inspire us all to be better stewards.
I was born south of Cleveland, Ohio, in the small town of Berea, near the Cuyahoga River, which used to catch on fire in the 1960s because it was so polluted. I remember doing art projects in 4th grade on those fires. Between that and growing up in the beautiful Midwest woods, connecting with nature and knowing the names of all the birds and trees, I’ve been deeply inspired to care about our beautiful planet Earth.
My favorite class in college was entitled “Spaceship Earth,” a term coined by Buckminster Fuller in 1952. On the first day of class, we were asked to close our eyes and “imagine we’re on a spaceship, way out in space. We’ve only got so much air, so much water…” I got it right away! That’s us, Earth. We have a limited amount of resources that will not be replaced!
These are the kind of stories I share in “Spaceship Earth” along with art, photography (renowned John Fielder and Karl Snyder), science, and live music! The engaging presentation encourages use of both the left and right parts of the brain, making for an even stronger impact.
Eco-Cycle of Boulder, Colorado (one of the first curbside recycle programs in the USA in 1976) and the Environmental Protection Agency state that over 40% of our greenhouse emissions come from the way products are extracted, produced, transported, and gotten rid of (even recycling takes energy). They also say that striving for zero waste is one of the easiest and quickest ways to fight climate change.
Even if you are skeptical about the science of climate change, if you think about our population being close to 8 billion and growing exponentially, it’s clear we cannot continue living our “disposable lifestyle” and sustain life on our planet.
So please join me and become a Jedi for Spaceship Earth!
YOU ARE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!!!
Laurie D (Dameron)
Business and Professional Women (BPW) Colorado
Chair Environmental and Sustainable Development
LDameron@BPWColorado.org
303-449-3529
Eco Leader Eco-Cycle Boulder
Volunteer Climate Reality (Al Gore)
Thank you to Boulder Arts and Culture for a grant in December 2021 to make it possible to share my program for free to several venues!
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www.LaurieDameron.com www.Facebook.com/WhatCanIDoSpaceshipEarth
More Info/Videos: https://conta.cc/2AMGwuh
The three R’s are Reduce Reuse Recycle in order of importance so Reduce and Reuse are so crucial in today’s “disposable society”!
EVERY TIME YOU BUY SOMETHING, EVERY TIME YOU THROW SOMETHING AWAY, THINK WHERE IS IT COMING FROM AND WHERE IS IT GOING?
The link below will take you to a play list at my You Tube channel including five music videos which are performed live for the actual presentation. One of the slide shows (“I Believe”) is about Colorado nature and wildlife; the “Utah Dream” slide show is of parks and wilderness areas in Utah. “Dying of Human Souls” won the 2015 EPA Region 8 Video Contest.
Spaceship Earth is NOW on Youtube and Instagram!
This is my passion and I do these presentations anywhere and everywhere, even free of charge, depending on travel, as it is a labor of love and we are running out of time. To see more reviews and a list of venues and past clients please visit my facebook page at What Can I Do?
I do have 501(c)3 status and you can make a tax deductible donation through my fiscal sponsor
Here is what folks are saying:
“This woman taught me more in an hour performance about what I can do to help save our planet than I’ve learned in the past 10 years!”
“I thought I was really green but I learned some new things!”
“I thought I knew everything about recycling but I guess not”
“I really liked the way you presented the information – you didn’t sound preachy.”
“Your music is brilliant!”
Reviews:
“Spaceship earth is not really a metaphor: we’ve got one planet, and it’s experiencing unprecedented mechanical difficulties. This presentation helps remind us how we can do our part to get it back on course.”
– Bill McKibben Best selling author and founder of 350.org
“Your presentation really engaged the youth by incorporating music, powerful imagery, and storytelling. I especially loved how you allowed the youth to be the experts by allowing them to voice their opinions and share their knowledge. Though the topic of earth stewardship can sometimes leave people feeling sad, there was an overall air of hopefulness and optimism in this presentation, which I feel really resonated with the youth.”
– Kyl Caragol Associate Director – Teen Programs YMCA of Boulder Valley
“Laurie’s “What Can I Do?” Spaceship Earth is powerful!” – Jared Polis- Congressman D-CO 2nd District
“Friday evening, Sept 21st, 2012, Eldorado Canyon State Park hosted Laurie D’s Multi-media Environmental Concert with great success and rave reviews. What an eye opener for all of us who attended and a reminder to do our share to help the planet. I will remember my cloth grocery bags and never use plastic ones again. Laurie is passionate about what she is doing and will make a difference. My new mantra is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ” thanks to her. I would like to see this concert performed in schools and parks and also local events.”
– Constance Roth GOCO Interpreter Eldorado Canyon State Park (Colorado)
“Laurie Dameron gave her environmental multi-media presentation in Laramie on Saturday, November 3rd at Coal Creek Coffee. She kept the audience engaged with a wide-ranging sampling of environmental issues, plus solutions that each member of the audience could take up to help curb environmental problems. Everybody in the audience learned a little about environmental issues, and they all enjoyed the show!”
– Erik Molvar Wildlife Biologist and Executive Director Biodiversity Conservation Alliance
“I think the strongest aspect of Laurie’s presentation is her use of mixed media. She was able to hold the students’ focus as she moved between video, photos and music. The novelty of the presentation captured and held student attention so they were able to absorb her message.”
– Angela Mundt teacher at New America Schools
“These events are so educational AND entertaining! I highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about environmental efforts in Colorado and beyond. Even if you’re already an expert, it’s worth engaging with one of the “What Can I Do?” events!”
– Rachel Grace Gurfinkel Field organizer Conservation Colorado
“Thanks more, however, for using your artistry to make a big difference. I agree with some experienced storytellers and educators (such as Michael Margolis) who confirm that reaching people through story and heart is far more important than throwing down a lot of facts. Your music and passion are components to telling that story.”
– CJ May – Refuse/Recycling Coordinator for the City of Waterbury, CT
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“I recently talked to my good friend Laurie Dameron and learned about her Spaceship Earth project and video. I was intrigued because I have been a big fan of Buckminster Fuller, mainly due to his sustainable designs, for most of my life. I believe in the concept that we only have one earth and need to take care of it.
I started watching the Spaceship Earth video and had to stop frequently to take in information and follow up on the resources and referrals Laurie shared in her video. Before I watched this film, I thought I was doing my best to take care of the earth and recycle. After watching the film, I realized my family and I needed to step up our game on conservation and living in integrity with the earth and all the beings on the planet. My husband and I watched the movie, Dark Waters, which Laurie recommends in the movie. Afterwards, we went out and changed (and will recycle) all our pans. We actually had non-stick pans from pre-2013! We researched and purchased some more stainless steel pans and felt like we struck gold finding Lodge cast iron pans as well.
I really appreciate how Laurie shows what the impacts of each of our decisions are on the planet and to the animals in particular. I also love how she suggests that we ask ourselves, “What can I do?” That question has not left my mind since the end of the movie. I can’t say enough about Laurie’s beautiful voice and music and photography she shares in the film. This film literally engaged all my senses except smell and physical touch. It touched my heart and mind though. My priorities were transformed more than I thought they would be before watching the film all the way through.
Today after watching the film, I not only care about recycling but think about what I am doing with each object I purchase. My husband and I have started rejecting offers of plastic bags at take out restaurants. We’re looking at how we can reuse items or repair them as per the video. My husband also had the opportunity to investigate helping his employer’s sustainability work. He’s donating time to that department and excited to see what they can do to make a difference. I’ll continue to share links of the video and the Spaceship Earth project whenever I can.
Thank you Laurie for all you do and for sharing your video, Spaceship Earth with me. I really hope you continue your excellent, important work and can reach the kids every chance you get. Look forward to talking again.”
Blessings,
Toria