As Bioneers 2025 comes to a close, there’s a unique energy in the air—a mix of inspiration, clarity, and fierce determination.

Over the past three days, we’ve heard bold truths and transformative visions from across movements and geographies. We’ve felt the weight of this moment—and the power we hold together to meet it. We’ve been reminded that solutions are already in motion, led by communities who are stepping up, showing up, and refusing to back down.

The words and actions below reflect that momentum. They’re invitations to keep going, keep building, and keep believing in what’s possible.

No matter where you are or what you have to give, there’s a place for you in this movement of movements. Let’s keep growing it—together.

• “When you’re in a climate disaster, you can see the leaders immediately. But they don’t look like you’d think they would look. Usually, the ones who call themselves leaders aren’t leaders. They don’t have the courage in the moment. And usually, the ones who would never call themselves leaders are stepping up, doing things you’d never imagine.” -Colette Pichon Battle, Taproot Earth
   
• “I dreamed of America as a land of freedom and justice, but I have learned these values aren’t granted. They require vigilance and action. America’s strength isn’t in its military mind or walls; It’s in people who saw strangers and made them family; it’s in communities who welcomed refugees, not as strangers, but as neighbors with gifts to share.” -Mahjabin Khanzada, Project ANAR
   
• “The sun already gives us light and warmth and photosynthesis every day. And now it’s willing to provide all the power that we need to run our lives. It provides us this power locally because every place on the planet gets sun and wind. This is power that can’t be hoarded. It can’t be held in reserves. Nobody is going to fight a war over the sunshine. And that is a possibility for a remarkable shift for who we are and where we live.” -Bill McKibben, Third Act
   
• “When you choose to step into the shoes of John Muir, you have to have the humility to call somebody a friend in that moment if they will simply agree with you on one thing. There’s nothing more urgent in a democracy than to find the one thing we can agree on and go get it done.” -Ben Jealous, The Sierra Club
   
• “I think the search for the rationale or purpose for communication with plants is perhaps missing the point. I think that communication is a very humbling dissolution of the so-called ego to remind us that we’re not separate—never have been. We are partly plant. We have never been without them. Our bodies and brains only know how to be because of plants. But I think the search for the reason is your own spiritual explanation.” -Kristi Onzik, Anthropologist
   
• “With the same level of urgency that we talk about the energy crisis, we have to talk about the social crisis—because otherwise, we are going to usher in green colonialism.” -Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, Indigenous Climate Action

🌱 Help Grow What Makes Bioneers Possible

This weekend, Bioneers gathered hundreds of nonprofit leaders, donor-activists, and visionary changemakers—people like you who are driving real transformation in their communities.

Thanks to your support, we awarded over 390 youth scholarships this year, making sure the right people are in the room, whether or not they can pay.

Bioneers is more than a conference—it’s a catalyst. It’s where stories change, networks form, and new collaborations take root. Your gift helps us keep building this mycelial network year-round through media, storytelling, and movement-building.

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CAMPAIGNS TO SUPPORT

• Join the April 5 Hands Off Day of Action | Across the country, people are rising up to push back against authoritarian overreach and protect our democracy. Find a local event and take a stand. (Mentioned by Thom Hartmann)
   
• Support Indigenous-Led River and Land Restoration | Ridges to Riffles partners with Tribal nations to restore ecosystems, uphold water rights, and advance policies that protect the Klamath River, forest health, and Tribal sovereignty. Your support strengthens this critical, Indigenous-led conservation work. (Mentioned by Amy Bowers Cordalis)
   
• Get Ready for SunDay 2025 | On September 20–21, communities across the country will celebrate the power of the sun and the clean energy future we’re building together. Save the date and help spread the word by creating and sharing your own SunDay image. (Mentioned by Bill McKibben)
   
• Sign Up for Katrina 20 Week of Action Updates | Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, honor the lives, resilience, and ongoing struggles of impacted communities. Stay informed about the Week of Action events commemorating this anniversary and calling for justice, healing, and thriving futures. (Mentioned by Colette Pichon Battle)
   
• Celebrate Creativity and Community with Destiny Arts | Destiny Arts Center is hosting its annual gala on May 3 in Oakland—an unforgettable evening of youth performances, dancing, and community connection. All proceeds support arts programs that uplift over 5,000 young people each year. Can’t attend? You can still make a tax-deductible donation to support their mission.
   
• Take Action for Afghan Immigration Justice | Led by Afghan American women, Project ANAR provides vital legal services, advocacy, and community support for Afghans seeking safety and permanent status in the U.S. Get involved by volunteering, donating, or using their toolkits to advocate for immigration justice. (Mentioned by Mahjabin Khanzada)
   
• Reimagine the Future of Land Stewardship | The Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights is taking a bold step beyond conservation—helping landowners transfer ownership back to nature itself. The Land That Owns Itself program envisions ecosystems as self-governing and self-owned, rooted in Indigenous values and ecological justice. Learn how you can be part of this legal and cultural shift. (Mentioned by Thomas Linzey)
   
• Defend Public Lands from DOGE and Budget Cuts | The Sierra Club is taking Elon Musk’s DOGE Corporation to court for gutting protections across national parks, forests, and public lands. Help power the legal fight and push back against funding cuts and lease sales. (Mentioned by Ben Jealous)

WATCH SELECT VIDEO CLIPS

Full video recordings of all Bioneers 2025 keynote presentations will be available to our entire audience soon. In the meantime, you can enjoy and share a growing selection of video clips by visiting us on Instagram.