The Singing Tree of Reproductive Freedom that Restores Mother Earth, made in collaboration with over 50 youth and adults at Bioneers.

When asked “what breaks your heart?”, the 31 youth who showed up to co-create a collaborative mural at this year’s Bioneer’s Conference overwhelmingly listed 3 heartbreaks: denial of reproductive freedom, land/habitat destruction, and climate injustice. They each drew imagery and in sacred circle, told their stories and shared ideas. These teens and young adults are the next generation of creative thinkers and compassionate leaders. Their emergent wisdom makes me feel hopeful for the future.

- Singing Tree Mural Facilitator Leslie Rein