By: Megan Michelson POW Creative Alliance member Brennan Lagasse recently returned from an emergency gathering with the Gwichʼin Nation—here’s what he learned. In early September, POW Creative Alliance member Brennan Lagasse was invited to join an emergency gathering of the Gwichʼin people, to be held in Vashrąįį Kʼǫǫ, also known as Arctic Village, Alaska.… Continue reading Protect Our Winters | Why You Should Care About the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—And What You Can Do to Help Protect It
Humbled and honored to contribute to this vibrant list of people taking action for the betterment of our local environment and community. The Tahoe Science Center celebrates local community members who are taking action and leading the way in protecting our environment amid climate change. This exhibit sparks conversation about action and offers ideas… Continue reading Tahoe Takes Action | UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center | Stories of Climate, Hope, and Resilience
In late August, after a wonderful Informed Experiences trip to Vashraii K’oo and the Arctic Refuge, I was honored to be invited back to IMAGO for the third time. If this is the first time you’re hearing about IMAGO check out the link above, the work of SILA, and then watch this: IMAGO represents a… Continue reading IMAGO 2025
After several years of visioning, zoom calls and logistics, Informed Experiences(IE) finally made it to Ecuador! With curriculum designed for four unique experiences across the country, this summer we were able to recon two of the four spending time in both the Galapagos and the Amazon. Our partners on the ground are what make… Continue reading Informed Experiences in Ecuador | A Direct Line to Support the Community of Siekoya Remolino
Photographed and written for Glide Magazine (wowzers this was a GOOD one!): Anticipation was shattered the second song of set two last night. The highly hoped for notes of “Tweezer” were not simply teased as they were during the first set “Gumbo” but sent in a rather wild manner, catapulting the sold-out Bill Graham Civic… Continue reading Phish, San Francisco, CA | Glide Magazine Photos and Show Review 4/23/25
I had a great conversation with Hannah over at Mountain Gazette about my article in issue 201. The article centers on the work of my nonprofit, Informed Experiences(IE), working alongside longtime partners in Arctic Alaska. Enjoy! And learn more about IE here and please reach out if you have interest in joining a trip, supporting… Continue reading Lessons from Alaska’s Arctic Refuge with Brennan Lagasse | Mountain Gazette & Informed Experiences 501c3
Have you heard the good news? That’s right…in some GOOD news for people and the planet, the federally mandated lease sale for the Arctic Refuge flopped! Zero bids offered!! It’s important to celebrate every win and this is a BIG ONE!! A great way to celebrate, if you can make it, is in Cardiff… Continue reading Celebrate the New Year with Patagonia Cardiff & the Sunshine Daydream Launch Party
Photographed and written for Glide Magazine: King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard returned to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on September 8th, the night before they would play two shows on Monday, September 9th at Red Rocks. On the backend of the first leg of a blistering U.S. tour, Gizz has been leaving its… Continue reading King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Red Rocks, CO | Glide Magazine Photos and Show Review
