Faith To Forest

Faith To Forest Faith to Forest includes worship, education, stewardship and advocacy at the faith community and general community levels.

An initiative by and for faith communities focused on the special place of trees in God’s creation, the gifts they give humanity, and the responsibilities we have to care for trees, particularly in a changing climate.

Don't miss tomorrow evening's Zoom program on Advocacy 101! Details at
01/02/2023

Don't miss tomorrow evening's Zoom program on Advocacy 101! Details at

Climate Action Team Coming January 3, 7-8pm, only on ZOOMAdvocacy 101Learn to be an effective advocate for policies you care aboutJoin the conversation with our panelists Lucas Sabalka, LES Board member and climate activist; Eric Gerrard, lobbyist with American Communications Group, Inc; and Martha....

Learn to be a more effective advocate for trees and other things that are important to you. Join us for "Advocacy 101: ...
12/13/2022

Learn to be a more effective advocate for trees and other things that are important to you. Join us for "Advocacy 101: Learn to be an effective advocate for the policies you care about" from 7-8 pm, Tues, Jan 3, 2023 via Zoom. Details at

Climate Action Team Coming January 3, 7-8pm, only on ZOOMAdvocacy 101Learn to be an effective advocate for policies you care aboutJoin the conversation with our panelists Lucas Sabalka, LES Board member and climate activist; Eric Gerrard, lobbyist with American Communications Group, Inc; and Martha....

Learn everything you need to get started adding solar panels to your home or smaller building, including potential incen...
11/10/2022

Learn everything you need to get started adding solar panels to your home or smaller building, including potential incentives and how to find a reputable contractor. UNL Extension expert John Hay and LES's Marc Shkolnick will present tomorrow, Nov 10 at 7 pm via Zoom. Details and the Zoom link at:

Climate Action Team Scott Benson Ken Winston Power Up!:  A two-part series on electricity at the utility and home levels7-8 pm, Thur, Nov 3 via Zoom--Electricity Generation and Public Policy: A broad overview of electricity generation in Nebraska, particularly LES, including renewable sources, the ...

Tomorrow, Nov 3 at 7 pm via Zoom, learn about electricity generation in Nebraska, particularly Lincoln Electric System, ...
11/03/2022

Tomorrow, Nov 3 at 7 pm via Zoom, learn about electricity generation in Nebraska, particularly Lincoln Electric System, including renewable sources, the regional Southwest Power Pool, and balancing cost, reliability, and sustainability, presented by LES's Scott Benson

Also, hear a brief review of recent legislative efforts to restrict public utilities’ responsiveness to their customer-owners presented by Ken Winston, an environmental policy lawyer.

Details and the Zoom link are at

Climate Action Team Scott Benson Ken Winston Power Up!:  A two-part series on electricity at the utility and home levels7-8 pm, Thur, Nov 3 via Zoom--Electricity Generation and Public Policy: A broad overview of electricity generation in Nebraska, particularly LES, including renewable sources, the ...

If we care about God's people and planet, we need to understand and reconsider how we generate electricity. Mark your c...
10/21/2022

If we care about God's people and planet, we need to understand and reconsider how we generate electricity. Mark your calendars for a two-part series Nov 3 and 10 via Zoom on electricity at the utility level as well as solar generation for homes and smaller buildings. Details at

Climate Action Team Scott Benson Ken Winston Power Up!:  A two-part series on electricity at the utility and home levels7-8 pm, Thur, Nov 3 via Zoom--Electricity Generation and Public Policy: A broad overview of electricity generation in Nebraska, particularly LES, including renewable sources, the ...

Interfaith Power and Light is offering a Zoom talk tomorrow, Tuesday, on Faith and Forests. 12:30 CDT. Details and fr...
10/17/2022

Interfaith Power and Light is offering a Zoom talk tomorrow, Tuesday, on Faith and Forests. 12:30 CDT. Details and free registration at

I just registered for 's "Faith and Forests" webinar with pioneering forest canopy biologist Dr. Nalini Nadkarni

Fall is a great time to plant a tree, although with our current drought conditions you'll want to consider whether you c...
10/16/2022

Fall is a great time to plant a tree, although with our current drought conditions you'll want to consider whether you can keep a tree watered over the winter if we have a dry winter. Get advice on tree selection, planting and care, as well as a list of our nursery/landscape sponsors for great sources of native and adapted tree species:

Take Action Plant and CareThere are many resources with advice on selecting, planting and caring for trees.  Here are a few:Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department has a newly updated list of native and adapted trees The Nebraska Forest Service suggests Trees to Plant and advises on Tree CareThe Arbo...

09/20/2022

Hear about the status of electric vehicles locally and nationally, the latest trends, LES studies about EVs, and learn how to connect with others who own or are interested in EVs during an LES webinar 12-1 pm, Thur, Sep 22. Get all the details and a link for the webinar at

Join LES for our 2022 Sustainability Series! Learn about our goal to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide production from LES’ generation portfolio by 2040, and discover ways community members can help with our decarbonization efforts. Engage with LES staff on energy topics, and grow your knowledge bas...

09/15/2022

Get an up-close look at electric vehicles and the LES tiny house, enjoy food trucks and see an outdoor showing of "Back to the Future" on Fri, Sep 16. This LES sponsored is free but registration is required. Details at

Join LES for our 2022 Sustainability Series! Learn about our goal to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide production from LES’ generation portfolio by 2040, and discover ways community members can help with our decarbonization efforts. Engage with LES staff on energy topics, and grow your knowledge bas...

First-Plymouth UCC is celebrating the Season of Creation on Sun, Sep 11 with special worship; electronics recycling; an ...
09/09/2022

First-Plymouth UCC is celebrating the Season of Creation on Sun, Sep 11 with special worship; electronics recycling; an LES expert to chat informally about energy savings, EVs, solar and more; an interactive climate game and more. Everyone welcome! Details at

RECYCLE electronic items starting at 8:30am in the east parking lot. For a list of items that can be recycled, visit NebraskaRecycles.com. Appliances (microwaves) and TV’s will not be taken. $5 donation suggested. Collection will end when the recycling truck is full GET ENERGY-S

08/16/2022

It's not too late to plan a tree sabbath for late summer or fall. Or your faith community might like to celebrate the Season of Creation with faith communities around the world. Get details, ideas for sermons and more at

Season of Creation 2022 Listen to the Voice of Creation EnglishEspañolItalianoPortuguêsFrançais WATCH: The launch event of Season of Creation 2022 This year’s theme: Listen to the Voice of Creation During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have become familiar with the concept of being muted in conver...

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