Creating the Future

Creating the Future: The Lark Distillery, Davey St Hobart, Today, Tuesday, May 1, 6.00 – 7.30 pm:

From the protesting in the Tarkine, to chatting with Oprah and Larry King, Warren Macdonald comes full circle to give a global perspective on the alternate futures available for Tasmania.

Warren lost both legs on Hinchinbrook Island in 1997.

Ten months later he climbed Cradle Mountain, then Federation Peak the following year.

He travels the world helping people adapt to change.

Come along to the Lark for an inspiring hour with Warren as he discusses not just surviving radical changes, but turning challenges into strengths.

Entry by donation. All proceeds raised will go towards supporting Miranda Gibson in the ObserverTree. For more info call Stephenie on 0417 699 917

Earlier:

Yesterday amputee adventurer Warren Macdonald climbed The ObserverTree to visit long-time tree sitter Miranda Gibson.

The inspirational Warren Macdonald lost both his legs after being stuck under a boulder for two days during a hike on Hinchinbrook Island in 1997. Undeterred, Warren went on to climb mountains around the world, including Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain & Federation Peak, Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa and El Capitan; the tallest cliff face in North America.

Ms Gibson, of Still Wild Still Threatened, has been perched 60 metres above the ground for over four months now, in an effort to highlight the urgent need for the protection of Tasmania’s high conservation value forests. Miranda has made the commitment to remain in her tree top perch until the forest is protected.

Warren Macdonald tours the world helping people and organizations adapt to change. He has published a book about his story A Test of Will. Warren’s courage and determination have brought him international attention, including a guest appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

*Pictures:

Matthew Newton
Photography / Cinematography
GPO Box 1585, Hobart, 7001
Tasmania, Australia
http:/www.matthewnewton.com.au

• Media Update: 01/ 05/ 2012: Amputee adventurer inspired by tree top visit

Yesterday amputee adventurer Warren Macdonald climbed 60 meters into the tree tops to visit tree sitter Miranda Gibson in The Observer Tree. Still Wild Still Threatened are releasing footage today of the incredible visit.

Warren Macdonald will be giving a talk tonight in Hobart to share his incredible story and his personal insights and reflections.

“In these uncertain times, our biggest challenge is to avoid becoming paralyzed by fear. What I saw in Miranda yesterday was someone that, despite having no idea what the future held when she climbed her tree 138 days ago,went anyway. Her commitment to, not just the forests, but the vision of what Tasmania’s future could look like, is outstanding and a shining example for us all” said Warren Macdonald

“It was an inspirational conversation to discuss with Warren the challenges that life can bring and the ways in which we all have the power to overcome those challenges” said Miranda Gibson. “Warren’s story shows the strength that each person can have not only to adapt to change in their own lives, but to create positive change in the world.”

Event Details:
Creating the Future: The Lark Distillery, Davey St Hobart, Today, Tuesday, May 1, 6.00 – 7.30 pm

Still Wild Still Threatened is a grassroots community organisation campaigning for the immediate protection of Tasmania’s ancient forests and the creation of an equitable and environmentally sustainable forestry industry in Tasmania.