Planting millions of trees to feed billions of people.

Sometimes inspiring others to conservation starts with the simple act of giving them a place to walk. That's one of the driving forces which compelled Matthew Christiansen to spend this past summer digging trenches, cutting overgrowth, and maintaining the vast network of trails in the Monongahela National Forest located in West Virginia. In partnership with the Student Conservation Association and the U.S. Forest Service, Matthew set out to make his mark on the very lands which helped inspire his path to the study of environmental science. But as it goes with the outdoors, Matthew soon discovered the deeper truths of how a simple shovel and a pickaxe can move others to action.

Jakob Marsico designs interactive and data-enabled experiences for the built environment. He works towards a future of "calm technology", in which people are less occupied by their personal devices and more mindful of their surroundings. In this future, architects and designers have a new opportunity to engage their audience with seamlessly integrated, interactive and insightful elements.

For some, fly fishing is simply a hobby, but to Bucky Buchstaber of the Fly Fishing Collaborative, it's where his love of the river and passion for helping others combine to combat human trafficking around the globe. Fishing Beyond the River follows Buchstaber and his team on a journey throughout the stunning and unique landscapes of Thailand in pursuit of the elusive blue mahseer. Unforgiving jungle terrains, exotic wildlife, and seemingly endless miles of river make for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. But fishing victories are often short lived, which is why this dedicated team is setting out to prove how fly fishing can change the world one cast at a time.