Bay Area Speaker Series featuring thought-leaders on current topics of interest in Marin, Oakland and Peninsula venues.
06/02/2026
During his MPSF speech in April, Ken Burns shared a guiding principle that has shaped his life and work:
“Do something that will last and be beautiful.
It doesn’t have to be a bridge, or a symphony, or a book, or a business. It could be the look in the eye of a child you raise with love or a simple garden you tend. But above all, do something that will last and be beautiful.”
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If we had to choose the most important species to protect…it might just be us.
During their MPSF Q&A, Frans Lanting & Christine Eckstrom reminded our subscribers that real change comes from people who think long-term, act with purpose, and care beyond themselves.
Progress doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we support the people doing the work.
05/26/2026
READY, SET, GO!
The box office is officially OPEN for the 2026–2027 MPSF Speaker Series!
This season features a powerhouse lineup of thought leaders and storytellers ready to inform, challenge, and inspire:
General CQ Brown · Michelle Caruso-Cabrera · Kevin Fedarko & Pete McBride · The Honorable Avril Haines · Amb. Michael McFaul · Dr. Amber Straughn · Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau
Get your tickets now at speakerseries.net — and don’t wait. These will go fast.
05/19/2026
People don’t remember statistics.
They remember stories.
That’s why Frans Lanting & Christine Eckstrom have spent decades combining images and storytelling to create connection and awareness.
Because when people feel something, they’re far more likely to act.
05/12/2026
In a world filled with AI-generated images, people look to Christine Eckstrom & Frans Lanting to see what’s real.
During their MPSF speech, Frans and Christine shared that their work isn’t just about documenting nature. It’s about helping us see it, understand it, and ultimately care enough to protect it.
05/07/2026
🎤 The wait is over — the 2026–2027 MPSF Speaker Series is here!
This season, we’re bringing you a powerhouse lineup of voices who challenge, inspire, and spark conversation: General CQ Brown, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, Kevin Fedarko & Pete McBride, The Honorable Avril Haines, Amb. Michael McFaul, Dr. Amber Straughn, and Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau.
Expect a season of thought-provoking ideas, unforgettable stories, laughter, reflection, and the kind of community connection that only happens when we gather together in the theater.
🎟 Season tickets are now available at speakerseries.net.
We can’t wait to see you there!
The wait is almost over…
Tomorrow is the reveal the 2026–2027 speakers. It’s a season filled with bold ideas, unforgettable voices, and conversations you’ll carry with you.
05/05/2026
Christine Eckstrom said it best, “Next time you stand in awe in front of a redwood tree in the forest or watch great whales surface offshore, remember that they are here today because of people joining forces together to protect them.”
The moments that take our breath away—the towering redwoods, the whales offshore—don’t exist by accident.
They exist because people chose to protect them.
05/01/2026
The reveal of the 2026–2027 MPSF Speaker Series lineup is worth the wait.
This is your chance to discover the thought leaders, change-makers, and visionaries who will challenge your perspective and ignite the conversations that matter most.
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