Nick Mucha is the Environmental Capacity Building Director at Patagonia. In this role, Nick leads Patagonia’s efforts to focus and deliver strategic grantmaking support to Patagonia’s grantee organizations while enhancing the effectiveness and durability of nonprofit partners. His work is born out of a deep appreciation for the vitally important role that nonprofit organizations play in tackling our most vexing environmental, social, and economic issues. Nick has 15 years’ experience leading conservation and community development programs throughout the world. His interest in this work was born while he and his wife served as Peace Corps volunteers in Honduras from 2004-2006. From that experience Nick founded his own organization supporting coastal communities that were grappling with booming surf tourism in southern Nicaragua. After running that organization for seven years, Nick served as Director of Programs for Save The Waves Coalition with a focus on protecting surf ecosystems worldwide. Nick holds a B.A.in political science from UC Santa Barbara. Outside of work, Nick is usually serving up dad jokes to his three kids or scheming to get in a quick surf, trail run, or weekend adventure off-grid.Patrick Thomas is a Minnesota-based marketing leader, editor, and consultant. Over 20 years of publishing work he’s edited New York Times bestsellers, served as managing director of Milkweed Editions, ran theSan Francisco Chroniclebook review, and developed innovative branching narrative gaming scripts. He’s been fortunate to work with numerous award-winning writers, scientists, adventurers, and poets, and believes in the powerful role stories have to play in saving the planet.Jessica Flinthas worked as an editor at such publications asVanity Fair, Bloomberg Businessweek,andDepartures, and was a content strategist at Apple. She has written about mountain climbing in Africa forOutside, hiking with her father through Chilean Patagonia forDepartures, and trends in sustainable travel forNational Geographic, among other publications. She lives in Minnesota.

• Foreword: Why a Tools Conference?  by Yvon Chouinard, founder of PatagoniaForeword: Why a Tools Book? by Ryan Gellart, CEO of PatagoniaIntroduction by Nick Mucha, Patagonia Environmental Capacity Building DirectorPart One: The Activist LifeChapter One: The Ongoing Evolution of a ChangemakerEssay: Activism as a Lifelong Journey: Passing the Baton by Annie LeonardCase Study: Undamming the Klamath River by Amy CordalisEssay: Intersectional Environmentalism: A New Frame for Today and the Future by Leah Thomas, The Intersectional EnvironmentalistCase Study: Sixteen Brave Montana Youth Win Their Climate Rights in Court by Our Children's TrustPart Two: The ToolsChapter Two: Clarifying Your Cause How to: Create Your Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan by Jamie Henn, Fossil Free MediaHow to: Develop Strategies and Tactics by Dr. Chad Nelson, Surfrider FoundationEssay: Listening to History by Jade Begay, NDN CollectiveCase Study: Energy Garden by Agamemnon Otero, Energy Gardens (UK)Essay: Beginnings by Elizabeth Yeampierre, UPROSEChapter Three: Your StoryHow To: Communicate Effectively, by Kristen Grimm, Spitfire StrategiesEssay: Media Momentum by Anne Rolfes, Louisiana Bucket BrigadeHow to: Use the Power of PhotographyHow To: Reject Dominant Narratives, by Tsering Yangzom Lama, GreenpeaceCase Study: Rewilding Argentina by Martina Sasso, Fundacion Rewilding ArgentinaEssay: Creating Change with Your Story by Julian Mocine-McQueen, Million Person ProjectChapter Four: Working TogetherHow to: Work Effectively with Board, Staff, and Volunteers, by Mallory EricksonEssay: The Value of Organizational Diversity by Andrés Jimenez, Green 2.0Case Study: Idaho's Boulder and White Cloud Mountains, by Rick JohnsonEssay: Finding Purpose in a Broken World, by Kevin J. Patel, OneUpAction InternationalCase Study: The Bronx Is Blooming With Volunteers by Jennifer Beaugrand, The Bronx Is BloomingChapter Five:  FundraisingHow To: Raise Money for Your Organization, by Kimberly O’Donnell and Janet Cobb, Network for GoodHow To: Write Grants that Win, by Meredith NobleHow To: Fundraise to Sustain Your Organization, by Megan Seibel, Capacity RefreshCase Study: Mi Familia Vota by Carlos Duarte, Mi Familia VotaChapter Six: Lobbying and VotingHow To: Win with Legislations, by Kai Anderson, Cassidy and AssociatesEssay: Lessons from Lobbying by Jenny Weber, Bob Brown FoundationCase Study: Native Organizers Alliance Red Road to DC by Judith Le Blanc, Native Organizers AllianceEssay: Engaging Youth in Politics by Momoko Nojo, (Japan)Case Study: NY Renews by Leslie Cagan, NY RenewsChapter Seven: Legal ActionHow To: Take Legal Action, by Abigail Dillen, EarthjusticeEssay: When to Sue for Change, by Hollie Kerwin, Environmental JusticeCase Study: Communities for a Better Environment, by Jennifer Ganata and Idalmis Vaquero, Communities for a Better EnvironmentEssay: Defending Your Right to Speak Out, by Deepa Padmanabha, GreenpeaceEssay: Non Violent Direct Action by Saif RahmanChapter Eight: EconomicsHow To: Use Economics to Win, by Julien Vincent, Market ForcesEssay: Pricing the Priceless, by Nik Strong-Cvetich, Save the Waves CoalitionCase Study: The Kilmanjaro Porters Assistance Program, by Jessica FlintChapter Nine: Join with OthersHow to: Collaborate, by Dianne J. Russel, Institute for Conservation LeadershipCase Study: Japan's Four Years to Go by Takayoshi Yokoyama, 350.org (Japan)Essay: Lessons Learned from Bristol Bay, by Shoren Brown, The Conservation AllianceChapter Ten: MovementsHow to: Build Movements by Dr. Hahrie Han, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora InstituteHow To: Create Inclusive Events, by Nyiesha Mallett, UPROSEEssay: Building the Big Shift by Bill McKibben, Third Act, founder of 350.orgCase Study: Fight for the Bight by Jess Lerch, Wilderness Society AustraliaChapter Eleven: Taking Care and Sticking with ItEssay: Persistence by Jungim Kim, KoreaEssay: Resilience and Renewal by Beth Kanter, BethKantor.orgEssay: "Sometimes You Need a F**king Boat," by Aaron Hill

"Tools to Save Our Home Planet is an eco-activism guidebook that bursts with salient strategies for rising up and fighting the powers that threaten the natural world." -- Foreword Magazine"A wonderful place to start is the book Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker’s Guidebook, which comes out in paperback on April 22. It includes contributions from 40+ inspirational folks who help both new advocates and seasoned activists clearly articulate their cause, shore up the internal logistics of their organizing efforts, and ultimately mobilize through policy, partnerships, legal avenues, and more." --Food Tank"Through curated essays, case studies, and how-to’s from dozens of contributors, the environmentally conscious apparel brand (which also admits it’s impossible for any company to be truly sustainable) wants to inspire readers to 'double down on your passion'—and tackle our greatest crises." -- Civil Eats"Less about lofty ideals and more about practical steps: how to organise within your community, influence policy, and spark sustainable movements that last." -- The Ethicalist

Nick Mucha is the Environmental Capacity Building Director at Patagonia. In this role, Nick leads Patagonia’s efforts to focus and deliver strategic grantmaking support to Patagonia’s grantee organizations while enhancing the effectiveness and durability of nonprofit partners. His work is born out of a deep appreciation for the vitally important role that nonprofit organizations play in tackling our most vexing environmental, social, and economic issues. Nick has 15 years’ experience leading conservation and community development programs throughout the world. His interest in this work was born while he and his wife served as Peace Corps volunteers in Honduras from 2004-2006. From that experience Nick founded his own organization supporting coastal communities that were grappling with booming surf tourism in southern Nicaragua. After running that organization for seven years, Nick served as Director of Programs for Save The Waves Coalition with a focus on protecting surf ecosystems worldwide. Nick holds a B.A.in political science from UC Santa Barbara. Outside of work, Nick is usually serving up dad jokes to his three kids or scheming to get in a quick surf, trail run, or weekend adventure off-grid.Patrick Thomas is a Minnesota-based marketing leader, editor, and consultant. Over 20 years of publishing work he’s edited New York Times bestsellers, served as managing director of Milkweed Editions, ran theSan Francisco Chroniclebook review, and developed innovative branching narrative gaming scripts. He’s been fortunate to work with numerous award-winning writers, scientists, adventurers, and poets, and believes in the powerful role stories have to play in saving the planet.Jessica Flinthas worked as an editor at such publications asVanity Fair, Bloomberg Businessweek,andDepartures, and was a content strategist at Apple. She has written about mountain climbing in Africa forOutside, hiking with her father through Chilean Patagonia forDepartures, and trends in sustainable travel forNational Geographic, among other publications. She lives in Minnesota.

• Foreword: Why a Tools Conference?  by Yvon Chouinard, founder of PatagoniaForeword: Why a Tools Book? by Ryan Gellart, CEO of PatagoniaIntroduction by Nick Mucha, Patagonia Environmental Capacity Building DirectorPart One: The Activist LifeChapter One: The Ongoing Evolution of a ChangemakerEssay: Activism as a Lifelong Journey: Passing the Baton by Annie LeonardCase Study: Undamming the Klamath River by Amy CordalisEssay: Intersectional Environmentalism: A New Frame for Today and the Future by Leah Thomas, The Intersectional EnvironmentalistCase Study: Sixteen Brave Montana Youth Win Their Climate Rights in Court by Our Children's TrustPart Two: The ToolsChapter Two: Clarifying Your Cause How to: Create Your Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan by Jamie Henn, Fossil Free MediaHow to: Develop Strategies and Tactics by Dr. Chad Nelson, Surfrider FoundationEssay: Listening to History by Jade Begay, NDN CollectiveCase Study: Energy Garden by Agamemnon Otero, Energy Gardens (UK)Essay: Beginnings by Elizabeth Yeampierre, UPROSEChapter Three: Your StoryHow To: Communicate Effectively, by Kristen Grimm, Spitfire StrategiesEssay: Media Momentum by Anne Rolfes, Louisiana Bucket BrigadeHow to: Use the Power of PhotographyHow To: Reject Dominant Narratives, by Tsering Yangzom Lama, GreenpeaceCase Study: Rewilding Argentina by Martina Sasso, Fundacion Rewilding ArgentinaEssay: Creating Change with Your Story by Julian Mocine-McQueen, Million Person ProjectChapter Four: Working TogetherHow to: Work Effectively with Board, Staff, and Volunteers, by Mallory EricksonEssay: The Value of Organizational Diversity by Andrés Jimenez, Green 2.0Case Study: Idaho's Boulder and White Cloud Mountains, by Rick JohnsonEssay: Finding Purpose in a Broken World, by Kevin J. Patel, OneUpAction InternationalCase Study: The Bronx Is Blooming With Volunteers by Jennifer Beaugrand, The Bronx Is BloomingChapter Five:  FundraisingHow To: Raise Money for Your Organization, by Kimberly O’Donnell and Janet Cobb, Network for GoodHow To: Write Grants that Win, by Meredith NobleHow To: Fundraise to Sustain Your Organization, by Megan Seibel, Capacity RefreshCase Study: Mi Familia Vota by Carlos Duarte, Mi Familia VotaChapter Six: Lobbying and VotingHow To: Win with Legislations, by Kai Anderson, Cassidy and AssociatesEssay: Lessons from Lobbying by Jenny Weber, Bob Brown FoundationCase Study: Native Organizers Alliance Red Road to DC by Judith Le Blanc, Native Organizers AllianceEssay: Engaging Youth in Politics by Momoko Nojo, (Japan)Case Study: NY Renews by Leslie Cagan, NY RenewsChapter Seven: Legal ActionHow To: Take Legal Action, by Abigail Dillen, EarthjusticeEssay: When to Sue for Change, by Hollie Kerwin, Environmental JusticeCase Study: Communities for a Better Environment, by Jennifer Ganata and Idalmis Vaquero, Communities for a Better EnvironmentEssay: Defending Your Right to Speak Out, by Deepa Padmanabha, GreenpeaceEssay: Non Violent Direct Action by Saif RahmanChapter Eight: EconomicsHow To: Use Economics to Win, by Julien Vincent, Market ForcesEssay: Pricing the Priceless, by Nik Strong-Cvetich, Save the Waves CoalitionCase Study: The Kilmanjaro Porters Assistance Program, by Jessica FlintChapter Nine: Join with OthersHow to: Collaborate, by Dianne J. Russel, Institute for Conservation LeadershipCase Study: Japan's Four Years to Go by Takayoshi Yokoyama, 350.org (Japan)Essay: Lessons Learned from Bristol Bay, by Shoren Brown, The Conservation AllianceChapter Ten: MovementsHow to: Build Movements by Dr. Hahrie Han, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora InstituteHow To: Create Inclusive Events, by Nyiesha Mallett, UPROSEEssay: Building the Big Shift by Bill McKibben, Third Act, founder of 350.orgCase Study: Fight for the Bight by Jess Lerch, Wilderness Society AustraliaChapter Eleven: Taking Care and Sticking with ItEssay: Persistence by Jungim Kim, KoreaEssay: Resilience and Renewal by Beth Kanter, BethKantor.orgEssay: "Sometimes You Need a F**king Boat," by Aaron Hill

"Tools to Save Our Home Planet is an eco-activism guidebook that bursts with salient strategies for rising up and fighting the powers that threaten the natural world." -- Foreword Magazine"A wonderful place to start is the book Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker’s Guidebook, which comes out in paperback on April 22. It includes contributions from 40+ inspirational folks who help both new advocates and seasoned activists clearly articulate their cause, shore up the internal logistics of their organizing efforts, and ultimately mobilize through policy, partnerships, legal avenues, and more." --Food Tank"Through curated essays, case studies, and how-to’s from dozens of contributors, the environmentally conscious apparel brand (which also admits it’s impossible for any company to be truly sustainable) wants to inspire readers to 'double down on your passion'—and tackle our greatest crises." -- Civil Eats"Less about lofty ideals and more about practical steps: how to organise within your community, influence policy, and spark sustainable movements that last." -- The Ethicalist

Nick Mucha is the Environmental Capacity Building Director at Patagonia. In this role, Nick leads Patagonia’s efforts to focus and deliver strategic grantmaking support to Patagonia’s grantee organizations while enhancing the effectiveness and durability of nonprofit partners. His work is born out of a deep appreciation for the vitally important role that nonprofit organizations play in tackling our most vexing environmental, social, and economic issues. Nick has 15 years’ experience leading conservation and community development programs throughout the world. His interest in this work was born while he and his wife served as Peace Corps volunteers in Honduras from 2004-2006. From that experience Nick founded his own organization supporting coastal communities that were grappling with booming surf tourism in southern Nicaragua. After running that organization for seven years, Nick served as Director of Programs for Save The Waves Coalition with a focus on protecting surf ecosystems worldwide. Nick holds a B.A.in political science from UC Santa Barbara. Outside of work, Nick is usually serving up dad jokes to his three kids or scheming to get in a quick surf, trail run, or weekend adventure off-grid.Patrick Thomas is a Minnesota-based marketing leader, editor, and consultant. Over 20 years of publishing work he’s edited New York Times bestsellers, served as managing director of Milkweed Editions, ran theSan Francisco Chroniclebook review, and developed innovative branching narrative gaming scripts. He’s been fortunate to work with numerous award-winning writers, scientists, adventurers, and poets, and believes in the powerful role stories have to play in saving the planet.Jessica Flinthas worked as an editor at such publications asVanity Fair, Bloomberg Businessweek,andDepartures, and was a content strategist at Apple. She has written about mountain climbing in Africa forOutside, hiking with her father through Chilean Patagonia forDepartures, and trends in sustainable travel forNational Geographic, among other publications. She lives in Minnesota.

• Foreword: Why a Tools Conference?  by Yvon Chouinard, founder of PatagoniaForeword: Why a Tools Book? by Ryan Gellart, CEO of PatagoniaIntroduction by Nick Mucha, Patagonia Environmental Capacity Building DirectorPart One: The Activist LifeChapter One: The Ongoing Evolution of a ChangemakerEssay: Activism as a Lifelong Journey: Passing the Baton by Annie LeonardCase Study: Undamming the Klamath River by Amy CordalisEssay: Intersectional Environmentalism: A New Frame for Today and the Future by Leah Thomas, The Intersectional EnvironmentalistCase Study: Sixteen Brave Montana Youth Win Their Climate Rights in Court by Our Children's TrustPart Two: The ToolsChapter Two: Clarifying Your Cause How to: Create Your Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan by Jamie Henn, Fossil Free MediaHow to: Develop Strategies and Tactics by Dr. Chad Nelson, Surfrider FoundationEssay: Listening to History by Jade Begay, NDN CollectiveCase Study: Energy Garden by Agamemnon Otero, Energy Gardens (UK)Essay: Beginnings by Elizabeth Yeampierre, UPROSEChapter Three: Your StoryHow To: Communicate Effectively, by Kristen Grimm, Spitfire StrategiesEssay: Media Momentum by Anne Rolfes, Louisiana Bucket BrigadeHow to: Use the Power of PhotographyHow To: Reject Dominant Narratives, by Tsering Yangzom Lama, GreenpeaceCase Study: Rewilding Argentina by Martina Sasso, Fundacion Rewilding ArgentinaEssay: Creating Change with Your Story by Julian Mocine-McQueen, Million Person ProjectChapter Four: Working TogetherHow to: Work Effectively with Board, Staff, and Volunteers, by Mallory EricksonEssay: The Value of Organizational Diversity by Andrés Jimenez, Green 2.0Case Study: Idaho's Boulder and White Cloud Mountains, by Rick JohnsonEssay: Finding Purpose in a Broken World, by Kevin J. Patel, OneUpAction InternationalCase Study: The Bronx Is Blooming With Volunteers by Jennifer Beaugrand, The Bronx Is BloomingChapter Five:  FundraisingHow To: Raise Money for Your Organization, by Kimberly O’Donnell and Janet Cobb, Network for GoodHow To: Write Grants that Win, by Meredith NobleHow To: Fundraise to Sustain Your Organization, by Megan Seibel, Capacity RefreshCase Study: Mi Familia Vota by Carlos Duarte, Mi Familia VotaChapter Six: Lobbying and VotingHow To: Win with Legislations, by Kai Anderson, Cassidy and AssociatesEssay: Lessons from Lobbying by Jenny Weber, Bob Brown FoundationCase Study: Native Organizers Alliance Red Road to DC by Judith Le Blanc, Native Organizers AllianceEssay: Engaging Youth in Politics by Momoko Nojo, (Japan)Case Study: NY Renews by Leslie Cagan, NY RenewsChapter Seven: Legal ActionHow To: Take Legal Action, by Abigail Dillen, EarthjusticeEssay: When to Sue for Change, by Hollie Kerwin, Environmental JusticeCase Study: Communities for a Better Environment, by Jennifer Ganata and Idalmis Vaquero, Communities for a Better EnvironmentEssay: Defending Your Right to Speak Out, by Deepa Padmanabha, GreenpeaceEssay: Non Violent Direct Action by Saif RahmanChapter Eight: EconomicsHow To: Use Economics to Win, by Julien Vincent, Market ForcesEssay: Pricing the Priceless, by Nik Strong-Cvetich, Save the Waves CoalitionCase Study: The Kilmanjaro Porters Assistance Program, by Jessica FlintChapter Nine: Join with OthersHow to: Collaborate, by Dianne J. Russel, Institute for Conservation LeadershipCase Study: Japan's Four Years to Go by Takayoshi Yokoyama, 350.org (Japan)Essay: Lessons Learned from Bristol Bay, by Shoren Brown, The Conservation AllianceChapter Ten: MovementsHow to: Build Movements by Dr. Hahrie Han, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora InstituteHow To: Create Inclusive Events, by Nyiesha Mallett, UPROSEEssay: Building the Big Shift by Bill McKibben, Third Act, founder of 350.orgCase Study: Fight for the Bight by Jess Lerch, Wilderness Society AustraliaChapter Eleven: Taking Care and Sticking with ItEssay: Persistence by Jungim Kim, KoreaEssay: Resilience and Renewal by Beth Kanter, BethKantor.orgEssay: "Sometimes You Need a F**king Boat," by Aaron Hill

"Tools to Save Our Home Planet is an eco-activism guidebook that bursts with salient strategies for rising up and fighting the powers that threaten the natural world." -- Foreword Magazine"A wonderful place to start is the book Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker’s Guidebook, which comes out in paperback on April 22. It includes contributions from 40+ inspirational folks who help both new advocates and seasoned activists clearly articulate their cause, shore up the internal logistics of their organizing efforts, and ultimately mobilize through policy, partnerships, legal avenues, and more." --Food Tank"Through curated essays, case studies, and how-to’s from dozens of contributors, the environmentally conscious apparel brand (which also admits it’s impossible for any company to be truly sustainable) wants to inspire readers to 'double down on your passion'—and tackle our greatest crises." -- Civil Eats"Less about lofty ideals and more about practical steps: how to organise within your community, influence policy, and spark sustainable movements that last." -- The Ethicalist