(Milton, DE) – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery excitedly announces the launch of a four-episode “Mother Nature, Let’s Do This!” docuseries highlighting the East Coast conservation initiatives of The Nature Conversancy (TNC), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations. Dropping tomorrow (Thursday, July 1), on Dogfish Head’s website and YouTube channel, the docuseries follows Co-Founders Sam and Mariah Calagione as they embark on an eco-friendly road trip from Miami, Florida, home of the brand’s newest brewpub, to Dogfish Head, Maine, the brewery’s namesake region. Along their journey north, Sam and Mariah stop at various preserved lands and project sites to learn about the TNC’s East Coast conservation initiatives, speak to local environmental experts and explore Mother Nature’s splendors.
“Our ‘Mother Nature, Let’s Do This!’ road trip was a truly eye-opening and humbling experience,” said Sam. “At Dogfish Head, we rely on the bounties of Mother Nature to provide us with the fresh culinary ingredients used in both our off-centered ales and eats. Visiting preserved lands and project sites along the eastern seaboard and learning about the environmental threats each is facing exponentially increased my appreciation for our planet and reinforced the notion that, as human beings, we have a duty to protect and give back to the Earth. Throughout our journey, we saw some incredible natural beauty and witnessed some really impactful work by the passionate and talented TNC network and their collaborative partners on so many dynamic and complimentary projects. It made me even more excited to call TNC a partner and more appreciative of nature’s many wonders. That’s why Mariah and I ended each day with an off-centered ale, raising our glasses in a toast to Mother Nature.”
As part of Dogfish Head’s yearlong “Mother Nature, Let’s Do This!” program challenging beer and nature lovers alike to get outside, the brewery’s new docuseries is intended to raise awareness of the environmental issues facing America’s eastern shores and inspire viewers to do their part to protect planet Earth. During their road trip, Sam and Mariah spent their days exploring nature and their nights discussing their many learnings over off-centered ales. Throughout the month-long excursion, the duo visited with TNC at 13 outdoor sites and met up with the folks at Epiphany Craft Malt. Each stop offered a unique educational opportunity.
- Blowing Rocks Preserve on Jupiter Island in Hobe Sound, Florida – Coastal Habitat Restoration
- Goldbug Island Living Shoreline in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina– Reducing Shoreline Erosion
- Black River Preserve in Pender County/Bladen County, North Carolina – Land & Water Protection
- Epiphany Craft Malt in Durham, North Carolina – Sustainable Farming
- Bear Island at Great Falls Park in Potomac, Maryland – Land Conservation
- Stevensville, Maryland – Oyster Aquaculture & Reef Restoration
- Wilmington, Delaware – Urban Stormwater, Tidal Flooding & Green Infrastructure
- Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve in Bristol, Pennsylvania – Natural Wetland Protection
- Cove Mountain Preserve in Marysville, Pennsylvania – Forest Protection & Water Quality
- Staten Island, New York – Coastal Resilience
- Mianus River…
