Stories have a profound capacity to change how we see the world and our place within it. The Hope Summit 2026 Film Festival proudly presents "The Last Stand" & "The Right Whale".

Stories have a profound capacity to change how we see the world and our place within it. The Hope Summit 2026 Film Festival proudly presents "The Hidden Gulf" and "How Deep Is Your Love" in a deep-sea double feature.

In 2026, The Hope Summit will explore how, to create vibrant communities, we must redefine our understanding of who and what is part of a community. Join us at the Charleston Museum on October 1st and 2nd for an inspirational weekend of community, connection, and solutions.

Join us Tuesday, September 29th, at 6 PM in the Wake Refill Courtyard (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403) as we wrap up "Saving the Wild South" & "Rewilding the Sea".

Join us Tuesday, August 25th, at 6 PM in the Wake Refill Courtyard (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403) as we survive the dog days of summer with "Shade" presented by Torrey Sanders.

Join us Tuesday, July 28th, at 6 PM in the Wake Refill Courtyard (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403) as we celebrate Plastic Free July with "The Problem With Plastic."

Join us Tuesday, June 30th, at 6 PM in the Wake Refill Courtyard (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403) as we wrap up "Saving the Wild South" & "Rewilding the Sea".

Join the Carolina Ocean Alliance and the Auburn University Landscape Infrastructure Design Lab for a Creek Crawl, Bio Blitz, and Exploration of Newmarket Creek’s Past, Present, and Future.

Join the Carolina Ocean Alliance for our segment of the West Ashley Community Cleanup on May 30th from 9 - 11 AM.

Join us Tuesday, May 26th, at 6 PM in the Wake Refill Courtyard (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403) for "Rewilding the Sea" with special guest, Dr. Francine Kershaw.

Film Screening & Panel Discussion on what lessons Mossville, Louisiana can offer the communities of the ACE Basin.

Join us for Stewarding Sacred Spaces, part of the Cultivating Minds Lecture Series, for a thoughtful panel discussion and screening exploring the environmental, historical, and cultural importance of historical cemeteries and how we can care for them moving forward.

Join us Tuesday, April 28th, at 6 PM in the Wake Refill Courtyard (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403) for "Saving the Wild South" with special guest Sharleen Johnson, Founder of Native Plants to the People.

Join us on Wednesday, April 1st, at 6 PM on Google Meet to celebrate the arrival of Earth Month by exploring the shared themes and ideas from "The Serviceberry" and "Phenology".

Join us Tuesday, March 31st, at 6 PM in Wake Refill (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403) as we examine shared themes and ideas from "The Serviceberry" and "Phenology".

The Carolina Ocean Alliance, the City of Charleston WaterWise and Sustainability teams, Keep Charleston Beautiful, Friends of the LowLine, and The MARSH Project invite you to a SC Sweep Week clean-up of Newmarket Creek.

Join us on Wednesday, February 25th, at 6 PM at Wake Refill (37 Cleveland St #101, Charleston, SC 29403) for "Phenology" by Theresa Crimmins, with special guest Judy Fairchild (Nature Walks with Judy).

Join us on Tuesday, February 24th, at 6 PM on Google Meet for our first Virtual Book Club meeting, featuring "Phenology" by Theresa Crimmins.