Hi everyone, I’m the HPM flag and I just returned from an amazing trek through parts of Uganda and Rwanda. In honor of the countries I visited, my temporary name - instead of the boring English word “flag” – is Ebendera (in Luganda, one of the Ugandan languages) or Ibendera (in Kinyarwanda language, one of the Rwandan languages). I’ll answer to either one!

Admiration, love and advocacy for Mother Earth can be seen in all aspects of HPM. Ongoing environmental giving, cup free events, adopt-a-stream and adopt-a-highway, sustainable merch, annual advocacy memberships and beyond. I, and by extension, HPM is madly in love with our planet. (*See the full list of HPM's environmental initiatives and efforts below ... I'm biased, but it's super impressive!)

Unfortunately, it’s not all Good Vibes and High Fives in HPM-land. There’s also a lot of hate in my beating human heart. Specifically, a hate for safety pins. Yes, those quintessential packet pick-up little pieces of trash!

​Here’s why I hate them, and better yet, what HPM is doing about it!

Blackberry Ridge Farm (The event venue and beneficiary of Psychoactive Last Runner Standing Event) recently dedicated their newly established Native Pollinator Habitat to HPM and we couldn't be more proud! It's no surprise that HPM is fully committed to supporting human activity and environmental advocacy and this beautiful habitat dedicated to our planet first approach is another perfect example of exactly that. This space will provide our natural ecosystem an opportunity to thrive 365 days a year and since we will pass the habitat on the Psychoactive course ... over and over and over ... it will be a reminder of our environmental support on each and every lap!

Learn more about the benefits of native pollinator habitats from Blackberry Ridge Farm Co-Owner Julia Rogers and see how you can start your habitat in your own neck of the woods!

I got a text a few days after Hurricane Helene swept through the Eastern US causing catastrophic destruction, specifically in Western NC, our backyard. “Know anyone that can donate old climbing rope, carabiners, or harnesses … they’re rope-bridging people out and need more supplies”. People up and down the east coast had started to mobilize and Human Powered Movement would take a leading role to help our neighbors in need.