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Story Garden
The Story Garden is our eco-literary collection of theatrical and narrative works designed to inspire environmental awareness through imagination.
Story Garden
🌿 Trash Tawkin’: The Musical
• A high-energy stage production where discarded objects come to life in a whimsical landfill.
• Characters like a soda can, milk carton, newspaper, and mirror discover their value and purpose.
• Through music and humor, the story teaches resilience, renewal, and environmental stewardship.
• An engaging eco-arts experience for schools, families, and community venues.📚 Featured Book: Trash Tawkin
• A whimsical children’s book about recyclables longing for a second chance.
• Teaches redemption, resilience, and good earth stewardship through lovable characters.
• Blends humor and heart to spark conversations about recycling and self-worth.
• Ideal for classrooms, churches, homeschool groups, and family reading.🌹 The Last Rose
• A poetic environmental allegory about a world where roses disappear due to human neglect.
• A young girl becomes the final voice calling humanity back to care and compassion.
• A reflective story about restoration, responsibility, and hope.
• Designed to inspire thoughtful dialogue about environmental and moral renewal.🦒 Fred & Felix – The Perfect Pet Caper
• A playful adventure about an unlikely friendship between a shy giraffe and a bold hummingbird.
• Set in a zoo where animals live freely by choice.
• The duo schemes to enter a “Perfect Pet Contest” for a hot air balloon prize.
• A lighthearted tale of loyalty, creativity, and courage.🌳 The Trial of August the Oak Tree
• A 100-year-old oak tree faces removal by developers in an Oklahoma forest.
• Animals hold a symbolic trial to defend August’s wisdom and ecological importance.
• The story blends Native heritage, legacy, and environmental justice.
• A powerful fable about stewardship, resistance, and honoring the land.Artistic Director
Diane Cameron Elam is a multidisciplinary creative professional whose work bridges environmental science, performing arts, and community engagement. She is the founder of Green Earth Initiative for the Arts an arts-based environmental education platform dedicated to cultivating stewardship...
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management and Policy and has extensive experience in environmental law, sustainability strategy, waste management, risk assessment, and community-based environmental education. Her academic background informs her creative projects, enabling her to translate complex environmental issues into accessible, imaginative narratives for young people and their families.
As a published author and playwright, Diane has developed original works including Trash Tawkin’, The Burlap Project, and other environmentally themed theatrical and literary initiatives. Her programs have been presented in schools, community centers, and arts venues, blending performance, visual design, and hands-on engagement.
In addition to her artistic work, Diane has led nonprofit initiatives, mentored youth, collaborated with international partners, and worked across sectors, including hospitality, education, and public service. Her work is grounded in equity, sustainability, and the belief that creativity is a powerful tool for healing communities and protecting the planet.
Through Green Earth Initiative for the Arts, Diane continues to build partnerships, develop educational programming, and expand environmental arts initiatives that inspire the next generation of earth stewards.
The Book Garden
The Book Garden: Literary Works & Stage Productions
