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 # Actor Rainn Wilson Featured On Arbor Day Foundation Podcast

 

##### “Unearthing Optimism” podcast explores hope, nature, and the future of the planet 

 

 

 Mar 16, 2026 8:36 AM ET

  

![Unearthing Optimism podcast artwork features Arbor Day Foundation CEO walking down a bridge among trees. ](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/inline-images/Unearthing-Optimism_Artwork_1x1_0.jpg)

Listen to Unearthing Optimism on all major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

LINCOLN, Neb., March 16, 2026 /3BL/ - Actor and environmental advocate Rainn Wilson joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the third episode of its new podcast, [“Unearthing Optimism.”](https://www.arborday.org/perspectives/category/unearthing-optimism-podcast)

In a conversation with CEO and host [Dan Lambe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lambe-8ba7aa4/), Wilson reflects on evacuating his home multiple times due to wildfire. He also shares how his spiritual revelations have helped him shape a deeper and more meaningful relationship with nature.

“Rainn is working to connect culture to conservation with the outstanding humor he’s known for. It’s such a fresh take on the environmental movement that’s squarely focused on creating a space for inclusivity, hope, and heart,” said Lambe. “In a time when it’s easy to feel overcome by challenges, this podcast is a way for people to embrace hope. We’re grateful for the many listeners who are joining us on this journey.”

“Unearthing Optimism” is a new kind of climate conversation, featuring a series of influential and trusted voices shaping culture, science, and how we understand our changing world. It’s available to stream or download on all major podcasting platforms including [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4clbAIouNGZChHR6vLgQIV?si=16bb16d7700a435f), [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unearthing-optimism/id1866959232), and [Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1c5f9f29-f054-48f4-b8b0-5faa1267f008/unearthing-optimism).

The podcast is produced in part by the Arbor Day Foundation, the world’s largest tree planting nonprofit. Since its founding in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has helped to plant more than 500 million trees.

**About the Arbor Day Foundation**

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at [arborday.org](https://www.arborday.org/).

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