31 min
Creating Future Stewards of Our Planet with School Gardens with Ciara Byrne, Ep.73 Forces for Nature
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Our disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, these green spaces are more than just a cool project—they're a way to teach kids about taking care of our planet and each other. And it's working! She's helping to plant seeds of change and watching hope, connection, and environmental stewardship bloom right before our eyes.
Highlights
How did a school garden get a couple of kids to protect sea turtles?How did Ciara go from documentary film making to creating school gardens?What other benefits do school gardens bring? What YOU Can Do
Take a walk outside. Even if it's just around your neighborhood. Observe the trees, the birds, the animals, and even the insects. Give yourself space to connect and enjoy it.Plant a garden, even if it's just some pots on your balcony.Advocate for getting school gardens and/or hydroponics at your local school.Inform others about the benefits of school gardens and share Green Our Planet's mission on social media to raise awareness.Resources
Green Our Planet Website: A resource hub for starting a school garden, with guides and success stories. Want a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility.
Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that!
What difference for the world are you going to make today?
Our disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, these green spaces are more than just a cool project—they're a way to teach kids about taking care of our planet and each other. And it's working! She's helping to plant seeds of change and watching hope, connection, and environmental stewardship bloom right before our eyes.
Highlights
How did a school garden get a couple of kids to protect sea turtles?How did Ciara go from documentary film making to creating school gardens?What other benefits do school gardens bring? What YOU Can Do
Take a walk outside. Even if it's just around your neighborhood. Observe the trees, the birds, the animals, and even the insects. Give yourself space to connect and enjoy it.Plant a garden, even if it's just some pots on your balcony.Advocate for getting school gardens and/or hydroponics at your local school.Inform others about the benefits of school gardens and share Green Our Planet's mission on social media to raise awareness.Resources
Green Our Planet Website: A resource hub for starting a school garden, with guides and success stories. Want a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility.
Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that!
What difference for the world are you going to make today?
31 min