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Why We CareNature in urban spaces: a human right? with Ellen Miles, Activist and Author of “Get Guerrilla Gardening”In today’s episode I’m speaking with Ellen Miles, guerrilla gardener, activist and author. I found out about guerrilla gardening when I first met her a few months ago - in case you haven’t heard of it yet, it means planting flowers and plants in public spaces in your neighbourhood, both to support biodiversity but also to reclaim those spaces and connect with your local community. I asked her a ton of questions about it so if you’re curious and want to learn more about guerilla gardening, you’re in the right place! She also r...2024-01-1741 min
How Might WeE31: Ellen Miles on guerrilla gardening & making neighbourhoods greenerEllen Miles roots for nature in urban neighbourhoods. She founded the Nature is a Human Right campaign, and edited the acclaimed anthology of writing – by scientists, activists, artists and poets – inspired it. Ellen also runs Dream Green, a social enterprise that provides guides, grants and workshops to help communities green their streets. Following the release of her book Get Guerrilla Gardening: A handbook for planting in public places (DK, 2023), The Guardian dubbed Ellen "the new doyenne of guerrilla gardening". She calls herself a "botanarchist".
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