“We have gained considerable public support for our work and inspired the creation of Beacon Farms, a dynamic new social enterprise to educate the growers of the future”. What is your job about? I am the main coordinator of the Blue Finger Alliance which was set up two years ago to raise awareness of the […]
“People do not always think that the natural world touches them in cities but actually everything you do and use relies on the natural world”, Dr Bryan Carrol. What is your job about? Bristol Zoological Society is an incredibly complex organization. We run two sites, where we hold animals to show to people with […]
“I love what I do, it is my passion and I completely believe in it”, Jo Wright. What is your job about? We are twofold – we grow organic cut British flowers, and through that process we work with people in the local community who have learning support needs, mental health needs and disabilities. We […]
“Most people lack confidence to grow their own food and knowledge that such initiatives exist”, Lucy Mitchell. What is your job about? The community garden is 200 sqm of allotment with emphasis on fresh vegetables and providing a social and accessible space. The garden also provides a flexible volunteer experience and works with children […]
“You need to fight everyday, all and get up, learn and make yourself wiser and tougher”, Catalina Fernandez de Ana and Esteban Sinde What is your job about? It is a way to build a bridge between science, micology, and the rest of the world. We want to bring mushrooms and their properties to daily […]
“If everyone can make a tiny difference the result can be massive – People Power!”,Sara Venn. What is your job about? Incredible Edible Bristol has come out of two things – the Incredible Edible network and the 300+ Incredible Edible groups worldwide. We are also very interested in what is going on in the US […]
“For the future I hope to see more of everything that is happening now”, Steve Glover. What is your job about? We produce local food, as a vehicle to provide education, training and employment. It involves empowerment of individuals, communities and generation of revenue on a sustainable basis. Volunteers, paid staff and apprentices, run the […]
“Life is like a tree, the branches go in all different directions but your roots will always stay in place”, Sheila Thayer. http://www.tcv.org.uk/southwest/tree-life-centre What is your job about? The Tree Life Centre is based on Grimsbury Community Farm in Kingswood and is managed by The Conservation Volunteers. We currently have a group of dedicated […]
“We need to work closely with nature rather than using our resources and destroying it. I think that would lead to a greater respect among people as well”, Lisa Jones. What is your job about? The Soil Association is about helping people get access to good food, we try to address food inequality and the […]
The Hong Kong Wetland Park, in support of the global Amphibian Ark campaign, launched the “2008 Year of the Frog” (YOTF) campaign in July 2008 at the Park. From July to October 2008 Hong Kong Wetlands Park held exhibitions and workshops prioritising species protection and increasing public awareness of frog conservation. There were 70,000+ visitors […]
