{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f898?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Creating an A.r.k. for Nature - Mary Reynolds","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f898.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Episode 27 is with <a href='http://marymary.ie/'>Mary Reynolds</a> who chats about <a href='http://wearetheark.org/'>We Are the Ark</a>, an initiative to encourage people to give back some land to nature.</p>\r\n<p>Check out<a href='http://wearetheark.org/'> their website</a> (<a href='http://www.wearetheark.org'>www.wearetheark.org</a>) and join the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/804968449865497/'>Facebook group</a> for more information and support!Please rate & review this podcast and if you'd like to support this podcast you can do so on <a href='http://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves'>www.patreon.com/bookofleaves</a> or <a href='http://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookofleaves'>www.buymeacoffee.com/bookofleaves</a> x</p>\r\n<p>More on www.bookofleavespodcast.comNotes:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>(04:50) What inspired We Are The Ark.</li>\r\n<li>(08:05) Where the name came from.</li>\r\n<li>(09:00) The importance of <a href='http://wearetheark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/We-Are-The-Ark-Logo.pdf'>putting a sign on your ark</a>.</li>\r\n<li>(11:25) How much land is 'enough' for an ark.</li>\r\n<li>(13:30) What it means to be a guardian of the earth as opposed to gardener.</li>\r\n<li>(16:00) Is an ark compatible with pets and children?</li>\r\n<li>(19:00) Getting an ark started.</li>\r\n<li>(22:40) Giving sovereignty back to the land.</li>\r\n<li>(25:00) Growing food in a wild garden.  Learn more about <a href='http://www.fruitandnut.ie/forestgardening.html'>forest gardening here</a>!</li>\r\n<li>(30:35) Restoring your land to what it was before.</li>\r\n<li>(34:20) How to go about <a href='http://wearetheark.org/public-spaces/'>turning public or government land into arks</a>.</li>\r\n<li>(36:30) How we can make sure our artificial outside lights stop damaging wildlife.</li>\r\n<li>(38:45) Closing thoughts from Mary.</li>\r\n<li>(43:20) What we need going forward to get systematic change.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Resources mentioned:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href='http://marymary.ie/shop-2'>The Garden Awakenin</a> book;</li>\r\n<li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZcFYf01ns8&feature=emb_title'>Mary's TEDx Talk</a>.</li>\r\n<li><a href='https://www.robhopkins.net/the-book/'>From What Is to What If</a> by Rob Hopkins.</li>\r\n<li><a href='https://extinctionrebellionireland.com/'>Extinction Rebellion.</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>If you like this episode, you'll also like:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Episode 12 <a href='http://bookofleavespodcast.com/why-its-time-to-join-the-rebellion-cormac-nugent-extinction-rebellion/'>Why it’s time to join the Rebellion- Cormac Nugent, Extinction Rebellion</a>.</li>\r\n<li>Episode 15 <a href='http://bookofleavespodcast.com/bringing-biodiversity-back-into-your-garden-or-balcony-collie-ennis/'>Bringing Biodiversity Back into your Garden or Balcony- Collie Ennis</a>.</li>\r\n<li>Episode 25 <a href='http://bookofleavespodcast.com/ep-25-bia-hero-grow-your-own-food-sinead-xr/'>Bia Hero & Grow Your Own Food – Sinéad, XR</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}