Gobnait Ní Néill is another legend in the community activism space. Her initiative, The Grassroots Guild, is one that empowers people to take impactful actions for biodiversity. She specialises in mini-ponds and her workshops on how to make them are just so much fun! You can stay up to date with her on Instagram @thegrassrootsguild or Facebook.
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[05:10] The interview begins with Gobnait introducing herself and The Grassroots Guild
[10:30] The influence of her childhood on her relationship with nature
[25:40] approaching people and asking them to stop spraying etc
[27:40] How we can use marketing knowledge to make environmental messaging more impactful
[42:10] pond
[58:10] Final ‘leaf’ – get to know the nature around you
[60:00] Success stories from Gobnait’s work
[1:03:40] Imagining the future
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