Book of Leaves

Only this year did I get to meet and work with Maeve for the first time, on a youth led climate project called Rising Tide (which is definitely worth checking out). Having known of her brilliant human rights and environmental activism through art for a long time, I'm only DElighted to finally have her on the show. You can check out her website here, where there's also a contact page, or follow her on Twitter @maevestone.[06:30] How Maeve went down a path of activism.[09:40] Change of Address & Direct Provision.[14:30] Defining artivism and her favourite examples.[20:40] Ireland’s role as storytellers in the climate movement.[24:35] Maeve’s suggestions on how we can be more inclusive.[30:40] 'How Do We Start?' book, and curiosity.[33:40] Stone Circle Jewellery.[45:10] Sustainable tips.[51:40] Random question: teleportation & fast travelAlso mentioned:Waking the FeministsIce Watch artivism exampleAN GHAEILGE AGUS AN ÉICEOLAÍOCHT (IRISH AND ECOLOGY) book by Michael Cronin32 Words for Field by Manchán MaganThe Accidental Activist show by Diane O'Connor& Time To Act protest this Friday 11/11/22 at 12pm, leaving from Trinity College!As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee

I came to know Caitríona through Extinction Rebellion. She has been showing up to protests since she was a child, and organising them since she was in her teens! She is an activist who advocated anti war, animal rights, Repealing the 8th, and of course the environment. She is now a member of Connecting Cabra & The Dóthain Collective, as well as being a recent graduate of the DCU Masters in Climate Change programme. You can follow her on Twitter @KennyCaitriona.We covered:[04:30] What inspired Caitriona to be the change she wanted to see.[06:50] Connecting Cabra – what’s involved & how it started.[13:40] Advice for anyone wanting to start a community group.[14:35] DCU Masters in Climate Change[21:00] How the climate movement can’t be discriminatory to marginalised groups such as disabled & working class communities.[30:50] Framing climate action in a positive light.[35:15] Tips for saving money that are also more eco friendly![40:10] Her favourite protest memories.[43:00] Random questionsAlso mentioned: Energy Master Plan Bloomin' CrumlinRingsend Sustainable Energy CommunityEcolutionEnvironmental Justice in Ireland reportCommuinity Supported Agriculture (CSA)As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee

Common Knowledge is a new non-profit community based in County Clare, whose goal is to facilitate the sharing of skills we have almost lost over the years. From building a home works with nature as opposed to against, making ropes from scratch, or dyeing your own clothes with natural dyes, there's nothing this community isn't open to sharing! Check out their website, donate to their fundraiser, and stay up to date on Instagram and Twitter @common_k_. [05:35] What Earthships are.[13:20] Rekindle Festival [18:30] Wasted wool[23:10] How Common Knowledge started[29:15] What else is involved that isn’t necessarily related to building your own home[34:30] Empowering women[43:10] Random Questions!Also mentioned:HomeTree4Hands Food StudioConcern's FREE CopOn festivalAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee

A film student turned gardener, Connor Howlett is now based in Inchicore where he works as a gardener for Stillgarden Distillery. Why and how would a distillery use various gardens and organise foraging adventures? Well you'll just have to listen to find out! You can stay up to date with Connor on Instagram @thegardenerder, but don't forget to also follow @stillgarden_socialbotanists and @stillgardendistillery to keep up with their innovations and community projects![06:30] How Connor got into gardening. [10:20] The work he does for Stillgarden.[13:25] How Stillgarden approaches distilling differently. [16:45] Using by-products differently.[21:25] How the social botanist programme started.[25:30] The benefits Connor experienced of community gardening. [32:30] Ways in which people living in apartments can grow food.[37:00] Foraging tips & resources.[44:20] Final takeaway: peatfree compost & random questions!Also mentioned: Rascals BreweryPocket ForestsCulture Near YouCommunity Gardens IrelandWildfooduk.comQuick Cuppa Herbal by Fiann Ó'NualláinRTÉ Programme Faoi BhláthThe Imposter DocumentaryAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee

This interview is with website designer and ethical activist JR Doyle of Kindly JR. Not only is she a wonderful person to work with, but I have learned so much from her since we connected on social media, and even more so in this interview. Whether you subscribe to all the emails, or you have a website of your own, I'm sure there'll be a leaf or two you can take away from JR's book. Don't forget to follow her on Instagram @kindlyjr_ or Facebook, and make sure to check out her website for more tips![03:55] What inspired her to become eco conscious.[10:00] How JR’s journey into tech came about[21:10] The environmental impact the internet has, and how.[24:30] What changes people can make to their own online habits for them to have a lower impact.[31:20] Reducing the carbon footprint of your website.[37:10] Data centres[43:10] Random QuestionsAlso mentioned:Voice IrelandKildare Local Enterprise Office (LEO)As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee

Evelyn Suttle joins me for episode 70 to chat veganism, civil resistance, food security in Ireland, and Eco Feminism. With ties to so many groups that are striving to make the world a better place, Evelyn is a wonderful source of inspiration, whether you're a seasoned activist, or new to the movement. You can find all resources mentioned in below, but make sure to stay up to date with @Veghuns. [05:20] A little bit about Evelyn.[15:10] How Veghuns came about.[19:20] How activism manifests for Evelyn, & her favourite part of it.[25:05] Eco Farm Ireland.[32:50] Animal Rebellion Ireland.[35:35] Why we need civil disobedience.[40:20] Tips for people who have yet to dip their toe into civil resistance or activism.[45:40] Evelyn’s writing on Feminist Animal Studies Application (Votes Fur Women)Also mentioned:VegmumsZac’s episodeAnimal RebellionExtinction Rebellion Sli EileGalway Feminist CollectiveNARAVegfestCorey Lee Wren’s Animals In Irish Society Book or PodcastCaliban and the Witch by Silvia FedericiKildare Wildlife RescueAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee