Reclaiming Earth: Ideas, strategies & connections

Today our guest at Reclaiming Earth is biodynamic farmer, André Tranquilini. André has managed Waltham Place, just outside London, since 2018 and has extensive experience as a market gardener, Steiner school teacher, and farmer. He co-founded the seed company Living Seeds in Portugal. Born in Brazil, he has managed farms in Brazil, Portugal, and the UK. An international lecturer and workshop leader on Biodynamic Agriculture, André is also a recognised biodynamic consultant by the Goetheanum in Switzerland.https://www.walthamplace.com/

Today at Reclaiming Earth, our guest is Jill Wagner. Jill is a global leader in establishing seed banks for large-scale reforestation projects, providing in-country training and infrastructure support. As the Director of the Joseph Rock Arboretum on Hawaii island, she oversees ecological restoration, teaches land management and reforestation, and trains global partners in seed banking.With decades of experience in native ecosystem restoration, Jill has led projects for numerous organisations, including the State of Hawaii, the National Park Service, and The Nature Conservancy. She founded Future Forests Nursery and the Hawaiʻi Island Seed Bank, dedicating her life to preserving biodiversity and supporting community-led forestry projects.Jill works with international partners to create strong foundations for reforestation, emphasising biodiversity and sustainable practices. She fosters strategic partnerships to develop conservation strategies addressing gender equity and climate justice, with projects across South America, Africa, Central Asia, India, and the United States.Jill's holistic approach to climate action promotes healthy ecosystems, economic development, and sustainability.www.forestnursery.comwww.josephrockarboretum.org

James Arnott is the co-founder of Rewilding Africa. This rewilding effort has a unique community-focused model that integrates multiple land uses and revenue streams through its Community Conservancy Planning, Development, and Management Model. This approach ensures sustainable conservation and biodiversity preservation and contributes to poverty eradication. By collaborating with African governments, NGOs, and wilderness communities, James and his team bring best-practice conservation ideas and methodologies to the forefront, enabling large-scale livelihood creation and transforming potential poachers into gamekeepers.Rewilding Africa's efforts are a vital part of the global ecosystem restoration movement, helping to restore and protect critical habitats while promoting biodiversity and sustainable development.https://rewildingafrica.org.uk/

Our guest, today, is Judith D. Schwartz, a seasoned journalist and author renowned for her work on ecological restoration and sustainable practices. Her latest book, 'The Reindeer Chronicles,' takes readers on a global journey, showcasing inspiring stories of land and community healing through innovative restoration efforts. Judith's insightful storytelling not only highlights the challenges we face but also the incredible potential we have to restore and rejuvenate our natural world. Let the next half hour serve as your journey to learn about all the incredible projects and the remarkable people working on restoring our planet.https://www.facebook.com/judith.d.schwartzhttps://x.com/judithdschwartzhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-d-schwartz-4b9313a/https://bsky.app/profile/judithdschwartz.bsky.social

We are excited to welcome Victor Vorski and Audrey Fillon to our podcast. They are the visionary creators behind the Gathering of Tribes 2024. Inspired by ancient tribal gatherings, conferences, unconferences, transformative festivals, and Burning Man, the Gathering of Tribes is a regenerative, co-created, and participatory event designed for the 21st century. This unique gathering aims to support the growth of a regenerative ecosystem of collaboration.The Gathering brings together diverse groups—companies, villages, communities, and DAOs—to connect, share, inspire, and learn from one another. Set in nature, this event celebrates and nurtures the regenerative movement, providing a space for meaningful connections and transformative experiences.To discover Gathering of Tribes 2024 head to their website https://gatheringoftribes.earth/LinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeX/TwitterSubscribe to our newsletterEvent Calendar

Today, we are thrilled to welcome Michael “Skeeter” Pilarski to our podcast. Michael is a life-long student of plants and earth repair, with a farming career that started in 2nd grade and an organic farming journey that began in 1972 at the age of 25. He founded Friends of the Trees Society in 1978 and took his first permaculture design course in 1982. Since 1988, Michael has taught 36 permaculture design courses in the US and abroad. Michael’s expertise spans a wide range of specialties, including earth repair, agriculture, seed collecting, nursery sales, tree planting, fruit picking, permaculture, agroforestry, forestry, ethnobotany, medicinal herb growing, hoeing, and wildcrafting. With hands-on experience with over 1000 species of plants, Michael’s knowledge and passion for ecosystem restoration are unparalleled.Discover more about Michael's work below:https://globalearthrepairfoundation.org/http://www.friendsofthetrees.nethttps://friendsofthetreesbotanicals.com/https://www.nwherbalfair.com/