Focus on the Little Things with Danae Wolfe, Grass Isn't Greener: the Everyday Conservationist's Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard

I'm delighted to be joined by Danae Wolfe author of Grass Isn’t Greener: The Everyday Conservationist’s Guide to Bringing Nature to your Yard & the Founder of Chasing Bugs.

Danae is a kindred spirit, someone who has loved being immersed in nature all her life, & compelled to seek ways to inspire others to overcome climate doomerism & remember to look for the joy, awe & wonder that exists outside our own back door. 

Danae reminds us that the small things we do matter, with 40 million acres of lawn in the USA & a higher use of pesticides per acre in domestic settings than agricultural applications, the solution & power to drive a paradigm shift in our relationship & responsibility for nature and biodiversity is truly in our own hands & closer to home than we might have imagined. 

This is a conversation about taking back our power, in realising that with simple steps & small changes we can create the momentum for effective change. As we remember that we are a part of nature, not apart from it & that owning land is a privilege that comes with responsibility to care for more than just ourselves & what we desire. We need to steward the land, the waters & the air, realising that what we do has an impact but that, that impact can be positive & contribute in ways that leave us & the world richer. 

Learn more about  Danae

Danae Wolfe is a conservation educator, award winning macro insect photographer, and author dedicated to reshaping the way we see and interact with the natural world. With over two decades of experience in conservation storytelling and insect photography, Danae’s work has been featured in national media and environmental education initiatives. She is passionate about inspiring curiosity, fostering appreciation for biodiversity, and challenging traditional views of beauty in nature. 

Grass Isn’t Greener is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of how our obsession with manicured lawns and traditional landscaping contribute to climate change and harm biodiversity - and what we can do about it. Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn’t Greener demonstrates how small changes in your yard or garden can create lasting impact for the planet: from leaving your leaves to selecting eco-friendly holiday decorations; from eliminating light pollution to attracting wildlife; from saving seeds to devoting even a small patch of lawn to native plants. With easy-to-follow advice and real-life examples it is a resource for anyone looking for little ways to make a big difference—and to have fun doing it. 

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