We Grow
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A podcast about community, planting trees, biodiversity and making a difference in your local area.
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The podcast emphasizes biodiversity, community engagement, and ecological restoration with episodes dedicated to topics such as forest therapy, local biodiversity reports, and the broader impacts of species extinction. For example, episodes explore the physiological and psychological benefits of connecting with nature, why biodiversity matters, and actionable steps to enhance local ecosystems.
A podcast about community, planting trees, biodiversity and making a difference in your local area.
In this episode, Aleisha chats with Jarrah Small, a 16 year old conservationist, wildlife rescuer and environmental educatorfrom Noosa. From a young age, Jarrah has been passionate about protecting wildlife and the environment from plastic pollution and other human created threats. She is involved in a variety practical community initiatives, giving educational presentations in schools and creating engaging content across social media platforms to inspire and create change.
You'll hear about:
- Her early inspiration to take conservation action
- How collecting data can drive conservation initiatives
- How educating young people is empowering the next generation of changemakers
- Her wildlife rescue experiences
- Why engaging youth in conservation is important for the future
- The power of every individual and each individual action to create change
Useful links:
- Follow Jarrah on Instagram: @jarrah._j_j
- Australian Marine Debris Initiative with Tangaroa Blue Foundation: tangaroablue.org/database/
- Log koala sightings on QWildlife app
- Contact your local wildlife rescue group if you see sick or injured wildlife: auswildlife.org/find-a-rescue/
Jarrah is also:
- Youth Advocate for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
- Youth Ambassador for the Sunshine Coast Environment Council
- Ambassador for Ten Little Pieces
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