In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast, host Isabelle Sparrow is rejoined by Kathryn Machin, Head of Community Engagement Campaigns at WWF UK, to explore their work and those of organisations around the UK, to help more people to spend more time in nature. We learn how Tayshan-Hayden Smith and members of his community in North Kensington have transformed previously derelict spaces into thriving gardens, and places to reflect and find solace following the Grenfell Tower tragedy; and we learn how Greening Maindee is helping people in one of the most deprived parts of Newport to reap the positive mental and physical wellbeing benefits of time spent in nature.

Listen now to hear:

• Why access to nature is so important for our wellbeing, and how WWF UK is helping more people to benefit through their campaign A Prescription for Nature.
• How Grow to Know and Greening Maindee are changing perceptions and building trust – both with the local community and with local government and support organisations.
• About the potential for gardening and creating space for nature to heal trauma and create a brighter future for communities.

Access the full episode transcript at: https://carboncopy.eco/podcasts/create-space-for-nature

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Show notes

• Find out more about creating space for nature: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction/create-space-for-nature
• Discover all 25 Big Local Actions for climate and nature: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction
• Listen back to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast
• Listen to All Nature: Nourishing Connections, our previous Carbon Copy Podcast episode focused on urban gardening and community growing projects: https://carboncopy.eco/podcasts/all-nature-nourishing-connections
• Read about Grow to Know: https://www.growtoknow.world/
• Read about Greening Maindee: https://www.maindee.org/greening
• Learn more about A Prescription for Nature from WWF: https://www.wwf.org.uk/prescription-for-nature
• Learn about the Nature Neighbourhoods programme: https://peoplesplanfornature.org/nature-neighbourhoods
• Send us an email: hello@carboncopy.eco

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