The Greatest Danger To Our Future Is Apathy

Jane Goodall campaigned ferociously to create awareness about the impact each one of our actions has on the world around us, and she inspired many to be proactive in their involvement in the future of our only planet. She was a wonderful human being.

Let’s be honest, a latent trait in humans is how “better” we think we are compared to the rest of the species. Is that accurate tho? I mean, we are the only living beings that destroy their much-needed habitat on purpose. 

When I first got involved with running magazines, I came across the book Cradle to Cradle, and I was delighted to read about what my dad had said all along. He would mention it at very key moments, and I would find it repetitive at times, but he was so on point: nature is perfect, and we are the problem. Even though it is mostly accurate, I would rather focus on inspiring us to do better.  After working for the environment, I learned that instead of telling people how guilty they should feel, it is more productive to educate them and, even better, to get them involved! 

In every country I have lived in, we have given back to the communities that have so kindly embraced us, mostly through volunteering. It’s our way of thanking them for allowing us to stay and build our new home in their precious space, and Valencia is no different. 

As I mentioned in a previous post, through the garden and our company, it’s our wish to contribute to wildlife thriving. It actually struck me to see the community from above before landing on the plane, because it seemed short on green spaces. Therefore, part of what we have planned for our company is a project for Interconnected Green Roofs, and we are very excited about it! The main purpose is to serve as "stepping stones" within a larger green corridor system, helping to increase urban biodiversity by connecting habitats that are needed by pollinators. This is a whole production, and it will require doing much research, but I am up for it! I am hoping to find enough material that would support the success of this project, and I am open to getting as much feedback as possible to get it right (especially from beekeepers). 

I already feel pretty successful since I will be doing three of the activities I enjoy the most: Visiting apiaries, helping my community, and creating reliable, informative content! 

You can easily participate; it includes everybody, people living in buildings with balconies and rooftops, in houses with garden and patio areas, business owners, etc. 

Think of it as building a bridge for bees, birds, butterflies, and many other species to go across their beautiful city! It is more challenging to create habitats for flora in the city, especially due to the limited space, but two pot plants can make a great difference. When you think about it, if one apartment in each building had plants that bees need for nectar, we would create a pathway. You could be that person!

This is part of what we do, and we welcome your willingness to engage with your community and convert concrete into green spaces.

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Growing native plants in Valencia to support biodiversity.