Climate One Drag Queen Pattie Gonia: Bringing Joy to Climate Action
Feb 7, 2025
Join Pattie Gonia, a drag queen and environmentalist championing inclusivity in the outdoors, as they share their vibrant journey through activism. Mike Roberts and Will Hammond Jr., musicians passionate about climate advocacy, discuss their catchy R&B songs like 'I'm Your Heat Pump' and 'Our Love is Geothermal,' showcasing how creativity can inspire climate action. The trio emphasizes the importance of joy, collaboration, and accessibility in environmental movements, inviting everyone to engage in meaningful and entertaining ways.
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Nature and Early Life
- Wyn, known as Pattie Gonia, found nature to be their first safe space as a closeted queer kid in Nebraska.
- However, during middle and high school, outdoor spaces became associated with homophobia, leading Wyn to seek refuge in cities.
Birth of Pattie Gonia
- Pattie Gonia was born on a backpacking trip after Wyn faced backlash for exploring drag.
- After posting a video online, Wyn received messages from queer people in various fields, leading to organizing Prides in national parks.
Intersectionality
- Wyn sees no separation between the environmental movement and the social justice movement.
- Wyn believes environmentalists should be passionate about all social justice issues because humans are part of nature.
