Mya-Rose Craig

Mya-Rose Craig, a climate change and environmental activist since she was 11, discusses getting kids excited about nature and shares her project called Black to Nature. She emphasizes the importance of staying positive, taking action, and having role models to make a difference in the environment.

Ellen Miles, a creative strategist and founder of the Nature is a Human Rights campaign, joins ornithologist Maya Rose Craig, the youngest person in the UK to earn an honorary Doctor of Science, and Gina Malley from UKYCC. They discuss the pressing need for equitable access to nature, especially for marginalized communities. The conversation touches on the mental health benefits of nature, the barriers faced by BIPOC in accessing green spaces, and grassroots initiatives like guerrilla gardening as pathways to promote inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Meet Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl, a leading environmental campaigner who takes listeners on a birdwatching tour in Somerset. The podcast covers her passion for wildlife, family influence on birdwatching, gap year plans, strategies to connect with nature, bird blogging adventures, urban vs. rural living, and the importance of providing nutritious food for birds.