Episode 9

In Episode 9 of The Seed Pod. Sophie shares stories about the hope that can be created through purpose, vision, and community, her journey with wellbeing in nature, and her role in leading positive climate action.

We are going to dive deeper into one of her stories in this Learning Pod using a Play - Observe - Discover - Share structure.


Play

Maya Templer has created this incredible comic which illustrates one of Sophie’s stories.

Read the story summary HERE.

Print Maya’s comic HERE.

Listen to the story below.


Observe

In Sophie’s story, she talks about how she is excited for the opportunities that low-carbon futures allow and she shares her own vision for community climate resilience.

A huge part of this community resilience is building cities that are better for nature and people, rather than cars.

In this activity, you will dive deeper into climate resilient landscape features, and green city planning.

Printable Climate-Resilient Landscapes and Green Cities Activity Sheets HERE.


Discover

Building on your knowledge of climate-resilient landscapes and green city features, design your own dream green city.

Your green city might include green roofs, rain gardens, urban forests and solar power.

Or maybe it has trains for transport, room for rivers to move, pollinator meadows, and large community gardens.

The possibilities are endless, and exciting! Design your own green city using our template below.

Green City Design Template HERE.


Share

Share your stories with us at: theseedpod@outlook.com

This is a place for sharing stories and contributions from our community.

Catherine’s Story:

“I love to travel and one of my highlights is seeing eagles in the mountains of Mongolia, getting to hold one, and learn more about them”

- Catherine


We hope you enjoyed this Learning Pod!

If you have any feedback or photos/stories/art to share please get in touch!


Sian Crowley (Founder)

BSc Ecology & Biodiversity and Environmental Studies. Founder of The Seed Pod. | Environmental Educator & Programme Manager | Canon Oceania Education Category Grant winner 2024 | Impact Prize winner 2024 | Global EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2023 | S4&5 Protostar 2023 | Executive Committee Member NZ Association for Environmental Education 2023 | Founder of Forest & Bird Youth Wellington 2018

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