Ep 107 Diette Hochuli - Falling in love with nearby nature

From your balcony to the nature strip, citizen science to observing recolionising birds - however you interact with the outside world, there are  so many reasons and so many opportunities to do so every, single day!As the co-author of the recently published book "A guide to the creatures in your neighbourhood" Diette encourages us in this conversation to reignite our childhood curiosity of the natural world by working harder to find the extraordinary in the ordinary - not just looking and seeing but asking WHY and taking the leap to contribute in some small way. SUMMARYGetting interested in ‘nearby nature’Not just telling people about nature but offering ideas for action and activitiesWorking collaboratively and managing dynamics, Being intrigued by the combative nature of natureThe role of creativity in scienceIt's not so much about the facts but the way this knowledge is sharedLearning to have public conversations about science to allow difficult conversations to unfoldAmusing ourselves at ‘A’ rather than endlessly going from A to BThe value of learning through codesign and collaborationThe value of citizen science as a gateway to connecting with natureStorytelling as part of our intuitive human conditionWellbeing benefits of nature and all the reasons to get involvedAccepting the way the younger generation learnWe know so little about so muchReinstating rituals in urban environments for our young peopleGenuinely listening to the kids to understand their perspective and their needsKids capacity to be resilient is being impacted by over connectionGiving kids agency of their journeyThe adolescence dip in their connection with nature in whatever path interests themPracticing what he preaches - learning new things every day - relax, watch and observeNot just looking and seeing but asking WHYDid you know worker ants and bees are all femalesThe pros and cons of personification of natural world elementsCreating mindful moments in nature without the need to be an ‘expert’What the the parts of the everyday that we should be talking more about?Our dependency on pollinators for our food securityReferencesField guide to creatures in your neighbourhood - Diette HochuliPodcast partners ROCK!Hidden Sea - Wine that saves the seaNutrisoilWwoof AustraliaBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow mattersSupport the show