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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 35 MIN

Planting Hope: How Nethanya Drives Environmental Innovation

from The Power of Young People · host nylc

In this week's episode of The Power of Young People, we sit down with Nethanya Fonseka, a passionate young environmental leader and founder of Plant It Forward. Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, Nethanya shares her journey into youth-led activism, highlighting projects like creating a micro forest in Warren, Michigan, and establishing a Native American Honor Garden to honor Indigenous heritage and promote environmental justice. They explore the vital role of community engagement, science, and innovation in tackling climate change, emphasizing that optimism and collaboration are key to building a sustainable future. Join us to discover how young leaders are making a meaningful impact and how everyone, regardless of age, can contribute to a healthier planet.Learn more about NYLC at ⁠nylc.org⁠!Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, and ⁠Threads⁠!

In this week's episode of The Power of Young People, we sit down with Nethanya Fonseka, a passionate young environmental leader and founder of Plant It Forward. Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, Nethanya shares her journey into youth-led activism, highlighting projects like creating a micro forest in Warren, Michigan, and establishing a Native American Honor Garden to honor Indigenous heritage and promote environmental justice. They explore the vital role of community engagement, science, and innovation in tackling climate change, emphasizing that optimism and collaboration are key to building a sustainable future. Join us to discover how young leaders are making a meaningful impact and how everyone, regardless of age, can contribute to a healthier planet.Learn more about NYLC at ⁠nylc.org⁠!Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, and ⁠Threads⁠!

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