Show Notes
Kwesia aka City Girl in Nature, is an advocate for nature and mothers alike. She grew up disconnected from the natural world, but after a life changing trip to the jungles of Peru, Kwesia is on a mission to connect people living in inner cities to the greenery around them, and there are two tiny people feeling the benefit: her sons.
She takes host Claire Hickinbotham to explore the nature hidden in plain sight in the centre of Battersea Park, and to find the wonders of community gardens nestled amongst the tower blocks.
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Presenter: Claire Hickinbotham Producer: Marnie Woodmeade and Michelle Douglass Sound Design: Nikki Ruck
Tips for your Nature Fix
Claire met Kwesia at Battersea Park and they travelled to the Doddington and Rollo Community Roof Garden.
You can find your nearest community garden here: https://www.goodtogrowuk.org/map/
To find out more about Kwesia’s work you can find her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@citygirlinnature
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