Geranium maculatum, wild geranium

Cloudy today.
16.10-16.13 An early tea is served to the storklets, closely supervised by Pa Stork.
https://whitestorkproject.org/live-cam-feed/
#StorkFamCam #Stork #Storks #Knepp #ReWilding #BioDiversity #Störche #Storche #WhiteStork #WhiteStorks #BirdsOfMastodon #Birds #Webcam #Bird #Webcams

In Näätämö, Mustonen says, the steps taken by the Sámi to protect their natural prosperity stand out.

“Instead of empty talk, they have actually created visible and positive change on the ground.”

#rewilding #finland #arctic #rivers #salmon #europe

https://www.rewildingmag.com/the-skolt-sami-are-rewilding-the-naatamo-river-to-protect-their-way-of-life/

Like the Ritz for wildlife: the joy of recreating England’s ancient #hedges - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/17/england-ancient-hedges-wildlife "Up and down the country, volunteers are coming together to plant more of these nature-rich reserves" great to see #rewilding

Delightful conversation w/ @sarenaulibarri on the pod today about #climate #restoration vs. #rewilding & her story WHAT KIND OF BAT IS THIS? in the Bright Green Futures anthology (releases Earth Day!)

https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-29-climate-restoration-with-sarena

"The Wild Flower Conservation Society was born from the vital need to bring a diverse range of wildlife back to our treasured countryside spaces. When Stanmer Nurseries closed in 2018, a group of volunteers formed the Wild Flower Conservation Society." https://www.wildflowerconservationsociety.com/volunteer #ReWilding #SolarPunkSunday
#GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #Volunteers #Volunteer #Volunteering

@maphew

@JustRosy @breadandcircuses found by way of https://radicalroots.ca/.

"I didn't know #seedbomb was a thing until 5 minutes ago. Humans are great sometimes!"

Link to Radical Roots Seed Bomb Company:
https://radicalroots.ca/

OG post:
https://kolektiva.social/@maphew@vmst.io/114325807584456745

I came across this website from one of the #GuerillaGardening articles I posted earlier. Some good stuff!

Shop Native Plants by State

"Find the perfect native plants for your region! We offer a wide selection of native flora for the 48 continental U.S. states and Washington D.C. Explore our curated collections tailored to your state's unique ecosystem. We're actively expanding our offerings nationwide, so check back often! Browse by state below and bring the beauty of native plants to your garden."

https://gardenforwildlife.com/pages/shop-native-plants-by-state

#PlantNativeSpecies #NativePlants #SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #ReclaimingSpaces
#GardeningForPollinators #Gardening

#GuerillaGardening : What Is It, and Should You Try It?

Jan 11, 2025 10:09 AM EST

"Who doesn’t need a bit more greenery in their lives? No one, if guerilla gardeners have anything to say about it. Whether activists, do-gooders, or just plain old lovers of beauty, guerilla gardeners have been sprucing up neglected corners of the world for quite some time. #JohnnyAppleseed, introducer of apple trees to many states in the US, was one of the OG guerilla gardeners (and yes, he was a real person).

"Despite what its name might imply—guerilla means 'little war' in Spanish—guerilla gardening has nothing to do with war or destruction, and everything to do with creation. So what exactly is this ironically titled type of gardening, and is it something you should consider doing in your own community?

What Is Guerilla Gardening?

"Essentially, guerilla gardening is the act of gardening (planting flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables, etc.) in areas where you are technically not authorized to do so. According to Sonya Shikhman, a lawyer at Bytensky Shikhman Barristers, 'many see it as environmental activism, bringing greenery into urban environments where traditional gardening may not be possible.'

"This form of gardening is often used to revamp empty lots and other less-than-appealing spaces and create areas that look beautiful and/or produce food for the community. Other aims and benefits include 'improving air quality, increasing biodiversity, and giving local residents a sense of ownership and pride,' Shikhman says."

Read more:
https://dengarden.com/gardening/guerilla-gardening-what-is-it-and-should-you-try-it

#Rewilding #SolarPunkSunday
#GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #SeedBombs #ReclaimingSpaces

The Growing Popularity of #GuerillaGardening

Urban guerilla gardeners are taking direct action against the neglect of public spaces.

"What used to be something of a fringe activity with decidedly illicit undertones has quickly become a mainstream subject and activity. Guerilla gardening is being used to reclaim community spaces, rejuvenate urban areas, and encourage more connection with nature. It’s a phenomenon that gets more popular every year.

"Ever spotted some beautiful plants growing where you least expect them? There’s a good chance that what you've seen is the result of guerilla gardening. Whether it’s a political statement or an attempt to get closer to nature, guerilla gardeners are all around us. And they’re not going away.

[...]

"On the surface, guerilla gardening is very much against the law. It’s trespassing on someone else's property. Even if you’re making the property better, guerilla gardeners don’t have any legal right to do so.

"Seed bombing, where the guerilla gardeners pack seeds into a lump of moist soil or compost and throw those ‘seed grenades’ into otherwise inaccessible spaces, is also illegal. Even if you don’t step foot on the property, those seed bombs still class as trespass.

"However, guerilla gardening is a criminal activity that's often overlooked by the law. In this research study, based on a group of UK guerilla gardeners, the phrase ‘normalized law breaking’ is commonly used. The study argues that guerilla gardening is largely accepted, and perhaps even welcomed, even by local law enforcement. In LA, a guerilla gardener even managed to have the law changed, so that residents could garden on city property without a permit.

"And something is satisfying about that. When guerilla gardening can transform urban spaces, and beautify those urban sites that are otherwise grotesque and devoid of local wildlife, it’s hard to be critical of those that carry out their seed bombing and abandoned site transformations."

Read more:
https://gardenforwildlife.com/blogs/learning-center/guerilla-gardening-and-its-popularity-garden-for-wildlife

"Like the city’s different arrondissements, each section of walkable track has its own personality and has been approached differently. In some places, paths, nature trails and shared gardens have been created, while others have been left to rewild."

#rewilding #cities #paris #parks

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/apr/03/paris-railway-being-rewilded-for-walkers-less-manicured-new-york-high-line

“This place has made me shine again in a certain way,” says Valeria Barbi, an environmental journalist and naturalist.

“I was a little bit overwhelmed about the [global] ecological situation. But these places make me think we can do something, that best practices really exist.”

#rewilding #bears #italy #coexistence

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/07/italy-bears-conservation-pettorano-sul-gizio-apennines-town-aoe

A little Nevada #rewilding #timelineCleanse

TL;DR by changing how cattle are grazed, a creek in Nevada (Dixie Creek, yes, the name is terrible) has bloomed into a meandering oasis over 30+ years.

https://www.partnersinthesage.com/blog/video-miracles-in-the-desert

The video in the link shows the area transforming dramatically from a rocky narrow stream surrounded by bare ground to a broader, slower wetland surrounded by a band of green in the desert.

"There are now at least 173 underpasses and overpasses that are dedicated for #wildlife to get safely across roads.

"There’s three more that are under construction right now and there are 47 that have been committed to by various governments.

"So, we’re getting to this place where consideration of wildlife getting across roads is just a normal part of what we do. That’s super exciting."

#rewilding #roadecology #grizzlies #rockymountains #yellowstone #yukon

https://www.rewildingmag.com/y2y-is-making-way-for-grizzlies-and-more/

As mowing season approaches, please consider letting some things grow wild and provide a habitat for bees and other creatures.

"Insight into the minds and lives of the #animals that have learned how to live around us could help us learn to be better neighbors to them.

"And accepting peaceful #coexistence as a shared responsibility might even help us be better neighbors to other people as well."

#urbanwildlife #coyote #cities #rewilding #edmonton

https://www.biographic.com/the-coyote-next-door/

#SolarPunkSunday wouldn't be #SolarPunkSunday without checking in at the nest. Storklets hatching, we hope, from 12(-ish) April. https://whitestorkproject.org/live-cam-feed/ #StorkFamCam #Stork #Storks #Knepp #ReWilding #BioDiversity #Störche #Storche #WhiteStork #WhiteStorks #BirdsOfMastodon #Birds #Webcam