What do you feel when you hear the word “gentle”? For me, the word brings a sense of ease. I feel myself soften, relax, and let my guard down. That same feeling of gentleness comes through in Ellie Laks’ newest children’s book, Gentle, which tells the true story of John Lewis Thunderheart, a calf Ellie rescued when he was just one week old. Through gentle care, patience, and love, John Lewis was given a second chance at life. Six years later, John Lewis Thunderheart is thriving at The G...
What do you feel when you sit beside a creek and listen to the rushing water? What do you notice as you watch the ocean tide roll in, witness a sunrise, or listen to birds sing? What comes alive inside you as a butterfly flies by or hearing the rhythmic chorus of crickets fills the evening air? Perhaps the deeper question is this: What do you notice about yourself when you are in connection with the rest of nature? In this episode of the Wild For Change podcast, we're joined by Julie Brams—Ea...
What if I told you that eating plants could be delicious, satisfying, and joyful—and also help protect animals, preserve natural spaces, and reduce our impact on the climate? Just outside Chicago is a restaurant that brings all of this together. It’s called Spirit Elephant. A 100% plant-based restaurant where every dish is thoughtfully prepared without compromising flavor, creativity, or comfort. The moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels uplifting. The space is alive with plants, war...
Life on Earth unfolds through complex, living relationships. Forests, oceans, animals and microorganisms sustain the cycles that make life possible, circulating oxygen, regenerating soils, and shaping climates. Humans are part of these systems, not separate from them. Our lives depend on the integrity of these relationships, even as they exist far beyond us. Yet the natural world is often treated as a resource, something to extract from, convert, and monetize rather ...
Step outside your front door for a moment… what do you notice? Concrete, cars—maybe a few scattered trees. Now imagine that same street alive with birdsong, pollinators, and wild nature woven into everyday life. What if that transformation wasn’t just possible—but already within reach? Today, we’re exploring how we can begin to rewild our urban spaces—starting right outside our own front doors. Joining us is Sian Moxon, founder of Rewild My Street. She’s an Associate Professor of ...