What is Episode 167 all about?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why in the world do we have green lawns across the US?” With the amount of habitat lost due to urbanization, isn’t it about time we re-thought our relationship with our own backyards?
Today we are going against the grain and flipping our relationship with our backyards. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Shubber Ali, CEO of Garden for Wildlife – an organization that is transforming residential landscapes into thriving habitats for local wildlife species. Uh, sounds like rewilding at its core, right?
Shubber is first and foremost a business genius and combined his passion for nature and business to develop a brand new ecobusiness model that benefits nature, human wellbeing, and the reputable nonprofit, National Wildlife Federation.
This is not your typical Rewildology interview. Shubber and I dive deep into business concepts to find solutions to real conservation issues, and Shubber provides scaffolding on how you can apply his solution-based thinking to the conservation issue you’re most passionate about.
But of course, we still discuss Shubber’s almost Matrix-simulation journey that somehow led him to today, the detrimental effects manicured, non-native gardens have had on biodiversity and ecosystem health, and the tremendous positive impact Garden For Wildlife has already made in restoring precious wildlife habitat across the US.
Whenever you’re done listening to today’s conversation with Shubber, follow the podcast on whichever platform you happen to be enjoying the show, follow the show on your favorite social media app, and support the show by leaving a rating and review, or purchasing a piece of swag. All actions are much appreciated, trust me! You wouldn’t how much one small action can help spread these amazing voices.
Alright, everyone. Get ready to be inspired as we go behind the scenes with Shubber Ali and his mission to make every garden a wildlife garden. Let’s dig in! (Pun intended.)
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Shubber in the Field
Links & Resources
Shubber’s Websites
Garden For Wildlife
National Wildlife Federation
Resources Mentioned in the Show
- Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy
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