Using Environmental Activism to Keep the Earth Wild with Ayana YoungUsing Environmental Activism to Keep the Earth Wild with Ayana Young
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My guest today is Ayana Young, a podcast and radio personality specializing in intersectional environmental and social justice, deep ecology and land-based restoration with an undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University, including a double major in art history and theology and a minor in philosophy as well as education through Columbia university and ecology and Eastern religions plus restoration ecology at the university of Victoria. Young has a strong academic background at the intersections of ecology, culture and spirituality. Postgraduate dividends from her early career allowed Ayana to conserve 500 acres of coastal Redwood and salmon habitat in Northern California where she's been living for over five years, the first few years in a tent with no electricity or running water as she established a homestead and broke ground on a native species nursery and research center. Ayana Young is also the founder and executive director of millennial media organization and nonprofit For the Wild.
43:19•8 Apr 2020
Ayana Young: Championing Environmental Activism for a Wilder Earth
“We need to really hone right now on the places we love, fighting for them, organizing, building community and not giving up and knowing that. So I think right now we are in a place, in a time where we actually have so much opportunity to make big changes.”
What does it take to truly protect our planet? In this episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast, Callee sits down with Ayana Young, a dynamic voice in environmental activism and sustainability. Ayana's journey is nothing short of inspiring; from her academic pursuits in ecology and philosophy to living off-grid in Northern California, she has dedicated her life to conserving natural habitats and promoting social justice.
Ayana shares her experiences in preserving 500 acres of coastal Redwood and salmon habitat, a project that saw her living in a tent without electricity or running water for years. Her commitment to deep ecology and land-based restoration is palpable as she talks about founding a native species nursery and research center. But Ayana's efforts don't stop there.
She also discusses her involvement in ending old growth logging in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, highlighting the importance of non-consumptive techniques and community-driven initiatives. Listeners will find Ayana's story both motivating and educational. Her emphasis on avoiding industrial models and focusing on sustainable practices offers practical advice for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the environment. Whether you're an eco-activist or just starting your sustainability journey, Ayana's insights are sure to resonate.
Tune in to hear more about how Ayana Young is making waves in environmental activism and learn how you can contribute to keeping the Earth wild.
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