Building Community Resilience: The ManyTrees Project’s Journey to Sustainable Living

Join us as we chat with Kay and Shani, the inspiring founders of this grassroots movement, born in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how their innovative approach to planting and distributing fruit and nut trees for free has transformed fear into action, addressing climate change and potential food shortages while bringing joy and sustenance to countless communities. Explore the intersection of sustainable agriculture and community engagement as Kay and Shanice share their journey of integrating native and non-native plants into local ecosystems. From hazelnuts to sunchokes, learn how their selection of practical species supports broader social causes and challenges traditional capitalist norms. Our discussion traverses guerrilla planting, collaborations with urban planners, and the empowerment of communities to reclaim public spaces for the greater good. Celebrate the vibrant interest in chestnut trees, fostering cultural and ecological connections within diverse communities. As we discuss local festivals and the nurturing of blight-resistant varieties, you'll be inspired by the power of shared goals to foster a sustainable and interconnected future. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to ignite your passion for community-driven environmental restoration and the potential to make a meaningful difference in your neighborhood. Join us for an enlightening conversation that transcends mere tree planting, forging stronger neighborhood bonds and revitalizing social ties. Check out their work at: https://manytreesproject.org/ For sources, transcripts, and to read more about this subject, visit: www.agroecologies.org To support this podcast, join our patreon for early, commercial-free episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: https://breadandrosespress.com/ For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/ Key words: Community Resilience, Sustainability, Many Trees Project, Grassroots Movement, COVID-19, Pandemic, Planting, Fruit Trees, Nut Trees, Climate Change, Food Shortages, Joy, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Engagement, Native Plants, Non-Native Plants, Urban Planners, Empowerment, Chestnut Trees, Cultural Connections, Ecological Connections, Festivals, Blight-Resistant Varieties, Green Thumb, Neighborhood Bonds, Environmental Restoration, Community-Driven, Social Ties, Community Projects, Neighborhood Connections, Societal Cohesion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.