Guerrilla (Not Gorilla) Conservation with Shalaco from SFinBloom

Golden State Naturalist

Have you ever wanted to do something for the environment but gotten discouraged because the problems just seem too big and insurmountable? This happens to me ALL. THE. TIME. Shalaco from SF in Bloom, though? Undaunted. When he and his partner, Phoenix, realized that pollinators were struggling and how much native plants could help, he got himself a bee suit, a parmesan cheese shaker, and some native wildflower seeds and hit the streets of San Francisco on his one-wheel, spreading future blooms wherever he zoomed.

Join Shalaco and me as we discuss the impact this kind of direct action has had, how the message has spread around the globe, and what you can do to join in the fun.

Here are some links/sources mentioned in the episode:

SF in Bloom's website (you can also follow them on TikTok or Instagram @sfinbloom)

Larner Seeds

Tuscon Rainwater Harvesting

Native, Invasive, and Other Plant-Related Definitions

A couple of GREAT social media accounts mentioned in this episode include: @blackforager on Instagram/@alexisnikole on TikTok, @sacramentofoodforest on both Instagram and TikTok, and @crime_pays_but_botany_doesnt on Instagram/ @crimepaysbutbotanydoesnt on TikTok. Check them out!

You can find me @goldenstatenaturalist on both Instagram and TikTok

My website is www.goldenstatenaturalist.com

You can find me on Patreon at www.patreon.com/michellefullner

The theme song is called "i dunno" by grapes. The song and Creative Commons license can be found here.