People care about what they love. If we can reteach people to notice and therefore love the environment, saving the planet from environmental damage will become a lot easier.

Heather is a naturalist, educator, guide and interpretive planner all under the umbrella of her own business, which acts as an outlet to help reconnect people with nature and, in some cases, help their local economy create a sense of stewardship. She has a PHD in Ecology and enjoys facilitating connections and helping people make their own discoveries. (Photographs and illustrations in the presentation are all Heather Hinam originals)

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx