We talk to Maria Tormey all about Blakestown Community Group and their fantastic environmental projects in the area. Their group has 3 aims; education, ecology and community. Maria has some great tips for communities and businesses looking to green their local area. The group gives all its projects names and everyone has a role to play. We discuss top tips for keeping a group like this going: All Ireland Pollinator Plan inspiration How to get a group mobilised for action One project, 'Project Polar Bear', is all about murals in schools Connecting children and adults with their local community Replicating Jane Goodalls motto: Think global, act local Food for life and how food is grown Education on recycling Connect with the group on Facebook Other useful links The Jane Goodall Institute Greta Thunberg's book - No one is too small to make a difference