(6) "Nairobi arboretum, the city's green oasis" story with Natalie Sifuma
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Natalie Sifuma grew up in Nairobi and spent most of her childhood living close to the Arboretum, an oasis near the city center. It was here that she first had a love for trees, but it wasn't until she started working with a storytelling firm in 2017 that she found a creative way to connect with people, places, and the environment, and begin using stories to share information. In January, Natalie visited the Nairobi Arboretum on her way to work, and this inspired her to write a story: Nairobi Arboretum, The City's Green Oasis What is the history of the Arboretum? Has it changed since @Natalie’s childhood? What will she experience there? Travel to the Nairobi Arboretum with Natalie Sifuma, Head of Communications at SHE changes Climate, and go through her childhood memories, her deep and colorful vision of nature that surrounds her, and her connection to trees. ⭐ Do you want to support Terra Stories? Add 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Let us know on social media if you liked the episode and follow our updates: Instagram  LinkedIn 
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