Sex and Flowers - a masterclass in reframing sex and gender
Plants really do make us think outside of the binary. They can be male, female or any combination of the two – the way they exhibit sex and gender is so complex we cannot view them with an anthropomorphic lens. This talk will showcase the diverse range of ways plants do sex and gender and help to reframe the way we see sex and gender in humans too.Robbie Blackhall-Miles is a British conservationist, plant expert, and advocate for endangered and rare plant species. He grows and conserves some of the world’s most threatened plant species. His work emphasizes the preservation of biodiversity, particularly of those less high profile species that are often overlooked but are crucial to ecosystems.
War and Wildflowers - the impacts of war on nature
The human impact of war cannot be ignored yet there are consequences for nature too. Some of these are so huge and negative they are irreparable, some so positive they bring hope for species along with them. This talk will reflect on the impacts of conflict on plant diversity and nature conservation.Robbie Blackhall-Miles is a British conservationist, plant expert, and advocate for endangered and rare plant species. He grows and conserves some of the world’s most threatened plant species. His work emphasizes the preservation of biodiversity, particularly of those less high profile species that are often overlooked but are crucial to ecosystems.
Robbie is known for his extensive knowledge of ecology and his hands-on approach to conservation. His focus includes species that have ancient evolutionary origins, sometimes referred to as “living fossils.” He is Vascular Plants officer for Wales’ largest species recovery programme, ‘Natur am Byth!’ where he leads a project to change the fortunes of 12 of Eryri’s rarest Alpine plant and invertebrate species.He’s also active in sharing his passion through teaching, social media, public speaking, writing, and his podcast where he and his guests discuss the space that the LGBTQ+ community holds in nature.