The green in the rainbow flag represents nature, it has done since the creation of the flag in 1978. This talk will be a very personal perspective on the space LGBTQ+ people hold in nature and the importance of nature to LGBTQ+ people. It will delve into the nature of being queer and the queerness of nature.
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