Seven Pollinator-Friendly Trees for Irish Gardens | Sarah Blake | TEDxCrannTreesforIreland

Looking for a tree for your garden that will help to feed and shelter our declining population of pollinators? Check out this list of seven varieties which will suit and why conifers and shrubs are also helpful. When you see them in this springtime tree parade it will make your decision easier. Sarah Blake's background is a combination of both Human Resources (CIPD Associate) and After studying Sustainability at Cambridge University, Sarah established Earthology to help companies and individuals become more sustainable, one step at a time. Sarah communicates sustainability practices to businesses and individuals in a straightforward way, through talks, workshops and strategy. She believes in the power of SDG 17, Partnership for the goals, and that working as a team is essential when it comes to climate change. With more than 20 years of talent management and employee engagement, Sarah knows what it takes to get people on board to put sustainability at the heart of business, enabling companies to be Planet Positive while reducing risk, retaining staff and increasing revenue. Through studying with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Sarah combined her interest in the natural world with sustainability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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We are so grateful for your contribution to our TEDxCrannTreesforIreland conference, Sarah.

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Thank you Sarah; very interesting to know about these many benefits, including shelter!

[@earthology1616]

Absolutely, we need to think about where they live as well as what they feed on!

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Great video!

[@earthology1616]

Thanks, we really love all the bird song in the background

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@@earthology1616 Yes, it was so relaxing to listen to the birds!