Jenny’s digital media and outreach work is central to expanding Bright Green Nature’s visibility, engaging diverse audiences, and encouraging people across our region to reconnect with Nature wherever they are. With a strong background in nature-based education, ecosystem approaches to restoration and community engagement, she brings valuable expertise to her role as Development Officer, creating compelling content that motivates and supports community action for nature.
What is your favourite plant/animal? Ooh this is tricky. There are too many to choose from! I’d probably have to go for the red squirrel as my favourite native animal – we redheads have to stick together after all! Also, there’s just something about their food-caching skills that takes me back to childhood. Being one of four, I had to learn to hide my Saturday sweeties really well to make them last the week!
In terms of my favourite plant, this is easier. Growing up on the coast in Orkney, both plants and people acquire a certain type of resilience, and for me this gentle strength is perfectly symbolised by the sea pinks (Armeria Maritima) which blanket our cliffs and coastlines from May through to September.