Dr Geeta Ludhra lives in the Chilterns, she is the daughter of first-generation South Asian parents who emigrated from India in the early 1960s. She is a Lecturer in Education at Brunel University, where she is also engaged in academic research. 
Geeta walked and talked with Jonathan Kempster at Chiltern Open Air Museum, telling the story of her life journey so far, and her ambition to ‘decolonise’ the countryside and promote intercultural dialogue, developing safe and inclusive green spaces for all. 

Produced in association with Chiltern Open Air Museum (COAM).
Part of Heritage Stories oral history collection at COAM: https://coam.org.uk/museum-buckinghamshire/heritage-stories/
Oral History and audio production by Jonathan Kempster.
Outreach Organiser at COAM: Jacqui Gellman.
Press & Marketing Officer at COAM: Helen Light.

Find out about Dadima’s walks and talks here: https://www.chilternsaonb.org/news/dadimas-countryside-walks-and-talks-2022-programme/
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Decolonising Green Spaces - A Radio Walk in the Chilterns, with Dr Geeta Ludhra.

WUTC; The Local Focal, Sleepyhead Cafe, Green Spaces, Finley Stadium, Whiskey Fest, DBT @ Walker, Zarzours, and a menace to society's absurd and frivolous lawsuit, et al.

StoneOnAir: Frivolous

Despite the War, Ukraine Plans to Be a Green Energy Hub. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.

Headlines:

Despite Russia’s destroying half of its electricity infrastructure, Ukraine is building a lot of renewable energy.

Botanic gardens are among the best ways to cool cities during heat waves.

To tackle space junk, Japan is making satellites out of...trees.

A cure for snoring—that’s also good for the planet.

This Week in Water for February 25, 2024

Discover Why Green Spaces Matter 🌿
In this episode, we dive into the real environmental benefits of green spaces—from cleaner air and cooler cities to healthier communities. Join us as we unpack insights from Reachgreen’s latest feature, highlighting how thoughtful urban greenery can change everything.
Lean more: https://www.reachgreen.org

#Sustainability #GreenSpaces #ReachgreenPodcast

The Indispensable Benefits of Urban Green Spaces-Reachgreen

In this episode, we explore five powerful ways green spaces can boost your mental well-being — from stress relief to mood enhancement. Backed by research and practical tips, it’s a gentle reminder to reconnect with nature in your daily life. Inspired by the values of Reachgreen, a movement dedicated to sustainable living and mental health through nature. Learn more at https://www.reachgreen.org/.

Green Spaces for Mental Wellness-Reachgreen

This episode of Big Blend Radio shines a spotlight on North East Trees, an award-winning urban greening nonprofit committed to building climate resilience and advancing environmental equity throughout Los Angeles.

Featured Guests:
🌳 Joe Laskin – Director of Development, North East Trees – https://www.northeasttrees.org/
🌿 Cheryl Leutjen – Author of “Love Earth Now” and “Madness on the Brink of Eco-Apocalypse," and Board Director, North East Trees – https://cherylleutjen.com/


Recognized as a 2025 Nonprofit of the Year by the California Association of Nonprofits, North East Trees is making a lasting difference through urban forestry, biodiversity enhancement, and workforce development programs. From planting over 100,000 trees to transforming schoolyards into green spaces, the organization demonstrates how trees can heal communities, foster connection with nature, and combat climate change.

📺 Learn more in this PBS special: Combatting Climate Change with Trees – https://www.pbs.org/video/combatting-climate-change-with-trees-tcffrw/

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s "Parks & Travel", "Quality of Life", and "Garden Gossip" Channels. Keep up with all Big Blend Radio shows at: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

*** Images by Alex Michel, courtesy of North East Trees

Greening Los Angeles: The Transformative Work of North East Trees

REACH GREEN is more than a name – it’s a movement to inspire environmental action that starts with you. Rooted in the belief that small, local actions create big, global impact, we connect individuals, communities, and partners through healthy, active lifestyles and the preservation of vibrant green spaces.

Select Big Blend Radio interviews that are featured in the digital, interactive Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine. Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers.

H2O Radio is journalism about water. We follow water wherever it leads us and report on what we find. We interview experts— from engineers and scientists to legislators and politicians in order to get the facts. But we also talk to ordinary folks to ask how water issues affect their lives. Why? Because we're all in this together. This is a conversation about water and our collective water future.

Oral Historian and Audio Journalist, Imperial War Museum Sound Archive, BBC Radio, Freelance. 
Visiting Oral Historian at Chiltern Open Air Museum (COAM).
Member of Institute of Professional Sound, National Union of Journalists, Oral History Society, Subject Specialist Network (War & Conflict), International Association of Sound Archives.

New tracks tagged #green spaces