How do we encourage more biodiversity and healthy ecological systems in and around Crediton?  How do our own local nature rich areas connect to the rest of Devon and beyond, linking to wildlife habitats and environments all across the country?  These wildlife corridors are so important for all living beings to find somewhere to eat, sleep, grow and propagate.

Naomi Wright, Sustainable Crediton member, and Chloe Uden, her colleague are both artists and Directors of Art and Energy Collective.  They think that some of the answers are found in our local community being able to re-imagine a new way forward.  In particular they have created a project to take more notice of mosses growing in pavement cracks and up on the high moor.  This project is called How to Bury the Giant, addressing the climate change 'giant' of our times and will celebrate nature positive action and help restore the moor.

The mossy carpet begins to grow, below. Art and Energy CIC will be coming along to the next Green Fair in the Square on 23rd September. Naomi looks forward to seeing you there. 

The Tardigrade phone awaits your messages of action, below:

Naomi said 'By noticing the small and hidden plants, you start to recognise how everything is connected, and tiny actions can make a big difference.' 

Naomi and Chloe presented a new creative experience and a re-imagination at a recent Local Nature Recovery Strategy conference in Exeter by launching a mass participation artwork called The Mossy Carpet to encourage people to get creative, celebrate mosses and share their climate actions.  Watch this film and all will be revealed!  Contact Art and Energy via the link on this page if you would like to be involved.

The Devon Local Nature Partnership has launched this video to introduce its work and help us all to join in and support the plan