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She founded <em>Inspiration for Action<\/em>, where she blends community, art, and landscape restoration, illustrating how creativity can inspire environmental change. She was also a founder of the Alvelal project, that we are very close to here at CrowdFarming.<br \/><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In our conversation, Astrid shared insights from her book, <em>On a Butterfly\u2019s Wing<\/em>, focusing on pollinators&#8217; critical role and their lessons on adaptation. She also reflected on the evolution of regenerative practices, the rise of ecological awareness, and the importance of community-driven conservation efforts. This conversation felt like a beacon of hope, Astrid really transfers a sense of optimism and positive action that is inspiring. 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