Dr. Gabor Sass shares his passion for connecting people and ideas across various spheres of influence, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and sustainable practices. His insights into ecological planning and the impact of urban development on the environment, his work in permaculture principles and advocating for systems that respect nature and promote equitable sharing are firmly rooted in a desire for equity, belonging, and resilience. Gabor's conversation with Joe demonstrates the power of perseverance, collaboration, and innovative thinking in creating sustainable urban environments that connect people with their food and each other.

Guest Bio

Dr. Gabor Sass is a recognized ecosystem scientist, sustainability expert, consultant, university instructor, writer and community activator who has lived in London with his family for 20+ years. Gabor is a part-time Assistant Professor at Western University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental science, urban sustainability and biogeography. He has over 20 years of research and consulting experience studying and reporting on the hydrology, ecology and related sustainability problems of boreal, agricultural, and urban landscapes across Canada.

Gabor is also co-founder of The PATCH, a not-for-profit advancing urban agriculture work in London. Gabor's community building includes initiatives like the Food Forests in Wood Street Park and West Lion's Park and the Pollinator Pathways Project, neighbourhood projects that have introduced residents to urban agricultural practices and current sustainability concerns. Gabor is a recognized environmentalist in London, receiving the Mayor’s Honour Roll for the Environment in 2019, serving as London Public Library’s inaugural Environmentalist-in-Residence and appearing frequently as speaker and panelist at public events. Gabor and his family work at implementing sustainable practices into their lifestyle wherever they can.

Links Mentioned in the Episode

• The PATCH LONDON patchlondon.ca
• Dr. Gabor Sass on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabor-sass-a7a64091
• KeVA & Wood Street Park Food Forest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Woodstreetparkfoodforest/

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