Clancy Lester (he/him)

How are you using education to build more sustainable and equitable communities? Tell us about your EE work and impact. 

I teach everyday Aussies about the incredible nature and biodiversity that we have here, and I do it in a fun way that isn't preaching. I platform Indigenous voices and culture to show how important it is that we decolonise our ways and think more sustainably about our future.

Tell us about your journey to where you are today. What inspired you? What has your path been like? 

I was mainly inspired by Steve Irwin and David Attenborough. My journey was made possible thanks to my two incredible parents, who would read with me and take me to experience the beautiful nature that got me absolutely hooked!

How can people learn more about or support your work? 

Follow along @beesandblossoms on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

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A Little More About Me

If you could be any animal or plant, what would you be and why?
A wedge tailed eagle, Bundjil. I've always wanted to soar like an eagle, reach new heights, and to always look forward without a care in the world as such an apex predator does not have any fears.

What advice would you give to the next generation of leaders?
That we are not the future, we are the present, and to not listen to people that say we are leaders of tomorrow, as we are influencing change today. 

What are you happiest doing?
When I'm deep in the middle of a jungle or forest finding cool bugs, listening to the beauty of birds and the sounds and smell of nature.