This is Bird Note.

Lily Holden is an emerging environmental leader in Chicago.

She visits local schools and leads students outside to see birds.

Lily says the student's enthusiasm while birding is contagious.

The intention is to inspire advocates for nature at an early age through bird walks and outdoor exploration.

I've had some really great experiences in the field especially when we go outdoors walking.

They just eat it up. It's just lovely.

I think the students cherish the moment a lot.

But while visiting various neighborhoods in Chicago,

she sees stark differences in access to nature.

So while in Edison Park,

she sees large trees and yards with bird feeders.

In North Lando,

there are a plethora of vacant lots

and it is severely lacking in tree canopy.

It was just like, oh, this is interesting.

I wonder why Lily says these differences are tied to the history of segregation

and divestment in black communities.

She says that people's needs for viable forms of public green space

should receive more attention going forward.

Divestment is layered.

It's not just public housing.

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