Human Natures: Reconnect with Nature at Manchester Museum

0:00On April 29th, Manchester Museum just dropped a fresh re-exhibit called Human Nature's opening up on April 22nd right in their exhibition Hall. It's all about how we're losing touch with the natural world digging into overconsumption of animals, plants and minerals and the fallout on, climate, biodiversity, and us humans. They spotlight local crews making real change, like Manchester urban diggers who flip the rundown bowling green into a buzzing community garden. Teaming up with spots like Plattfields Market Garden and the RSPB, it's showing urban ways to reconnect without the fluff. Folks are already flocking in, and the curator Rachel Webster points out how buying ready-made stuff blinds us to issues like factory farming and disposable trends. The goal? Spark empathy on a personal level, turning big problems into hopeful action steps. This ties into the universally Manchester festival hitting in June, another free one-day vibe celebrating the city's spirit, its second modern run, after some evolutions.

1:04While human nature's runs for months with walk-ins or bookings welcome, keep an eye out as another museum wing shuts down for a big refresh soon, worth the trip to rethink our spot in nature.