Mercedes Ciccale Smit
Environmental educator and specialist in community gardens that promote biodiversity. Originally from Argentina, she has been working for over ten years in the fields of urban gardening, biodiversity education, and ecological urban development.
Her focus is on designing community nature gardens with native plants to promote urban biodiversity and strengthen the connection between people and urban nature. Through her Butterfly Garden project, she leads workshops on natural cycles, composting, urban gardening, and environmental education for all age groups.