Boyd Varty
Nature Guide | Restoring Connection to the Natural World
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Boyd Varty is a nature guide, author, and wildlife activist from South Africa. Growing up on the Londolozi Game Reserve, he developed a deep connection to the African wilderness from a young age.
Varty's memoir 'Cathedral of the Wild' chronicled his journey from troubled youth to nature guide, inspiring readers to find healing and purpose in the natural world. As a TEDx speaker, he shares stories and strategies for rediscovering our innate bond with nature, which he believes is crucial for personal and societal transformation.
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What I learned from Nelson Mandela
"In the cathedral of the wild, we get to see the best parts of ourselves reflected back to us." Boyd Varty, a wildlife activist, shares stories of animals, humans and their interrelatedness, or "ubuntu" -- defined as, "I am, because of you." And he dedicates the talk to South African leader Nelson Mandela, the human embodiment of that same great-hearted, generous spirit.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2013 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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