Environmental activism takes many forms — attending protests, speaking at hearings, campaigning for green candidates. Hila Perry, aka Hila the Earth, is doing something completely different.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Environmental activism takes many forms — attending protests, speaking at hearings, campaigning for green candidates.Wrapped in a big Earth costume, Perry, or Hila the Earth, uses music and comedy to educate and inspire others about the environment around them. She raps about composting, vegetables and most importantly to her, the Earth.
Similar to Bill Nye the Science Guy, Perry said she hopes to share basic knowledge like the water cycle and how food grows in an engaging way, not only to children but also adults. “Hip hop is my love language,” she said. “Giving different words and concepts a new light is very fun, and it’s exciting for me to figure out how to rhyme cruciferous, for example.”
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