Izzy McLeod is a science communicator and participatory arts facilitator focused on queer ecology. Working mycelially their work explores fungi, nature connection, LGBTQ+ rights, disability justice, Welsh Folklore, demystifying academic work, and building a better world.

This practice largely takes the form of creative workshops bringing together science and art to connect people to their often forgotten non-human neighbours.

Izzy has a bit of a squiggly science career, with a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics, an MSc in Renewable Energy and now a freelance career looking at queer ecology and mycology they have always loved science communication and mixing the science and art world together.

Contact: muccycloud[@]gmail[.]com

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Connecting people to their non-human neighbours

Upcoming events

  • Rest and blackout Poetry: Online Workshop

    28th July, 6-8:30pm

    Online workshop exploring learning about rest from nature, and exploring blackout poetry

    Online and free

  • Queer Woodland Walk

    Sat, 2 Aug 2025 13:00 - 15:00 BST

    Forest Farm Country Park

    Join us for a tree ID walk and forest bathing.T ogether we will explore the idea of symbiosis, learn some simple ways to identify local trees, plants, and wildlife, and take part in forest bathing practices to help ground and relax the mind.

    No experience needed

    Part of a series of monthly queer nature walks and events with Garddio

Queer Fungi Workshop Participant

“Such a great way of doing science communication, I love how you mix art and science together”

Our Earth, Our History Participant

“I don’t usually spend time to sit down and think about what my strengths are and what I enjoy. Thank you for that space”