There is no fracking here either, just people who think it’s a great thing to do. I have been in places where fracking was being done and witnessed the “fallout” from it. It is a mentality here that is troublesome, but I am trying my best to affect change where I can, even if it means spending a lot of money buying gifts for people that they would never buy but end up using because they’re cheap and feel it’s better than spending lots of money. It is a difficult way to go and you put up with so much from people, including hatred, bigotry, prejudices, and even just something as schoolyard as name-calling.
While I have lived in areas that are very nature-minded and very “take care of the planet” kinds of people, I was not changing anything there. Yes, it is comfy like your favorite sweater, or t-shirt. It was warm and inviting like a fire on a cold winter’s day, but it meant nothing. A lot of like-minded people all living together is great for peace and a respite, but does nothing to solve the problems we have in the world and is why I keep myself in a place I really don’t like, surrounded by people who don’t understand me to try to affect the change that needs to be done. I am getting my comfort and peace of mind, as well as a great support system being in here. It is awesome to have so many people to converse with that all have the same kind of mentality and goals in common, even if we differ on how to achieve those goals.
In recent years, we had set up Bioblitz’s that were for spring and summer, but we’re going to have one in the fall this year. We are hoping to see a lot more diversity this time because of the color changes. We submit pictures of everything we find to iNaturalist. It helps raise awareness and we invite children, so their parents have to come of course lol Sneaky, I know 
Anyway, It sounds like Catalonia would be an awesome place to live in if we could go mushroom hunting. I love traveling and have been to many countries. It looks like I need to add one more to the list. lol