Jeff is a leading expert in biodiversity and a passionate educator and natural historian. Pelagic publishing kindly sent me a copy of his latest book “Birds and Flowers, an intimate fifty million year relationship”. (gifted). Me and Jeff sat down to talk about his work studying this relationship, his beginnings in natural history and why the much-loved hummingbirds are far from the only family of birds known to be pollinators. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Help keep the podcast going by supporting our Crowdfunder. Coffee feature: Gajah Mountain from Union Coffee Roasters Country: Sumatra Producer: Gajah Mountain Altitude: 1300masl Tasting notes: Grapefruit, chocolate truffle, mollasses Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠⁠⁠

Fiona Mathews, a Professor of Environmental Biology and founder of Mammal Conservation Europe, teams up with Tim Kendall, a Professor of English Literature, to discuss their bestselling book, 'Black Ops and Beaver Bombing.' They share their journeys into conservation, emphasizing the importance of personal connections to nature. The duo highlights the vital roles mammals play in ecosystems and addresses wildlife conservation challenges in Britain, including rewilding efforts. They also touch on ethical sourcing in the coffee industry, linking sustainability to global issues.

Fay is a director and producer working in theatre and audio, with a particular focus on making work about the natural world and the climate. She most recently produced the audio installation Language Landscapes - a bilingual Welsh-English project exploring the relationship between nature and language.  We talk about language, landscape and nature in this collaborative episode. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from Heartland Coffee Roasters Country: Burundi Region: Murambi Hill Roaster: Murambi Hill Farmers, Migoti Coffee Altitude: 1700 - 1900masl Process: Natural Tasting notes: Fruits, with a caramel finish, boozy juicy body, candied sweet cherry. Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠⁠⁠

Alastair is an adventurer and author. He spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through 60 countries and 5 continents. Despite all these wonderful achievements, I talk to him about a topic much closer to home - micro-adventures and doorstep nature. You can find out more about Alastair here and buy his book Local here. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from New Dawn Traders Country: Colombia Roaster: Yallah Coffee Roaster Nautical Miles: 7,500 (pollution free!) Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠⁠⁠

Mary Colwell discusses Curlew conservation, advocating for a Natural History GCSE. They explore reconnecting with nature, integrating natural history in schools, urban outreach, World Curlew Day, and sustainable coffee practices.

Rebecca is an Award-winning science communicator, director of The Marine Diaries and a strong advocate of ocean conservation and storytelling.  We talk about the ocean conservation, marine communications and the importance of impactful stories, and her future work with the Marine Diaries and Beyond. We do cover topics I’ve touched on before, but I strongly believe everyone has a unique perspective on these topics.  You can find out more about Rebecca on ⁠LinkdIn and get involved with the Marine Diaries here. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from ⁠⁠Foundation Coffee Country: Timor Leste                                                                                   Region: Atsabe, Eremera                                                                        Farm: Atsabe Producers & Raimutin Washing Station                             Variety: Hibrido de Timor, Typica, Moka Altitude: 1400-1600 masl Process: Natural                                                                                         Tasting Notes:  Blackcurrant Jam/ Lavendaaa/ Papayaaa Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley⁠ 

Jon is an ecological consultant specialising in reptile and amphibian advice, care and mitigation. He's also a recorder and major figurehead of his local ARG UK group. We talk about the ecosystem importance of reptiles and amphibians, why you should join your local Amphibian and Reptile UK group and the highs and lows of wildlife mitigation fieldwork. You can find out more about Jon on LinkdIn. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠⁠ Coffee feature from ⁠Moon Roast Country: Peru Region: San Ignacio, Chirinos Farm: San Ignacio Variety: Red & Yellow Caturra, Castillo, Typica, Bourbon Altitude: 1700 MASL Processing Method: Washed  Tasting Notes:  Orange Sherbet/ Maple Syrup/ Black Grape Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠⁠Richard Bentley 

Lucy is a campaigner, award-winning conservationist, and founder of the campaign Ancient Woodlands UK. We talk about the many benefits of ancient woodlands, the fight for their legal protection, the many threats facing them and how you at home can get involved. You can find out more about Lucy on Instagram and follow the campaign here. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / follow me - ⁠⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠⁠ / Support me on ⁠⁠Ko-fi here⁠⁠ Coffee feature from Landmark coffee. Country: Honduras Region: Corquin Copan Farm: Carlos Alfredo Estevez  Variety: Parainema  Altitude: 1450-1550 MASL. Processing Method: Natural  Tasting Notes:  Orange wine, toffee and a deep, dark chocolate body. Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠⁠Richard Bentley 

Satish is a world-renowned peace and ecological activist, educator and former monk. We talk about reverential ecology, intersectionality and the impacts of holistic education at the Schumacher Collage.  You can find out more about Satish and find his books here⁠. Follow the podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠ / follow me - ⁠@george_brynmor on Instagram⁠ / Support me on ⁠Ko-fi here⁠ Coffee feature from Potterbeans. Origin: Cuba Region: Sierra Maestra Mountains, Serrano Region Species: Arabica Growing Altitude : 1200-1800 Harvest: September - January Flavour: Chocolate, nuts, caramel Music credits - "Heron Island" by ⁠Richard Bentley 

Will is the Marketing And Business Development Coordinator at local Cornish chocolate company Chocolarder. We talk about how they make their chocolate as sustainable and ethical as possible; touching on subjects including deforestation, sail-shipped, indigenous grown chocolate and their impacts on the local community.  Follow the podcast on Instagram | follow me - @george_brynmor on Instagram | Support me on Ko-fi here My 'coffee' feature this episode actually a Chocolarder's House Blend Drinking Chocolate: Origin: Kuapa Kokoo (“good cocoa farmer” in Twi) in Ghana and Seram Island in Indonesia. Taste: Nutty cocoa melting into sweet caramel and fudge with subtle flavours of soft brown fruit Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley