Coffee with Conservationists

Sophie is a science communicator, writer, presenter and zoologist. We talked about beavers being reintroduced to the UK, staying positive during the global pandemic, the process of making a film in a very challenging circumstances, her new book and more. You can find out more about Sophie's work here: https://www.instagram.com/sophiepavs/ and check out the Beaver Trust here: https://beavertrust.org/  Follow the podcast on Instagram - @coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - @george_brynmor  on Instagram. Buy me a Ko-fi and help support local and indigenous coffee growing communities and small, independent coffee shops. https://ko-fi.com/coffeewithconservationistspod Coffee Notes - gifted by Union hand-roasted Coffee Info -  More detailed info on the Yayu Forest project here: https://unionroasted.com/blogs/latest/the-yayu-wild-forest Farmers: Wutete, Geri and Achibo co-operatives Origin - Yayu Wild Forest, Ethiopia  Roast Date - 26/01/21 Tasting Notes - Citrus, Marzipan, Bourbon Biscuit Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/

Madison is an animal photojournalist and filmmaker and an activist for cetacean (whale and dolphin) captivity. We talked about her student film Tails of Confinement, the many issues of keeping orcas and other cetaceans in captivity, and her more. You can find out more about Madison's work here: https://www.instagram.com/mediabymads/ and watch the Tails of Confinement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUyUNJT-Vk  There was a bit of a technical hitch at the start but we got through it. There is also a small amount of comedy at the end with a friendly birthday shoutout, but I hope this doesn't detract from or lessen the incredibly important and sobering topics that me and Madison discussed.  Follow the podcast on Instagram - @coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - @george_brynmor on Instagram. Buy me a Ko-fi and help support local and indigenous coffee growing communities and small, independent coffee shops. https://ko-fi.com/coffeewithconservationistspod Coffee Notes - gifted by Easy José Coffee Roasters Info -  More detailed info on Easy José's relationship with the Mayni people here : https://www.easyjosecoffee.co.uk/the-mayni  Origin - Peruvian Amazon (Peru) Roast Date - 08/02/21 Tasting Notes - Honey, orange, chocolate, almond Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/

Alex is a conservation education assistant at Chester Zoo. We talked about the role zoos can play in global conservation, the controversies surrounding captive animals, the importance of zoos in educating the public on the threats facing wildlife and we also chatted about the work Chester Zoo specifically is doing for wildlife both at the zoo and worldwide. You can find more about Alex's work here: https://www.instagram.com/cunningwildlife/ and below are the social media pages of some interesting projects relating to his work: @LearnatCZ – Chester Zoo education department @Chesterzoo – general zoo page @ActforWildlife – field projects page @ScienceatCZ – science and research page Follow the podcast on Instagram - @coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - @george_brynmor  on Instagram. Buy me a Ko-fi and help support local and indigenous coffee growing communities and small, independent coffee shops. https://ko-fi.com/coffeewithconservationistspod Coffee Notes - Gifted by Steampunk Coffee Info -  the farm (Finca Bonanza) is situated in the foothills of the Santa Ana Volcano in western El Salvador. It's owned by Joe Molino and has been producing coffee since the 1950s.  Origin - El Salvador - Santa Ana region  Roast Date - 02/01/21 Tasting Notes - Tablet, apple, chocolate Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/

Lucy is a conservationist, environmental campaigner, educator and self-proclaimed nature nerd. We talked about, among other things, the threats to UK wildlife, the importance of vilified species such as wasps, the role of social media in uk conservation efforts and why being a nature nerd is in no way a bad thing! You can find more about Lucy's work here: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_lapwing/ Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor  on Instagram. Buy me a Ko-fi and help support local and indigenous coffee growing communities and small, independent coffee shops. https://ko-fi.com/coffeewithconservationistspod Coffee Notes - Dear Green Info -  The Fazenda Pantano Estate also supports a local school, and funds training schemes for their staff Origin - Brazil - Fazenda Pantano estate Roast Date - 21/12/2020 Tasting Notes - Full flavour, rich with berry sweetness and praline nuttiness Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/

Ellen is an activist, campaigner, guerrilla gardener and founder of the campaign and platform Nature is a Human Right. We spoke about the campaign to make access to nature a human right, the importance of community and connection, urban greening and more. You can find more about  Ellen's work here: https://www.instagram.com/natureisahumanright/ and here https://www.natureisahumanright.earth/  Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor  on Instagram. Buy me a Ko-fi and help support local and indigenous coffee growing communities and small, independent coffee shops. https://ko-fi.com/coffeewithconservationistspod Coffee Notes - Our Gorongosa Info -  Speak for the Trees blend   Origin - Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique  Roast Date - Unspecified Tasting Notes - notes of praline Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/ 

O'Neil is a conservationist, activist, photographer and content creator. We spoke about the campaign to stop exploratory oil drilling in the Bahamas, his connection to the ocean, the Unite for Climate Action project and more. You can find more about  O'Neil's work here: https://www.instagram.com/natureboyniel/;  Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor  on Instagram. Buy me a Ko-fi and help support local and indigenous coffee growing communities and small, independent coffee shops. https://ko-fi.com/coffeewithconservationistspod Coffee Notes - Café rebelde Info -  Zapatista blend - 100% Arabica fair trade organic ground coffee Origin - grown by women and men of Mexican and Columbian Co-operatives, including Yachil Xojobal Chilchan.  Roast Date - Unspecified  Tasting Notes - Unspecified  café rebelde coffee don't have a website, but here's a really good description of who you're supporting by buying this coffee - https://www.wildthymewholefoods.co.uk/Zapatista-Coffee-Beans-5029220888897-28813/  Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/ 

James is a photographer, safari guide, conservation speaker and ranger at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. He is in charge of taking care of the last two northern white rhinos on the entire planet. We spoke about his work with these precious creatures, his experiences of human/wildlife conflict and the affect of the covid-19 pandemic on game reserves and conservancies like Ol Pejeta  you can find more about James' work here: https://www.instagram.com/jemu_mwenda/?hl=en; here: https://www.facebook.com/james.mwenda.1276 and here: https://www.olpejetaconservancy.org/ [Friendly audio quality warning! ⚠️When editing this episode I noticed a couple of quality issues due to a fault with my microphone and background noise. It's a little bit annoying but please don't let this put you off listening. The things James has to say are far more important than my less than professional audio set-up!] Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor  on Instagram. Coffee Notes - Kindly gifted by Coaltown Coffee Roasters Info -  Black Gold no.3 Origin - Blend from Brazil, El Salvador and Columbia Roast Date - 01/08/20 Tasting Notes - Nutty milk chocolate and biscuit Learn more about Coaltown coffee - https://www.coaltowncoffee.co.uk/ Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/

Court is a PhD scientist, photographer, expedition guide and director of sustainability for Natural Habitat Adventures.  We spoke about conservation tourism, its benefits to people and planet and its uncertain future in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic - you can find more about Court's work here: https://www.courtwhelan.com/; here: https://www.instagram.com/court_whelan/; and here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbTWrHTd7i9z7i7gJAUXOA. Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor  on Instagram. Coffee Notes - Yallah Coffee Info -  Explore Coffee, seasonal single origin Origin - Micosta Washing Station, Muyinga region, Burundi Roast Date - 17/09/20 Tasting Notes - Juicy and delicious with ripe berry and plum notes Learn more about Yallah Coffee - https://yallahcoffee.co.uk/ Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/

Megan is a zoologist, presenter, conservationist and photographer.  We spoke about raptor persecution and the controversies of grouse shooting, her upcoming book and her time presenting Springwatch and co-founding the Self Isolation Bird Club during Lockdown - you can find more about Megan's work here: https://www.instagram.com/megan_mccubbinphoto/?hl=en and here https://twitter.com/meganmccubbin. Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor  on Instagram Coffee Notes - Owen's Coffee Info - Dart medium ground coffee, dark roast Origin - Filter blend from the Cajamarca region of Peru and the Oromia region of Ethiopia. Roast Date - Unknown Tasting Notes - Honey and citrus Learn more about Owen's Coffee - https://owenscoffee.com/ Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/

Tori is an Intersectional climate activist, educator and mental health advocate.  We spoke about the Unite for Climate Action project, the power of social media in creating change and the intersect between mental health and environmental work  - you can find more about Tori's work here: https://www.instagram.com/toritsui_/; and learn about Unite for Climate Action here: https://www.instagram.com/uniteforclimateaction/ Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor  on Instagram and Twitter Coffee Notes - Gifted by Origin Coffee  Info - San Fermin, washed. a Lot built from 27 small, independent producers Origin - Planadas & Gaitania, Tolima, Columbia Roast Date - 01/09/2020 Tasting Notes - Orange Sherbet, Caramel, Berries Learn more about Origin Coffee - https://www.origincoffee.co.uk/ Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/