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Coffee with Conservationists is an irregularly published podcast hosted by photographer and filmmaker George Steedman Jones
During each episode George sits down over a cup of coffee (with a focus on ethics and sustainability) and talks to people who dedicate their lives to protecting, researching and documenting the natural world. The podcast discusses diverse topics within ecology, natural history, activism, storytelling and more.
During each episode George sits down over a cup of coffee (with a focus on ethics and sustainability) and talks to people who dedicate their lives to protecting, researching and documenting the natural world. The podcast discusses diverse topics within ecology, natural history, activism, storytelling and more.
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Rada is a marine science student based in Cornwall.
We talk about her Erasmus+ small scale partnership, The Thalassophile Project, which aims to make marine science accessible to everyone - with a focus on d/Deaf and visually impaired people.
Follow the project here.
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My 'coffee' feature this episode actually a drinking chocolate from Chocolarder. I'll tell you much more about them in the next bonus episode, so think of this as a teaser for some seriously delicious hot chocolate.
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
Emma is a climate activist and Student Guild President at Exeter University. talk about the Shell Out! campaign, the direct action group Just Stop Oil, and the many nuances within the conversation about no new oil and gas licences.
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My coffee feature this week is Radical Roasters. Find out more on their website.
Producer - Multiple smallholders from Chota, Peru & Colombia
Tasting Notes - Dark Chocolate, Fudge & Hazelnuts
Process - Washed
Varietal - Variedad Colombia, Castillo & Cattura
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
Madeleine is a masters student studying Conservation Biology and Ecology at the University of Exeter, on their Falmouth campus in Cornwall. In the third episode in a series of local walking podcast episodes, we talk about moths! The issues affecting them, their importance to their local environment, and breaking down the stigma surrounding them.
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My coffee feature this week is Counter Culture Coffee. Find out more on their website.
Origin - Honduras
Producer - Finca El Puente
Tasting Notes - Apricot, nougat, cocoa
Process - Washed
Varieties - Catuaí
Elevation - 1,500–1,680 meter
Certifications: B-Corp Certified, kosher
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
For the last episode for quite a long time, Arthur wrote his own bio that I think perfectly sums up his role in this heavily nuanced conversation:
"Arthur is a DSC2-qualified deer manager. He channels his passion for wild areas and the animals that populate them, to offer a rounded and respectful approach to resolving Deer related issues, sensitively and creatively. Arthur’s connection to the land has forged in him deep respect and recognition of its importance of it, in all our lives. As a passionate outdoorsman, he has delved into the world of silviculture, deer and nature’s ecosystems.
You can find out more about Arthur's work here: https://www.thewildorder.com/
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My coffee feature this week is Old Spike Coffee. I haven't had the opportunity to try this coffee just yet, but I'm very much looking forward to soon. Find out more on their website.
Origin - Guatemala
Tasting Notes - Milk chocolate, orange, cream
Farm - La Comunidad
Producer - San Miguel
Variety - Bourbon
Process - Washed
Altitude - 1800m above sea level
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
Among many other things, Tolmeia is a climate justice activist, freelance artist and host of the podcast 'Idealistically'; and Celina is an ecologist and conservation photographer. We talk about the climate and ecological crisis; the recent heatwaves in the UK caused by this crisis; and finding hope in the face of it all.
You can find out more about Tolmeia's work here: https://www.tolmeiagregory.com/ and Celina's work here: https://www.celinachien.com/
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My coffee feature this week is Birds and Beans Coffee. I haven't had the opportunity to try this coffee just yet, but I'm very much looking forward to soon. Find out more on their website.
Origin - Guatemala
Tasting Notes - A mild and smooth coffee with caramel, fruit and nut.
Certifications: Organic, Bird Friendly, Fair Trade
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
Richard is a botanist, ecologist and member of the Scythe Association of Britain and Ireland. Mary is a strong advocate for wildlife and semi-professional scyther. We talk about lawn and meadow ecology, the No-Mow-May campaign and the benefits of hand-scything. We're well into July Now, so sadly any May practices will have to be implemented in 2023!
(P.S. - the "explicit" content is just a little swear word and the name of a public Instagram account. Nothing to be afraid of!)
You can find out more about SABI and Plantlife's campaign on their websites
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My coffee feature this week is Doi Chaang Coffee co . I haven't had the opportunity to try a specific blend of this coffee just yet, but I'm very much looking forward to soon. Find out more on their website.
Origin - Thailand
Tasting Notes - A sweet taste with a hint of smoky flavour, it finishes with a hint of chocolate and macadamia nut.
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
Alana is an ecology student studying at the University of Exeter, on their Falmouth campus in Cornwall. In the second episode in a series of local walking podcast episodes, we talk about the vital work being done by Kernow Conservation, and the future for the rewilding of the Cornish landscape.
You can find out more about Kernow Conservation's work on their website
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Switching it up this week with some a hot chocolate feature - find out more about Harth Hot Chocolate here
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
Florencia is a marine biologist who specialises in elasmobranchs - sharks and rays! We talk about the work of incredible organisation Minorities in Shark Science, the misrepresentation of sharks due to pop culture and the importance of sharks and rays to the marine environment.
You can find out more about Florencia's work on Twitter and her website
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Coffee notes - Skylark Coffee
Origin - Hacienda El Obraje, Tangua area, Colombia
Tasting notes - Blood orange, Bergamot, Toffee
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
[A brief note on sound - we had mic issues on the day, but decided to press on. I apologise in advance for any audio problems, and I really hope you can enjoy the content despite the background noise and volume problems] Emily is an ecologist and zoologist based in Falmouth. In the first in a series of local walking podcast episodes, we talk about using behavioural ecology and effective science communication to influence conservation change, on both an organisational and individual level.
You can find out more about Emily's work on Instagram and you learn more about Bloom in Doom Magazine here
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Café Notes - Wild Vibes Argal
Location - Argal Reservoir, Falmouth.
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
There are so many incredible local groups protecting the marine environment around Cornwall. In this episode I spoke to many of them at Falmouth Marine Conservation's "Blue Day". We talk about a range of topics from bashing oysters to diving for ghost nets!
You can find out more about the groups I spoke to here:
- Falmouth Marine Conservation
- Falmouth Harbour
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust
- BDMLR
- Greenpeace Falmouth
- Fathoms Free
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Coffee Notes - Machu Picchu, from Cafe Direct
Origin - Peru, Huadquiña co-operative
Tasting notes - Full-bodied with dark chocolate overtones
You can find more about this coffee here
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley
Thor is a conservation biologist, ecologist and author.
We talk about the importance of bees, warfare ecology, and the subjects surrounding his new book - “Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid” which is out now. You can find out more about Thor's work here: https://thorhanson.net/ and buy a copy of his latest books and more in most bookshops/web-stores.
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Coffee Notes - Africafe instant coffee
Origin - Tanzanian cooperatives
You can find more about this coffee here: https://www.africafecoffee.co.uk/about-us
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/about
Lola is a media and communications officer for Indigenous rights organisation Survival International.
We talk about the importance of decolonising wildlife conservation, how Indigenous people suffer in the name of conservation, why international NGOs such as WWF have a lot to answer for, and much more.
This is a subject I’ve been wanting to get onto the podcast for a long time. I do hope you can all listen and learn from this episode, however, I do have to place a content warning on this episode for mentions of some upsetting topics.
You can find out more about Survival International's work here: https://www.survivalinternational.org/
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Coffee Notes - Ekowah Coffee
Info - Tinker Camp
Origin - Columbia
Tasting notes - milk chocolate and dried fruit
You can find more about this coffee here: https://ekowahcoffee.com/identity
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/about
Jess is an outdoor photographer and tour guide, currently working from northern Finland.
We talk about her the surprisingly large amount of captive reindeer in the UK, and the many welfare issues that come with keeping them here. You can find out more about Jess's work here: https://www.jesscharlesworth.com/reindeer and here: https://www.instagram.com/charlesworthjess/?hl=en-gb
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Coffee Notes - Origin Coffee Roasters
Info - Demicha Christmas Single Origin
Producer: Welichu Wachu
Origin - Guji region, Ethiopia
Tasting Notes - Pineapple, Wild Strawberry & Apricot
You can find more about this coffee here: https://www.origincoffee.co.uk/collections/coffee/products/demicha?variant=39421054910537
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/about
Hedvika is an award-winning filmmaker and wildlife TV researcher.
We talk about her highly successful graduate film "It's Bean Too Hot", which gives a detailed look into how the climate crisis is having a big impact on the coffee industry.
You can find out more about Hedvika's work here: https://hedvikamichnova.com/ and here: https://www.instagram.com/hedvika_michnova/
Her film is now available to watch on the Waterbear Network. Sign up for free here: (not an ad!) https://join.waterbear.com/
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Coffee Notes - Café Monteverde
You can find more about this coffee here: https://www.cafedemonteverde.com/pages/borrador-about-us-with-photos
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/about
Ben is a naturalist and photographer, and Sjúrður is a biologist working for the Faroese Environment Agency.
We talk about their work on the Faroe Islands, where they’ve been working to monitor the impact of offshore developments, including wind farms and light pollution, on seabirds.
You can find out more about Ben and Sjúrður's work here: https://www.benporterwildlife.co.uk/blog/field-notes-from-the-faroes and follow them both on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/benwildimages/?hl=en-gb, https://www.instagram.com/sjurdurh/?hl=en-gb and here
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Coffee Notes - Source Climate Change Coffee
For the third time in a row, I haven't had the chance to try a specific coffee from SCC Coffee yet, simply due to being a broke student! But you can find more about this coffee here: https://sourceclimatechange.com/pages/copy-of-about-us-1. It also comes highly recommended by another guest, and she knows her coffee!
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/about
Joe is an avid birder, a SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) by trade, and author of the bestselling book Bird Therapy.
You can find out more about Joe's work here: https://joeharkness.co.uk/ and download his teaching pack here: https://joeharkness.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bird-Therapy-Teaching-Pack-V3.pdf
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Coffee Notes - Redbank Coffee roasters
I haven't had the chance to try a specific coffee from Redbank yet, but you can find more about this coffee here: https://redbankcoffee.com/
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/about
Scott is a marine scientist, conservationist and director of community outreach and science communication charity The Plover Rovers (registered charity in England and Wales (1189992)).
We talked about about salt-marsh and seagrass, their links to blue carbon, and bringing effective and accessible science communication to coastal communities.
You can find out more about Scott's work here: https://www.plover-rovers.com/ and here: https://www.instagram.com/plover.rovers/
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Coffee Notes - Chipp Coffee Co
I haven't had the chance to try a specific coffee from CCC yet, but you can find more about this coffee here: https://chippcoffee.co.uk/
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/about
Isabel is a conservationist and operations manager at Maquipucuna reserve and ecolodge. We talked about the conservation work done at the reserve, community-lead ecotourism, Andean bear congregations and the threats facing people and wildlife in the area.
You can find out more about Isabel's work here: https://www.instagram.com/isaonta/, https://www.instagram.com/maquipucuna/ and here https://www.maquipucuna.org/.
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Coffee Notes - Café Maquipucuna.
While it's not currently available to export, you can find out more about this coffee here: https://www.maquipucuna.org/maquipucuna-coffee
Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/
Charlotte is a licensed bird ringer, citizen scientist and wildlife photographer. We talked about the importance of bird ringing, Schedule 1 licensing and how it applies to wildlife photography and making nature safe and accessible for all.
You can find out more about Charlotte's work here: https://www.instagram.com/birdringer19/
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Coffee Notes - Girls Who Grind Coffee
Origin - Finca La Plata, Jinotega, Nicaragua
Producer - Cynthia La Rue
Variety - Catuai
Process - Black Honey
Roast date - 29/3/21
Tasting Notes - Red grape juice, fruit and nut bar, tangerine
Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/
Celina is an intersectional conservationist, ecologist, photojournalist, ambassador for Girls who Click and a member of the youth council for Reseva - the Youth Land Trust. We talked about the Illegal Wildlife Trade, the importance of truthful science communication, her work with Reserva - the youth land trust, and the lack of diversity in wildlife filmmaking and photojournalism. We also finished off the episode talking about two incredible books, so stay tuned for more book-related content on my Instagram and Ko-fi page soon.
You can find out more about Celina's work here: https://www.instagram.com/celinaxchien/ and here https://www.celinachien.com/
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Coffee Notes - gifted by Blackfin Coffee
Origin - Virunga region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Tasting Notes - notes of raspberry, blueberry and dark chocolate
Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/
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