Nature Bantz

In this episode of the Nature Bantz podcast, we chat to Jon Burke. An ex-councillor, socialists and environmentalist who has set up a municipal energy company and planted street trees to stave off feelings of doom through action. We discuss the importance of Green infrastructure for wellbeing, as well as what 21st century urban centres should look like. Links for S4E2 - Jon BurkeJon Burke’s Twitter Hana Sutch’s TwitterHackney Light and PowerLow Traffic Neighbourhoods Alfred and Ada ...

02-22

30:35

Kwesia aka City Girl in Nature is Season 4’s first guest. And girl… are we glad to be back. From the streets of Lewisham to the jungles of Peru landing back in the big city, YouTube star Kwesia is a true inspiration.Her ethos is centred around the natural world and her love of nature extends to hosting day trips, walks, workshops and talks to engage people from the city with nature. In Kwesias words, ‘Nature is all around us and within us’. Links for S4E1 - KwesiaCity Girl in Nature TwitterCi...

02-08

35:44

On this episode of Nature Bantz we’re talking to British-Chinese multimedia journalist and budding author, Lu-Hai Liang. We chatted about hiking in Beijing (Lu-Hai lived there for six years), as well as nature connection and technology, and how virtual reality and gaming can inspire exploration and help you to appreciate nature.Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any background noise as we are working from the comfort and safety of our own homes. You...

11-05

27:31

We’ve had a little mid-season break, but we’re pleased to bring you Nature Bantz Episode Five. Joining us this month is our guest, fellow walker Dan Raven-Ellison. We chat about Dan’s busy lockdown with Slow Ways, how he very much loves London but has made the move to Exeter and his love of mud. There’s also lots of chat about exciting plans for the National Park City Foundation across the globe. And of course, the climate crisis, in the form of rewilding our national parks and the need for c...

10-01

28:29

Nature Bantz Episode Four is here. We’re delighted to welcome our guest, Belfast born author and journalist, Anna Hart. We discuss Anna’s love for slow, sustainable travel, solo bike jaunts and even fossil hunting on the coast of the UK. How the pandemic scuppered her American travel and work plans, but led to a fantastic caravan renovation project with friends, called Club Jupiter. Plus Anna shares more on her love for her adopted hometown of Margate. Due to the pandemic, we’re still re...

07-28

36:13

Episode Three of Nature Bantz has arrived. In this episode we chat to Josina Calliste, co-founder of Land in Our Names (LION), a grassroots collective working for land reparations in Britain. We discuss food justice, growing your own and nature connection for urban city dwellers. As well as the important work that LION is doing by securing land for BPOC (Black people and People of Colour) communities. Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any back...

07-02

26:30

The days are longer, pubs and restaurants are now open. Summer is very nearly upon us and in this week’s episode of Nature Bantz we chat to Neil Ansell. We discuss Neil’s new book The Circling Sky and the wonder that is The New Forest. As well as our relationship with nature and the natural world, rewilding projects and tips for budding nature writers. Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any background noise as we are working from the comfort an...

06-01

28:38

We’re just heading out of lockdown and things are finally opening up. In this episode we chat to Laura Jackson, TV presenter and skincare advocate about what we’re looking forward to now that we can start planning things in again. We discuss everything from walking around the city, travelling further afield and what to bring with us on a walk. Due to the pandemic, we’re still recording lo-fi for Season 3 so please excuse any background noise as we are working from the comfort and safety ...

05-05

27:44

On this last episode of season 2 we'll be chatting to author, artist and right-to-roam campaigner, Nick Hayes. His new book, The Book of Trespass is eye-opening and mind blowing. Together we chat about the often untold history of land rights, land ownership and that by the law of trespass in England, we are excluded from 92% of the land and 97% of its waterways. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly ...

11-05

37:54

In Episode 7 Hana is joined by self-titled Urban Birder, David Lindo. He’s super inspiring and shares stories about his first ‘big break’, why birds aren’t boring, how he’s uniting the birding world and how we need to get past narrow thinking and smash the stereotypes that deter wider audiences from enjoying the outdoors - especially all those easily accessible parks and green spaces in and around more urban areas. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear an...

10-13

53:58

In Episode 6 Hana is joined by Glaswegian hillwalking instagram influencer, Zahrah Mahmood. Together they chat about how to get into amateur hillwalking, the kit you need without breaking the bank and how best to plan your long walks up a munro - whatever the weather. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@gojaunt...

09-22

41:36

In Episode 5 Hana is joined by incredible author and journalist Lucy Jones. She discusses the importance of urban nature, mental health, and how we are unconsciously harming ourselves by harming the natural world. She also delves deeper into her new book, Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need The Wild. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with...

09-01

43:30

Cath Prisk joins us today from Outdoor People. Cath is a world leading advocate for children and outdoor play and her extensive experience comes from various roles she's had that promote getting outside, children's right to play safely in the street and the great outdoors. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi...

08-11

31:05

In Episode 3, Hana speaks with journalist, travel writer and author Jini Reddy about her amazing new book, Wanderland. She talks about her experiences with nature growing up in Canada, her shamanic relationship with the world, and her advice for anyone new to exploring. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socials @gojauntly Follow Hana Sutch over at @sutchfun on Twitter Email us with suggestions: hi@g...

07-21

35:48

In Episode 2, Hana chats to nature connectedness guru, Professor Miles Richardson who leads the Nature Connectedness Research Group at The University of Derby. He discusses the many benefits of connecting with nature, the pathways to nature connectedness and the impact of lockdown. We also dip into the research behind Nature Notes, the brand new ‘green prescription’ feature on Go Jauntly. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Fo...