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Log off. Touch grass. 🌍 Join us to connect to nature, big feelings and positive actions with Amy Chapman & Katrina Ridley.   Connect to Nature is a new visualised podcast and social media brand with a strong focus on nature and the environment, discussing eco-anxiety and embracing positive actions. Hosted by Amy Chapman (@inthecottagegarden) and Katrina Ridley (@katrina_ridley) Connect to Nature redefines what it means to get close to nature and looking after the planet.

  1. 1d ago

    Mads St Claire on the secrets of our underwater worlds

    From diving with bubble-loving manta rays in Indonesia to wrestling off nibbly seals in the Bristol Channel, Madeline St Claire’s tales of life underwater are full of unexpected twists and turns. The marine biologist and underwater filmmaker has travelled the world exploring and even restoring some of our ocean’s most precious ecosystems. For many, her job is the stuff of childhood dreams, but it was the loss of one of her close friends at the age of 16 to cancer that set her on this path: ’It’s a weird thing to look back and see this tragedy as having anything other than sadness, but I'm forever grateful that it’s the legacy of my friend’. Now 15 years on, Mads is a fierce advocate for protecting marine life at home and overseas. In this episode, she shares the highs and lows of ocean conservation, demonstrates (quite literally) what a healthy coral reef really sounds like, and explains how she founded Women in Ocean Science to elevate women’s voices and tackle gender inequality head-on. 🌍 Connect to Nature Season Two is sponsored by the Fairtrade Foundation If you care about nature, climate change and where your food comes from, Fairtrade's Do It Fair campaign is calling for a future that's fair on the planet. You can help by choosing Fairtrade products and adding your voice to Fairtrade's petition calling for stronger laws to protect people and the planet. Find out more and sign the Fair on the Planet petition at https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=fair-on-the-planet-connect-to-... Together, we can help build a future that's fair to people and fair to the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mads St Claire on the secrets of our underwater worlds

  2. Aug 3

    Zakia Sewell on folklore, identity & the magic beneath the surface

    Who gets to be British? Writer, broadcaster and DJ Zakia Sewell wants you to look beneath the surface and discover the ancient stories, folk traditions, and seasonal customs that offer a radically different answer In this episode, Zakia joins Katrina and Amy to explore her book Finding Albion, why folklore offers an inclusive alternative to traditional British identity, and how Morris dancing, May Day celebrations, and winter solstice festivals can reconnect us to the land and to each other 🌍 Connect to Nature Season Two is sponsored by the Fairtrade Foundation If you care about nature, climate change and where your food comes from, Fairtrade's Do It Fair campaign is calling for a future that's fair on the planet. You can help by choosing Fairtrade products and adding your voice to Fairtrade's petition calling for stronger laws to protect people and the planet. Find out more and sign the Fair on the Planet petition at https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=fair-on-the-planet-connect-to-... Together, we can help build a future that's fair to people and fair to the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Zakia Sewell on folklore, identity & the magic beneath the surface

  3. Jul 26

    Queer Ecologist Connor Butler on Bugs, Bias and Belonging

    Ecologist and entomologist Connor Butler joins Connect to Nature to challenge our ideas of what nature really is. From dung beetles and cockchafers to queer ecology and the hidden wildlife beneath logs, this thought-provoking episode explores how looking closer at the small, strange and overlooked parts of nature can change the way we see the world. 🌍 Connect to Nature Season Two is sponsored by the Fairtrade Foundation If you care about nature, climate change and where your food comes from, Fairtrade's Do It Fair campaign is calling for a future that's fair on the planet. You can help by choosing Fairtrade products and adding your voice to Fairtrade's petition calling for stronger laws to protect people and the planet. Find out more and sign the Fair on the Planet petition at https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=fair-on-the-planet-connect-to-... Together, we can help build a future that's fair to people and fair to the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Queer Ecologist Connor Butler on Bugs, Bias and Belonging

  4. Jul 22

    Connect to Nature - Season 2 Trailer

    Connect to Nature is back for a second season, with hosts Amy Chapman and Katrina Ridley exploring fresh and inspiring ways to deepen our relationship with the natural world. Through conversations with a diverse range of guests, the series uncovers practical, hopeful and imaginative approaches to living more sustainably, discovering urban wildlife and creating greener futures for people and the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. May 18

    🌿 What does it really mean to connect with nature and can your wardrobe play a part?

    In this episode of Connect to Nature, we’re joined by climate justice advocate, writer and speaker Dominique Palmer. Dominique shares her journey into activism, from discovering a deeper connection to the natural world to speaking at the UN and championing change on a global stage. We explore the link between slow fashion and sustainability, how the fashion industry impacts people and the planet, and why embracing your personal style can be a powerful form of activism. Dominique also talks about rejecting perfectionism, finding joy in secondhand fashion, and making climate action more accessible for everyone. Plus, we share simple, practical ways you can start connecting with nature in your everyday life, no matter where you are. 💚 “We are nature - and when we remember that, everything changes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    🌿 What does it really mean to connect with nature and can your wardrobe play a part?

  6. May 11

    Can getting outside really transform your mental health and sense of belonging?

    In this episode of Connect to Nature, we’re joined by Joshua Ademi (Tales by Josh), adventurer and founder of Black Scottish Adventurers. From growing up in Lagos to exploring the Scottish Highlands, Josh shares how discovering the outdoors changed his life—and how he’s helping others do the same. We explore how nature can improve mental wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and build stronger, more meaningful connections. Josh also shares practical advice on getting started, why you don’t need big adventures to feel the benefits, and how small, local walks can have a powerful impact. In this episode: Connecting with nature for better mental health Outdoor adventure and community building Overcoming barriers to hiking and the outdoors Why the journey matters more than the destination Whether you’re new to the outdoors or looking to deepen your connection with nature, this episode will inspire you to step outside and start small. 🌿 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Can getting outside really transform your mental health and sense of belonging?

  7. May 4

    How Music Can Drive Climate Action (and Beat Burnout) with Tori Tsui

    Climate justice campaigner and author Tori Tsui joins Connect to Nature to share how growing up by the sea in Hong Kong shaped her love for the natural world, why cold-water swimming keeps her grounded, and how music can be a powerful tool for climate action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How Music Can Drive Climate Action (and Beat Burnout) with Tori Tsui

  8. Apr 27

    What do vultures, judgmental magpies and oak‑tree swings have in common? 🌿🦅

    In this episode of Connect to Nature, hosts Amy Chapman and Katrina Ridley sit down with environmental campaigner and lifelong birdwatcher Dr Mya-Rose Craig, also known as Bird Girl, to talk about how we really connect with nature. From defending misunderstood animals to rediscovering playfulness outdoors as adults, this conversation explores why birds might just be the most accessible (and joyful) gateway into nature. Mya-Rose shares how growing up loving wildlife shaped her activism, why she started Black2Nature at just 13, and how simply paying attention to the birds around us can support wellbeing and mental health. Together, they discuss: Why birdwatching doesn’t need expertise, equipment, or rules Breaking down stereotypes about who nature is “for” The quiet power of everyday encounters with wildlife How nature can be grounding, healing, and fun You don’t need to know bird names.You don’t need binoculars.You just need curiosity. 🎧 Tune in and let nature take up a little more space in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What do vultures, judgmental magpies and oak‑tree swings have in common? 🌿🦅
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Log off. Touch grass. 🌍 Join us to connect to nature, big feelings and positive actions with Amy Chapman & Katrina Ridley.   Connect to Nature is a new visualised podcast and social media brand with a strong focus on nature and the environment, discussing eco-anxiety and embracing positive actions. Hosted by Amy Chapman (@inthecottagegarden) and Katrina Ridley (@katrina_ridley) Connect to Nature redefines what it means to get close to nature and looking after the planet.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
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