50 episodes
Coffee with Conservationists George Steedman Jones
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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.
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Episode 49 - Talking with Mary Colwell about Curlew Conservation and Natural History in Schools. World Curlew Day Special
Mary is a campaigner, writer, producer and charity founder.
We talk about her charity Curlew Action, the plight of the curlew and the campaign for a Natural History GCSE.
You can find out more about Mary and Curlew Action on their website
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Coffee feature from Cafeology
Country: Guatemala
Region: Huehuetenango
Farm: Asociación Civil Guaya'b cooperative
Altitude: 11600-1800 masl
Certification: Bird Friendly®, shade grown, fairtrade
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley -
Episode 48 - Talking with Rebecca Daniel about ocean conservation and powerful stories
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.
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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 -
Episode 47 - Talking with Jon Cranfield about reptiles, amphibians and ecological consulting
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.
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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 -
Episode 46 - Talking with Lucy Grabe-Watson about protecting the UK's ancient woodlands
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.
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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 -
Episode 45 - Talking with Satish Kumar about reverential ecology, social justice and holistic education
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.
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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 -
Episode 44 - Talking with Will Ritson about sustainability & ethics in chocolate production
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.
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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