Two Bays Podcast Regeneration Projects

In the finale of Two Bays Podcast Series #1, Cam Hines (Co-Founder of Southern Sea Greens, and Co-Founder of Mountain Goat brewery) shares the incredible story of how he’s helped make seaweed a successful business that is good for people and the Planet. He talks Matt and Claire through the growth of climate action and sustainability on the Mornington Peninsula and explains how Southern Sea Greens are working to create nutritious food products while regenerating marine ecosystems.
Cam emphasizes the importance of creativity and tenacity in business and encourages fellow entrepreneurs to trust their instincts and take the first step. Tune in now if you’re ready to be inspired!
 
 

Join us as we sit down with Greg Holland (Owner of Carranya Farm and President of Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network) and Chantal Morton (Landcare Facilitator for the MP Shire) to explore the vital connections between climate action and landholders.
In this immersive conversation, Matt and Claire learn why raising awareness of the Landcare movement and encouraging more people to get involved is crucial to the Peninsula achieving a climate safe future. We delve into the essential role of landholders and farmers in taking climate action, emphasizing the need for adaptive land management and lifestyle changes. We also learn about concepts like becoming ‘carbon negative’ and the significance of bio-links (large-scale habitat corridors) in preserving biodiversity. 
Let’s jump into the grassroots and listen to some passionate locals talk about what they do best! Tune in now!
 

In this episode, Matt interviews Nic Cooper, the Founder of Wild Adventures Melbourne (WAM), an ecotourism and adventure tourism company on the Mornington Peninsula. They discuss the vulnerability of the Peninsula to climate change and the importance of businesses taking climate action. Nic openly shares his journey of starting WAM and the initiatives he has put into place to reduce negative environmental impacts and create positive ones. Matt and Nic also explore the connection between First Nations knowledge and businesses that care for Country, emphasising the need for long-term thinking and supporting the local community.
The episode concludes with a reflection on the legacy we leave for future generations, tune in now for a dose of climate hope!

Sun, sand...climate change? Our beloved Mornington Peninsula deserves a bright future! 
In this episode, we chat about the Shire's bold Climate Emergency Plan (think zero carbon emissions by 2040!) and how electric vehicles (EVs) are changing how locals and visitors move around. 
Matt joins Anthony Broese van Groenou (co-CEO at Good Car Company) and Mornington Peninsula Shire climate team members Lucy Allison (Team Leader), Jesse Caufield (Project Officer), and Jacqui Salter (Community Environmental Education Coordinator) in a dynamic conversation bridging business and government.
Let's celebrate our wins and work together to protect this paradise. It's time to turn the tide, Peninsula style … tune in now!

Explore the vital role of the education sector in climate leadership! Gab Espenschied (Principal at St Joseph’s Crib Point & St Marys Hastings) and Jane Byrne (Sustainability Leader at St Joseph’s Sorrento) explain how schools are shaping the next generation of environmental stewards.
They share insights into promoting sustainability within schools and empowering students to take meaningful action. From exploring local environments like mangroves to implementing innovative sustainability programs, they highlight the importance of hands-on learning and community collaboration.
Tune in now and discover how schools are making a difference in the fight against climate change!

Discover the secrets of nature, biodiversity, and climate action in your own backyard! Join hosts Matt Sykes and Claire Wild as they sit down with Ben Cullen from Trust for Nature for an eye-opening conversation.
In this episode, they dive into the importance of preserving our local bushland, wetland and coastal habitats and how Trust for Nature is leading the charge. From conservation to collaboration, they uncover the ways we can all pitch in to protect our environment.