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The Devon Wildlife WardenS3 Ep 1: Goodbye Elm Hedgehog Rescue?
Help save Elm Hedgehog Rescue! In this episode, I speak to Rick, founder and manager of the centre about why they might have to close their doors this year and what will happen to their hedgehogs if they do. We also talk about the danger of rat poison, saving a buzzard on the A38 and what you might be able to do to help save the centre. We also say goodbye to our Coordinator Flavio and welcome Vicky, who has taken over from him.
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate i...
2023-04-031h 07
The Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 10: "Two years of the Wildlife Warden SchemeIn this special episode, founder Audrey and Coordinator Flavio join me to celebrate all that the Wildlife Warden Scheme has achieved since it began two years ago.
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife War...
2022-11-2830 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 9: Bat ChatIn this episode we chat bats with local ecological surveyor Anne Roberts - find out all about a year in the life of a bat as well as what our plant and bird of the month for November are - and get an update on what's been happening on the Teignbridge Wildlife Warden scheme.
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through p...
2022-10-2838 min
The Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 8: The Eco Church SchemeIn this episode, we look at the Eco Church Scheme. What is it? How useful is it for wildlife and how do you get your local church involved? We also hear from Michael Wilkie, vicar for
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on...
2022-10-0126 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 7: Regenerative FarmingIn this episode I'll be throwing the spotlight on regenerative farming. What is it and does it offer a potential solution for the future of food production whilst still supporting our environment? Later on, I’ll be speaking to Mark Own from Challacombe farm on Dartmoor. This square mile of moorland has been certified as the worlds first regenerative farm and offers an interesting insight into the potential of this method of farming. Carrying on from new bits last month, I will also be bringing you plant of the month – what to look out for in August as well as l...
2022-07-3028 min
The Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 6: Moths and ButterfliesIn this episode, Devon moth recorder Barry Henwood joins me to talk moths and butterflies. Why are they worth looking after, how can you help these winged creatures and what is the Big Butterfly Count all about? Find out in this months episode of the Devon Wildlife Warden podcast.
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local...
2022-06-2824 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 5: OrchardsIn this episode, I'll be throwing the spotlight on orchards alongside Amy Walkden, local tree warden and conservationist. We will be discussing why orchards are they great for wildlife, how you can go about planting one in your community and what to consider in the face of a warming climate. As usual I will also bring you the latest news and updates from the wildlife warden scheme as well as what you can do in June for your local wildlife.
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology...
2022-05-2828 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 4: Ecological mismatch, a cause for concern?In this episode, we look at ecological mismatch - what is it and is it a problem? We also take a look at all the wonderful projects the Teignbridge Wildlife Wardens are up to and how you can support your local wildlife this spring.
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working w...
2022-04-2817 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 3: The Devon Wildlands InitiativeIn this episode, we will be talking about habitat connectivity with a special focus on the Devon Wildlands Initiative. I will also be bringing you the latest news from the wildlife warden scheme as well as dates for your diary and ideas for what you can do to support your local wildlife.
Episode Notes:
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways...
2022-03-2849 min
Stop and Be GratefulEpisode 12: Grateful for the phoneIn this episode, we are being grateful for the phone. Just think for a moment about all the ways in which the humble phone enhances your life. Where would you be without your phone!? So let's stop and express some gratitude for it for a few minutes and at the same time, enhance our mental health and overall happiness and wellbeing.
Join me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
Music by L...
2022-03-0108 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 2: Hedges, Hedges, Hedges!ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife Warden Scheme would not be possible without the generous assistance of: Devon Environment Foundation; Teign Energy Communities’ Community Fund; Cllr Jackie Hook’s DCC Locality Fund; Dartmoor National Park Author...
2022-03-0127 min
Stop and Be GratefulEpisode 11 - Grateful for chocolateIn this episode we are working on our gratitude for chocolate! It's a popular and indulgent treat but how often do we really stop and appreciate all that goes into bringing us that bar of chocolate. Spend a few minutes with me now being grateful for chocolate!
Join me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
Music by Lobo Loco
2022-02-1608 minStop and Be GratefulEpisode 10: Grateful for loveJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
In episode 10, we are celebrating valentines day by showing gratitude for love. Whether it's love for a romantic partner, a friend or family member, an object, place or piece of music, we all experience love at some point, so let's be grateful for it together!
Music by Lobo Loco
2022-02-0807 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenS2 Ep 1: Coppicing - what is it and why is it good for wildlife?ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife Warden Scheme would not be possible without the generous assistance of: Devon Environment Foundation; Teign Energy Communities’ Community Fund; Cllr Jackie Hook’s DCC Locality Fund; Dartmoor National Park Author...
2022-01-2836 minStop and Be GratefulEpisode 9: Grateful for schoolJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become, and in turn the happier we will become.
In episode 9, we express gratitude for school. Why is school something we should be grateful for? Well, it not only offers our children a broad and balanced curriculum but many other opportunities too, such as developing social and extra curricular skills - so join me for a short gratitude meditation session and we can express gratitude for s...
2022-01-2707 minStop and Be GratefulEpisode 8: Grateful for birdsJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
In this episode, we express gratitude for birds. Such majestic and wonderful creatures - join me and consider just why we should be grateful for them.
#gratitude #meditation #birds #wellbeing #mindfulness
Music by Lobo Loco
2022-01-1209 minStop and Be GratefulEpisode 7 - Grateful for rainJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
In this episode, we take 5 minutes or so to be grateful for rain.
Music by Lobo Loco
2022-01-0507 minStop and Be GratefulEpisode 6: Grateful for friendsJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
In this episode we explore being grateful for friends.
Music by Lobo Loco
2021-12-1411 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenEpisode 9: How to have an Eco Christmas plus annual roundup of the wildlife warden schemeIn this episode of the Devon Wildlife Warden podcast, we bring you a summary of what the scheme has achieved in it's first year - this impressive overview supports just how important grass roots initiatives like this are. In the second half of the episode we also discuss how to have an eco friendly Christmas this year. How to shop ethically, wrap carefully and keep food and gift waste to a minimum.
This podcast will return for a second series in January.
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (ww...
2021-11-2827 min
Stop and Be GratefulEpisode 5: Grateful for autumnJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
In this episode, we spend a few minutes relaxing and being grateful for Autumn.
Music by Lobo Loco
2021-11-0509 min
The Devon Wildlife WardenEpisode 8: Rewilding with pigs and the importance of COP 26In episode 8, we talk rewilding and how useful pigs can be to aid the process. Elliott and Laura Fairs meet me at Embercombe to tell me all about what they've been up to there to help with rewilding. We also discuss COP26 and why our leaders simply MUST do all they can to lead the way against climate change and natural decline. And of course,
Episode Notes:
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge P...
2021-10-2638 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenEpisode 7: How green is your pet? Autumn garden jobs and hello from The Great Big Green WeekACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife Warden Scheme would not be possible without the generous assistance of: Devon Environment Foundation; Teign Energy Communities’ Community Fund; Cllr Jackie Hook’s DCC Locality Fund; Dartmoor National Park Author...
2021-09-3024 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenEpisode 6: Make a meadow, the future for beavers in England plus news and updates from the wildlife warden schemeACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife Warden Scheme would not be possible without the generous assistance of: Devon Environment Foundation; Teign Energy Communities’ Community Fund; Cllr Jackie Hook’s DCC Locality Fund; Dartmoor National Park Author...
2021-08-3128 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenEpisode 5: Ogwild Interview, Summer Holiday Fun and Dartmoor's DaughterACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife Warden Scheme would not be possible without the generous assistance of: Devon Environment Foundation; Teign Energy Communities’ Community Fund; Cllr Jackie Hook’s DCC Locality Fund; Dartmoor National Park Author...
2021-07-2938 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenEpisode 4: Sponsor Visit, Dartmoor Wild Camping and ButterfliesEpisode Notes:
ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife Warden Scheme would not be possible without the generous assistance of: Devon Environment Foundation; Teign Energy Communities’ Community Fund; Cllr Jackie Hook’s DCC Locality Fund...
2021-06-2338 min
The Devon Wildlife WardenEpisode 4: Sponsor Visit, Dartmoor Wild Camping and ButterfliesACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife Warden Scheme would not be possible without the generous assistance of: Devon Environment Foundation; Teign Energy Communities’ Community Fund; Cllr Jackie Hook’s DCC Locality Fund; Dartmoor National Park Author...
2021-06-2238 min
Stop and Be GratefulEpisode 4: Grateful for the washing MachineJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
Music by Lobo Loco
2021-05-2608 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenEpisode 3: Meadows, gardens and habitat connectivityACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! ACT’s Wildlife Warden Scheme would not be possible without the generous assistance of: Devon Environment Foundation; Teign Energy Communities’ Community Fund; Cllr Jackie Hook’s DCC Locality Fund; Dartmoor National Park Author...
2021-05-2324 minStop and Be GratefulEpisode 3: Grateful for crispsJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
Music by Lobo Loco
2021-05-1409 minStop and Be GratefulEpisode 2: Grateful for toothpasteJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
Music by Lobo Loco
2021-05-1207 minStop and Be GratefulEpisode 1: Grateful for the penJoin me on my journey to be more grateful with these short meditation sessions. The more regularly we make a concerted effort to be grateful, the more enriched our lives will become.
Music by Lobo Loco
2021-05-1006 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenDevon Wildlife Warden Episode 2: Churchyards, Bees and BugsEpisode 2 of the Devon Wildlife Warden Podcast brings you:
Details of a new national grassroots campaign map which you may wish to use or look at
The value of churchyards for conservation efforts
A summary of what our local wildlife wardens have been up to
Information about Wolborough Fen
Information about bees, including an interview with local beekeeper, Gary and a closer look at our most endangered bee, the 6 banded nomad bee
Details of the Westcountry CSI Project
What you can do to support dwindling populations of house martins
Information about Buglife's new campaign - "No insect-inction"
2021-04-1831 minThe Devon Wildlife WardenDevon Wildlife Warden Episode 1: What's it all about?ACT's Wildlife Warden Scheme is run by the Action on Climate in Teignbridge (www.actionclimateteignbridge.org) Ecology Group. The idea is to have Wildlife Wardens in every Teignbridge Parish who can help their local nature in a wide variety of ways - through promoting wildlife gardening, recording local wildlife, improving local habitats, working with clubs and schools, keeping an eye on planning applications and development and more! We offer training, project ideas and lots of support - together we can help Teignbridge's wildlife recover.
Links referenced in episode:
ACT Website
wwwactionclimateteignbridge.org
2021-03-2617 min