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5x155x15 And Rathbones, In Collaboration With Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Nature's DiversityThe first event in 5x15's new series with Rathbones, in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a celebration of Nature's Diversity. This panel discussion explores how nature can teach us to challenge traditional expectations. From plants and fungi living outside orthodoxies, to the symbolic connections between plants and queerness through LGBTQ+ history, and the stories of writers and artists who have been drawn to nature, our expert panel of scientists and storytellers will illuminate how the natural world can inspire new ways of thinking.
Brigitte Baptiste is one of Colombia’s most eminent scientists, an expert in matters re...2023-11-0258 min
5x15For The Love Of Plants: Jonathan Drori And Nicola SpenceThe hugely popular Jonathan Drori – writer and plant-lover – returns to 5x15 for a very special conversation with Professor Nicola Spence CBE, Defra’s Chief Plant Health Officer and the Head of the UK National Plant Protection Organisation.
Both Jonathan and Nicola have been inspired in their love of plants by visits to Kew Gardens from a young age. In this event, they will explore how those early experiences led them both on journeys of discovery to the far reaches of the botanical universe. Join us as Jonathan and Nicola share stories about their love of the natural world, the importance of pla...2022-10-171h 01
Woodland Walks - The Woodland Trust PodcastA walk with author Jon DroriHow do trees communicate? Which species' bark was used as a kind of antiseptic chewing gum in the Stone Age? These and other fascinating facts and stories came up during my chat with author, environmentalist and Trust ambassador, Jon Drori CBE. Jon's love of nature grew from childhood visits to Kew Gardens and parents who encouraged him to view nature scientifically and also for its beauty. Both perspectives shine through in his books, Around the World in 80 Trees and Around the World in 80 Plants. We're joined too by Leila who quizzes Jon on topics popular among young...2021-12-2127 min
ALSO in PINK with Alexandria LawrencePlants, Sustainable Living & Being Multi-Passionate with Jonathan Drori CBEJonathan Drori is multi-passionate in the fullest sense of the word. His interests and expertise span everything from engineering to science and education, documentary filmmaking and writing books to being on the boards of Raspberry Pi and the Eden Project. He’s also an ambassador for the Woodland Trust and WWF. You’ll hear how plants gave Jon a literal taste for history (hint, hint) as we chat about his latest book Around the World in 80 Plants.
Jon’s LinksWebsite: https://jondrori.co.uk/books/80plants/ (jondrori.co.uk)
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Tree Lady TalksJonathan Drori CBE - Around The World In Eighty TreesSend us a textThe Tree Lady talks to Jonathan Drori CBE about his book 'Around The World In 80 Trees'. Here is a snip from his CV:-An experienced chairman, trustee and adviser, Jon helps organisations to develop strategy, drive performance and engage new audiences with services that they'll value. He is unusual in bridging disparate fields; public engagement and outreach, education, governance, technology, media, science and culture, and in being able to make valuable, senior connections across them.For more episodes in the Tree Lady...2020-12-1145 min
Tree Lady TalksJonathan Drori CBE - Around The World In Eighty Trees - SoundbiteSend us a textThe Tree Lady talks to Jonathan Drori CBE about his book 'Around The World In 80 Trees'. Here is a snip from his CV:-An experienced chairman, trustee and adviser, Jon helps organisations to develop strategy, drive performance and engage new audiences with services that they'll value. He is unusual in bridging disparate fields; public engagement and outreach, education, governance, technology, media, science and culture, and in being able to make valuable, senior connections across them. Buy the book on AmazonFor more...2020-12-0800 min
The Higher Biology PodcastSummer Holiday Special - Around the World with Mark Beaumont & Jon DroriMr Downie is joined by World Record holder, Mark Beaumont and author Jon Drori for a summer holiday special.With travel plans cancelled for most this summer, this episode aims to take you on a journey around the world from home.You can ask questions or get in touch via @BiologyHigher on TwitterThis podcast is sponsored by Leckie textbooks, revision guides and practice papers; everything you need to learn, review and prepare for your SQA Exams. Browse the books at www.leckiescotland.co.ukThanks also to Education Scotland for t...2020-07-121h 00