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.
Episode 57 - Talking to Jonny Hanson about living with lynx
Jonny is an environmental social scientist, former community farmer and author whose book “Living with Lynx” tackles a major question in conservation and rewilding: could and should we learn to live with lynx, wolves and bears again in Britain and Ireland?
We speak about community coexistence, the villainising of apex predators in popular culture and how we can learn to live alongside these beautiful species.
Buy Jonny's book from your local independent bookshop today.
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Coffee feature: Land’s End Coffee Roasters ( https://www.landsendcoffee.co.uk/product-page/sevenstones)
Country: Colombia
Region: Tolimo
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1900 MASL
Tasting notes: Red grape, praline and sweet honey
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley (https://www.anoisysilence.com/)
13 Jul 2025
Episode 56 - Talking with Carol Donaldson about conservation volunteering and community
Carol is an ecologist and author whose book “The Volunteers” tells the stories of conservation, companionship and community.
We spoke about the importance of community, the mental health benefits of practical conservation groups and how a bunch of volunteers from all walks of life can come together for the shared love of nature. Check out Carol’s writing work here (https://caroldonaldsonwriter.co.uk/) and ecologist work here. (https://caroldonaldson.co.uk/)
Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coffee_with_conservationists/?hl=en) / follow me - @george_brynmor on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/george_brynmor/)
Coffee feature: Little Fireface Project/ Kindred Forest (https://www.kindredforest.co.uk/shop/cisurupan-coffee)
Country: Indonesia
Region: Cisurupan, West Java
Producer: Blessing and Waluya
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1450 masl
Tasting notes: Chocolate, grapefruit, sweet raisins
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley (https://www.anoisysilence.com/)
20 Mar 2025
Episode 55 - Talking with Claire Wallerstein about the documentary #ClimateScam?
Claire is a producer for the charity Cornwall Climate Care. We speak about Cornwall Climate Care’s latest documentary #ClimateScam? which examines the scarily fascinating roots of climate crisis denial. All the links to Cornwall Climate Care’s work are here: https://www.cornwallclimate.org/
Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coffee_with_conservationists/?hl=en) / follow me - @george_brynmor on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/george_brynmor/) / Help keep the podcast going by supporting our Crowdfunder. (https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/coffee-with-conservationists-podcast)
Coffee feature: Rabbit Hole Roasters
Country: Mexico
Region: Oaxaca (Sierra Norte)
Producer: Josefina Pascual
Municipality: San Juan Juquila Vijanos
Varietals: a blend of bourbon, typica, gesha, mundo novo and mersellesa
Farm size: 1.5-hectare plot
Process: Washed
Fermentation: 48h
Drying: 5 days
Export Partner: Azahar Coffee
Tasting notes: Honey, raspberry, pineapple, almond
Music credits - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley (https://www.anoisysilence.com/)
Coffee with Conservationists is an irregularly published podcast where I sit down with people who’s work focusses on nature; from ecologists and educators to storytellers and activists. You can find us on Spotify (although maybe not for much longer), Instagram and if you search for George Steedman Jones, you can find us occasionally on Bluesky.
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