In this important conversation, Dr. Tammara Soma, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University & Research Director of the Food Systems Lab, speaks about her own personal journey towards the study of food, food systems and food waste from multiple dimensions. Dr. Soma explains terms such as food resiliency, food systems mapping, food justice issue…

In this majestic episode of Islam & Earth, Sr. Nadia Abuisnaineh, a NASA Solar System Exploration Ambassador, speaks about how the majesty of the nightsky. She discusses how this connects us the Creator and the wonders of the Qur'an. Sr. Nadia provides examples of how the sahabi, and our previous predecessors connected to the nightsky, navigated us…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Jumada al-Awwal, 1445, Dr. Nick Estes, a member of the lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Professor of American Indian Studies, as well as co-founder of the Red Nation Movement, and Indigenous Solidarity with Palestine speaks both of his personal experiences as well as the work he leads on Indigenous soli…

In this second Jumah of Rabi al- Akhar, as more than 20 days of genocidal attacks in Gaza are passing, this podcast episode is a conversation with Abeer Butmeh, an environmental engineer who is in Palestine right now. She shares what is happening right now in Gaza, what the immediate impacts are, what the projected long-term impacts will be on the …

In this special LIVE recorded episode of Islam & Earth, three guests: Nazish Qureshi (Muslim Climate Watch); Kadjahtou Balde (Faithfully Sustainable); and Tasnim Mellouli (Climate Justice Activist) join for a very critical conversation on climate justice and Palestinian justice issues. These three guests provide deep insights on how the Palestinian…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the second Jumah of Rabi ul Awwal, 1445, Sr. Tazeen Hasan, human rights advocate speaks about the environmental genocide that is happening in Kashmir. Sr. Tazeen explains how armed conflict impacts human rights, cause environmental catastrophes and how both are related, causing damage in manifold. She explains ho…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Safar, 1445, Sr. Tenille Fatimah, a quilter, and natural dyer, takes us on a journey through her experiences of transitioning into living off the grid, and how it is connected to her own journey in Islam. Sr. Tenille delves into how quilting, natural dying and living off the grid are so interrel…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Muharram, 1445, Sr. Elle OumGhazi, a nature enthusiast and birder passionately shares insights from her experiences as a birder. From sharing about her own journey to birding, to the ways that birding and time in nature support well-being, Sr. Elle provides a wealth of insight into how these bea…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the Ashura Jumah of Muharram, 1445, Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa, a Certified Outdoor Educator shares insights on how engaging Muslim children and families in outdoor immersive experiences can enhance their connection to the Creator and instill a deep and authentic sense of khalifah within them. Sr. Shehnaz is the co-foun…

In this special episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Dhul Hijjah, 1444, a 4-panelist discussion with Muslim youth from around the world explores what drives these youth to lead climate action work This panel features: Sr. Hania Imran, 19 year old climate activist, Founder of Youth Climate Activists Pakistan with a 100+ activists from all a…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the second Jumah of Dhul Hijjah, 1444, Br. Hassan Mowlid Yasin speaks from his experiences on the ground in Somalia and East Africa, on the impacts of climate change and developing meaningful localized solutions and focussing on youth-centered climate activism. Br. Hassan explains exactly how Somalia is being imp…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Dhul Qadah, 1444, Sr. Huda Shaka speaks from over 15 years of experience in sustainable urban city planning for Arab cities. Sr. Huda speaks about innovative ways to address urban development. She explains some of the major issues that arid Arab cities are facing in the midst of climate change a…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Shawwal, 1444, Sr. Abeer Butmeh speaks from over 15 years of experience in environmental work in Palestine. Sr. Abeer explains how the illegal occupation of Palestine is not only impacting innocent citizens, but the land and the biodiversity of Palestine. Sr. Abeer provides details about how res…

In this eye-opening episode of Islam & Earth in the third Jumah of Shawwal, 1444, Dr. Nadia Ahmad shares insights from her work on the environmental legal framework and how her own journey in law initiated at the heels of 9/11 and the civil rights issues that would ensue. She discusses sacrifice zones, whose residents are subject to severely hazard…

In this thought-provoking episode of Islam & Earth in Jumah & Eid-ul-Fitr, 1444, Sr. Nazish Qureshi, founder of Muslim Climate Watch highlights how compounded impacts of conflict, climate change, and climate apartheid are drastically impacting Muslim-majority nations and communities. Sr. Nazish explains how the impacts of colonization traces back t…

In this episode of Islam & Earth in Ramadan 1444, Sr. Kori Majeed, who founded the Green Ramadan Platform reminisces on her experiences of growing up on her grandmother's farm and her connection to food from the land. Sr. Kori shares how she conceived Green Ramadan and has developed this project over the last decade. She also speaks about Prophetic…

Ramadan Mubarak! In this first episode of Islam & Earth in Ramadan 1444, grateful to have an in-depth conversation with the Executive Director of Green Muslims, Sr. Sevim Kalyoncu, who grew up in the deep south and shares about how her own most direct connection with Allah(swt) has been through nature. Sr. Sevim shares how Green Muslims was started…

A podcast that explores topics and issues related to earth connections through an Islamic worldview. Tune in every other Jumah for a new episode! ~~ Islam & Earth is a podcast that explores topics and issues related to earth connections through an Islamic worldview. Tune in every other Jumah (Friday) for a new episode! This podcast is part of the I…

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I am reading the above book in 45-60 minute stages.

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I am reading the above book in 45-60 minute stages live on YouTube - this is a podcast version of the recording.

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I am reading The Wisdom of the Fields by HJ Massingham at 4pm daily - Mon - Fri (unless otherwise notified). Join me LIVE.

I am reading The Wisdom of the Fields by HJ Massingham at 4pm daily - Mon - Fri (unless otherwise notified). Join me LIVE.

I am reading The Wisdom of the Fields by HJ Massingham at 4pm daily - Mon - Fri (unless otherwise notified). Join me LIVE.

I am reading The Wisdom of the Fields by HJ Massingham at 4pm daily - Mon - Fri (unless otherwise notified). Join me LIVE.

I am reading the wonderful book as a live presentation, but offer this audio podcast of the recording.

I was reminded after a recent visit to the Cheddar Gorge of my visit to the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company in Somerset, so thought I would share it here. This recording features Paul Stoneman and myself in 2010.

On 4th August 2010 I broadcast this podcast Episode 1527 (I called it 4th July in the podcast!) and having listened to this old fun show I am thinking of bringing it back as a podcast. I would be interested to know what you think.

Mr Suggett and Mr Vobes huddle around their respective microphones and pick a topic to have a natter about. In this instant, they discuss reasons for the dwindling numbers of traditional clubs and societies and the gulf of ages between various groups. Thanks for listening.

Today I present a podcast from my archive. I am visiting HMS Warrior in Portsmouth in the company of Andrew Bains, the ships archivist. To listen to more from this podcast you can download the other episodes below: http://files.vobes.com/media/warrior/hms-warrior-pt2.mp3 http://files.vobes.com/media/warrior/hms-warrior-pt3.mp3 HMS Warrior is a 40-g…

In today's Bald Explorer Podcast, I talk to the lovely Matthew Holdsworth about the videos and walks we do in Surrey, I venture into the archive and find some audio from 2010 when I took a journey across the Amerbley Wild Brooks with my friend Mr Pegram. The Book of the Week is The New Sylva: A Discourse of Forest and Orchard Trees for the Twenty-F…

Today chat to Gary Baines from Shoreham Fort in West Sussex about the history of the important heritage site, his involvement there and the walk on 27th January 2019 that members of the Bald Explorer Group will be enjoying. Also, I feature some of the new DSLR equipment I use for filming. There's a new Book of the Week - The Man Who Planted Trees b…

This is the fifth in the weekly series of the Bald Explorer Podcast. In this episode I talk to Glynn Jones, a trustee from the Friends of the South Downs. Richard Suggett from the Veg Grower's Podcast pops in to discuss with my new Improve Your Vlogging course and Harold of Cardboard is my guess walker in a forthcoming video.…

Welcome to the weekly Bald Explorer Podcast. In episode four I am looking at maps. I am curious about the different ones available for walking. I am also developing my style of filming, so what do you think? Julia and I are in Fishbourne, near Chichester in West Sussex, enjoying a walk along the banks of the estuary. And I have the new book of the …

This is the third of my magazine style podcasts that are produced weekly. In today's episode: The Cissbury Ring Christmas Walk review. The Book of the week is a guide book, but how did it do? John Maze talks shows me a decor airfield while on a walk with the Friends of the Southdowns Society. Julia and I return from Chanctonbury Ring where we have …

On 29th December 2018, to celebrate the first year of the Bald Explorer Facebook Group, 23 members met up at Cissbury Ring near Worthing in West Sussex for a stroll around the Ironage Hillfort and explored the Neolithic flint mines and enjoy the view. Have a listen as the group makes their way down from the top of this ancient and special place.…

Richard Suggett and I take a walk in the countryside and have a chat about podcasting, film equipment and the approach to filming making.

This is the second official BE podcast published on 22 December 2018. Today I am looking into Geocaching, life with an Esse Ironheart wood burning stove, recommending a delightful book and launching the new gallery video. Useful links from the show Geocaching - https://www.geocaching.com The Veg Grower Podcast: http://theveggrowerpodcast.co.uk Book…

This is the first of the weekly podcasts from the Bald Explorer team. In it I highlight the videos coming up for the week ahead with a couple of excerpts from them. I recommend my book of the week. Give a reason to become a patron and support the channel and hint at the aims and ambitions for an audio version of the Bald Explorer. I hope you enjoy …

Some years ago I went to the Bodyworlds exhibition with my son, Stanley.Body Worlds is a traveling exposition of dissected human bodies, animals, and other anatomical structures of the body that have been preserved through the process of plastination. Gunther von Hagens developed the preservation process which "unite[s] subtle anatomy and modern po…

Today I am shown around St Giles in Shermanbury by the very knowledgeable Richard Putnam. The Anglican church of St. Giles is well away from the modern roads, approached along a tree-lined bridleway leading to Shermanbury Place, east of the Brighton road. A small church is mentioned in the Domesday Book, but the present structure is of 14th-century…

The lovely Julia and I are in Somerset exploring the famous Challice Well and surrounding gardens in Glastonbury.

The lovely Julia Hartley and I are taking a stroll through Tottington Wood close to Henfield in West Sussex, exploring the trees and nature there.