Wilderkids (for parents of eco kids)
A podcast for parents/teachers/care givers of eco kids.
Introducing you to books, films, programs, events and activities to help you rewild your child (or just start them off wild) . . . helping to create tomorrow’s conservationists.
Featuring interviews with authors, photographers, scientists, conservationists and educationists.
(A proud member of the Twig.fm extraordinary women podcasters for the planet channel)
Also available on iTunes - https://apple.co/2vvMlqr
- Update frequency
- every 47 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2019
Holly Budge - How Many Many Elephants
Wilderkids is back after a short break and what a cracking episode to kick off the new season of interviews.
On this episode we have adventurer and conservationist, Holly Budge who tells us all about …
On this episode we have adventurer and conservationist, Holly Budge who tells us all about …
00:48:40 |
Thu 14 Nov 2019
Monica Bond - World Giraffe Day
Today is World Giraffe Day and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate it than chatting to giraffe expert and children’s author Monica Bond.
Monica is a wildlife biologist at the Wild Nature In…
Monica is a wildlife biologist at the Wild Nature In…
00:50:45 |
Fri 21 Jun 2019
Cup of Tea Chat #3
It's been a while since I’ve had my good friend and fellow podcaster Tash (from My Home Planet) on the show, so I thought I’d bring her on to discuss a very old book that is new to me and a film that…
00:25:56 |
Thu 28 Feb 2019
Wildlife Photographer Suzi Eszterhas - Girls Who Click
On today’s show I’m delighted to introduce you to wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas. I had such a blast talking to Suzi that I couldn’t even edit our conversation down, there are too many nuggets …
01:00:50 |
Tue 08 Jan 2019
Georgie Dolphin - Saving Dolphins With A Children’s Book
Since beginning this conservation journey the most amazing people keep entering my life. I am continually awed and inspired by their passion and dedication to shaping this world into a better place f…
00:36:42 |
Thu 25 Oct 2018
Ondine Sherman - The Power of Education To Ensure a Better Future For The Voiceless.
You may have noticed that there has been a quite a gap between the last episode of Wilderkids and this one. The art/book side of my life has taken over everything lately - in the final push to get my…
00:38:07 |
Wed 01 Aug 2018
Roberto D'Andrea - The Connies Performance Troupe
On this week’s show we're joined by Roberto D’Andrea, part of a touring performance troupe called the Connies, born of the rich 112 year Melbourne Tram Conducting tradition, that bring environmental …
00:30:53 |
Fri 01 Jun 2018
Lewyn Maefala - Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit
5 years ago the first all female anti-poaching unit was created to combat wildlife crime, particularly rhino poaching, in the greater Kruger National Park in north eastern South Africa. They go by th…
00:48:05 |
Wed 02 May 2018
Sarah Pilkington - Environmental Education in Rural Australian Schools
Welcome to the first Wildkerkids podcast episode of 2018!
On this week’s show I have Sarah Pilkington, a school teacher from rural (& I mean rural) Australia.
In our conversation, amongst other things…
On this week’s show I have Sarah Pilkington, a school teacher from rural (& I mean rural) Australia.
In our conversation, amongst other things…
00:27:48 |
Thu 01 Mar 2018
Marc Bekoff - Important Life Lessons Kids Can Learn From Animals
Today I’m joined by one the nicest guys you could hope to meet, Marc Bekoff.
Marc is Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the Colorado University, a Fellow of the Animal Behavior …
Marc is Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the Colorado University, a Fellow of the Animal Behavior …
00:33:36 |
Fri 05 Jan 2018
Cup of Tea Chat - #2
In this week's podcast episode of Wilderkids, I sit down with my good friend Tash over a cup of tea, to discuss a film, that despite its age, I only watched recently. It's a stunning looking film tha…
00:21:22 |
Fri 01 Dec 2017
Sarah Sutter - Turning Play Inside, Out
On today’s show you’ll meet the CEO of a fantastic initiative whose vision is to make outdoor play in nature an everyday part of childhood.
Sarah Sutter heads up the not-for-profit organisation, Natur…
Sarah Sutter heads up the not-for-profit organisation, Natur…
00:24:57 |
Mon 20 Nov 2017
Amy Park-Impact Of An Environmental Education
Last week I spoke to the co-creator of an inspirational environmental education programme. It left me wondering what effect this programme has on the kids that take part in it, from their point of vi…
00:29:46 |
Wed 18 Oct 2017
Arron Wood-Inspiring Our Next Environmental Leaders
Arron Wood has been a champion of the environment for most of his life. In this episode of Wilderkids, Arron shares the key turning point in his life, when, at 8 years old, the environmental warrior …
00:27:13 |
Mon 09 Oct 2017
Welcome To The Podcast
What books affected you as a child? In the first episode of Wilderkids I chat with my good friend Tash, from My Home Planet, about the books that impacted our childhood.
We talk about what's changed s…
We talk about what's changed s…
00:26:04 |
Mon 09 Oct 2017
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