Biosphere Isle of Man

H joins MWT Community Ranger Hannah and another new volunteer, out the back of Broadcasting House on Douglas Head for the latest update on the project to re-naturalise the grass bank and try and increase the biodiversity there . .

Co-founder of Earthscope Isle of Man, Sarah Mercer, talks to H about the "Sustainable Mann" workshops 2026 for small, medium and large businesses. Book via Eventbrite Biosphere IOM Sustainable Mann page

As Sound artist Amy Howse approaches the end of her residency as Biosphere Artist in Residence, she talks to H about her art, connecting with the Biosphere and the future! (Applications for next BAIR close on 21 September!)

As she reaches the end of time as Biosphere Youth Rep, Rachel Smith reflects about her time in the role and along with Biosphere Project Assistant, Breeshey Kermode, discusses the process to replace her, which is now underway!

Chair of IOM Biosphere Board, Jason Bissell, talks to H about the appointment of the new board, its membership and purpose.

H speaks to two of the volunteers behind the restoration of the community garden at St Johns, known as Garey yn Ellan Ain . . .

H talks to some of the main players in the fascinating "Hear Us" project . . as people from around listen under the waves . . .

Biosphere youth representatives Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig talk to H about their work with Biosphere IOM and the Youth Network

Chair of the Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell discusses his role, recruitment to the Board, Biosphere purpose and perception.

Manx Wildlife Trust Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins H to look over the progress on the bank as they attempt to bring back more wildflowers into the area - and they distribute some more yellow rattle seeds around the area

Chair of the IOM Fungus Group, Liz Charter, Records Officer for the Manx Bat Group Nick Pinder and former recorder of the Isle of Man's Biological Records, Philippa Tomlinson, discuss the setting up of a new group aimed at highlighting ecological issues and nature conservation on the Isle of Man.

UNESCO Biosphere IOM Youth Rep Rachel Smith tells H about her role, founding a Youth Network, finding a second Youth Rep and the way ahead!

Hannah joins H on the Bank behind Manx Radio HQ to see how things are going and plant up a few wildflowers on the lower side, also think about mowing plan for 2024. Onwards and upwards!

Ahead of the launch of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards 2024, Howard hosts a round table chat with the 2023 award winners about their commitment to our Biosphere and a sustainable future.

Political Member at DEFA with responsibility for the environment, Dr Michelle Haywood MHK, Engagement Manager for MWT Graham Makepeace-Warne and Ecosystem Policy Manager at DEFA, Dr Richard Selman, discuss the newly launched Nature Recovery Network with H

Andree Dubbledam joins Hannah and H for a walk around the site to see what flowers are currently present, discuss what to do next . . and see if the yellow rattle has germinated!

Spring 23. H and MWT Community Ranger Hannah think about doing a plant survey of the site in a few weeks time and, ponder if any of the yellow rattle has germinated after the winter cold and celebrate the wildflower project sign being put up (at last!)

Ahead of the Isle of Man's 2023 Biosphere Isle of Man lecture, Dr Roger Barker discusses how business needs to do more to address Climate Change and Biodiversity on Agenda with Phil Gawne.

Michelle Haywood MHK joins Rowan Henthorn and Jacqui Keenan in conversation with Howard Caine about DEFA's Blue Carbon Project

The award winners from this year's UNESCO Biosphere Award scheme chat about their work, the biosphere, sustainable living and the future!

MWT Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins Howard Caine to help him on a project to try and convert a grass bank behind Manx Radio's studios into a wildflower meadow - albeit a steep one . . . In this episode, Hannah and H sow yellow rattle seeds into the area - no mean feat on what was a breezy day as usual on Douglas Head. . . . then they sit back and wait . . .

MWT Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins Howard Caine to help him on a project to try and convert a grass bank behind Manx Radio's studios into a wildflower meadow - albeit a steep one . . .

A round-the-picnic table discussion about the Unesco Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022, its origin, philosophy, operation - and what to eat! Howard Caine chats to DEFA Minister Clare Barber MHK, Biosphere officer Breeshey Kermode, Head of Food and Drink Development, Adrian Moore, Project proposer Muriel Garland from Zero Waste Mann and Manx NFU Secretary Sarah Comish.