Episode 17: Nature, with Jonathan Preston

In this second of three podcasts on the theme of nature, Barbara and David are joined by two guests: Jonathan Preston, Conservation Manager for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, one a series of such posts he has held across the country over three decades, with current responsibility for wildlife conservation at 30 different sites in Norfolk; and Nicola Davies, who trained as a biologist, was an original presenter on the BBC’s The Really Wild Show, and is the acclaimed author of over 80 illustrated children’s books on animals, habitats, ecology and the sea. Jonathan, to begin, please can you introduce us to what nature conservation is for, and broadly how it’s done?

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In the early 20th Century, Maria Montessori transformed our appreciation of the importance of early childhood to every individual and to society. Her followers are astounded by the ongoing relevance of her insights to contemporary issues — freedom, justice, peace, nature, identity, progress, independence, faith and love — all thoughtfully explored by Montessori experts and guests in this series of podcasts. The hosts are Barbara Isaacs, leading Montessori authority and President of Montessori Europe, and David Gettman, founder of My Montessori Child software, which sponsors this podcast.