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 and ecologist work here.

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Coffee feature: Little Fireface Project/ Kindred Forest

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