Trees A Crowd

David Oakes

Ever wondered what happens when you fill a cello with bees? Or how robins have successfully colonised the outer-reaches of our universe? Or why the world is destined to be populated purely by female turtles? This podcast celebrates nature and the stories of those who care deeply for it. Join artist, actor and Woodland Trust & Wildlife Trusts ambassador David Oakes, for a series of informal, relaxed conversations with artists, scientists, creatives and environmentalists as they celebrate the beauty of the natural world and how it inspires us as human beings. All episodes available at: https://www.treesacrowd.fm/

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150 episodes
Updated May 12

Episodes150

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Nov 1, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Dan "Swampy" Hooper: The power of protest and learning to live with it (and pooing in tunnels with friends)
David Oakes heads underground in to the world of eco-activism to talk with the environmental protestor, Dan Hooper.
Oct 4, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
Leigh Morris: Sexy carrots & feral wallabies - the adventures and curiosities hidden behind Manannan’s cloak
David travels to the Isle of Man to meet "The Man of La Manx-a", the Horticultural nurseryman, scuba-diver and head of the Manx Wildlife Trust, Mr Leigh Morris
Sep 6, 2022 · 53 min
Dr Amy-Jane Beer: The 3 R’s of Nature Writing - Reading, Roaming and the Radial symmetry of Sea Urchin larvae
Nature-writer, biologist and activist Dr Amy-Jane Beer shelters from the rain with David to discuss creative writing and creative solutions to some of our wilder concerns.
Aug 2, 2022 · 57 min
Dr Gavin Broad: Broadening horizons with Darwin's wasps and other tales of cannibalism, incest and zombies
David pilgrimages to the Natural History Museum to meet the inspirational wasp-specialist and art-enthusiast, Dr Gavin Broad
Jul 5, 2022 · 42 min
Lost on Lundy: The hidden treasures of a wildlife landmark; aka, “David adventures to Puffin Island!”
David escapes the British mainland to explore the wonders of Lundy with the island's two widllife wardens, Rosie Ellis and Stuart Cossey
Jun 14, 2022 · 4 min
Bonus Beatrice: Bearded Seals & Ice Flowers - further stories from the ice sheets
A couple of bonus tales from Beatrice's artistic exploration of the poles
Jun 7, 2022 · 46 min
Beatrice von Preussen: All the little things that inspired an artist to travel from pole to pole
David heads to Brighton to discuss the juncture of Art and Science with artist, explorer and science communicator, Beatrice von Preussen.
May 24, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
George Monbiot: Feeding our future with heaven-sent bacteria and home-brewed scrumpy!
Over a glass of homemade cider, journalist, writer and environmentalist, George Monbiot, joins David in discussing what is needed to keep the planet fed and healthy
Dec 24, 2021 · 8 min
Norwegian Spruce: Our Viking Christmas Tree; aka ‘The Return of the Native’
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Dec 21, 2021 · 32 min
Holly: Merry berries & mistle thrushes deck our true native Christmas tree
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Dec 14, 2021 · 11 min
The Viburnums: Ways fared to Guelderland via chalk paths and waterlogged fens
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Dec 7, 2021 · 20 min
Elder: The people’s purple medicine chest lined with pariahs, period pop-guns & poo
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Nov 30, 2021 · 9 min
Wild Privet: Your country needs Spitfires, stick-insects and an untrimmed bush!
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Nov 23, 2021 · 21 min
Ash: Unlocking dieback with firelight, hurley sticks & Heiðrún the Viking goat
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Nov 16, 2021 · 13 min
Strawberry Tree: No, not that kind... rather, a god-sent Irish oddity with several subterranean secrets
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Nov 9, 2021 · 10 min
Dogwood: Victorian dating & rodent reanimating; the secrets of the bloody whippletree
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Nov 5, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Brigit Strawbridge Howard: As busy as a bee, whilst remaining humble as a bumble
David heads to Dorset to talk with award-nominated writer, "amateur naturalist" and bee-advocate, Brigit Strawbridge Howard.
Nov 2, 2021 · 22 min
The Limes: Bast-ardly BIG trees smothered in glamrock moths & decapitated bees
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Oct 26, 2021 · 15 min
Sycamore: The mucilage & mysteries stuck upon our misunderstood martyr maple
Uprooting the secrets and stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.
Oct 19, 2021 · 14 min
Field Maple: Is it a BIRD (tongue)? Is it (an experimental Second World War) PLANE (cargo drop)? No! It's the colourful corky bungs of the SAPINDACEAE!
Uprooting the Secrets and Stories of the 56(ish) Native Trees of the British Isles.