Biosphere Isle of Man

H is joined by MWT's Nature Recovery Officer, Andree Dubbeldam and Community Ranger Mathilda Whittle for a walk around the grassbank three years in to the project to have a look at plant species which have colonised the area and some advice on action going forward!

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.