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Ahead of her talk at the Peel Centenary Centre on 03 October, Dr Erica McCallister, Principal curator of fleas and flies at the Natural History Museum in London, talks to MWT CEO Graham Makepeace-Warne and H about the importance of the largely hidden world of flies.

Conservationist and re-wilder Derek Gow talks to CEO of Manx Wildlife Trust Graham Makepeace-Warne and H about the film "Derek versus Derek" and how he manages his land for nature

In the last in the current series H ventures out to the Mountain to explore work going on to restore the Island's peatlands with DEFA's Peatland Officer, Sarah Hickey

Jen Adams from Manx Whale and Dolpin Watch joins H on Peel seafront to talk about the work done by the charity and the sharks and cetaceans you might see around the Island's coast this summer . .

H heads out with the Manx Inverterbrate Group to dip a toe into the world of flies with the man who knows more than most (ie everyone ..!) about the order on the Island - Steve Crellin.

The first in a new series of Wild Thing where H goes out and about to explore the natural environment of the Isle of Man. This week he's looking for river invertebrates with Dawn Colley.

Carl Rowlinson from Plant One, Cornwall talks to MWT's CEO Graham Makepeace-Warne and H ahead of his talk on the Island about the No Trees, No Seas campaign highlighting the interconnection between our forests and oceans.

Merlin Hanbury-Tenison, founder of the rainforest charity, the Thousand Year Trust, talks to MWT's Graham Makepeace-Warne and H ahead of his talk on the Island about the healing power of nature, how we can help restore Britain’s lost rainforests and what the Island can learn about its own Celtic rainforest preservation.

In the last in the current series H meets up with MWT's Marine Officer and Calf Manager Dr Lara Howe to hear a little about the Island's wonderful marine life from Basking sharks to puffins and work to protect them and their environment

H explores the curious beauty and crucial role played by the mysterious world of fungi on a foray with the Manx Fungi Group

H joins Steve Wright on his allotment to look at how growing veg can be good for both you and wildlife

Graham Makepeace-Warne joins H to explore the wildlife importance of dubs and ponds - to say nothing of their beauty and benefits for wellness

New Head of Engagement at MWT, Dr Carmel Croukamp talks to H about her background, taking on the role and championing the underdogs in the natural world!

Chair of the Manx Wildlife Trust, Simon Cain and Chief Executive Officer, Leigh Morris, talk to Howard Caine about the search for new Trustees and discuss their role and importance within the organisation.

It's Wildlife Week 2024! Curator of Natural History at MNH, Laura McCoy, Team Wilder Co-ordinator at MWT, Lucy Chapman and Project Officer for UNESCO Biosphere IOM, Jo Overty talk to H about this years event.