<![CDATA[Biosphere Isle of Man]]>672c28e3-a3e0-52d5-9198-9eef8e7c819fMon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:07 +0000Captivate.fmRadio Manx Ltdhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/c242a1e1-e4d1-4aa3-8dbf-a83a23a8fff9/62ac5c62cdf8c.jpgBiosphere Isle of ManRadio Manx LtdRadio Manx LtdA series of programmes that highlight rich variety of aspects that allows the Island to hold Biosphere status and the work and events that take place to celebrate it and care for it.https://www.manxradio.com/podcasts/biosphere-isle-of-man1/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/biosphere-isle-of-man/nopodcastMANX RADIO GRASS BANK PROJECT - APRIL 2026 updateMANX RADIO GRASS BANK PROJECT - APRIL 2026 updateH 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 . .

]]>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 . .

]]>a789ce8f-62b6-43b9-8dbf-4a391c9bd69fMon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +010008:52falsefullSUSTAINABLE WORKSHOPS 2026SUSTAINABLE WORKSHOPS 2026Co-founder of Earthscope Isle of Man, Sarah Mercer, talks to H about the "Sustainable Mann" workshops 2026 for small, medium and large businesses.


]]>Co-founder of Earthscope Isle of Man, Sarah Mercer, talks to H about the "Sustainable Mann" workshops 2026 for small, medium and large businesses.


]]>67c8bc0c-a178-45d8-a326-b60a76406074Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:47:00 +010009:13falsefullBAIR Amy Howse talks to H as she approaches the end of her residencyBAIR Amy Howse talks to H as she approaches the end of her residencyAs 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 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!)

]]>4891fd19-bf38-440f-9ab1-df2cb714cf1eWed, 17 Sep 2025 11:36:00 +010008:08falsefullBiosphere Youth Representative Rachel Smith reflects on her time in the roleBiosphere Youth Representative Rachel Smith reflects on her time in the roleAs 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!

]]>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!

]]>9d9137d5-c7d9-435d-9670-e22c27470854Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +010016:33falsefullH chats to Biosphere Board Chairman, Jason BissellH chats to Biosphere Board Chairman, Jason BissellChair of IOM Biosphere Board, Jason Bissell, talks to H about the appointment of the new board, its membership and purpose.

]]>Chair of IOM Biosphere Board, Jason Bissell, talks to H about the appointment of the new board, its membership and purpose.

]]>3d255bcd-db14-47cd-89d4-d6864a50130cWed, 09 Jul 2025 17:45:00 +010010:36falsefullH drops into Garey yn Ellan Ain, the community Biosphere garden at St JohnsH drops into Garey yn Ellan Ain, the community Biosphere garden at St JohnsH speaks to two of the volunteers behind the restoration of the community garden at St Johns, known as Garey yn Ellan Ain . . .

]]>H speaks to two of the volunteers behind the restoration of the community garden at St Johns, known as Garey yn Ellan Ain . . .

]]>19fe44f9-1397-4f24-91a3-23a9a663f849Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +010009:24falsefullHear usHear usH talks to some of the main players in the fascinating "Hear Us" project . . as people from around listen under the waves . . .

]]>H talks to some of the main players in the fascinating "Hear Us" project . . as people from around listen under the waves . . .

]]>45811bad-3dca-4fd7-8b8b-14359c9e60c5Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:57:00 +010026:51falsefullBiosphere Youth Reps Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig chat to HBiosphere Youth Reps Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig chat to HBiosphere youth representatives Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig talk to H about their work with Biosphere IOM and the Youth Network

]]>Biosphere youth representatives Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig talk to H about their work with Biosphere IOM and the Youth Network

]]>7ca87879-5fb9-45ba-9442-2be635da3090Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:12:00 +010020:32falsefullChair of the Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell talks to HChair of the Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell talks to HChair of the Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell discusses his role, recruitment to the Board, Biosphere purpose and perception.

]]>Chair of the Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell discusses his role, recruitment to the Board, Biosphere purpose and perception.

]]>2c7e7b2b-8d71-449b-8603-10988be1a3eaThu, 20 Mar 2025 18:36:00 +010019:08falsefullMANX RADIO GRASS BANK PROJECT NOVEMBER UPDATEMANX RADIO GRASS BANK PROJECT NOVEMBER UPDATEManx Wildlife Trust Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins H to look over the progress on the bank as they attempt to bring back more wildflowers into the area - and they distribute some more yellow rattle seeds around the area

]]>Manx Wildlife Trust Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins H to look over the progress on the bank as they attempt to bring back more wildflowers into the area - and they distribute some more yellow rattle seeds around the area

]]>ea59647c-c706-4a96-937b-e73ade5896ecThu, 14 Nov 2024 17:50:00 +010011:26falsefullMANX NATURE ALLIANCEMANX NATURE ALLIANCEChair of the IOM Fungus Group, Liz Charter, Records Officer for the Manx Bat Group Nick Pinder and former recorder of the Isle of Man's Biological Records, Philippa Tomlinson, discuss the setting up of a new group aimed at highlighting ecological issues and nature conservation on the Isle of Man.

]]>Chair of the IOM Fungus Group, Liz Charter, Records Officer for the Manx Bat Group Nick Pinder and former recorder of the Isle of Man's Biological Records, Philippa Tomlinson, discuss the setting up of a new group aimed at highlighting ecological issues and nature conservation on the Isle of Man.

]]>f44d64d5-d9a5-451d-9830-9dae03109ea4Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:34:00 +010023:06falsefullUNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man's Youth Representative Rachel SmithUNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man's Youth Representative Rachel SmithUNESCO Biosphere IOM Youth Rep Rachel Smith tells H about her role, founding a Youth Network, finding a second Youth Rep and the way ahead!

]]>UNESCO Biosphere IOM Youth Rep Rachel Smith tells H about her role, founding a Youth Network, finding a second Youth Rep and the way ahead!

]]>37258ada-8eac-4ff6-ae3a-61d65a093ce6Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:37:00 +010010:37falsefullManx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower ProjectManx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower ProjectHannah joins H on the Bank behind Manx Radio HQ to see how things are going and plant up a few wildflowers on the lower side, also think about mowing plan for 2024. Onwards and upwards!

]]>Hannah joins H on the Bank behind Manx Radio HQ to see how things are going and plant up a few wildflowers on the lower side, also think about mowing plan for 2024. Onwards and upwards!

]]>39ec55f8-eb53-4d36-b8a8-63934949b76cFri, 17 May 2024 09:55:00 +010010:19falsefullBiosphere Awards 2023Biosphere Awards 2023Ahead of the launch of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards 2024, Howard hosts a round table chat with the 2023 award winners about their commitment to our Biosphere and a sustainable future.

]]>Ahead of the launch of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards 2024, Howard hosts a round table chat with the 2023 award winners about their commitment to our Biosphere and a sustainable future.

]]>o61-3720-660191e93d6b3Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:02:00 +010046:18falsefullThe Nature Recovery NetworkThe Nature Recovery NetworkPolitical Member at DEFA with responsibility for the environment, Dr Michelle Haywood MHK, Engagement Manager for MWT Graham Makepeace-Warne and Ecosystem Policy Manager at DEFA, Dr Richard Selman, discuss the newly launched Nature Recovery Network with H

]]>Political Member at DEFA with responsibility for the environment, Dr Michelle Haywood MHK, Engagement Manager for MWT Graham Makepeace-Warne and Ecosystem Policy Manager at DEFA, Dr Richard Selman, discuss the newly launched Nature Recovery Network with H

]]>o61-3720-64d23b39d2e39Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:55:00 +010031:10falsefullManx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower ProjectManx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower ProjectAndree Dubbledam joins Hannah and H for a walk around the site to see what flowers are currently present, discuss what to do next . . and see if the yellow rattle has germinated!

]]>Andree Dubbledam joins Hannah and H for a walk around the site to see what flowers are currently present, discuss what to do next . . and see if the yellow rattle has germinated!

]]>o61-3720-647a00af3b476Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:46:07 +010011:48falsefullManx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower ProjectManx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower ProjectSpring 23. H and MWT Community Ranger Hannah think about doing a plant survey of the site in a few weeks time and, ponder if any of the yellow rattle has germinated after the winter cold and celebrate the wildflower project sign being put up (at last!)

]]>Spring 23. H and MWT Community Ranger Hannah think about doing a plant survey of the site in a few weeks time and, ponder if any of the yellow rattle has germinated after the winter cold and celebrate the wildflower project sign being put up (at last!)

]]>o61-3720-64429dfaf2eddFri, 21 Apr 2023 14:30:18 +010004:01falsefullBiosphere Lecture 2023 Preview with Dr Roger Barker Biosphere Lecture 2023 Preview with Dr Roger Barker o61-3720-63d0fa040dac2Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:44:36 +010024:31falsefullBlue Carbon ProjectBlue Carbon ProjectMichelle Haywood MHK joins Rowan Henthorn and Jacqui Keenan in conversation with Howard Caine about DEFA's Blue Carbon Project

]]>Michelle Haywood MHK joins Rowan Henthorn and Jacqui Keenan in conversation with Howard Caine about DEFA's Blue Carbon Project

]]>o61-3720-63cab20d01e05Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:23:00 +010043:58falsefullBiosphere Awards 2022Biosphere Awards 2022The award winners from this year's UNESCO Biosphere Award scheme chat about their work, the biosphere, sustainable living and the future!

]]>The award winners from this year's UNESCO Biosphere Award scheme chat about their work, the biosphere, sustainable living and the future!

]]>o61-3720-639b1d3bb5155Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:12:00 +010001:01:09falsefullManx Radio grass bank wild flower projectManx Radio grass bank wild flower projectMWT Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins Howard Caine to help him on a project to try and convert a grass bank behind Manx Radio's studios into a wildflower meadow - albeit a steep one . . .

In this episode, Hannah and H sow yellow rattle seeds into the area - no mean feat on what was a breezy day as usual on Douglas Head. . . . then they sit back and wait . . .

]]>MWT Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins Howard Caine to help him on a project to try and convert a grass bank behind Manx Radio's studios into a wildflower meadow - albeit a steep one . . .

In this episode, Hannah and H sow yellow rattle seeds into the area - no mean feat on what was a breezy day as usual on Douglas Head. . . . then they sit back and wait . . .

]]>o61-3720-63442ebc0c19bMon, 10 Oct 2022 14:39:56 +010010:28falsefullManx Radio grass bank wild flower projectManx Radio grass bank wild flower projectMWT Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins Howard Caine to help him on a project to try and convert a grass bank behind Manx Radio's studios into a wildflower meadow - albeit a steep one . . .

]]>MWT Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins Howard Caine to help him on a project to try and convert a grass bank behind Manx Radio's studios into a wildflower meadow - albeit a steep one . . .

]]>o61-3720-62d96a47de304Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:01:27 +010013:37falsefullBiosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022A round-the-picnic table discussion about the Unesco Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022, its origin, philosophy, operation - and what to eat! Howard Caine chats to DEFA Minister Clare Barber MHK, Biosphere officer Breeshey Kermode, Head of Food and Drink Development, Adrian Moore, Project proposer Muriel Garland from Zero Waste Mann and Manx NFU Secretary Sarah Comish.

]]>A round-the-picnic table discussion about the Unesco Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022, its origin, philosophy, operation - and what to eat! Howard Caine chats to DEFA Minister Clare Barber MHK, Biosphere officer Breeshey Kermode, Head of Food and Drink Development, Adrian Moore, Project proposer Muriel Garland from Zero Waste Mann and Manx NFU Secretary Sarah Comish.

]]>o61-3720-62ac6e4fac3e4Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:06:00 +010039:33falsefull