• Curious About Connecting with Nature Through Storytelling

  • May 1 2024
  • Length: 25 mins
  • Podcast

Curious About Connecting with Nature Through Storytelling

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Curious About Nature podcast, host Rachel Mills talks with Dr. Sarah Pye about her life's journey from sailing adventures to wildlife conservation. Dr. Pye shares her experiences of living in various parts of the world and how they shaped her commitment to nature. She discusses her work with sun bears in Borneo, her children's book series "Wildlife Wong," and her educational initiatives to connect children with wildlife. The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling in fostering a love for nature among the younger generation and Dr. Pye's ongoing efforts in conservation education.

    Dr. Sarah Pye

    Website: https://sarahrpye.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_sarahrpye

    Saving Sun Bears: https://sarahrpye.com/saving-sun-bears

    Wildlife Wong: https://sarahrpye.com/wildlife-wong


    Curious About Nature is hosted by Buttercup Learning Founder, Rachel Mills.

    Website: https://buttercuplearning.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buttercup_hello/

    Email: info@buttercuplearning.com

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    Curious About Nature is a nature show for families, home educators and teachers from the team behind Buttercup Learning and the UK's only nature prints with augmented reality.

    There's a new episode every month where guests discuss nature and ways we can connect our families and communities to nature.


    What we discussed in the episode

    Dr. Pye's Background (00:00:57) Dr. Pye shares her diverse background, from Gibraltar to sailing adventures, shaping her connection to nature.

    Challenging Sailing Adventures (00:02:20) Dr. Pye recounts challenging sailing experiences, including severe weather and the positive moments at sea.

    Transition to Tourism (00:04:04) Dr. Pye discusses sailing across the Atlantic, her time in the Caribbean, and the transition to the tourism industry.

    Encountering Sun Bears in Borneo (00:09:34) Dr. Pye shares her experience visiting Borneo, encountering sun bears, and meeting Dr. Wong, leading to her conservation efforts.

    Sun Bear Conservation (00:12:58) Dr. Pye discusses the threats to sun bears, including habitat loss, poaching, and the illegal pet trade.

    Promoting "Saving Sun Bears" (00:14:54) Dr.

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