Coffee And Conservation
Join Mike Veale & Robert Pike as they dive into "frontline" wildlife protection and conservation issues, programs, and solutions. Each episode is focused on an issue, effort, guest professional, and call to action for the every day person who cares about animals, people, and the environment.
Episodes
In this episode of Coffee and Conservation, Mike Veale and Elias Blaset start with a topic close to home for Global Conservation Force: World Rhino Day.
Mike and Elias break down some of the latest rhino population numbers, where conservation efforts are making progress, and where serious challenges remain. With roughly 26,700 rhinos left globally across five surviving species, there’s plenty to celebrate, plenty to be concern...
In Episode 2 of Coffee and Conservation, Mike Veale sits down with Lauren Lee, GCF Education Programs Coordinator and Apprentice Instructor, to talk about the newest addition to Global Conservation Force’s education programs: Rhino Rescue™.
Mike and Lauren dive into the development of the new GCF Rhino Rescue™ board game, why it was created, and the bigger plans for using it as a hands-on conservation education tool with stude...
In this episode of Coffee and Conservation, Mike Veale sits down with Global Conservation Force Conservation Officer and core team member Elias Blaset, founder of The Symbiosis Project, to talk about the many different paths that can lead to a career, and a life, in wildlife conservation.
Originally from Chile, Elias shares his journey of moving to the United States, pursuing his passion for wildlife as a student at Moorpark College...
Episode Description – Coffee & Conservation with Rita Santas
In this episode of Coffee & Conservation, Mike sits down with Rita Santas, conservation K9 handler and founder-owner of Dogs for Nature in Portugal.
Rita shares her journey into the world of working dogs for conservation—how she got started, what inspired her to build Dogs for Nature, and what it really takes to train and deploy K9s for wildlife protecti...
In this episode of Coffee & Conservation, host Mike Veale sits down with Global Conservation Force instructor Amanda Smith — whose decades-long career in UK law enforcement took an unexpected turn after hearing the powerful story of Thandi the rhino and the lifesaving work of Dr. William Fowlds. Inspired, Amanda made the bold decision to leave everything familiar behind and work her way into wildlife conservation.
Mike and...
This week on Coffee & Conservation, we sit down with BAFTA-nominated wildlife filmmaker and GCF Conservation Ambassador Anna Dimitriadis. With credits on major series such as Big Cats 24/7 for BBC2 and PBS, and field experience spanning Antarctic ice dives, Patagonian mountains, and the Okavango Delta, Anna has built a career telling powerful wildlife stories through camera, drone, and underwater work. In this episode, she shar...
Sophie Bland, is a wildlife conservationist, photographer, former zookeeper, and part of the Global Conservation Force Team. Recently, she joined us for her first team deployment as a GCF Field Journalist working in the field as part of snare patrols, community based ranger selection and the annual anti-poaching ranger bootcamp. Tune in for part 1! In part 2, we will pick up where we abruptly, not planned, left off!
Pour yourself a fresh cup and join Mike Veale for an inspiring episode of Coffee and Conservation, featuring Karen Odendaal, Chief Operating Officer of Zululand Conservation Trust (ZCT) and Managing Director of Manyoni Private Game Reserve. With a conservation career spanning nearly two decades, Karen has been at the forefront of rhino protection, pangolin rehabilitation, and community-based conservation ef...
Jaidacyn Madrigal is an environmental educator, community advocate, and sustainability storyteller whose work blends activism, and grassroots outreach. A proud graduate of California State University–Sacramento, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration with a concentration in Hospitality & Tourism Management, and a minor in Environmental Studies. She also brings a professional edge to her environmental...
Join us as we dive into the journey behind The Last Ranger with director Cindy Lee and writer David Lee. Based on true events in the Eastern Cape, the film tells the powerful story of Thandi, a rhino who survived a brutal poaching incident on Kariega Game Reserve, and the woman determined to protect these vulnerable animals. Cindy shares her path from commercials to becoming an Academy Award®-shortlisted director, while D...
On this episode of Coffee and Conservation, we’re here to guide both first-time travelers and seasoned explorers ready to dive deeper into the wonders of South Africa! Whether it’s your first journey to this incredible country or you’re looking to extend your stay and explore more independently, this episode is packed with everything you need to know.
We’ll take you step-by-step through the essentials&md...
In this episode, we chat with Brierley McCubbins, GCF's dedicated Field Journalist. Brierley, who has always had a passion for animals and wildlife conservation, began her path in the police academy and later found her calling while working as a zookeeper. Now, she uses her skills to document the work of Global Conservation Force's instructors and programs. Brierley discusses her journey into wildlife conservation, the role of fiel...
In today’s episode, we’re excited to have Jess Donnelly, the filmmaker behind the impactful documentary "Holding the Frontline." Jess will share her journey to becoming a filmmaker, including her experiences filming in the field with the Global Conservation Force. We’ll explore the challenges she faced, the inspiring stories she captured, and how you can get involved in conservation efforts. Grab your co...
Our latest podcast episode of Coffee and Conservation is a must-listen! We're thrilled to have Kendra Carano, @world_of_kenny , a wildlife conservation filmmaker, as our special guest.
Join us as we delve into Kendra's inspiring journey, exploring her experiences in the realm of film and the art of wildlife conservation filmmaking. From the stories behind the lens to the challenges faced in the field, this episode promises...
Join us on the latest episode of Coffee and Conservation, where our host Mike Veale sits down with the incredible Lauren Lee, Education Outreach Projects Coordinator at Global Conservation Force!
In this episode, Lauren shares her passion for wildlife, her role in creating awareness about endangered species, and how education is the key to making a positive impact on our planet.
Tune in to gain insights into the vital work being do...
Join hosts Robert Pike and Mike Veale as they bring back Blake Moynes as our special guest. Blake shares his insight about what he thought it would be like to be a ranger and what it truly is like, he shares what it feels like to be on field operations, and he shares the full story about his foot infection that happened during the course.
Join us for this episode as we interview our special guest, Blake Moynes.
Blake Moynes is a reality TV celebrity and conservationist who has turned his attention and celebrity reach towards raising funds and awareness for wildlife conservation efforts.
Blake Moynes recently returned from the 2023 Global Conservation Force Annual Anti-Poaching Bootcamp in South Africa. Coming in as a foreigner, he experienced many challenges that wer...
Join host Mike Veale with his good friends and professional colleagues, Coyote Peterson, Mario Aldecoa, and Trent Underwood, from Brave Wilderness Productions. This episode takes a dive into conservation filmmaking and some behind the scenes discussions around filming "Game of Horns" rhino conservation documentary for the Global Conservation Force, Kariega Foundation, and Brave Wilderness "Save The Horns" campaign and programs.
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Wesley Visscher is the Founder and CEO of Scent Imprint Dogs and Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs, a Global Conservation Force Field Instructor, and has trained two of GCF's conservation K9s. Join Mike and Robert as they chat K9s and K9s in conservation during this episode.
Lindy Sutherland grew up in the Eastern Cape of South African where her father founded the Kariega Game Reserve. Now, Lindy is the Director of the Kariega Foundation, one of Global Conservation Force's core partners. Tune in for this episode where we go through the complications of starting a reserve, the challenges of maintaining that reserve, and ultimately how you make it successful for the community, ecotourism, and wildlife.
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