ROOT AND WING
Illustrated wildlife talks, wherever you meet
TALKS FOR GROUPS
For WI branches, u3a groups, natural history societies, schools and clubs. Choose from the featured talks below, or request a talk tailored to your group's interests.
AT A GLANCE
Length
Typically one hour including questions, adjusted to suit your meeting.
What I bring
My own high-quality projector. Venues need only provide a power socket and a wall or screen.
Fee
Based on group size. Please include your typical attendance when enquiring.
Booking ahead
Enquiries are welcome well in advance for programme planning.
The Loss and Recovery of Ospreys in the UK
How ospreys were lost from the UK and how they returned, drawing on years of work with the Rutland Osprey Project and a visit to their wintering grounds in The Gambia.
Wild Medicine
How time in nature supports mental as well as physical health: what the research shows, how the NHS now prescribes time outdoors, and practical ways to feel the benefit.
3.8 Billion Years of Research and Development
From Velcro to the bullet train, some of our cleverest inventions were copied from nature. Others we developed independently, only to find nature had arrived at the same solution first.
The Science of Migration
How birds navigate across continents, why some species barely land for months, and how scientists track their remarkable journeys.
Featured talks
Bespoke talks
Talks can be developed for a particular occasion, theme or species. Previous subjects include badgers, otters, bats and glow-worms. Use the form below to enquire about a bespoke talk.
Check a date
Share a few details about your group and preferred dates, and I will respond within a few working days. Or email george@rootandwing.co.uk. Your details are used only to reply to your enquiry.