<![CDATA[A New Leaf]]>A New Leaf explores the fascinating stories and ideas behind some of our favourite books about nature.

Each epsiode, we sit down with nature authors to explore everything from wilderness landscapes to the underappreciated wildlife on our doorstep.

We hope to inspire a deeper connection with nature and leave you with something new to think about or to share with a friend.

Whether you’re a lifelong nature lover or simply curious about the world around you, come join us.

See you out there!

]]>www.openbookfilms.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:25:52 GMTMon, 12 Oct 2026 11:17:09 GMT60Will Dorrien-Smith and Jack Graham<p>A New Leaf explores the fascinating stories and ideas behind some of our favourite books about nature.</p><p>Each epsiode, we sit down with nature authors to explore everything from wilderness landscapes to the underappreciated wildlife on our doorstep.</p><p>We hope to inspire a deeper connection with nature and leave you with something new to think about or to share with a friend.</p><p>Whether you’re a lifelong nature lover or simply curious about the world around you, come join us. </p><p>See you out there!</p>episodicWill Dorrien-Smith and Jack Grahamwill@openbookfilms.comno<![CDATA[Pineapple weeds and car parks - Lucy Lapwing]]>What does nature mean to you? An untouched forest or some weeds behind a Sainsbury’s car park? And how do we fall in love with it?

Today, A New Leaf has Lucy Lapwing on the show, author of Love is a Toad: Exploring our relationship with nature. In our first ever episode, we discuss where she got her spark for nature, what it means to have a deeper connection with natural habitats, and the strange places you might find them,

A New Leaf is brought to you by sustainability filmmaker Will Dorrien-Smith and environmental journalist Jack Graham. They have reported on climate and nature issues globally for the likes of National Geographic and Reuters. And they’re mates that go for hikes and boat trips in the countryside.

Please subscribe to get our next episode and, if you like what you hear, review our podcast. We also rely on word of mouth, so do share the pod with your friends and family. See you out there!

]]>4ddc7593-9f49-420f-b4c7-75566fbdb4d8Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:32:54 GMT<p>What does nature mean to you? An untouched forest or some weeds behind a Sainsbury’s car park? And how do we fall in love with it?</p><p>Today, A New Leaf has Lucy Lapwing on the show, author of Love is a Toad: Exploring our relationship with nature. In our first ever episode, we discuss where she got her spark for nature, what it means to have a deeper connection with natural habitats, and the strange places you might find them,</p><p>A New Leaf is brought to you by sustainability filmmaker Will Dorrien-Smith and environmental journalist Jack Graham. They have reported on climate and nature issues globally for the likes of National Geographic and Reuters. And they’re mates that go for hikes and boat trips in the countryside.</p><p>Please subscribe to get our next episode and, if you like what you hear, review our podcast. We also rely on word of mouth, so do share the pod with your friends and family. See you out there!</p>no00:20:3911Pineapple weeds and car parks - Lucy Lapwingfull