EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 1H 21M
Becoming an Urban Rewilder with Dr Sean McCormack
from Nature, Nurture & Nonsense · host Rutendo Shackleton
In this episode, Dr Rutendo Shackleton chats with veterinarian, conservationist, presenter and author Dr Sean McCormack — founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group and ambassador for Beaver Trust. Sean shares what it was like growing up as the only nature-obsessed child out of five, the chaos and joy of his wild allotment. He also shares his journey from clinical vet work to community-led conservation, the highs and lows along the way, and how his team successfully reintroduced Eurasian Beavers to urban London after 400 years.It’s an honest, hopeful, and inspiring conversation with one of the most multi-talented people in conservation.Hosted & Produced by Rutendo ShackletonSound by Izwirashe Wazara
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In this episode, Dr Rutendo Shackleton chats with veterinarian, conservationist, presenter and author Dr Sean McCormack — founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group and ambassador for Beaver Trust. Sean shares what it was like growing up as the only nature-obsessed child out of five, the chaos and joy of his wild allotment. He also shares his journey from clinical vet work to community-led conservation, the highs and lows along the way, and how his team successfully reintroduced Eurasian Beavers to urban London after 400 years.It’s an honest, hopeful, and inspiring conversation with one of the most multi-talented people in conservation.Hosted & Produced by Rutendo ShackletonSound by Izwirashe Wazara
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