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Naturebytes are a community that create and apply technology to re-connect people with wildlife in new and exciting ways
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Naturebytes is a growing community of engineers, scientists, educators and enthusiasts all helping to create new ways to reconnect with wildlife.
In recent years – nearly 70% of ALL wildlife has been lost. At the same time, four in five young people are ‘disconnected’ from Nature. Being disconnected means you don’t have a true appreciation or feel a sense of responsibility for nature.
Our programmes can be used by anybody to develop the digital skills that enable you to see and care for the natural world in ways that weren’t possible before.
The Team
Stephen Mowat
Managing Director
Stephen a conservation ecologist with experience leading international programmes of research, conservation and public engagement at government agencies, the Zoological Society of London and now Naturebytes. Stephen’s work focuses on conservation education and the development of new technology and novel methodologies to engage the public and better understand the behaviour and ecology of key species
Jon Fidler
Product Director
Jon is a Designer and innovator in disruptive manufacturing technology including 3D design and 3D printing. Jon was previously a lecturer of Product Design and Interaction at Ravensbourne, founded a creative design studio ‘Modla’ and has previously delivered designs displayed in the London Design museum, exhibitions at The Science Museum and products for Nike and Converse.
Alasdair Davies
Technology Director
Alasdair is a creative technologist, investigating how technology can be used to solve conservation challenges. Al has developed various technologies including remote cameras to monitor penguins in the Antarctic and open-source GPS tracking tags for turtles. Al is also a Shuttleworth fellow working to bring open-source conservation technology to life.
Izzy Green
Outdoor Education Leader
Having fun and enjoying nature is one of my favourite activities to share with others. Here, it’s my mission to help others to find what it is that they love about nature and also learn about its weird and wonderful parts. With expert knowledge on ecology and protected species, I am excited to deliver free outdoor educational sessions for young people and create a fun and safe space for them to learn and thrive in.
Dylan Preece
Education & Wellbeing
Having studied Astrophysics at University I have always had a keen interest in all things to do with our place in the universe and how it has evolved over billions of years! I have worked as a secondary school mathematics teacher within a school ALN department for 10 years, supporting young people with additional and special needs. I work within the wellbeing and holistic therapy fields as well, where the use of meditations, visualisations and mindfulness strategies have helped young people and adults acheive their potenitals, cope better with stress/anxiety and promote their self esteem and confidence.