MISSOULA, MT – May 4, 2026 – The Biomimicry Institute, a not-for-profit organization co-founded by Janine Benyus in 2005 with the mission to catalyze a nature positive, regenerative, and inclusive future, today announced the launch of the AskNature Podcast, debuting May 27, 2026.
At a time of unprecedented ecological and social challenges, the AskNature Podcast explores the impact and potential that could be realized if we reconnect with nature. . The series brings together global thought leaders who are exploring how our connection with nature plays a role in climate change and social movement solutions. Each episode gives us inspiration to be curious, humble and intentional as we explore how to be in relationship with living systems and learn from Indigenous knowledge. The AskNature podcast is a companion to the successful AskNature website, the AskNature Chat tool and the AskNature learning program.
Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of The Biomimicry Institute, and Andrew Howley, Chief Editor, the AskNature podcast premise is that we are part of nature and only by being in relationship with the More Than Human world, can we bring forth the change we need to address the challenges of our time.
“Nature is our teacher,” said Amanda Sturgeon. “With the AskNature Podcast, we bring the importance of our reconnection to nature to the surface through conversations with profound and humble thought leaders.”
Season 1 Lineup
The first season will feature six weekly episodes, dropping every Wednesday:
- May 27: Episode 1 with Christiana Figueres and Janine Benyus
- June 3: Episode 2 with Robin Wall Kimmerer
- June 10: Episode 3 with Tristan Gooley
- June 17: Episode 4 with Baratunde Thurston
- June 24: Episode 5 with Julie Watson
- July 1: Episode 6 with Gamelihle Sibanda
The podcast will be available on all major streaming platforms starting May 27, 2026.
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About the Biomimicry Institute
The Biomimicry Institute is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by Janine Benyus in 2005, on a mission to create a nature positive, inclusive, and regenerative world inspired and guided by nature’s genius. The Biomimicry Institute is embarking towards a ten-year vision to dramatically scale the impact that biomimicry is having on some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Since its founding 20 years ago, the Institute has worked to spread the practice of looking to the solutions developed by living organisms over billions of years to provide insight and inspiration for effective, efficient, and sustainable innovations and approaches to addressing our own challenges. As the Institute embarks on their third decade, they are fully committed to work across sectors and disciplines to spread the wisdom of nature-inspired, actionable solutions across our world. For more information, visit biomimicry.org.
Media Contact:
Anna Konstantinova
Director of Strategic Communications
Biomimicry Institute
media@biomimicry.org
