Those who joined Sustainable Skerries last Sunday for Leo Carroll’s talk on insects and biodiversity were in turn mesmerised, fascinated, at times a bit shocked and overall very happy that they had been able to come.

Leo certainly loves insects. He also knows his stuff and is really good at sharing his enthusiasm. Being a skilled macro-photographer (check out his work on Instagram!), as well as a highly engaging speaker, certainly helps. We couldn’t believe it was his first public talk!

If you’re now feeling a bit left out because you weren’t able to come yourself, or indeed if you were there and would like to see some of those slides again, and to hear Leo talk about them – well, then you’re in luck because we recorded the live audio and combined it with the slide show in this video:

A big thank-you to all who helped on the day with this event, to those who spread the word, and to those who came – and most of all of course to Leo: We are looking forward to more talks from you!

PS: We were very impressed with young Olivia’s drawing, inspired by Leo’s talk – which Leo then signed for her. Wow!