An Evening Conversation with Dr. Jodey Peyton
Senior Projects & Conservation Officer, UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum
Wednesday 27 March | From 5:00 pm
The Botanist Café & Garden Lounge
The Bermuda Botanical Society is pleased to invite members and friends to an informal evening discussion with Dr. Jodey Peyton, Senior Projects & Conservation Officer at the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF), who will be visiting Bermuda.
This relaxed gathering provides an opportunity to meet an experienced conservation scientist and practitioner, enjoy light refreshments, and learn more about conservation challenges and successes across island ecosystems—particularly within the UK Overseas Territories and the Wider Caribbean.
About Dr. Jodey Peyton
Jodey has an MSc in Biological Recording from the University of Birmingham, a BSc in Zoology as well as a CHE in Archaeology and Geology from the University of Bristol.
Dr. Peyton works with the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, supporting and developing conservation and research projects across the UKOTs. She is also a Visiting Scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and works part‑time with the International Institute for Applied Ecosystems Analysis in Laxenburg, Austria.
She holds a BSc in Zoology from the University of Bristol and an MSc (Distinction) in Biological Recording and Data Management, and currently serves as Vice‑Chair of the National Forum for Biological Recording.
Jodey began her career in environmental consultancy before spending over a decade as a field ecologist, surveying plants and invertebrates across the UK. Her research later shifted toward the ecology and management of invasive non‑native species, with a strong focus on their impacts on island environments. This work has led her to co‑lead and lead multiple conservation projects based in the UK Overseas Territories.
Conservation, Collaboration, and Community
In her current role, Dr. Peyton works closely with governments, NGOs, researchers, and local communities. She supports the Southern Oceans Working Group and the Wider Caribbean Working Group, contributes to the development of new conservation initiatives, and helps strengthen existing research and monitoring programmes.
A central theme of her work is engaging people with nature—particularly through biological recording, citizen science, and volunteer‑led initiatives. She is passionate about improving communication around biodiversity and highlighting the importance of local knowledge in conservation decision‑making.
Join Us
This informal evening offers a chance to:
Learn about conservation work across the UK Overseas Territories
Discuss invasive species and island biodiversity
Meet a visiting conservation professional with extensive field and project experience
Connect with others interested in Bermuda’s natural environment
There will be no formal presentation—just conversation, shared experiences, and the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed setting.
