Ep 29 - Bees?

What's all the buzz about bees? These beneficial pollinators play a huge role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, but human activity has drastically affected their population for the worse. Join us as we talk with beekeeper Clayton Tucker to learn about why bees are important, how you can get into beekeeping and other ways you can help ensure their survival.

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 28 - The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright

The stars may be big and bright deep in the Heart of Texas, but they're only visible when there are sky is dark. Whether you're in Texas or anywhere else in the world, light pollution continues to distort our ability to enjoy the night sky, and it wreaks havoc on the natural world. We talk with Cliff Kaplan with the Hill Country Alliance and Chloe Crumley with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) to learn about the importance of dark skies and the work they're doing preserve the night sky. They also discuss the International Dark Skies Association's Dark Sky Community certification program, and how to get a location designated.

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Ep 27 - This Land Was Made For You And Me

In this bonus episode, we talk to Dallas Kelley-Kerr of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Daniel Hernandez of Frontera Public Relations to learn about the work they're doing to get the Blackwell School in Marfa, TX designated as a National Park. The historic Blackwell School served to educate local children of Mexican descent in Marfa in the early-to-mid 1900's. This cultural site pays homage to the unique experiences of the Mexican-American population in West Texas and brings awareness to the often overlooked segment of history in this region.

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Ep 26 - This Land Is Your Land This Land Is My Land

We're getting the lay of the land...public lands, that is! In this episode Alan Spears and Dallas Kelley-Kerr from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) join us to discuss the history of public lands and why they matter. They also explain what the NPCA does and how you can get involved to help advocate for our public lands.

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Ep 25 - Waste Not, Want Not

Waste is a terrible thing to mind, but unfortunately, there's a lot of it in the world. Join us as we talk to Linda van der Rijd, Owner of Screw Plastic, a company that makes plastic-free alternatives for everyday items. Linda explains what low-waste living is and why it is important. Just in time for Plastic Free July, the crew shares ideas for how to reduce your use of single-use plastic and other waste in your daily life. They also share some of their zero-waste triumphs and fails.

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Ep 24 - Planting Seeds of Change

Life's a garden, so dig it! We get into the weeds with Ben Cohen, Owner of Small House Farm and Founder of Michigan Seed Library to learn about the importance of seed saving. Ben gives tips for how to start saving seeds (both individually and as a community), and discusses how saving seeds and growing our own food can help us live a more sustainable life and become more self-sufficient.

Host: Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 23 - Under the Weather

Our planet is sick, and the only cure is bold collective action to help reverse the effects of climate change. Texas State Climatologist Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon discusses potential solutions and why he is optimistic that we can meet this challenge. He also explains how trends in long-term weather patterns have shifted and offers a perspective on how the COVID-19 pandemic might shift public attitudes towards climate change.

Host: Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 22 - Getting Trashed in Memphis

There's more than one way to get trashed on Spring Break! In this bonus episode, Jennifer joins the Living Lands and Waters (LLW) crew in Memphis, TN at their Alternative Spring Break (ASB). This annual event brings college students from around the nation together to pick up trash along the Mississippi River. Jennifer works alongside volunteers to help clean up McKellar Lake and learns firsthand about how the LLW industrial strength river cleanup works. You'll hear from the group's founder Chad Pregracke, LLW staff and ASB volunteers as they discuss their experience with this great program and its impact on them.

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Ep 21 - Theres No Place Like Home

Going green isn't just for the Wicked Witch of the West! Whether new construction or renovation, all of us can implement green changes at home. Our own Jenn Rawlings explains the LEED certification system, and offers specific examples for green practices in residential buildings.

Host: Jennifer Hetzel

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Ep 20 - Giving Fast Fashion the Boot

When it comes to Fast Fashion, there's a lot to unravel. Ashley Gill, Director of Standards for Textile Exchange, joins us in discussing Fast Fashion and the role the textile industry plays in enacting positive change in the way our clothes are produced. We examine the challenges and successes associated with sustainable clothing development, and ways consumers can shop responsibly and encourage changes in the industry.

Host: Jennifer Hetzel

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