Nature Connection Radio

Jessica Carter - California State Parks Week 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Jessica Carter, Director of Parks and Public Engagement for the Save The Redwoods League, who discusses the upcoming Second Annual California State Parks Week.This special park celebration is presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and California State Parks Foundation. Held June 14-18, 2023, State Parks across the state will offer special community events with in-person and virtual programming. This week-long event celebrates California’s 280 state parks and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places. A complete list of the week’s events and how to participate are available at https://castateparksweek.org/Airing every third Friday, this episode is part of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Series in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glynn Burrows - How Convenient is Convenience?

From automated customer service and plastic-wrapped vegetables, to the need for new phones and computers every couple of years, this special Big Blend Radio Earth Day podcast features Glynn Burrows in a discussion about how our simple day-to-day actions of "convenience" may actually be harmful to society's quality of life, small business, and the environment. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/is-what-you-are-doing-costing-the-earth/ Glynn Burrows is a family history expert as well as the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-england Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Bruce F. Scharschmidt - Tina the First Tooth Fairy Children’s Book

This episode of Big Blend Radio features physician, scientist, and children's book author Dr. Bruce F. Scharshmidt who discusses his new picture book "Tina the First Tooth Fairy" that's out now. With delightful rhymes and rich, colorful illustrations, “Tina the First Tooth Fairy” is an engaging and timely story that will resonate with young readers everywhere, while providing parents with the opportunity to introduce their kids to the concept of environmental sustainability. More: https://brucescharschmidt.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel Writer Debbie Stone Reviews the Memoir FERAL by Emily Pennington

If you’ve ever thought of just leaving your current life behind and spending a year accomplishing something you’ve always yearned to do, you need to read “FERAL: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s National Parks” by Emily Pennington. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer and outdoor adventurer Debbie Stone discusses the new memoir FERAL. Read her review here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-yearlong-adventure-through-our-countrys-national-parks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Kendall - A Visit to Big Bend National Park

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Scott Kendall, editor of PlayStayEat.com, who talks about his spring visit to Big Bend National Park.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/59qqer5l1TUBig Bend National Park is a scenic area in west Texas where the Rio Grande River makes a large bend on the border between Texas and Mexico. Over 800,000 acres of mountains, valleys, and a wide variety of plants and wildlife are abundant in this gorgeous national park in the Chihuahuan Desert. Read Scott's overview: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-visit-to-big-bend-national-park/Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina

From rescuing baby squirrels and birds to understanding wildlife that you may see while out on a hike, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville" show focuses on on the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Featured guest is Savannah Trantham, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit that coordinates wildlife rehabilitation efforts in western North Carolina by providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, supporting the wildlife rehabilitation network, and offering conservation education to the community. More at: https://www.appalachianwild.org/Guest cohosts are Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Asheville and its many attractions. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/Steve and Karen appear on Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glynn Burrows - Walking England’s Coastal Paths

From the a beautiful sandy beach in Norfolk to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who talks about the various experiences you can have walking England's spectacular coastal paths. Read his article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gIw-xpby4b4Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. Follow his podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-englandLearn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ivan Levin - 13th Annual Kids to Parks Day 2023

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's 13th Annual Kids To Parks Day, held across the country on May 20, 2023. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/s8HhNOax8k8Always hosted on the third Saturday of May, Kids to Parks Day encourages kids and families to get outside and create their own adventure at thousands of local park events and programs. National Park Trust works with cities and towns, teachers, families, park and public lands officials, and numerous sponsors and partners to make these events possible. Get involved here: https://parktrust.org/kids-to-parks-day/Airing every third Friday, this episode is part of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Series in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.