Nature Connection Radio

Professor and Author Peter S. Alagona - The Accidental Ecosystem

Peter S. Alagona is a professor of environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He’s the author of numerous articles as well as the book “After the Grizzly: Endangered Species and the Politics of Place in California.” On this episode of Big Blend Radio he discusses his latest book, "THE ACCIDENTAL ECOSYSTEM: People and Wildlife in American Cities," that explores the natural history of cities and chronicles how our relationship with wildlife, which has typically been defined by habitat destruction and "pest control," needs to be redefined. More: http://www.peteralagona.com/This show is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is 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.

Author Kristin Ohlson - Sweet in Tooth and Claw

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Kristin Ohlson, acclaimed author of “The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet.” Her new book, "Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World,” offers optimism in the midst of our environmental crisis through stories of people partnering with nature. More: https://www.kristinohlson.com/This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is 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.

Dr Patricia Mechael - The Antidotes: Pollution Solution

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features public health specialist Dr. Patricia Mechael who discusses her new middle grade book “The Antidotes: Pollution Solution” (Bold Story Press, Oct. 4, 2022) that shares the story of a colorful cast of classmates who work together to save town’s water supply. More: https://www.patriciamechael.com/This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is 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.

Bayli Quick and Arlene Gould - Briarwood Nature Preserve in Louisiana

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on Briarwood Nature Preserve, a National Historic Place in Saline, Louisiana, which is just north of Natchitoches. Featured guests include Arlene Gould - Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Bayli Quick - Curator at Briarwood Nature Preserve.Briarwood is the birthplace and home of Caroline Dormon, a world renowned naturalist, author, artist, and the first woman to be hired in the United States Forest Service. The Briarwood Nature Preserve carries on the work started by Miss Dormon by preserving wildflowers native to the south and educating the public. More: https://briarwoodnp.org/Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory and is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area. More: https://natchitoches.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Hodder - Save the Redwoods League

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Sam Hodder, President & CEO of Save the Redwoods League, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore California redwoods and connect people to the peace and beauty of redwood forests.Hear about how The League protects redwoods by purchasing redwood forests and the surrounding land needed to nurture them. They also work to restore redwood forests by innovating science and technology that can improve stewardship and accelerate forest regeneration. More at https://www.savetheredwoods.org/This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/Photo of Sam Hodder by Paul Robert Wolf Wilson, courtesy Save the Redwoods League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Farrar - Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show airs live from from Kansas City, Kansas, with hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour, and publishers of Big Blend Magazines. Margot Carrera, fine art nature photographer and environmentalist, joins as guest cohost, as she does every 4th Friday. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Featured guest is Jennifer Farrar, Executive Director of Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania. Hear about the various environmental education programs, restoration projects, and four season outdoor recreational opportunities visitors experience at this beautiful 205-acre park and public land that encompasses wetlands, forests, fields, streams, and historic properties, as well as The Nature Center, one of the premier award winning environmental education centers in northwestern Pennsylvania. More: www.asburywoods.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Karen Wilson - Nature Tripping in Asheville

Known as “Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville,” Steve and Karen Wilson own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District of Asheville, North Carolina. On this episode of Big Blend Radio they share some of the summer and early fall nature adventures visitors can experience in the region including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Biltmore Estate. More at https://www.lion-rose.com/Featured music is "Paradise Falls" from the album "Love Revolution" by Love Bubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nature Connection - Parks and Plants

Focusing on plant and habitat conservation as well as state parks and youth education, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection aired live on May 27, 2022 from Lynnwood, Washington. Featured Guests:- MARGOT CARRERA - Fine art nature photographer and environmentalist who appears as a guest cohost on Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show every 4th Friday. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/- JEFFERSON MARSHALL – English teacher and author of the Texas State Park Adventures book series for kids including “The Creatures of Caprock Canyons,” “The Palo Duro Lighthouse Race,” and “The Timeless Garner.” More: https://texasstateparkadventures.com/Featured music is “Orchids & Waterfalls” by Michael and Spider, and “Uncle Remus Tales” by Jimmy Yessian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.