Nature Connection Radio

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.

Celebrating Mother Nature - Music, Sustainability, and Eco-Tourism

This episode of Big Blend Radio is Part One of our EARTH DAY PARTY that aired live on April 22, 2022 from Eugene, Oregon, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith.Along with music that celebrates Mother Nature, this segment focuses on sustainable business and community, green energy, youth activism, and eco-tourism, and features:- Nature Photographer Margot Carrera - Adam Roberts – Bethesda Green - Mike Dunmyer – US Wind, Inc.- Travel Writer Debbie Stone- Ivan Levin - National Park Trust - Musician Wes Charlton - The Future Brigade- Musicians Dennis Haklar & Steffie Moonlady- Musician David Joseph - Held by Trees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Dunmyer of US Wind - Offshore Wind Energy

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Mike Dunmyer, Delaware Development Manager of US Wind, who explains how offshore wind – or other renewable energy – can help move the country away from fossil fuels.US Wind was founded in 2011 and has established itself as Maryland’s leader in offshore wind development. In 2014, US Wind acquired an 80,000-acre federal Lease area off the coast of Maryland, which has the potential to generate more than 1,500 MW in offshore wind power. In 2017, Maryland approved the company’s 300 MW MarWin project and, in 2021, the state approved the 808 MW Momentum Wind project. More: https://uswindinc.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.

Filmmaker Joe Gantz - The Race to Save the World

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Emmy-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz who discusses his new documentary "The Race to Save the World," a climate change film like no other. Instead of focusing on paralyzing facts and numbers, this inspiring feature takes a unique approach by following passionate activists, ages 15-72, who are in the trenches fighting for a livable future. These brave climate warriors put their lives on the line to push for change, regardless of the personal cost. Out on VOD on March 15, 2022, "The Race To Save The World" is an inspiring and energizing call-to-action to quit waiting on the sidelines and make our voices heard. More: https://www.theracetosavetheworld.com/Joe Gantz is the Emmy-winning producer of "American Winter" and "Ending Disease," and filmmaker of the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary series, “Taxicab Confessions.”Big Blend Radio is hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team behind the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of the various digital Big Blend Magazines. This episode features special guest cohost Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer - see: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/Music on this episode is "We Are The Many" by Makana: https://www.makanamusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Roberts - Bethesda Green Non-Profit in Maryland

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Adam Roberts, Executive Director of Bethesda Green.Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Bethesda Green in a non-profit organization that actively works to address environmental challenges locally by creating a sustainable, green community, built collaboratively through citizen engagement, environmental education, government partnership and innovative business development. More: http://www.bethesdagreen.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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children’s Book Author Richard Faith - Bee Scared

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show, author Richard Faith talks about his writing and latest children's book “BEE SCARED" that he wrote to inspire young minds to 'bee' aware of climate change impact. Along with being an author of sci-fi novels and children's books, Richards is the Executive Director of the Mother Nature Festival Live. More: http://www.mothernaturefestival.live/Music on the show is "Mother Nature SOS" by recording artist Kevin Silvers.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.