Nature Connection Radio

Science-Based Children’s Book Author Elaine A Powers

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Wednesday "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show features children's book author Elaine A. Powers. Elaine A. Powers, originally from Peoria, IL, currently resides in Tucson, AZ. After a career as a laboratory biologist, she is now pursuing her dream of writing science-based children’s books, murder mysteries and audio theatre scripts. Elaine continues her work as a citizen scientist for iguana conservation, serving on the IUCN Iguana Specialist Group. She is a founding member of the Tucson Sisters in Crime chapter and President of the Tucson Poetry Society and Vice President of the Arizona State Poetry Society. More at http://www.elaineapowers.com/The Tucson Sisters in Crime is a local Tucson, Arizona chapter of the international organization Sisters in Crime. They are authors, writers, readers, librarians, editors, publishers, agents, and booksellers with a passion for the mystery genre. They welcome Sisters and Brothers in Crime from everywhere who have an interest in writing, and in the Southern Arizona mystery community. More: https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and Journalist Zoë Schlanger in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features acclaimed freelance writer and journalist Zoë Schlanger, who discusses her month-long experience as the National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Hear about her writing and research work that focuses on plants, the environment, and how humans relate to the ecosystems they inhabit. Zoë also talks about her nonfiction narrative science book titled "The Light Eaters" which will be published in 2023 by Harper Collins. More about Zoë Schlanger: http://www.zoeschlanger.com/More about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residency programs: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaker Jacob Morrison - River’s End Documentary

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show features filmmaker Jacob Morrison who discuss his directorial debut RIVER’S END: CALIFORNIA'S LATEST WATER WAR that explores the global water crisis, using California as a microcosm. Out now through Giant Pictures, the documentary inspires viewers to learn where their water comes from so that we can save our rivers and the ecosystems and communities that depend upon them. https://www.riversendfilm.com/Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shelley Whizin - The Power and Magic of Trees

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Tuesday "Tree Talk" Show features Shelley Whizin who talks about tree communities and the incredible human-tree connection, and how it relates to consciousness and global health.Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human. She’s also the author of “The Healing Journal”, “The Story of the Magical Baby Grand Piano”, and “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. More: , founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human. She’s also the author of “The Healing Journal”, “The Story of the Magical Baby Grand Piano”, and “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. More at: shelleywhizin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musicians Dennis Haklar and Steffie Moonlady - To The Universe

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Tuesday Big Blend Radio "Tree Talk" Show features musical duo Dennis Haklar and Steffie Moonlady. Hear songs and the discussion about their new album "To The Universe" that connects with trees and the natural world, and is an ethereal odyssey taking you to spiritually charged spaces. Sonic textures from instruments such as the Citera, indigenous rattles, and Tibetan Singing Bowls evoke an ancient vibe. Steffie Moonlady provides mesmerizing multi-layered vocals delicately blended within the dreamscape of guitars and synthesizers by Dennis.Having worked together for over 25 years in the recording arts, Dennis and Steffie have nurtured their sound. They have been honored to work with many legends, including Jon Anderson of Yes, Giovanni Hidalgo, Larry Coryell, Mark Egan, and many more. More: https://www.dennishaklar.com & https://www.steffiemoonlady.comSpecial thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. See her gallery: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cynthia D’Agosta and Kim Glen - Outdoor Recreation in Costa Mesa, CA

From outdoor shopping and dining destinations to public art adventures, nature walks, and bird watching, this episode of Big Blend Radio covers Parks and Outdoor Recreation in beautiful Costa Mesa in Southern California. Featured guests include Cynthia D'Agosta of Fair View Park, and Kim Glen of Travel Costa Mesa. Learn more about Costa Mesa at https://travelcostamesa.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marianne Larned and Iris Zahn - Stone Soup for a Sustainable World

The new book “Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: Life-Changing Stories of Young Heroes” features the stories of 100 young climate change trailblazers, environmental justice changemakers, educator champions, sustainable business leaders, intergenerational legacy figures, green inventors and entrepreneurs, and emerging island leaders from 38 countries worldwide and 32 U.S. cities. It invites readers to take concrete actions to support these young heroes and their organizations, and to help them maximize their impact in building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Marianne Larned, best-selling author of the “Stone Soup for the World” series and the founder of the Stone Soup Leadership Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization that develops multicultural educational digital tools and Sustainability Summits to empower young people to become leaders for a more sustainable world. Plus, young climate change activist Iris Zhan who is featured in “Stone Soup for a Sustainable World” and is known for her work in creating HoCo Climate Action, and Fridays For Future Digital (FFFD). More at www.stonesoupleadership.org/book and https://fffdigital.carrd.co/Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Ballou: Exploring Southwest Oregon

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features author and travel writer Linda Ballou, who shares her outdoor adventures in wonderful southwest Oregon including Momentum River Expeditions, Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, and Oregon Redwood Trail. For full details read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-wet-wild-and-wonderful-southwestern-oregon/ Linda Ballou is a Southern California-based travel writer, and author of the books, "Embrace of the Wild," "Lost Angel in Paradise," “Lost Angel Walkabout,” “ Wai-nani: A Voice from Old Hawaii,” and “The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.