Nature Connection Radio

Lost Angel Walkabout - Linda Ballou on Big Blend Radio

From Alaska to Costa Rica, California’s Sierra Nevada region to New Zealand, and beyond, travel writer and author Linda Ballou discusses her various travel and outdoor adventures as covered in her memoir “Lost Angel Walkabout: One Traveler’s Tales.” From her roots in Alaska she received strength, centeredness, and respect for the awful power of nature that carried her forward into and adventure travel writing career. Read her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lost-angel-walkabout/Featured music is “Consequences” by the Walk-A-Bout Band. More: https://www.walkaboutband.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Sharing Bees - Author Antoinette Clark and Beekeeper Dr. Holt

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Antoinette Clark and beekeeper Dr. Holt. Antoinette’s debut children’s book, “Kindness Matters: Sharing Bees,” teaches young kids the importance of spreading kindness. With a strong focus on sharing, her book proves that anyone can be a hero, even the buzzing bees. While showing examples of selfless kindness, it also teaches about the important role of bees play in helping spring flowers come to life each year. More at http://www.royal7publishing.com/Featured music is “Be Kind” by Brian Bourgault “Borgo” http://brianbourgault.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Amy Stark Ph. D. - The Fairy Godmother Helps the Monarchs

Child psychologist Amy Stark, Ph.D. discusses her new illustrated children's book “The Fairy Godmother Helps the Monarchs.” The book shares a magical story of young girls living next door to a fairy godmother who teaches them to care about nature and saving the monarch butterfly. More at www.DrAmyStark.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Bleicher: The Plot to Cool the Planet

Environmental lawyer turned author Sam Bleicher talks with Big Blend Radio about his new novel, "The Plot to Cool the Planet," that puts global warming at the center of a gripping speculative fiction story that involves a murder mystery, a daring secret plot, and dangerous international controversy and conflict. More at https://www.strategicpathllc.com/Featured music is "Deep in the Water" by the Gary Douglas Band.Thanks to JKS Communications for sponsoring this segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running with Wolves - Jim and Jamie Dutcher on Big Blend Radio

Adventure, friendship, and family come together in “Running with Wolves: Our Story of Life with the Sawtooth Pack,” a riveting National Geographic Kids memoir following Emmy award-winning filmmakers Jim and Jamie Dutcher, who take you through the experience of the years they spent living in the wild with a real-life wolf pack. Jim and Jamie set out to show the world that instead of fearsome beasts, wolves are social, complex, and incredible creatures that deserve our protection. www.LivingwithWolves.org Featured music is "Alpenglow" by www.OzanMusic.comThanks to www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org for sponsoring this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Geographic Explorer Academy Series - David Gruber and Becky Baines on Big Blend Radio

David Gruber - National Geographic Emerging Explorer, marine biologist, coral reef and photosynthesis expert, and underwater photographer, along with Becky Baines - Vice President & Editorial Director of National Geographic Kids, discuss ‘The Nebula Secret’, the first book in the NEW Explorer Academy series, published by National Geographic Kids Books. Written by Trudi Trueit and illustrated by Scott Plumbe, the book dives deep into ocean exploration, and brings together a diverse, multicultural cast of characters for a thrilling quest that combines science-based fact with futuristic fun. More: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explorer-academy/ Featured music is 'Ka'ena Dream' by www.MakanaMusic.comThis segment is sponsored by www.SuperCamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UN Climate Change Report - Adam Roberts on Big Blend Radio

Wildlife conservationist and environment expert Adam M. Roberts discusses the UN’s special climate change report, “Global Warming of 1.5° C,” published by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The report confirms the need to maintain the strongest commitment to the Paris Agreement’s aims of limiting global warming to well below 2ºC and pursuing efforts towards 1.5ºC. Featured music is ‘Loving the Land’ by www.WallyLawder.com Episode sponsor is www.CarreraFineArt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California’s Iconic Redwoods - Sam Hodder on Big Blend Radio

In commemoration of Save the Redwoods League’s 100th anniversary, Heyday is proud to present the book "The Once and Future Forest: California’s Iconic Redwoods," that showcases both the grandeur of the redwood ecosystems that sustain California and the deep love they have engendered in scientists, writers, artists, and the general public. Sam Hodder, President and CEO of the Save the Redwoods League, joins Big Blend Radio to share some of the history of the Save The Redwoods League and to discuss this beautiful book, of which he wrote the introduction. www.SaveTheRedwoods.org Featured music is ‘Loving the Land’ by singer-songwriter Wally Lawder - www.WallyLawder.com This episode was sponsored by nature photographer Margot Carrera - www.CarreraFineArt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.