Nature Connection Radio

Nature Photographer Success Insider - Margot Carrera on Big Blend Radio

Fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera discusses her photography career, world travels, park and garden adventures. Known for capturing landscape scenery, flowers and wildlife, her beautiful nature photography decorates the walls of homes and offices across the country, and designer gifts such as pillows, gift and note cards, tote bags, women's scarves and clothing accessories. See Margot's work and read her 10 Nature Photographer Insider Q&A, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/nature-photographer-insider-margot-carrera/Music featured on this episode is "Where the Rain Falls" by violinist and singer-songwriter Kimia Penton - www.KimiaPMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Elephant Project in Myanmar - Adam Roberts on Big Blend Radio

Adam M. Roberts “The Compassionate Conservationist” (pictured on the left) discusses his recent visit to Myanmar as an advisor for The Elephant Project, which has developed new ideas and new solutions to address the threats to elephant survival, providing them a new future free of cruelty and death at the hands of humans. www.TheElephantProject.netFeatured music on this episode is “Lotus Blossom” by Michael and Spider. This show is sponsored by the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association - www.IFWTWA.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Geographic Birding Expert, Artist & Author Jonathan Alderfer on Big Blend Radio

National Geographic’s resident birding expert, Jonathan Alderfer is an acclaimed artist, author, and editor. He has specialized in painting birds and natural history subjects for more than thirty years and has authored, edited, or illustrated more than twenty books for the National Geographic Society. On this episode he discusses his latest book, the second edition of National Geographic’s Kids Bird Guide of North America. Plus, hear Steve Schneickert as he recalls the Hollywood History of Cartoon Birds, and the song “Uncle Remus’ Tales” by the Tall Men Group.This episode was sponsored by the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, who invites you to come on out to this historic river city for the first annual Yuma Bird, Nature and History Festival, held January 4-6, 2019. www.CoronadoMotorHotel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fine Art Nature Photographer Margot Carrera on Big Blend Radio

Known for capturing landscape scenery, flowers and wildlife, Margot became a photographer by way of her deep abiding love for nature. Along with her nature photography decorating the walls of homes and offices across the country, it also inspires gifts and designs such as pillows, gift and note cards, tote bags, and beautiful women's scarves and clothing accessories. Learn more: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/margot-carrera-nature-photography-design/ Music featured on this episode is "Wind Through the Leaves" from the album "Grace", by Mae Edwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somebunny Loves Me - Big Blend Radio Interview with Parry Gripp

Youtube sensation and musician Parry Gripp discusses his adorable new National Geographic Kids picture book called "Somebunny Loves Me" that's all about the magical world of furry friendships. Parry is an avid animal lover and his bunny Bruno is often the inspiration behind so many of his songs. In "Somebunny Loves Me" Parry’s sweet and silly rhymes are cleverly written to share how children can best understand, appreciate and interact with a variety of fuzzy, feathered or scaly pals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bird & Wildlife Watching in Ecuador - Travel Writer Melanie Votaw on Big Blend Radio

Publisher of TripOutonTravel.com, travel, writer and photographer Melanie Votaw talks about her amazing bird and wildlife watching adventures in Ecuador, which happens to be among the top 10 most biodiverse countries in the world. She visited three regions for a luxurious 16-day “wildlife extravaganza” that included giant sea turtles and iguanas, frigate birds and Galapagos hawks, hummingbirds, toucans, squirrel monkeys, stinky vultures and even a pygmy marmoset! Read here story here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/wildlife-adventure-in-ecuador/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Dr. Charles Rawlings Visits Chernobyl & Pripyat

At 01:23 Moscow time, on April 26, 1986, the world underwent a fundamental change; Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant experienced a core explosion, a subsequent steam explosion and open-air graphite fire. The Chernobyl catastrophe was the result of mankind’s hubris. Nothing could go wrong and yet the worst case scenario occurred.Author, photographer and world traveler Charles E. Rawlings, M.D, J.D., talks about his recent visit to Chernobyl, the ghost town of Pripyat and the Pripyat Hospital, 31 years after the disaster. See his photo essay here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chernobyl/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio: Peter Zheutlin - Rescued: What Second-Chance Dogs Teach Us About Living with Purpose, Loving with Abandon, and Finding Joy

Journalist Peter Zheutlin, the New York Times bestselling author of RESCUE ROAD, talks about his new book, “RESCUED: What Second-Chance Dogs Teach Us About Living with Purpose, Loving with Abandon, and Finding Joy in the Little Things.” www.PeterZheutlin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.