Native Plants, Healthy Planet
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.
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The Buzz - Let’s Relax
August 20, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom starts a conversation on what other podcasts they like to listen to and where they go to relax. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode, and Tom tells us about The Hidden Life of Trees in Grow Read a Book. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website / Instagram /...
The Buzz - Let's Relax
August 20, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom starts a conversation on what other podcasts they like to listen to and where they go to relax. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode, and Tom tells us about The Hidden Life of Trees in Grow Read a Book. Music by RJ Comer. Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Want links from this podcast? Visit www.nativeplantshealthyplanet.com Buy a T-shirt, spread the mes...
Meet Friends of High School Park
August 13, 2021 11:27 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Cynthia Blackwood (Park Manager) and Beth Yount (Former Board of Directors Vice President) from Friends of High School Park about the 27 year history of their organization. They discuss what a Friends organization is and how to start a friends organization of your own. Topics also include the challenges of creating a natural preserve on the site of a former school, innovative ways of creating engagement and fund raising, strategies to restore the...
The Buzz - Growing Together
August 06, 2021 12:24 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with a new caller! Tom and Fran talk about their celebrity guest wish list, and Tom unveils a new segment. Discussions center around feedback from the last episode of The Buzz. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Nat...
Rooted Discussion -The Business of Native Plants Part 2 - Trees and Shrubs
July 30, 2021 11:33 - 2 hours - 111 MBWelcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by Jim MacKenzie (President) from Octoraro Native Plant Nursery, and Matt Gettinger (President) from Long Island Natives to discuss the woody side of the native plant nursery industry. Conversations include the challenges of growing woody stock, determining what to grow and the sizes to grow them to, limiting our ch...
The Buzz - Where the Native Plants At!
July 23, 2021 12:18 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the return of Sol and a new caller! Tom and Fran talk about something they would change professionally. Discussions center around Tom and Fran's favorite natural areas to visit. Music by RJ Comer. Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Want links from this podcast? Visit www.nativ...
The Buzz - Where the Native Plants at!
July 23, 2021 12:18 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the return of Sol and a new caller! Tom and Fran talk about something they would change professionally. Discussions center around Tom and Fran's favorite natural areas to visit. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Fol...
Meet Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
July 16, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Santino Lauricella (Education and Communication Coordinator) and Jean Barrell (Volunteer) from the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve about the history of their curated native plant Museum. They discuss the mission of the preserve, the challenges of preserving their collection, the work their nursery accomplishes, and the importance of education. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve - Website / Facebook / Twi...
Meet Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
July 16, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Santino Lauricella (Education and Communication Coordinator) and Jean Barrell (Volunteer) from the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve about the history of their curated native plant Museum. They discuss the mission of the preserve, the challenges of preserving their collection, the work their nursery accomplishes, and the importance of education. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Want links fro...
The Buzz - What is Invasive?
July 09, 2021 11:45 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the return of Doom and more! Tom and Fran talk about new purchases they are excited about. Discussions center around the definition of an invasive plant and the ways that invasive plants can spread. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call ...
Meet The Natural Lands at Mt. Cuba Center
July 02, 2021 11:56 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Nathan Shampine (Natural Land Manager) from the Mt. Cuba Center about the history of their Natural Lands Program. They discuss the techniques available for managing natural areas for habitat, the importance of succession, prescribed burnings, and managing for deer pressure and invasive plants in a natural setting. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Mt. Cuba Center - Webiste / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube Have a question or a ...
The Buzz - Pollinator Bonanza
June 25, 2021 11:45 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz to finish out Pollinator Week. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with a great new caller. Tom tries his hand at complaining before he and Fran quickly turn things around to share 5 things they are excited about. Discussions center around Pollinator Fun Facts. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question...
Rooted Discussions - Pollinator Week Master-Class
June 18, 2021 10:41 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBWelcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by Sam Droege (Wildlife Biologist, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center) from The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab, Kelly Gill (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region) from the Xerces Society, and Marcus Gray (Executive Director) from Sustainable Monarch to discuss everythin...
Rooted Discussion - Pollinator Week Master-Class
June 18, 2021 10:41 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBWelcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by Sam Droege (Wildlife Biologist, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center) from The Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab, Kelly Gill (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region) from the Xerces Society, and Marcus Gray (Executive Director) from Sustainable Monarch to discuss everythin...
The Buzz - What's Blooming Now?
June 11, 2021 11:42 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and there are so many things in bloom they can't pick just one. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the ongoing saga of Sol and a brand new caller with feedback. Tom and Fran also discuss what they've quit cold turkey. Discussions center around the native plants that are in bloom in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Music by RJ Comer. ...
The Buzz - What’s Blooming Now?
June 11, 2021 11:42 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and there are so many things in bloom they can't pick just one. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the ongoing saga of Sol and a brand new caller with feedback. Tom and Fran also discuss what they've quit cold turkey. Discussions center around the native plants that are in bloom in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Music by RJ Comer. ...
Meet Growing With Nature
June 04, 2021 11:36 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Daron Williams (Host of Growing with Nature Podcast) about sustainably gardening food from native plants on your own property. They discuss the concept of food forests, the difference between foraging and gardening, and how nature and restoration are something that we can all be connected with on our own properties. Also discussed is how our listeners can make a difference in their own yard. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Growing With...
The Buzz - We’re Getting Cranky
May 28, 2021 11:35 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and boy are they cranky. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the ongoing saga of Sol and a new evil named Doom. Tom and Fran also discuss their ecological bucket lists. Discussions center around the use of plastics in the nursery industry and a brand new auction idea. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Hav...
The Buzz - We're Getting Cranky
May 28, 2021 11:35 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz and boy are they cranky. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with the ongoing saga of Sol and a new evil named Doom. Tom and Fran also discuss their ecological bucket lists. Discussions center around the use of plastics in the nursery industry and a brand new auction idea. Music by RJ Comer. Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346...
Meet A Fisherman's Perspective
May 21, 2021 11:27 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Joe Cermele (Senior Fishing Editor - Meateater, Host Bent Podcast and B-Side Fishing) about fishing as it relates to our natural areas and our eco-system. They discuss the perfect environments for fishing, things that the fishing community do well with and can also improve upon, health of our waterways and the effects of dam removals, as well as diving into 'Seaspiracy'. Also discussed is how our listeners can make a difference. Music by Egocen...
Meet A Fisherman’s Perspective
May 21, 2021 11:27 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Joe Cermele (Senior Fishing Editor - Meateater, Host Bent Podcast and B-Side Fishing) about fishing as it relates to our natural areas and our eco-system. They discuss the perfect environments for fishing, things that the fishing community do well with and can also improve upon, health of our waterways and the effects of dam removals, as well as diving into 'Seaspiracy'. Also discussed is how our listeners can make a difference. Music by Egocen...
The Buzz - Busy Little Bees
May 14, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with obscure references from Sol, and Tom and Fran give you a native plant pep talk. Discussions center around White House plantings and Fran shares an embarrassing story about his intolerance to blood. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (2...
Meet New York Restoration Project
May 07, 2021 11:49 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Jason Smith (Director of Northern Manhattan Parks, New York Restoration Project) about what exactly is a native ecosystem in an urban environment? They discuss the beginnings of NYRP, how they have transitioned over the last 25 years, the need for education, stewardship, and sustainability, and the importance of oyster restoration in our conservation efforts. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow NYRP - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagra...
The Buzz -Turf Wars!
April 30, 2021 11:48 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with a weight conscious Sol, and Tom and Fran look into their crystal balls and predict future industry trends. Tom Tom the English Muffin Man also unveils a new segment celebrating our listeners. Discussions center around our lawns - the good and the bad. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read...
Rooted Discussion - Soil! The World Beneath Our Feet
April 23, 2021 11:38 - 1 hour - 72 MBWelcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by Dr. Stephanie Murphy (Director, Rutgers Soil Testing Lab), Jennifer Maynard (CEO & Founder, Nutrition for Longevity & Greater Greens, LLC), and Ray Archuleta (Featured in Netflix Documentary "Kiss the Ground", Founder, Soil Health Academy, LLC & Understanding AG, LLC.) to discuss the topic of soil and the living e...
Rooted Discussions - Soil! The World Beneath Our Feet
April 23, 2021 11:38 - 1 hour - 72 MBWelcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by Dr. Stephanie Murphy (Director, Rutgers Soil Testing Lab), Jennifer Maynard (CEO & Founder, Nutrition for Longevity & Greater Greens, LLC), and Ray Archuleta (Featured in Netflix Documentary "Kiss the Ground", Founder, Soil Health Academy, LLC & Understanding AG, LLC.) to discuss the topic of soil and the living e...
The Buzz - Chemically Unbalanced
April 16, 2021 12:27 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode. The Question and Comment line is busy with calls from former guest Kelly Gill and also Sol, and Tom and Fran reveal their biggest industry fears. Discussions center around what Tom and Fran know about general chemical use. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Foll...
Meet Changing our View on Forests
April 09, 2021 12:16 - 1 hour - 86 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Daniel Duran (Assistant Professor, Lecturer, & Naturalist, at Rowan University) about changing our views on forests. They discuss what exactly is a healthy forests, the magic of ecotones, ecological succession, environmental disturbance and whether we should manage the forests or should the forests manage themselves. As an added bonus, Dan throws in his favorite unsung pollinators. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Dr. Daniel Duran -...
The Buzz - Buzzing About Trees
April 02, 2021 11:45 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are excited about trees! Welcome back to The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode and Fran's complaint hits a little close to home. Sol is back and wants to discuss under storied trees, and Tom and Fran reveal their favorite online native plant influencer. Discussions center around native trees that are perfect for habitat, foraging, and your landscape. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Hav...
Rooted Discussions - Gardening with Native Plants
March 26, 2021 11:47 - 2 hours - 111 MBWelcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by John Magee (Magee Designs, The Native Plant Podcast), Becky Laboy (Education Outreach Specialist, Ocean County Soil Conservation District, Jersey-Friendly Yards), and Richard McCoy (Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services, Inc.) to discuss gardening with Native Plants. Topics include why to use native plants in yo...
The Buzz - Buzzing about Shrubs
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are excited about shrubs! Welcome back to The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" and "This or That" this episode but not without controversy, Fran makes a phone call to air this week's complaint, Sol is back and needs shrub suggestions for protection from marauding sheep, and Tom and Fran reintroduce themselves. Discussions center around native shrubs that are perfect for habitat, foraging, and your landscape. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Artic...
Meet Bee City USA
March 12, 2021 12:39 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Molly Martin (Bee City USA Coordinator, The Xerces Society) about Bee City USA and Bee Campus. They discuss the history of the Bee City, the commitments associated with the program, the dangers of pesticide use, and how you can apply to be a Bee City or Bee Campus. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Bee City USA - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Pl...
The Buzz - Buzzing about Graminoids
March 05, 2021 12:43 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are reunited and excited about graminoids! What is a graminoid? We are glad you asked because you are going to learn all about them. There's a new round of "This or That" and "That's Hot" this episode, Fran is surprisingly complaint free this week and the guys talk about their biggest embarrassing moment in the industry. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants...
Rooted Discussions - The Government and Restoration
February 26, 2021 12:53 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBHost Fran Chismar flies solo on this episode as he hosts Carl Alderson (Mid-Atlantic Restoration Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries’ Habitat Conservation, Restoration Center), Marty McHugh (Regional Manager, SumCo Eco-Contracting), Bill Young (Wetland Scientist, SumCo Eco-Contracting), and Dr. Emile DeVito (Manager of Science and Stewardship, The New Jersey Conservation Foundation) as they discuss the governments role in restoration. Topics include highlighted accomplishments of ecological policy,...
The Buzz - Buzzing about Forbs
February 19, 2021 12:40 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are excited about forbs! Tom reflects on the first year of the podcast before they take a few listener questions and phone a friend for help. There's also a new round of "This or That" and "That's Hot." Fran is hesitant to play "Not That I Am One To Complain," while Tom and Fran talk about their favorite deceased personalities. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native P...
The Buzz - Buzzing About Forbs
February 19, 2021 12:40 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are excited about forbs! Tom reflects on the first year of the podcast before they take a few listener questions and phone a friend for help. There's also a new round of "This or That" and "That's Hot." Fran is hesitant to play "Not That I Am One To Complain," while Tom and Fran talk about their favorite deceased personalities. Music by RJ Comer. Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Want links from this podcast? Visit www.nativeplantsheal...
Meet The Forager's Harvest
February 12, 2021 13:17 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Samuel Thayer, internationally recognized author of Nature's Garden and The Forager's Harvest. They discuss getting started with foraging, the do's and don't for beginners, foraging highlights by season, the historical significance of living off the land, and the ethical stance on giving back what we take. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Want links from this podcast? Visit www.nativeplantsh...
Meet The Forager’s Harvest
February 12, 2021 13:17 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Samuel Thayer, internationally recognized author of Nature's Garden and The Forager's Harvest. They discuss getting started with foraging, the do's and don't for beginners, foraging highlights by season, the historical significance of living off the land, and the ethical stance on giving back what we take. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow Samuel Thayer - Website / Facebook Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Nat...
The Buzz - Winter Gardening Tips
February 05, 2021 12:39 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick break down a review that leads them into giving winter gardening ideas. They field a new phone call that is NOT Sol and there's also a new round of "This or That" and "That's Hot." Fran unleashes the jingle for Tom's brain child "Not That I Am One To Complain," and Tom and Fran give Business Busting Suggestions. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy ...
Meet The New Jersey Conservation Foundation
January 29, 2021 13:06 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Emile DeVito (Manager of Science and Stewardship) from The New Jersey Conservation Foundation. They discuss partnering with the government and nonprofit organizations to preserve and conserve land, restoring what we've lost while monitoring and protecting what we have, and getting ahead of invasives and deer. They also discuss how the forests have changed in New Jersey and explain how you can get involved and help. Music by Egocentric Plast...
The Buzz - Buzzing about Cultivars
January 22, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBWhat is the buzz about native plant cultivars? Find out on this edition of The Buzz! Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick field a new phone call from Sol which sparks a conversation about native plant cultivars. Find out the difference between a variety and a cultivar as well as the importance of provenance. There's also a new round of "This or That" and "That's Hot." Tom creates a new show segment just for Fran while both hosts each reveal a newbie mistake. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran'...
The Buzz - Buzzing About Cultivars
January 22, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBWhat is the buzz about native plant cultivars? Find out on this edition of The Buzz! Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick field a new phone call from Sol which sparks a conversation about native plant cultivars. Find out the difference between a variety and a cultivar as well as the importance of provenance. There's also a new round of "This or That" and "That's Hot." Tom creates a new show segment just for Fran while both hosts each reveal a newbie mistake. Music by RJ Comer. Have a que...
Rooted Discussions -The Business of Native Plants
January 15, 2021 13:10 - 1 hour - 108 MBWelcome to Rooted Discussions, our roundtable conversations featuring top minds in the field of the topic at hand. On our first Rooted Discussions, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by Steve Castorani (President, North Creek Nurseries), John Mark Courtney (Owner, Kind Earth Growers, LLC), and Carrie Stanker and Daryl Kobesky (Co-Owners, Sunset Farmstead LLC) to discuss the business of growing native plants. Topics include why we grow what we grow, the challenges of being a nativ...
The Buzz - Pro Tip Edition
January 08, 2021 14:54 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBWelcome to The Pro Tip Edition of The Buzz! On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share some of their native plant pro tips with you and field some great listener questions. There's also a new round of "This or That" and "That's Hot," and Tom and Fran each share cool stuff they are using. Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website / Instagram / Facebook / You...
Meet Ducks Unlimited
December 30, 2020 13:04 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Ed Farley (Biologist, New York Region) from Ducks Unlimited. They break down the perfect duck habitat, what Ducks Unlimited mission is, the current state of ducks, preserving duck habitat, the beauty of duck stamps, and much more. Tom and Fran unleash their inner nine-year-old by asking every duck question imaginable. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow Ducks Unlimited - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube Have a question or a comm...
The Buzz - Buzzing into the New Year
December 23, 2020 13:02 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBHappy New Year and Welcome back to The Buzz! Meet the winner of our original theme music competition. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick reflect on the Top 10 episodes of the year, there's a new round of "This or That" and "That's Hot," and Tom and Fran each share a money saving tip. Did we mention that Sol called again? Music by RJ Comer. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet ...
Meet The New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team
December 18, 2020 13:13 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Michael Van Clef (Stewardship Director, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space) from The New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team. They break down exactly what is an invasive species and get to the heart of the issue with invasives. Discussions include innovative methods of controlling invasives and using technology to engage the public. Additionally, they also address listener questions and explain how you can get involved. Music by Stephen M...
The Buzz - Jingle Buzz!!!
December 11, 2020 13:06 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBHappy Holidays! Welcome back to The Buzz. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back and contemplate what native plants can be used for Holiday arrangements. Find out the controversy with "This or That," hear a new round of "That's Hot," and Fran geeks out over his desert island pics. Tom and Fran also discuss the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show. Music by Stephen Mahar. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article / Alternate Article Have a question or a comment? Call ...
Meet The Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership
December 04, 2020 12:33 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Russ Furnari (Manager Environmental Policy Enterprise at PSE&G) from The Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership. They discuss how big corporations give back to the environment, cooperating with non-profit organizations, working together for the greater good, and how the view of restoration has changed over the years.. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow the NJ CWRP - Website Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Pla...
The Buzz - A Buzzworthy Thanksgiving
November 25, 2020 12:46 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Welcome back to The Buzz. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back and contemplate what native berries or nuts may have been at the first Thanksgiving. Find out who won "This or That," hear a new round of "That's Hot," Fran expresses his dismay over a listener call in and then surprises Tom with a brand new segment. Music by Stephen Mahar. Want to submit original theme music for The Buzz? Make sure you tune in to find out how. Read Fran's Article...