Nature Connection Radio
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -It’s all about Nature, Wildlife, Science, and the Environment on Big Blend Radio’s NATURE CONNECTION Podcast. Hosts are Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, along with frequent guest co-host nature photographer Margot Carrera.
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Glynn Burrows - How Convenient is Convenience?
April 22, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBFrom automated customer service and plastic-wrapped vegetables, to the need for new phones and computers every couple of years, this special Big Blend Radio Earth Day podcast features Glynn Burrows in a discussion about how our simple day-to-day actions of "convenience" may actually be harmful to society's quality of life, small business, and the environment. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/is-what-you-are-doing-costing-the-earth/ Glynn Burrows is a family hi...
Dr. Bruce F. Scharschmidt - Tina the First Tooth Fairy Children's Book
April 22, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features physician, scientist, and children's book author Dr. Bruce F. Scharshmidt who discusses his new picture book "Tina the First Tooth Fairy" that's out now. With delightful rhymes and rich, colorful illustrations, “Tina the First Tooth Fairy” is an engaging and timely story that will resonate with young readers everywhere, while providing parents with the opportunity to introduce their kids to the concept of environmental sustainability. More: https://bru...
Dr. Bruce F. Scharschmidt - Tina the First Tooth Fairy Children’s Book
April 22, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features physician, scientist, and children's book author Dr. Bruce F. Scharshmidt who discusses his new picture book "Tina the First Tooth Fairy" that's out now. With delightful rhymes and rich, colorful illustrations, “Tina the First Tooth Fairy” is an engaging and timely story that will resonate with young readers everywhere, while providing parents with the opportunity to introduce their kids to the concept of environmental sustainability. More: https://bru...
Travel Writer Debbie Stone Reviews the Memoir FERAL by Emily Pennington
April 22, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIf you’ve ever thought of just leaving your current life behind and spending a year accomplishing something you’ve always yearned to do, you need to read “FERAL: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s National Parks” by Emily Pennington. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer and outdoor adventurer Debbie Stone discusses the new memoir FERAL. Read her review here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/a-yearlong-adventure-through-our-countrys-national-parks/ Hosted...
Scott Kendall - A Visit to Big Bend National Park
April 14, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Scott Kendall, editor of PlayStayEat.com, who talks about his spring visit to Big Bend National Park. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/59qqer5l1TU Big Bend National Park is a scenic area in west Texas where the Rio Grande River makes a large bend on the border between Texas and Mexico. Over 800,000 acres of mountains, valleys, and a wide variety of plants and wildli...
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina
April 04, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBFrom rescuing baby squirrels and birds to understanding wildlife that you may see while out on a hike, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville" show focuses on on the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. Featured guest is Savannah Trantham, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit that coordinates wildlife rehabilitation efforts in western North Carolina by providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, supporting the wildl...
Glynn Burrows - Walking England's Coastal Paths
March 25, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBFrom the a beautiful sandy beach in Norfolk to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who talks about the various experiences you can have walking England's spectacular coastal paths. Read his article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gIw-xpby4b4 Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. Follow his podcas...
Glynn Burrows - Walking England’s Coastal Paths
March 25, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFrom the a beautiful sandy beach in Norfolk to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who talks about the various experiences you can have walking England's spectacular coastal paths. Read his article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gIw-xpby4b4 Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. Follow his podcas...
Ivan Levin - 13th Annual Kids to Parks Day 2023
March 24, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's 13th Annual Kids To Parks Day, held across the country on May 20, 2023. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/s8HhNOax8k8 Always hosted on the third Saturday of May, Kids to Parks Day encourages kids and families to get outside and create their own adventure at thousands of local park events and programs. National ...
Spring Fling in Asheville, North Carolina
March 08, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBFrom wildflowers and waterfalls, to festivals and events, the Biltmore Mansion and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Spring Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina. Featured guests Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown ...
Spring Outdoor Adventures in California's Sequoia Country
March 03, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBPlanning a trip to see those magnificent Giant Sequoia Trees? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on spring outdoor adventures in California's Sequoia Country. Featured Guests: - Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia WATCH THIS PODC...
Spring Outdoor Adventures in California’s Sequoia Country
March 03, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBPlanning a trip to see those magnificent Giant Sequoia Trees? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on spring outdoor adventures in California's Sequoia Country. Featured Guests: - Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia WATCH THIS PODC...
Glynn Burrows - Exploring the Great Outdoors of England
February 26, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBFrom birdwatching in the countryside to walking the forest and coastline, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, who talks about what to experience in the England's outdoor areas. Read his article that shares a sample of what your "great outdoors itinerary" could be: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exploring-the-great-outdoors-of-england/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/S6TdZp_3YS4 Glynn appears on Big Blend Radi...
Jesse Gilbert - Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center
February 25, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis episode fo Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Jesse Gilbert who is the senior biologist, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Texas State Aquarium Association. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/QHyJ3Xyi8FY On March 2, 2023, the Texas State Aquarium will also open a new Wildlife Rescue Center. The goal is to use what the aquarium has learned about marine mammals to save wild animals in danger (many times of extinction). Once they bring affected ...
Danielle Clode - Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future
January 28, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Danielle Clode who is a zoologist, biologist, natural history author, and animal expert based at Flinders University in Adelaide Australia. Hear about her new book "KOALA: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future," an amazing journey into the hidden life of the koala, revealing what life is really like up in the trees. More: https://danielleclode.com.au/ Airing every third Friday and select "Eco-Mondays" this episode is pa...
Alan Tratner - Plastic-Free Packaging Alliance
January 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Professor Alan Tratner, co-founder of Earth Day and the pioneering Environmental Education Group, as well as the Green2Gold Incubator and the National Transition Initiative. Alan discusses the Plastic-Free Packaging Alliance, a non-profit organization helping major companies transition from harmful oil-based plastics to environmentally friendly bio-plastics. To date the organization has prevented millions of tons of plastic from entering landfills and ...
Kimberly Behre Kenna - Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade
January 17, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBArtemis is determined to save her local salt marsh from destruction and she won't let her stutter stand in the way. In a supernatural twist, Artemis calls on the ghosts of deceased ecologists, and forms her very own “brigade” of underdogs who share her ambition and passion for eco-justice. This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Kimberly Behre Kenna who discusses the first installment on her Brave Girls Collection, “Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade.” Publishing on World ...
Filmmaker Louise Hogarth - Elephant Refugees
December 31, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBElephants are under siege everywhere they are found on the planet. Their declining numbers are a reflection of a world out of balance and a clarion call for humanity to pay attention. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show, award-winning documentary filmmaker Louise Hogarth discusses her new film, 'ELEPHANT REFUGEES: A Fight To Survive When Waters Run Dry." The film is now out worldwide on digital platforms. More: https://dolfilms.org/ This episode is part of our speci...
Michael Mehta Webster - The Rescue Effect
December 17, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show, Michael Mehta Webster discusses the Six Rescue Effects in the natural world, and how we can learn from them and work with nature and the environment to combat climate change. Michael’s debut book is out now through Timber Press and it’s called “The Rescue Effect: The Key to Saving Life on Earth.” A Professor of Practice in the Department of Environmental Studies at New York University, Michael Mehta Webster is an expert in ecolo...
Ben Pfeiffer - Creating a Certified Firefly Habitat
November 26, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features recognized firefly expert and certified naturalist, Benjamin Pfeiffer, founder of Firefly Conservation & Research. Fireflies are one of nature’s genuine wonders, but they need our protection now. Across the United States and worldwide, rapid and large-scale changes to our lands and watersheds mean fireflies are losing the habitats they once knew. Every step we can take to protect land for the fireflies to thrive is a step tow...
Winter Outdoor Adventures in New Mexico
November 11, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBFrom snow skiing to bird watching and hiking, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on the outdoor and nature experiences during the winter season New Mexico, the "Land of Enchantment." Featured Innkeeper Guests: - Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila, near Silver City - https://www.casitasdegila.com/ - Ryan Miller of The Bobcat Inn, an adobe pueblo style lodging destination in Santa Fe - https://www.bobcatinn.c...
Professor and Author Peter S. Alagona - The Accidental Ecosystem
October 28, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBPeter S. Alagona is a professor of environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He’s the author of numerous articles as well as the book “After the Grizzly: Endangered Species and the Politics of Place in California.” On this episode of Big Blend Radio he discusses his latest book, "THE ACCIDENTAL ECOSYSTEM: People and Wildlife in American Cities," that explores the natural history of cities and chronicles how our relationship with wildlife, which has typically been d...
Author Kristin Ohlson - Sweet in Tooth and Claw
September 23, 2022 23:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Kristin Ohlson, acclaimed author of “The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet.” Her new book, "Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World,” offers optimism in the midst of our environmental crisis through stories of people partnering with nature. More: https://www.kristinohlson.com/ This episode is part of our special Fourth Fri...
Dr Patricia Mechael - The Antidotes: Pollution Solution
August 26, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features public health specialist Dr. Patricia Mechael who discusses her new middle grade book “The Antidotes: Pollution Solution” (Bold Story Press, Oct. 4, 2022) that shares the story of a colorful cast of classmates who work together to save town’s water supply. More: https://www.patriciamechael.com/ This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature p...
Bayli Quick and Arlene Gould - Briarwood Nature Preserve in Louisiana
August 16, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on Briarwood Nature Preserve, a National Historic Place in Saline, Louisiana, which is just north of Natchitoches. Featured guests include Arlene Gould - Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Bayli Quick - Curator at Briarwood Nature Preserve. Briarwood is the birthplace and home of Caroline Dormon, a world renowned naturalist, author, artist, and the first woman to be hired in the United Sta...
Sam Hodder - Save the Redwoods League
July 22, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Sam Hodder, President & CEO of Save the Redwoods League, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore California redwoods and connect people to the peace and beauty of redwood forests. Hear about how The League protects redwoods by purchasing redwood forests and the surrounding land needed to nurture them. They also work to restore redwood forests by innovating science and technology that can improve stewar...
Jennifer Farrar - Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania
June 25, 2022 14:38 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThis 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. H...
Steve and Karen Wilson - Nature Tripping in Asheville
June 05, 2022 22:27 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBKnown 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...
Nature Connection - Parks and Plants
May 28, 2022 16:35 - 2 hours - 111 MBFocusing 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 Adven...
Celebrating Mother Nature - Music, Sustainability, and Eco-Tourism
April 23, 2022 17:06 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis 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 - N...
Mike Dunmyer of US Wind - Offshore Wind Energy
March 25, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThis 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...
Filmmaker Joe Gantz - The Race to Save the World
March 14, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis 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...
Adam Roberts - Bethesda Green Non-Profit in Maryland
February 26, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis 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...
Children's Book Author Richard Faith - Bee Scared
January 29, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 73.4 MBOn 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 i...
Children’s Book Author Richard Faith - Bee Scared
January 29, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBOn 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 i...
Science-Based Children's Book Author Elaine A Powers
November 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis 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...
Science-Based Children’s Book Author Elaine A Powers
November 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis 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...
Writer and Journalist Zoë Schlanger in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
November 05, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThis 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...
Filmmaker Jacob Morrison - River's End Documentary
November 02, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis 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 nat...
Filmmaker Jacob Morrison - River’s End Documentary
November 02, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis 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 nat...
Shelley Whizin - The Power and Magic of Trees
October 26, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis 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 Savor...
Musicians Dennis Haklar and Steffie Moonlady - To The Universe
September 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis 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 v...
Cynthia D'Agosta and Kim Glen - Outdoor Recreation in Costa Mesa, CA
August 27, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBFrom 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.
Cynthia D’Agosta and Kim Glen - Outdoor Recreation in Costa Mesa, CA
August 27, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBFrom 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
August 19, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBThe 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 the...
Linda Ballou: Exploring Southwest Oregon
August 12, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBThis 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 o...
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act - Kate Wall, IFAW, on Big Blend Radio
July 23, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Kate Wall, Senior Legislative Manager at the International Fund for Animal Welfare, who discusses the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Marking a significant step for wildlife conservation, the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act along with $400 million for projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, passed the United States House of Representatives as part of H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. These important provi...
What is Your Community's Tree Equity? Jad Daley on Big Blend Radio
June 29, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 33.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Nature Connection" Show features Jad Daley, President & CEO of American Forests, the nation’s oldest national conservation organization. Hear about their first nationwide tally of Tree Equity scores, an evaluation that shows how the amount of tree cover in America’s cities is too often dependent on income and race. The Tree Equity Score (TES) tool identifies the cities that can gain the most significant health, economic and climate benefits by increasing t...
What is Your Community’s Tree Equity? Jad Daley on Big Blend Radio
June 29, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Nature Connection" Show features Jad Daley, President & CEO of American Forests, the nation’s oldest national conservation organization. Hear about their first nationwide tally of Tree Equity scores, an evaluation that shows how the amount of tree cover in America’s cities is too often dependent on income and race. The Tree Equity Score (TES) tool identifies the cities that can gain the most significant health, economic and climate benefits by increasing t...
Among the Beautiful Beasts - Lori McMullen on Big Blend Radio
June 27, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Author’s Sunday” Show with Books Forward features author and writer Lori McMullen who discusses her new novel, “Among the Beautiful Beasts.” Set in 1920s Miami, the book reveals the remarkable untold story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas – the woman who saved the Everglades. During a time when women were highly undervalued and opportunities were gravely limited, Marjory saw something of her own life reflected in the environmental decline that took place around h...