Shaver's Creek — Cast from the Creek
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago -Get to know the people in the Shaver's Creek community through insightful and funny conversations! Shaver's Creek was founded in 1976 as a resource for the central Pennsylvania community and as a field lab for Penn State students to get hands-on experience teaching about the natural world. We create educational and recreational opportunities through our many programs and classes like Outdoor School and AURORA, our collection of live animals, and the brilliant forest surrounding the environmental center. This podcast offers an inside look into the many people who make it all work and those who experience Shaver's Creek's many programs, from staff to students to community members.
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Episodes
Seasonal Transitions — Doug Wentzel
October 19, 2016 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBExpeditions — Dr. Pete Allison, Associate Professor
October 05, 2016 00:00 - 20.6 MBMatt and Associate Professor Pete Allison get philosophical in the latest Cast from the Creek. Listen along as they discuss travel, expeditions, and transitioning from Scotland to Pennsylvania.
Designing Sustainability — George Vahoviak
September 21, 2016 20:49 - 20.3 MBCast from the Creek is back. Season 2's episodes will revolve around the theme of transitions (much like the Creek itself is about to go through), and what better way to kick off than featuring someone who's been deeply involved with Shaver's Creek since almost the very beginning: Dr. George Vahoviak! George and Matt share a wonderful conversation about the history of Shaver's Creek and Conservation Leadership School, encouraging people to have positive outdoor experiences while le...
Traveling Naturalists — Jen Steigerwalt
June 24, 2016 00:00 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBMatt and Jen talk about taking birds, turtles, snakes, toads, and frogs on the road. Shaver's Creek visits many schools, nature centers, festivals, and community events every year.
Positive Outdoor Experiences — Kate Berardi
May 18, 2016 20:42 - 31 minutes - 44 MBKate Berardi, director of school programs and summer camps at Shaver's Creek, speaks with Matt about how those children have a positive outdoor experience when they come to Shaver's Creek. Even if you're not a kid, a parent, or an educator, their conversation is very insightful!
Curiosity of Nature — Doug Wentzel
April 20, 2016 16:06 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBDoug Wentzel, naturalist and program director at Shaver's Creek, speaks with Matt about the culture of shaver's creek, its past and future, and the joy of being observant and curious every day.
Outdoor School — Ellen "Xylem" Will
April 06, 2016 20:57 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBPodcast Episode 6! Matt talks with Ellen "Xylem" Will, Program Director of Penn State Outdoor School, about the ins and outs of environmental education, nature deficit disorder, nature names, and of course, the brilliant program that is Outdoor School. Enjoy!
AURORA Outdoor Orientation — Jen Emigh & Drew Lehnerd
March 23, 2016 20:20 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBJen and Drew talk about the importance of leadership in the outdoors and the AURORA Outdoor Orientation Programs for first-year and transfer students to Penn State.
Raptors, Citizen Science, Volunteering — Jon Kauffman
March 11, 2016 20:13 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBThis week's guest is Jon Kauffman, Assistant Raptor Center Director. In Jon's conversation with Matt, he talks about getting started as a volunteer, what he loves about the raptor center, the Tussey Mountain hawk watch, and citizen science programs like Project Feederwatch. It's a great listen!
Maple Harvest Festival — Laurie McLaughlin
March 03, 2016 03:42 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIt's March, and that means Maple Harvest Festival is just around the corner! This week on our podcast, Matt talks to Laurie McLaughlin, who coordinates the much-loved educational (and delicious) event. If you've never been to the 'fest before, or you're already a fan, check out this episode!
Storytelling — Kristen "Fern" Balschunat
February 25, 2016 01:15 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBMatt talks with Kristen "Fern" Balschunat about her experiences as an environmental educator (and the fabulous Penn State Outdoor School program) and upcoming public programs, like "Stories by the Campfire." (It's this Saturday!) She even shares a story from her story bag. Check it out!
Caring for Live Animals — Jason Beale
February 17, 2016 15:31 - 9 minutes - 49.8 MBMatt speaks with Jason Beale, Program Director of Live Animal Care at Shaver's Creek. They share a thoughtful discussion about taking care of animals, observing their behavior, and what brought Jason to Shaver's Creek.