Latest State parks Podcast Episodes
S2E6: 2.6 – LIVE from the Partners in the Outdoors Conference
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - April 18, 2024 21:15 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, recorded from the Partners in the Outdoors Conference at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, we hear from a few partner organizations in attendance and what the theme “We are Better Together,” means to them. First, we talked with Partners Conference organizer Shalana Gr...
Dark Green Religion: Nature Spirituality and The Planetary Future
A Journey Through Nature and Science - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourOn this episode we will have a conversation with Dr. Bron Taylor. Bron has written a compelling book, Dark Green Religion: Nature, Spirituality, and The Planetary Future. Bron Taylor's scholarly work engages the quest for environmentally sustainable societies. We will explore a wide range of ...
Ditch The Politics and Make NPS An Independent Agency
A Journey Through Nature and Science - April 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourJon Jarvis, former director of the U.S. National Park Service and his brother Destry have written a compelling book, National Parks Forever: Fifty Years of Fighting and a Case for Independence. In the book they argue the case for making the National Park Service an independent agency, similar ...
Title: "The National Park Conservation Association: Over a Century of Advocacy."
A Journey Through Nature and Science - March 29, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutesThis episode continues our discussion on America's national parks. Joining to talk about the work of the National Park Conservation Association(NPCA) is Emily Douce. Emily is the NPCA Deputy Vice President for Government Affairs. Emily Douce helps manage the government affairs department and a...
S2E5: 2.5 – Colorado Wolf Reintroduction
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - March 26, 2024 23:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, go behind the scenes with CPW staff from the capture team in Oregon and the release team back in Colorado as 10 gray wolves were translocated to the state in December 2023. While the Colorado gray wolf reintroduction story could take up multiple podcasts, we narrowed o...
Our National Parks In Jeopardy, Again.
A Journey Through Nature and Science - March 22, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutesPark advocate, Audrey Peterman is back to discuss to continuing lack of adequate funding for America's national park and what can be done about it. With inadequate funding spawning low morale, the NPS is ranked as one of the least favorable places to work according to a report in National Parks...
See You On The Island!
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - March 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 minuteThis is our final episode of the Antelope Island State Park Podcast. I hope you 'll join us for an in-person event or activity on the Island very soon. Find our upcoming events at antelopeisland.utah.gov
Ep. 44: Park Rangers
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - February 01, 2024 13:00 - 8 minutesAll of our law enforcement officers are park rangers - but not all of our park rangers are law enforcement!
Ep. 43: 2023 Highs and Lows
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - January 01, 2024 13:00 - 15 minutesIt's been a really busy year at the park with new amenities opening and upgrades to existing facilities. Those don't come without lessons and we're talking about all of them.
S2E4: 2.4 – Species Conservation - A Chat with Tina Jackson
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - December 08, 2023 18:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCPW is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The agency manages 43 state parks, all of Colorado's 960-plus wildlife species, more than 350 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs from hunting and fishing to the state’s...
Ep. 42: Fielding Garr Ranch
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - December 01, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutesHave you visited the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island? This property is full of diverse history and ecology. Have a listen as Madison gives us a tour.
S2E3: 2.3 – Hunter Outreach with Bryan Posthumus - Nov. 15, 2023
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - November 15, 2023 19:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCPW Hunter Outreach Coordinator Bryan Posthumus joins the show to discuss the 2023 hunting seasons, CPW's novice hunt program opportunities and how his work fosters the next generation of hunters who help fund CPW's conservation mission.
It's Roundup Time!
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - October 06, 2023 20:00 - 3 minutesWe're busy prepping for the 2023 Bison Roundup! We're going on hiatus from podcasting so we can focus on this event - we hope you'll join us!
S2E2: 2.2 - CPW Director Jeff Davis - Oct. 5, 2023
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - October 05, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn May 1, 2023, Jeff Davis was appointed to the position of Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife by Governor Jared Polis. He came to CPW from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, where he had served since 2000 in various roles including most recently as Director of Conserv...
Ep. 41: Invasive Species
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - October 01, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutesPark staff and volunteers are in constant battle against harmful invaders on the island. Madison tells us all about them.
Ep. 40 Magic on the Isle
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - September 01, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutesAntelope Island is full of magic if you take time and look closely. I'm sharing some of my most favorite magical things about the Island.
S2E1: 2.1 - Co-existing with Bears - Aug. 30, 2023
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife - August 30, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEvery year, bears attracted to human food sources damage property, vehicles and even homes. Bears don’t know they’re doing anything wrong. They’re just following their super-sensitive noses to the most calories they can find. Bears that find food around homes, campgrounds and communitie...
Ep. 39: Bison Drama!
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - August 01, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutesMadison takes us through Antelope Island State Park and its bison herd's dramatic history!
Ep. 38: WSU Takeover Thoughts
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - July 01, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutesIn last moth's episode we heard from Weber State Students about their recent experiences at Antelope Island. They touched on a couple things I wanted to talk more about. So I did. If you haven't yet - go back and listen to Episode 37 - antelopeisland.utah.gov ogden-astronomy.org
Ep. 37: WSU Podcast Takeover
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - June 01, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutesStudents at from Weber State University have taken over the podcast. Eavesdrop on their conversation about their Antelope Island Experience.
Ep. 36: Natalia's counting porcupines - and telling us all about it.
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - May 03, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutesUniversity of Utah student Natalia has been busy hiking a section of the island looking for one critter in particular: Porcupines! antelopeisland.utah.gov
Physics Is In Crisis: "The One" To The Rescue?
A Journey Through Nature and Science - April 09, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutesWith competing ideas of how to interpret the meaning of quantum mechanics, physics is in crisis. Can an ancient concept known as the One, rescue physics. From Bohr's Copenhagen interpretation to the Many Worlds theory put forward by Hugh Everett, to the seemingly intractable problem of quantum g...
Ep. 35: It's Dark Sky Month in Utah!
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - April 01, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutesHappy Dark Sky Month! Utah's Governor Cox named April as Dark Sky Month in Utah back in 2021. What's so important about a dark sky? I'll tell you in this episode! antelopeisland.utah.gov [email protected] darksky.org
Ep. 34: Prickle Pigs (Porcupines!)
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - March 01, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutesOne of my favorite roadside discoveries is our porcupine. We're talking about them in this month's episode!
Ep. 33: Burrowing Owls Don't Burrow?
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - February 01, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutesOne of our coolest and easily overlooked creature on the island is the burrowing owl. Folks come to the island specifically to find them. In this episode you'll get some pointers on how to find them and some tips on enjoying them responsibly. Thanks to Jessica from Hawkwatch International for ...
Unravelling The Secret Of Life With Ancient Biomolecules
A Journey Through Nature and Science - January 30, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutesThe revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct life may also lead to Unravelling The Secret Of Life With Ancient Biomolecules. We used to think of fossils as being composed of nothing but rock and minerals, all molecular traces of life having vanished long ago. We w...
California Is On The World Stage Saving The Earth's Biodiversity
A Journey Through Nature and Science - January 15, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutesCalifornia was on the world stage recently helping to save the earth's biodiversity at the international biodiversity summit in Montreal, Canada. The countries agreed to protect 30% of the earth's biodiversity by the year 2030. Leading the United States is the state of California, which has put ...
Ep. 32: 2022 Highs and Lows
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - January 02, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes2022 was a busy and incredible year. Learn about the many successes we saw at the park this year as well as some of the challenges we faced. Happy New Year!
Ep. 31: Genetic Diversity
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - December 01, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutesDid you know that Antelope Island's bison herd started with only 12 animals? Work has been done since to keep risks of inbreeding down. I'll tell you all about it! antelopeisland.utah.gov [email protected]
Ep. 30: Roundup!
Antelope Island State Park Podcast - November 01, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutesIt's that time of year- all hands are on deck at the bison corrals where we're checking the health of our bison herd. Come see us.