Nature Connection Radio

35:59

Ecologist Carl Safina - What Owls Know, What Humans...

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2023/10/27

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features ecologist Carl Safina, author of the new book “Alfie & Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe?”WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xi4-yaYDwFUWhen Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they’d rescued, she’d be a temporary presence. But Alfie’s feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. Witnessing all the fine details of

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48:18

Travel Writer Jamie Edwards - Adventures in Africa

Nature Connection Radio ·

2023/10/20

From tracking Silverback Gorillas in Uganda to sipping tea up in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Jamie Edwards.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/yUK-a2wSMm8Jamie Edwards is an avid traveler, photographer, and award-winning travel writer. She launched https://iamlostandfound.com/, her adventure/luxury travel website, after 25 years of living and traveling

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40:33

Safeguarding the Clar Tree and Russian River Redwoods

Nature Connection Radio ·

2023/10/09

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Jeff Stump, senior manager of land protection for Save the Redwoods League, who talks about how supporters from every U.S. state helped Save the Redwoods League acquire a 394-acre redwood forest in Sonoma County, California, named Russian River Redwoods, from the RMB Revocable Family Trust. The purchase of Russian River Redwoods is the next step toward safeguarding the Clar Tree, one of the county’s oldest and tallest coast

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41:53

Jennifer Jewell - What We Sow

Nature Connection Radio ·

2023/09/22

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features Jennifer Jewell who is a gardener, garden writer, and gardening educator and advocate. Hear about her new book “WHAT WE SOW: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds."WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-uxFLZe3Fv8In WHAT WE SOW, Jewell shares personal observations over the course of a year that begins at the autumn equinox, interviews prominent scientists and seed-savers, and proves how we must work

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1:01:16

Anna Karney - Creatures In The Garden Album

Nature Connection Radio ·

2023/09/01

Bay Area singer/songwriter Anna Karney returns to Big Blend Radio to discussher powerful new full-length album "Creatures in the Garden" that channels her love for the planet and the beauty of the earth.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/z9Da4JCDJ8sUsing themes of climate change awareness and respect for the planet as a focal point for her writing, "Creatures in the Garden" showcases an incredible blend of soulful and dreamy acoustic arrangements, easy indie rock beats, dusty

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1:17:51

Ecologists Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger -...

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2023/08/25

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features ecologists Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger, authors of "FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME:A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country."A must have for homeowners living in wildfire country, FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME is a hardworking guide to mitigating the risk of wildfire spreading to homes and property through the use of native plants and garden design. In addition to design recommendations and maintenance techniques, the book features an

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49:01

Dr. David Scheel - The Mystery of Octopuses

Nature Connection Radio ·

2023/07/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features David Scheel. PhD, who has been studying octopuses for more than 25 years, specializing in animal behavior.In his book, "MANY THINGS UNDER A ROCK: The Mysteries of Octopuses," Dr. Scheel shares his research, as well as that of other marine biologists, to show us much of what has been learned—and remains to be understood—about these fascinating sea creatures. As he explains, more than 300 different species of octopuses exist, yet their

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32:09

Summer in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

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2023/07/06

Hooray! After last year's wildfires and recent winter weather challenges, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are back open!From accesible trails to family-friendly activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks and their local communities.Featured Guests:- Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm-

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39:40

Doug Tallamy - Nature's Best Hope and the Homegrown...

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2023/06/23

Saving the planet starts at home, and kids can help! This episode of Big Blend Radio features Doug Tallamy, ecologist and professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, and author of New York Times bestseller, "Nature’s Best Hope." Hear about how he is working to inspire the next generation of conservationists through is latest book, NATURE’S BEST HOPE YOUNG READERS’ EDITION: How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard (Timber Press)."Nature’s Best

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52:00

Kathryn Anderson and Julie Dee Suman - Outdoor...

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2023/06/16

It's all about Outdoor Travel and Destinations on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Vancouver B.C. to Pensacola FL, get a spark for adventure with this fun discussion about exploring the outdoors and the benefits of connecting with nature.Featured Guests:- KATHRYN ANDERSON focuses on Stanley Park and coastal Vancouver in British Columbia that everything from hiking, biking and canoeing

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40:29

Unplug and Recharge at These Two New Mexico Bed &...

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2023/06/08

From the Southwest to the Northeast corners of New Mexico, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two remote B&Bs that offer the opportunity to escape and unplug from the busy hustle-bustle of life, and embrace the tranquility of nature to restore, recharge, and rejuvenate.Featured Bed & Breakfasts:- Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila, near Silver City. See: https://www.casitasdegila.com/ - Dave Emery and

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42:23

Shelley Whizin - Why It's Time to Get Back Out in Nature

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2023/06/04

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, Shelley Whizin shares how taking breaks from our busy lives to spend time in nature is essential for our well-being. Nature is a powerful source of healing and rejuvenation, and it’s important to take the time to reconnect with it. Read Shelley's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/its-time-to-get-outdoors-and-recenter-yourself/WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/De_sfcYmkMoShelley Whizin is the founder and CEO

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1:07:48

Manuel and Olga Jimenez - Woodlake Botanical Garden...

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2023/06/01

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Tulare County" Show features Manuel and Olga Jimenez who share what visitors can experience at Woodlake Botanical Garden, located in California's Sequoia Country.Maintained by Manuel & Olga Jimenez and Woodlake Pride youth volunteers, Woodlake Botanical Garden showcases San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural bounty with fruit trees, row crops, and vegetable patches, along with ornamental shrubs, roses, and flower beds. It is wheelchair accessible, and right

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35:30

Eli Francovich - The Return of the Wolves

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2023/05/26

After being nearly eradicated in the 1990s, the gray wolf has made an astonishing comeback in Washington state, delighting conservationists but infuriating ranchers. Featured on this episode of Big Blend Radio, journalist and author Eli Francovich, discusses his new book, "The Return of Wolves: An Iconic Predator’s Struggle to Survive in the American West" (Timber Press: April 11, 2023). In it, Francovich combines interviews, extensive research, and on-the-ground reporting to reveal the deep social

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49:28

Linda Ballou - Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the...

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2023/04/29

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" travel show features travel writer, author, and novelist Linda Ballou who talks about her newest book, "Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart (Lost Angel Travel Series Book 3)." In this captivating collection of tales, Linda shares how her lust for adventure was spawned early in the wilds of southeast Alaska. As we follow her in the footprints of such legendary trailblazers as Jack London and Isabella Bird, we come to understand why being

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41:39

Jessica Carter - California State Parks Week 2023

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2023/04/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Jessica Carter, Director of Parks and Public Engagement for the Save The Redwoods League, who discusses the upcoming Second Annual California State Parks Week.This special park celebration is presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and California State Parks Foundation.Held June 14-18, 2023, State Parks across the state will offer special community events with in-person and virtual programming. This week-long event

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1:09:11

Glynn Burrows - How Convenient is Convenience?

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2023/04/22

From 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 history

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24:55

Dr. Bruce F. Scharschmidt - Tina the First Tooth...

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2023/04/22

This 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:

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13:53

Travel Writer Debbie Stone Reviews the Memoir FERAL...

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2023/04/22

If 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 on Acast

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33:27

Scott Kendall - A Visit to Big Bend National Park

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2023/04/14

This 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/59qqer5l1TUBig 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 wildlife are

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