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Nature Connection Radio

Big Blend Radio Network

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.

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51:15

Marianne Larned and Iris Zahn - Stone Soup for a...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2021/08/19

The 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 them

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39:55

Linda Ballou: Exploring Southwest Oregon

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2021/08/12

This 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 of the

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37:40

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act - Kate Wall,...

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2021/07/23

This 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 provisions

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38:24

What is Your Community's Tree Equity? Jad Daley on...

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2021/06/29

This 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 tree

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34:51

Among the Beautiful Beasts - Lori McMullen on Big...

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2021/06/27

This 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 her

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21:40

Chintimini Wildlife Center - Kathleen Dodge on Big...

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2021/06/09

Recorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Kathleen Dodge, Raptor Education Director at Chintimini Wildlife Center in Corvalis, Oregon. Chintimini treats the urgent and often life-threatening needs of animals harmed or orphaned by human activity through their Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic. Their clinic treats more than 2,000 injured and orphaned animals each year. Their preventative efforts take the form of a number of educational outreach programs locally.

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32:49

Bicycling with Butterflies - Sara Dykman on Big Blend...

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2021/05/01

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show, Sara Dykman discusses her book, “Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration,” that recounts her inspirational ride alongside the monarchs as she follows unmapped roads in Michoacan, México, through the United States, into Ontario, Canada, and back, again, to Mexico. More at http://www.beyondabook.org/Featured music is “Lula’s Lullaby” by Allison August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Big Blend Radio - Summer and Outdoor Fun in...

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2021/04/21

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on outdoor and summer fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana with Arlene Gould and Kelli West of Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as Richard Johnson of the Caroline Dorman “Briarwood” Preserve. Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana, and is part of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historical Trail, and is home to Cane River Creole National Historical Park, the Cane River National Heritage Area, Melrose

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1:03:41

The Wild Animal Sanctuary - Kent Drotar, Mark and...

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2021/02/24

Less than an hour north of Denver, roam more than 500 large carnivores – including over 200 bears, 70 African lions, and 70 tigers. Now living at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, these wild animals and the stories of their rescue, often from heartbreaking conditions, are the focal point of the newly released and groundbreaking book “Forever Wild, Forever Home: The Story of The Wild Animal Sanctuary of Colorado,” written by sanctuary volunteers and Melanie and Mark Shellenbarger

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55:21

Project Save Our Surf - Actor Tanna Frederick on Big...

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2021/02/16

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning actor Tanna Frederick discusses her Southern California non-profit organization Project Save Our Surf that is dedicated to the conservation of our oceans. More: https://psosurf.onuniverse.com/ Featured music is: “Underwater, Above Water” from the album “A Hawai’i Interlude” by Makana. https://www.makanamusic.com/Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See

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32:20

Kids Versus Plastic - Ariane Szu-Tu on Big Blend Radio

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2021/02/13

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, National Geographic Kids Editor Ariane Szu-Tu discusses their new book, “KIDS VS. PLASTIC: How You Can Ditch the Straw and Find the Pollution Solution to Bottles, Bags and Other Single Use Plastic.” More: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/kids-vs-plastic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:20

Nat Geo Kids Explorer Academy Book Series - Trudi...

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2021/01/23

This episode features Trudi Trueit, author of all the narratives for National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy series. The series follows the adventures of young Cruz and his friends who attend an elite school where they study to become world-class explorers. In the latest and 5th book in the series: The Tiger's Nest, the explorers begin a new adventure through a vast underwater world on an island nation in the Indian Ocean, and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good

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45:18

The Edge of Elsewhere - Author Sam Stea on Big Blend...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2021/01/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio features physician and author Sam Stea who discusses his thrilling debut novel, that bridges the generational and cultural divide, and imagines new solutions to the greatest global crisis of our time: climate change.“The Edge of Elsewhere” is a thrilling science meets climate-fiction adventure that follows refugees from the not-too-distant future in a race against time. Born from his experience in the health care industry and his passion for literature, film, and

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39:52

Dogs: Our Unsung Heroes - Cori Solomon on Big Blend...

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2021/01/14

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show, travel writer Cori Solomon talks about dogs who serve in search and rescue, military, and in therapy. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dogs-our-unsung-heroes/Featured music is "Colors of the USA" by Doreen Taylor - more at https://www.doreentaylormusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:53

Antarctic Artists and Writers Collective on Big Blend...

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2021/01/10

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the Antarctic Artists & Writers Collective, a new organization of past participants in the National Science Foundation Antarctic Artists & Writers Program. Featured guests are cofounders Glenn McClure and Michelle Schwengel-Regala. Glenn is a composer/musician who was an National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) artist-in-residence at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and Michelle is a scientific illustrator, fiber artist, naturalist and NPAF Invitation Artist

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37:58

The World of Pet and House Sitting - Angela Laws on...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2020/10/22

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Angela Laws, a veteran pet sitter, world traveler and award-winning community manager, shares how TrustedHousesitters.com is the pet care solution keeping pets happy at home and helping people to travel. She also chats with hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith about their pet sitting adventures through TrustedHousesitters, as part of the full-time travel soon the Love Your Parks Tour. More: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ Hosted on Acast. See

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37:39

Fearless Pet Training - Dr. Gary Weitzman on Big...

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2020/09/15

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Dr. Gary Weitzman, a pet expert and author, advocate and veterinarian, and also President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, shares advice on training dogs and cats, as covered in his latest two books with National Geographic Kids:“Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide” and “Pounce! A How To Speak Cat Training Guide”. Featured music is "Uncle Remus Tales" by the Tall Men Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:55

Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania - Jennifer Farrar...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2020/09/14

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Jennifer Farrar shares the various environmental education programs and four season outdoor recreational opportunities offered at Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania. This beautiful 205 acre park and public land encompasses wetlands, forests, fields, streams, and historic properties, as well as The Nature Center, one of the premier award winning environmental education centers in northwestern Pennsylvania. More: http://www.asburywoods.org/Featured music is "Loving

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53:32

Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings and...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2020/07/03

Award-winning author Melissa Stewart talks about her new National Geographic Kids book, “ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings and Defenses.” From ants to zebras, get ready to discover some seriously strange animal behaviors. https://www.melissa-stewart.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:02

Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand - Debbie Stone...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2020/05/18

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her experience touring New Zealand's world-renown Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Read her story: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/waitomo-caves-in-new-zealand/Featured music is “Bay Station Wiggle” from the album “Other Desert Cities” by Bay Station Band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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