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Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick interview some of the top minds in ecology, restoration, conservation, and of course, native plants. Join them on their journey towards knowledge and understanding of some of the larger problems that our ecosystems face.

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01:34:10

Meet The New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team

Native Plants, Healthy Planet ·

2020/12/18

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Michael Van Clef (Stewardship Director, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space) from The New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team. They break down exactly what is an invasive species and get to the heart of the issue with invasives. Discussions include innovative methods of controlling invasives and using technology to engage the public. Additionally, they also address listener questions and explain how you can get involved. Music by Stephen

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01:00:34

The Buzz - Jingle Buzz!!!

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2020/12/11

Happy Holidays! Welcome back to The Buzz. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back and contemplate what native plants can be used for Holiday arrangements. Find out the controversy with "This or That," hear a new round of "That's Hot," and Fran geeks out over his desert island pics. Tom and Fran also discuss the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show. Music by Stephen Mahar. Read Fran's Article / Read Tom's Article / Alternate Article Have a question or a comment? Call (215)

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01:35:26

Meet The Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership

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2020/12/04

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Russ Furnari (Manager Environmental Policy Enterprise at PSE&G) from The Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership. They discuss how big corporations give back to the environment, cooperating with non-profit organizations, working together for the greater good, and how the view of restoration has changed over the years.. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow the NJ CWRP - Website Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants

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01:06:49

The Buzz - A Buzzworthy Thanksgiving

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2020/11/25

Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome back to The Buzz. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back and contemplate what native berries or nuts may have been at the first Thanksgiving. Find out who won "This or That," hear a new round of "That's Hot," Fran expresses his dismay over a listener call in and then surprises Tom with a brand new segment. Music by Stephen Mahar. Want to submit original theme music for The Buzz? Make sure you tune in to find out how. Read Fran's Article /

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01:01:22

Meet Homegrown National Park

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2020/11/20

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Doug Tallamy (Professor of Entomology, University of Delaware) Author of Bringing Nature Home and Natures Best Hope. They discuss what has changed in the last 13 years since the publication of Bringing Nature Home, the root of exotic plant species and insects, accepting the role of a predator, and the urgency of growing a Homegrown National Park. Music by Stephen Mahar. Join A Homegrown National Park - Webiste Have a question or a comment? Call

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01:09:39

Meet Planting in a Post Wild World

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2020/11/13

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Claudia West (Principal at Phyto Studio) Co-Author of Planting in a Post Wild World. They discuss the principals of Ornamental design and Ecological design and how the two can work together, listening to what plants have to say, what's next for the author and Claudia gives design tips for the budding native gardener. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow Phyto Studio - Website / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn Have a question or a comment? Call (215)

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55:05

The Buzz - Our Very First Listeners Questions!

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2020/10/30

Welcome back to The Buzz. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with their first three listener questions left on their question and answer line. They also revisit native plants websites suggested by the listeners, there's a new round of "That's Hot", and Tom introduces their new segment, "This or That" while Fran introduces the jingle. Music by Stephen Mahar. Want to submit original theme music for The Buzz? Make sure you tune in to find out how. Read Fran's Article /

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01:39:25

Meet The Nature Conservancy

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2020/10/23

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Michelle DiBlasio (Watershed Restoration Coordinator) from The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey. They discuss The Nature Conservancy on a local level, their successful Roots for Rivers campaign, the important work being done in the Paulins Kill with their partners at the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group, what's next and how you can help. Tom ponders names for trees and Fran unleashes his Million Dollar idea. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow The

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48:01

The Buzz - Native Plant Websites You Need To Check Out!

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2020/10/09

Welcome back to The Buzz. On this episode, hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with another round of "That's Hot!", they discuss their favorite native plants websites and revisit our listener's favorite books about native plants, Tom gives his reasons why Fran is the cause for their first one star review while Fran agrees and adds more to the list. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow these Websites - USDA Native Plant Database / Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center / Duke Farms / Taxinomic Data

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01:15:00

Meet The Pinelands Preservation Alliance

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2020/09/25

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Carleton Montgomery (Executive Director) and Ryan Rebozo Ph.D. (Director of Conservation Science) from The Pinelands Preservation Alliance. They discuss the unique importance of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, how this area effects local water quality, recreation in the pines, major challenges of protecting this land and how you can help. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow The Pinelands Preservation Alliance - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

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33:15

The Buzz - What Should You Be Reading?

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2020/09/18

Welcome to The Buzz. A new monthly segment where hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick discuss a topic concerning native plants. On this episode, Fran and Tom discuss their favorite books about native plants, books that are not directly related to ecology but share a common thread, and the books they are most excited to read. Fran introduces the jingle to one of their newest features. Music by Stephen Mahar. Buy These Books - Bringing Nature Home / A New Garden Ethic / A Sand County Almanac / The

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01:26:43

Meet The National Aquarium

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2020/09/11

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Maura Duffy (Conservation Project Manager) from The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD. They discuss what happens beyond the physical walls at the aquarium, what their mission statement and conservation goals are, the big picture on plastic pollution, and how you can help. Tom talks about one of his favorite Instagram accounts and Fran tries to sidetrack Maura by discussing music. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow The National Aquarium - Website / Facebook

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01:25:15

Meet The Southeastern Grasslands Initiative

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2020/08/28

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Dwayne Estes (Professor and Curator of Herbarium at Austin Peay State University and Executive Director of SGI). They discuss debunking the myth of the mighty squirrel, the misconception of forests along the east coast, historical documentation about our lands, our undeniable connections with nature and why 25 years may be too late. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow Southeastern Grasslands Initiative - Website / Facebook / Twitter Have a question or a

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01:51:29

Meet Our Listeners

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2020/08/21

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with our listeners, including Richard McCoy (Owner, Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services, Inc.), Rosalind Doremus, Skip Byrnes, and James Davis. They discussed how everyone got the native bug, the hardest part of gardening native, our favorite apps, and what tips we would give to others looking to rewild. The tables get turned on Fran and Tom at the end as they are the ones fielding the questions. Fran gets stumped. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow The

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01:05:23

Meet The Nature of Nature

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2020/08/14

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Enric Sala (Author, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Founder of Pristine Seas) about his new book, The Nature of Nature: Why We Need The Wild. They tackle the difficult issues facing our global ecosystems today and approach them with solutions. Topics include reclaiming our oceans, an organic approach to economic growth, re-balancing nature, and things that you can do to help. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow Dr. Enric Sala

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01:24:18

Meet Temple University Ambler Arboretum

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2020/08/07

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kathy Salisbury (Director) from the Temple University Ambler Arboretum about a range of topics including the legacy of hands on learning at the arboretum, the importance of education, women in horticulture, and inclusivity in nature and our industry. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow Temple University Ambler Arboretum - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website

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01:23:35

Meet Crafts Creek Spring Hill Brook Watershed...

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2020/07/31

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kate Tallon-O'Callaghan (Director) from the Crafts Creek Spring Hill Brook Watershed Associations about starting a watershed association, the local significance of watersheds, the importance of education, and getting involved in local politics. Fran also learns he cannot name a body of water after himself while he is still alive. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow Crafts Creek & Spring Hill Brook Watershed Association - Website / Facebook Have a question

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01:09:44

Meet Working Lands For Wildlife

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2020/07/24

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with John Parke (Stewardship Project Director) from New Jersey Audubon. They discuss the decline of the Northern Bobwhite Quail and the plan to bring them back, local farm stewardship, the importance of partnerships, and the best cheesesteak in Philly. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow New Jersey Audubon - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Follow Working Lands For Wildlife - Website Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants

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46:03

Meet Deer and Native Plants - Part 2

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2020/07/17

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kip Adams (Director of Conservation) from The Quality Deer Management Association in this Part 2 of a 2 part series on Deer and Native Plants. They discuss a new merger, building a healthy ecosystem for quality deer herds, native plants that are essential for healthy deer, and the "locavore" movement and the QDMA "Field to Fork" program. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow QDMA - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube Have a question or a

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01:10:53

Meet Deer and Native Plants - Part 1

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2020/07/10

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Jay Kelly (Professor of Biology) from Raritan Valley Community College in this Part 1 of a 2 part series on Deer and Native Plants. They discuss the rising deer populations and how they relate to forest health, Predator vs. Prey, what is needed for a healthy ecosystem, and native plants that deer may or may not eat. Music by Stephen Mahar. Follow Dr. Jay Kelly - ResearchGate Have a question or a comment? Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants

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