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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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44:25

Author Kevin Fedarko - A Walk in the Park

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/06/24

In honor of Great Outdoors Month and National Rivers Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show features award-winning author Kevin Fedarko who discusses his new book, "A WALK IN THE PARK: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon." It shares the odyssey Kevin his best friend and photographer Pete McBride undertook to transect the entire length of the Grand Canyon, a feat billed by the handful of experts who have managed to complete it as “the toughest

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Pet & Horse Safety and Disaster Preparedness

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2024/06/17

In observance of National Pet Preparedness Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Pet Connection" Podcast focuses on pet and horse safety and disaster preparedness. FEATURED GUESTS - ANGELA LAWS - Cohost, veteran petsitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ - CHRISTY WOOD - World champion horse trainer, instructor, author, and horse show judge. See: https://wdnhorse.com/ The American Red Cross has steps you can follow to make an emergency plan for your animals

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Christy Wood - What to Feed Your Horse

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2024/06/08

From Hay to Carrots, it's all about the Equine Diet on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Learn more about Christy, her equine

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38:37

Hiking Your Feelings in Sequoia and Kings Canyon...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/06/06

In celebration of June being Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the upcoming Hike and Heal Sequoia National Park Wilderness Wellness Retreats. These retreats are facilitated by Sydney and Barry Williams of Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the Sequoia Parks Conservancy Field Institute. Starting in June, there will be three retreats this summer. FEATURED GUESTS: - NICOLE STIVERS of the Sequoia

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29:54

Jessica Carter - California State Parks Week 2024

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/05/24

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast features Jessica Carter, Director of Parks and Public Engagement at Save the Redwoods League, who discusses the 3rd Annual California State Parks Week happening June 12-16, 2024. Through over 200 special in-person community events and virtual programming, this week-long event celebrates California’s 280 state parks and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places. California State Parks Week is presented by California State

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01:17:39

The Pet Connection - Rescue Dogs and Cats

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/05/20

In observance of National Rescue Dog Day, this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Pet Connection" Podcast is all about Rescue Dogs and Cats with conversations that span from adoptions and volunteering to petsitting and behavioral care. FEATURED GUESTS - Angela Laws - Cohost, veteran petsitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ - Mabel Lujan - Senior Communications Director at Asheville Humane Society in North Carolina. More: https://www.ashevillehumane.org/ -

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36:43

Lost Angel Travel Adventures in South America

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/05/15

From the Andes to Patagonia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" covers her 17-day sojourn into South America with Overseas Adventure Travel. You can read her stories on her South American experiences on NABBW.org here: * Chile: https://tinyurl.com/5n8caxzj * Patagonia: https://tinyurl.com/33ffa7be When Linda visited Chile and Patagonia, conservation efforts spearheaded by Kristine Tompkins were underway. When her husband, Doug Tompkins, died in a

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54:31

Christy Wood - Horse Care, Colic, and Common Sense

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2024/05/11

It's all about Horse Care, Colic, and Common Sense on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Learn more about Christy, her equine

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50:34

Poet Lauren Martin - Night of the Hawk

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2024/04/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Earth Month and National Poetry Month with Lauren Martin who discusses her book, "Night of the Hawk: Poems" which will be out on May 14, 2024 through She Writes Press. A powerful and wise poetry collection on shamanism, feminism, and disability, "Night of the Hawk" tells untold stories of the marginalized. Inspired by the Lauren's own experiences as an aging woman living with chronic illness, the poems in this collection will inspire readers to seek

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55:08

Author Cheryl Leutjen - Love Earth Now

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/04/26

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast features Cheryl Leutjen, author of "Love Earth Now: The Power of Doing One Thing Every Day." As a geologist, environmental law attorney, spiritual practitioner and, most importantly, devoted mother, Cheryl understands that most people don’t have an endless reservoir of time, money and energy to devote to Earth-friendly practices. That’s why she wrote "Love Earth Now," a candid, often humorous exploration that reveals her own imperfect

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29:49

Author Aaron Arsenault - The Climate Diaries

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/04/23

After working in the climate-tech industry for the past fifteen years, debut author Aaron Arsenault is excited to inspire readers ages 9-12 to combat climate change. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, he discusses his climate fiction novel, “The Climate Diaries, Book One: The Academy” (Borrowed Planet Press, April 2024). "The Climate Diaries: Book One," takes readers on an eco-adventure with troublemaker Jax Wilkinson, who is recruited by a top secret organization dedicated to preparing the next

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35:58

Soul Journey Doula - Earth-Friendly Memorials and...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/04/18

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on earth-friendly memorials and burials. Featured guest is Alethea Valley, General Manager of the Point Arena Forestfor Better Place Forests.Better Place Forests offers a sustainable memorial within a protected place in the forest for ashes of a loved one to be returned to the earth.Each tree can accommodate more than one loved one and also beloved pets (which is not allowed in traditional

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32:56

Christy Wood - Understanding Horse Behavior

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/04/13

From training and setting boundaries to observing body language and building a relationship with your horse, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood is all about HORSE BEHAVIOR.Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse

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32:52

Parks & Outdoor Experiences in California's Sequoia...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/04/04

In time to plan for National Park Week (April 20-28), Earth Day (April 22), Junior Park Ranger Day (April 27), and Kids to Parks Day (May 18), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on park and outdoor experiences in Tulare County. Hear about the region's giant sequoia trees, waterfalls, and wildflowers, along with picnics and cultural celebrations in beautiful community parks, preserves, gardens, and more.Located in Central California, Tulare County is home

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Sharon K. Kurtz - Nature Adventures in Port Aransas,...

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/04/03

Celebrate National Wildlife Week with this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz, who shares her experiences at the annual Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, Texas.Nestled between Mustang Island and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Port Aransas unfolds as a Texas Gulf Coast sanctuary of small-town charm and endless activities. The 18 miles of pristine beaches, the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, and encounters with diverse wildlife

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44:39

Jennifer McGuiness - Bird-Friendly Gardening

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/03/22

Jennifer McGuinness joins Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" and "Garden Gossip" podcasts to discuss her latest book, "Bird-Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape."Releasing in April 2024 through Cool Springs Press, and available on pre-order, it's the ultimate and authoritative guide for cultivating a home landscape that embraces wildlife, specifically catering to a diverse array of native plants that nourish, shelter, and sustain birds.Every individual

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45:01

Experience the Spring Wildflowers in Sunny Palm Springs

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/02/24

The spring desert wildflower season has begun! This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show features Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. Hear all about the spring wildflower season including where and how to witness the beauty of these wonderful wildflowers, and the local boutique hotels that have gorgeous gardens to enjoy as part of your "flower powered" experience.Listen to this past podcast covering outdoor experiences in Palm

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Nature Tripping in Florida and Coastal Mississippi

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/02/24

Welcome to Part Four of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America.This episode covers Nature Destinations in Coastal Mississippi and Florida:- LISA EVANS - travel writer and photographer, and author of "“100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die.” Visit https://writerlisa.com/-KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous Florida books. Visit http://www.katywalls.com / and

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31:28

Nature Adventures in North and South Carolina

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/02/23

Welcome to Part Three of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America.This episode covers Nature Destinations in North & South Carolina:- NORTH CAROLINA: Steve & Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast in Asheville, talk about what to experience in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Pisgah National Forest, in North Carolina. More:

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43:41

Nature Connection Destinations - Ecuador to Vermont

Nature Connection Radio ·

2024/02/23

Welcome to Part Two of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America.ON THIS EPISODE:- LINDA BALLOU, award-winning travel writer and author, talks about her experience at Sacha Lodge in Ecuador as well as the natural highlights of where she lives in Los Angeles. Learn more about Linda, who hosts Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast, at https://lostangeladventures.com/- JAMIE EDWARDS, award-winning

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