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Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day

Kalamazoo Earth Day Committee

Connecting Communities, is a podcast for stories of individuals and groups who are taking action on environmental issues. We will to show you how you can begin urban gardening, native planting, and exploring sustainable energy. Connecting Communities is a part of the Kalamazoo Earth Day Festival. You can watch the video recording of the show on one of PMN’s cable outlets or on-demand at publicmedianet.org. Opinions shared in the show may not reflect the opinions or beliefs of the Kalamazoo Earth

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00:50:39

Birds With Seth

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2026/03/25

Seth Chapman of Birds With Seth tells how his life long love of birds has led him to creating guided bird tours that focus on nature and learning how nature can help us be present in our lives.

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00:48:29

Peace House: A Neighborhood Haven for Kids

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2026/03/11

Meet the three co-founders of Peace House, a free after school program for kids in the Eastside neighborhood, as they share stories along with Jennifer Spicer a current mom with children at Peace House and Pereshieanna Smith one of the first children to come to Peace House and now a supervisor to support the next generation.

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00:42:25

Kalamazoo Video Vault

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2026/02/26

Patrick Hershburger shares his new found artist adventure by archiving what is considered dead media; the VHS tape. Gathering used tapes from persons around Kalamazoo and cataloging them on a site, Patrick gives viewers the opportunity to see life as it was through the lens of the original creator whether through television media choices or real life videography.

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00:47:37

The Ecological and Cultural Role of Fire - Mary Parr,...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2026/02/11

In our last episode, we heard the stories about modern day fire starters who tend to the land by burning it. This episode provides more context about the history of fire in Michigan, going back to the glaciers, and to the first people who lived here. Michigan Natural Features Inventory Website

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00:44:52

Reintroducing fire to the landscape - Michigan...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2026/01/28

Another twist on conservation - helping the ecosystem in unexpected ways. Over the last several years, fires have burned through Canada, California, and Colorado, causing massive destruction. However, burning can be a medicine for our land that prevents disastrous wildfires, and gives native plants a chance against the overwhelming invasives. Our guests from Michigan Prescribed Fire Council have joined us to discuss the fire work they do in Kalamazoo County, and how you can even

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00:52:13

Working with our community to protect, conserve and...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2026/01/14

Are you familiar with your local conservation district office? So you know about the initiatives they are leading? Wherever you are in the United States, discovering the work of your local Conversation District will tell you a lot about the issues are priorities in your area. Chandra Kinney, District Manager for the Kalamazoo Conservation District, sat down with us to talk about the local initiatives in our area. You won't be surprised to know that our county, in the southwest region of the Great

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01:02:36

Data Centers Coming to a Community Near You?...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/12/17

When a data center makes plans to build a facility in Pavilion Township, residents nearly shut down the township hall meeting due to the number of interested folks who wanted to join the meeting and share their thoughts about the prospect. Widely, it was found that the residents are against letting the data center come to live in their neighborhood. Two residents, Bill Farmer (a long-time activist and previous guest on the show), and Katelyn Clarey team up to bring attention to the issue and

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00:56:37

Fall gardening for the ecosystem with Dropseed Native...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/12/03

Mike Weis has been on the show before, discussing Kalamazoo area Wild Ones and his passion for native plants. This time we had Mike on to talk about fall lawn care and how your landscaping can also be a positive contribution for bugs, birds, and bees. www.dropseedgardens.comFollow Wild Ones Kalamazoo events on Facebook.The science behind "Leave the Leafs": https://youtu.be/TPlIDy9u7bo?si=xsb_5Jh8pb3zgxCgArticle on Leave the Leafs:

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00:01:58

Pod Short: Kanoe the Kazoo Fall Colors Tour

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/11/19

Connecting Communities joined the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council on their last Kanoe the Kazoo event of the season. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and the team spoke with some attendees and got some footage of attendees enjoying the beautiful Kalamazoo River.To get involved with the Kalamazoo River Watershed, follow them on Instagram or Facebook. You can also find their calendar of events on their website, www.kalamazooriver.com

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00:54:18

ALPA - Deny Rezoning for Asylum Lake Preserve...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/11/01

Josh Keiser from Asylum Lake Preserve Association explains the implications rezoning the adjoining property to the preserve that is a watershed for Kalamazoo and Portage. He tells the history of zoning changes and urges those who want to be heard to go to the City Planning Committee at City Hall on November 6th at 7 pm to share your thoughts on rezoning and preserving the area that feeds into this land. For more information go

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00:40:18

Rank MI Vote: The Unwasted Vote

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/10/22

Our Guest Nadine Rios-Rivas from Rank MI Vote explains about the petition ranked voting that is circulating in the state of Michigan.She shares how using a ranked voting system can give voters more choice for candidates across all political parties and can foster a new kind conversation around candidates and ideas that can lower the temperature for voters who hold differing opinions.***Update Sign the Petition Now through January 2026***For more information about Rank MI Vote go to

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00:02:42

Pod Short: Kalamazoo United Day of Service #KUDOS

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/10/13

KUDOS brings people together under one belief system - to help your neighbor. Each year when the leaves begin to fall, groups from within Kalamazoo come together to help their neighbors winterize their homes. There may be different reasons between income troubles, to disability or old age preventing them from being able to tackle the job themselves. KUDOS doesn't need a "good reason" beyond the fact that you need a hand - they are happy to help.

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00:37:42

Confections With Convictions Give Sweet Second Chances

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/10/08

Listen to Dale Anderson and Jennifer Faketty discuss how their local chocolate shop is creating jobs for community members in need of a second chance, whether through a safe work place for recovery, or those with other barriers to employment. All while demonstrating global ethical product sourcing and delighting their customers with unique and organic offerings.

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00:55:19

Bow In the Clouds: The Beginning

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/09/26

Sister Ginny, as Sister of St. Joseph shares how she and others created Bow in the Clouds preserve. She talks about the beauty of nature and the lessons she has learned while tending the land

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00:44:16

K College Outdoor Programs Adventure Opportunities...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/09/10

Join this episode of Connecting Communities to hear about how wild adventure can be more accessible that you might think. K College has become a resource for students and community members to learn and experience rock climbing, backpacking, and more. They want to create a community, connect people, and design programs that are of interest to the community. It is a perfect time to get involved with this group - so connect with Hannah and Jory in this episode!Instagram:

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00:44:18

Feed Me Kzoo Helping You Find Good Local Food

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/08/28

EB Precopia shares about her passion for food and how it led to her building her blog and food tours in Kalamazoo.

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00:39:01

A Young Climate Activist: Connected, Engaged, and...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/08/13

Mia Breznau is a young climate activist in Kalamazoo. She has been participating and planning service projects, advocating for legislation, and organizing other young people for public demonstrations. In this episode, Mia shares her story and some of the influential mentors and organizations that have guided her journey. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Urban Bird Treaty (https://www.fws.gov/program/urban-bird-treaty)Ardea Youth Climate Coalition (https://www.instagram.com/ardeayouthcc)Ardea Youth

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00:25:13

Starlite Collective - Erica Bradshaw and Val Birch

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/07/31

Starlite Collective is an artist community led by Erica and Val to support and promote artists in Southwest Michigan. The way they have designed the collective to remove all barriers for their artists, from physical to financial ones. They have applied the same thought and inclusive attitude toward their inaugural Starlite Arts and Music Festival, in Kalamazoo on August 15-17, 2025.Find out more about the festival and purchase tickets at www.starlitecollective.orgFollow them on Instagram to find out

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00:47:45

City-Wide Sustainability Programs for all of us this...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/07/16

The city of Kalamazoo has a calendar full of programs for residents that will help them get out and enjoy nature safely. Destiny Stetina joins us to talk about the programs and the impact such programs have had on her own life.Contact info for Destiny: stetinad@kalamazoocity.orgAfter October 1, contact: gishj@kalamazoocity.orgRelevant links:City Sustainability Webpage - City Recycling - Social media:https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooCity/https://www.instagram.com/kalamazoocity/?hl=enOther

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00:50:23

Exploring the Night Sky with the Kalamazoo Valley...

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day ·

2025/07/02

Only a few hundred years ago, our ancestors were just as familiar with the night sky as they were with the daytime sky. Now we are quite separated from it. Steven Crawford, the Planetarium Technician at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, visits the podcast to discuss the night sky, and how to planetarium can help people access the wonder and majesty of it.For information about the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, and to purchase tickets to the planetarium, visit https://kalamazoomuseum.org/planetarium

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