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For What It"s Earth

Marissa Jacobs - The Art of Ecology

Join Marissa Jacobs of The Art of Ecology for a unique blend of the arts and environmental sciences as she helps listeners connect to the natural world, podcast by podcast. Discover natural phenomenon like the science behind sunsets, or how chipmunks vocalize. Get inspired to be an environmental steward with eco-actions you can take at home and explore many DIY ways to make the world a greener place all on For What It"s Earth.

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00:31:07

Turkey Tails: Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/12/19

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.In this episode, I talk about Trametes versicolor, our fungi for the season, the Turkey Tail fungi! We'll talk about ways to differentiate between

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00:38:04

Dandelion Root: Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/12/12

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits. In this episode, I talk about Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion! We'll talk about the difference between introduced naturalized plants vs

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00:34:12

Crabapples: Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/12/05

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits. In this episode, I talk about the Quercus genus, which consists of oak trees, and the acorns that they produce. We'll talk about native oak tree

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00:32:19

Acorns: Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/11/22

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits. In this episode, I talk about the Quercus genus, which consists of oak trees, and the acorns that they produce. We'll talk about native oak tree

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00:28:33

Smartweed: Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/11/14

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits. In this episode, I talk about the Buckwheat family, focusing on Pennsylvania Smartweed, a commonly found plant across the United States. We'll talk

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00:35:45

Autumn Olive: Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/11/07

Join me for a series focusing on the how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits. In this episode, I talk about the Autumn Olive, what it means to be an invasive plant and how to mitigate invasive species spread, the benefits of

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00:34:12

Birch Trees: a Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/10/31

Join me for a series focusing on the how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits. In this episode, I talk about the birch (Betula sp.), their status as a native North American riparian zone and wetland tree, the herbal &

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00:29:53

Spicebush: A Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/10/24

Join me for a series focusing on the how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits. In this episode, I talk about the Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), their status as a native North American host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail

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00:28:14

Goldenrod: a Fall Foraging Feast

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2023/10/17

Join me for a series focusing on the how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits. In this episode, I talk about the Solidago sp. (Goldenrods), their status as a native North American plant, their ecosystem role for pollinators and

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00:47:32

Learning Through Nature Journaling & Art - Featuring...

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2023/05/16

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I am joined by Michell Follett (AKA MischeviousRedFox), and we talk about how important it is to learn through the visual art of nature journaling! We discuss the challenges and

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00:47:53

The Art & Science of Botanical Dye, featuring Annie...

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2023/05/09

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I am joined by Annie Cadden of Fisher Cat Fiber Co., and we talk about the wonders of botanical dye! There are so many incredible plants that give a dye, such as Black Walnut (which we

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00:30:38

Art & Plant Science of Kokedamas

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2023/05/02

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I give my guests a break and just talk about the art and science of Kokedama! What is a kokedama, what is its history, and how do we make one while keeping a plant's native habitat

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00:48:24

Natural History Illustration, featuring Caylin Jayde

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2023/04/25

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I am joined by Caylin Jayde, a talented natural history artist in Iowa, United States. We chat about invasive species, the role of documenting biodiversity through art as an

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00:33:54

Chemistry and Microscopic Fun in Art, Featuring...

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2023/04/18

oin myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I am joined by Brandi Bundles, aka @SciArtBro on Instagram, for a conversation about chemistry, and how her art highlights the roles that toxins and other complex chemicals are used in

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00:39:36

Nature Photography as a Storytelling Tool

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2023/04/11

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I talk about using photography as a storytelling tool to communicate about the natural world, some properties of nature photography, ways to use them to educate, as well as some

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00:53:31

Communicating Science via Data Visualization Art:...

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2023/04/04

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I chat with Kat Dale, about her work studying eels and other marine fishes, how she has utilized art as a form of science communication and data visualization, as well as how the

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00:32:46

Movement Artistry to Spark Eco-Change, feat. Katie...

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2023/03/28

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I chat with Katie Pustizzi of Liquid Spine (and 2023 Mini-Grant for Conservation recipient), about the role of dance and being a movement artist as a way to spark conversations and

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00:25:17

The Role of Environmental Education & Art in Learning

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2023/03/21

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world! In this episode, I talk about various educational concepts (learning methods/multiple intelligences) and why incorporating art into education, or using art to solidify understanding of environmental

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00:39:42

Adventures with Mountain Gorillas - Nature Adventure...

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2023/01/03

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and permanent guest, Zack Jacobs for a light-hearted nature-adventure mini series! In each episode, Zack and I will go through an old-fashioned, nature-themed choose your own adventure book and see if we can survive or make it through! After we find if we can survive (or not), we will discuss the adventure's realism, how it relates to the natural world, and our thoughts as environmentalists into the book. We are both huge sci-fi/fantasy/anime nerds as

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00:47:16

Adventures with Fossil Fuels - Nature Adventure Mini...

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2022/11/22

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and permanent guest, Zack Jacobs for a light-hearted nature-adventure mini series! In each episode, Zack and I will go through an old-fashioned, nature-themed choose your own adventure book and see if we can survive or make it through! After we find if we can survive (or not), we will discuss the adventure's realism, how it relates to the natural world, and our thoughts as environmentalists into the book. We are both huge sci-fi/fantasy/anime nerds as

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