Podcasts about Ed Roberson

Recorded by Ed Roberson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 6, 2025. www.poets.org

Can Farmer-Founded Fibers Save American Fashion? Cate Havstad-Casad, founder of RangeRevolution leather goods, and Ed Mouw, president of Duckworth wool clothing answered this question in a pre-panel interview at SXSW with Ed Roberson joining in. If Duckworth and Range Revolution are not on your radar screen, and if Mountain & Prairie Podcast isn't in your podcast feed, they should be now. Ed R interviewed Cate and Ed M in a SXSW talk the day after we recorded this preparatory interview. We discuss supply chain challenges, what is fashion, the recent renaissance of wool, and why natural fibers are superior to synthetics (let me count the ways). Go to https://artofrange.com/episodes/aor-153-back-future-american-fibers-cate-havstad-ed-mouw-ed-roberson-sxsw for links and the transcript of this interview.

C.S. Giscombe—known to his friends as Cecil--talks with long-time friend Roxi Power about the second half of his newest poetry book, Negro Mountain) (University of Chicago Press) which was recommended by a New York Times critic as one of the 5 best poetry books of 2023.   In the second part of our interview, Giscombe dives deep into the book's central concepts, such as “negro luck” and the “the long story of evil” through totemic figures that reappear in dreams and landscapes, including wolves and jaguars. Drawing on stories and ideas from Ed Roberson (“the idea of image and the idea of capture”), we explore ways to write about “what's there…but not seen,” including the namesake for the real Negro Mountain in Pennsylvania: an 18th c. African-American man named Nemesis, whom Giscombe calls “the long shadow on the mountain.”  The book collages dreams, history, and multiple forms of address—"speeches, elocution, and theatrical masks”—to explore monstrous cultural projections.  C.S. Giscombe teaches at the University of California's Berkeley campus, where he is the Robert Hass Chair in English.  His prose and poetry books include Negro Mountain, Prairie Style, Ohio Railroads (“a long poem in the form of an essay”), Similarly (selected poetry and new work), Border Town, etc. In progress are Railroad Sense and Medicine Book.  He is a long-distance cyclist.

Today's poem is first person by Ed Roberson. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Victoria Chang writes… “How can we learn if no one helps us to learn? How can we help each other learn if we don't speak up, if we don't talk to each other honestly? How can we learn if we don't look harder at ourselves and the things we do or don't do, know or don't know, every single day?” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

In this episode, Kate gives us an update about regional food systems through the lens of her butcher shop, Western Daughters, and the decision of whether or not to close. What does it mean to support regenerative food systems as a food business - and where does financial sustainability come into the conversation? Kate leads us through the struggles each shareholder in the supply chain, including the consumer, is facing as she sees it. This leads in to an excellent panel that she was on in Helmville, Montana at the Old Salt Festival. Hosted by Mountain and Prairie podcast host Ed Roberson, the panel features Kate, Cole Mannix from Old Salt Co-Op, Dan Miller from Steward, and Wyatt Nelson of Wild West Local Foods. Together, they explore what it means to build a resilient, regional food system and all the triumphs and hurdles that are presented along the way for producers, consumers, distributors, and beyond. SPONSORED BY SUNDRIES FARM GARLICHand grown Sundries Farm Garlic is certified disease-free and grown in the volcanic soils of Idaho. With a range of soft and hard-neck varietals the unmatched flavor and big cloves are perfect for both your seed and culinary needs. Pre-order now for shipping in September. sundriesfarm.comSupport the Podcast:SubstackPatreonLeave a one-time Tip

Ed Roberson is a Colorado-based conservationist, storyteller, and creator of Mountain & Prairie, a top-ranked podcast featuring long-form interviews with innovators of the American West.Since its first episode in early 2016, Mountain & Prairie has gone on to be recognized by the Aspen Institute, Patagonia, Apple Podcasts, MeatEater, The Nature Conservancy, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, High Country News, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Montana Governor's Office, and more. Thanks to the podcast's popularity, Ed is now a sought-after speaker and moderator at events throughout the United States. He is also the host of the Ranchlands Podcast.Ed's career has focused on land, water, and conservation for nearly two decades, primarily in the American West. He served as Conservation Director at Palmer Land Conservancy for four years, leading the organization's cutting-edge water conservation efforts on Colorado's Arkansas River. Prior to Palmer, he was a ranch broker and worked extensively throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. He has also served on boards and committees for a wide range of conservation organizations in Colorado.Ed holds a BA in economics and an MBA with a concentration in finance, both from Wake Forest University. He is also a proud graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School's (NOLS) Semester in the Pacific Northwest. Away from work, Ed is a committed husband, father of two, voracious reader, comically slow ultrarunner, and devotee of the Strenuous Life.Learn more about Ed and his two podcasts below:www.mountainandprairie.comhttps://ranchlands.com/blogs/podcastSign up for Ed's “Good News From The American West” newsletter here: https://mountainandprairie.com/good-newsListen to Mountain & Prairie episode with Doug Brinkley here: https://mountainandprairie.com/douglas-brinkleySponsor messages: Live WildlyIf you love hiking, biking and locally-sourced outdoor adrenaline, then you love the Florida Wildlife Corridor.Panthers, Manatee, Tortoise and even the elusive Armadillo know the awesomeness of the more than 18 million acres that make up the Florida Wildlife Corridor - but do you? Get connected at LiveWildly.com, go explore, fall in love and help protect it! Then share your own adventures and check out Wild Floridians just like you @LiveWildlyFL.Our Sponsors:* Check out Green Chef and use my code asp250 for a great deal: https://www.greenchef.com/asp250* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Poet Sarah Audsley has an elevated point of view, even when her feet are on the ground. While the Vermont-based writer and climber believes she was indeed born to write poetry, she didn't start pursuing it professionally until age 29.  Before that, she traveled the world, from Africa's Mt. Kilimanjaro to Turkey's Mt. Ararat to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, before making her way back to Vermont, the state where she grew up. Audsley's work has been widely published, including her debut collection titled Landlock X. Her poetry and writing has also graced the pages of Alpinist, with poems published in issues 65 and 74, as well as an interview with Ed Roberson in Alpinist 71. In this conversation, Audsley reads two select works, reflects on the idea of elective suffering, and relishes the elevated perspective climbing provides.  This episode is brought to you by Rab Equipment Alpinist Magazine: Website | Instagram | Facebook Host: Abbey Collins Guest: Sarah Audsley Producer + Engineer: Mike Horn Photos by Anne Skidmore  

This week, poets Angela Jackson, Johanny Vázquez Paz, Faisal Mohyuddin, and Carlos Cumpián read from and discuss their contributions to the recent collection Wherever I'm At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry. The following conversation originally took place May 15, 2022 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOME About Wherever I'm At: The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame has partnered with Chicago publishers After Hours Press and Third World Press to produce a definitive collection of poetry by living Chicago poets. "Wherever I'm At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry" features the work of a widely diverse list of over 160 poets and artists all with strong ties to Chicagoland. With a Foreword by noted scholar Carlo Rotello, the new anthology is edited by Donald G. Evans (executive director of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame) who completed the project begun by the late poet-editor-teacher Robin Metz formerly of Knox College. A dazzling array of voices representing many generations of Chicagoans grace the pages of "Wherever I'm At" including essential poets such as Li-Young Lee, Elizabeth Alexander, Stuart Dybek, Angela Jackson, Tyehimba Jess, Sandra Cisneros, Campbell McGrath, Ana Castillo, Maxine Chernoff, Patricia Smith, Edward Hirsch, Kathleen Rooney, Luis Alberto Urrea, Emily Jungmin Yoon, Luis J. Rodriguez, Elise Paschen, Sterling Plumpp, Marianne Boruch, Haki Madhubuti, Rachel DeWoskin, Ed Roberson, Tara Betts, and Reginald Gibbons, to name a few. The list is exhaustive in its diversity and according to editor Don Evans, deliberately so. This anthology also showcases the incredible visuals of an equally talented group of Chicago artists whose work amplifies the poetic musings throughout.

Ed Roberson in conversation with Chandra Brown, Part II – Teaching & Learning in the West's Wildest Landscapes

What a gift this conversation was. I talked to Evie Shockley about a poem from Ed Roberson's book City Eclogue, "Open / Back Up (breadth of field)."Evie is the Zora Neale Hurston Distinguished Professor of English at Rutgers University. She is the author of five books of poetry, including the just-released suddenly we (Wesleyan UP, 2023). She is also the author of Renegade Poetics: Black Aesthetics and Formal Innovation in African American Poetry (U of Iowa P, 2011). Her essays and articles have appeared in such journals as New Literary History, Los Angeles Review of Books, Jacket2, The Black Scholar, and Callaloo, where she published "On the Nature of Ed Roberson's Poetics."As ever, if you like what you hear, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating and review. Share the episode with a friend! And subscribe to my Substack, where you'll get a newsletter to go with each episode.

In part 2 of our 2-part series, Haley continues the conversation with Ken and former MRG broker and host of the Mountain and Prairie Podcast, Ed Roberson, about conservation, culture, literature, art, and most importantly about how two men journeyed from other parts of the country, fell in love with the American West, and became Westerners themselves.  To learn more about Ed and Mountain & Prairie, check out and subscribe to these podcasts and newsletters:Mountain & PrairieGood News from the American WestBook RecommendationsRanchlands PodcastPanel: Haley Mirr, Ken Mirr, and Ed Roberson. Need professional help finding, buying, or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:Mirr Ranch Group901 Acoma StreetDenver, CO 80204Phone: (303) 623-4545https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

Haley has Ken and our friend, former MRG broker, conservationist, and host of the Mountain and Prairie Podcast, Ed Roberson, on the show to discuss ranching, conservation, landscapes, culture, literature, art, and most importantly talk about how two men journeyed from other parts of the country, fell in love with the American West, and became Westerners themselves. To learn more about Ed and Mountain & Prairie, check out and subscribe to these podcasts and newsletters:Mountain & PrairieGood News from the American WestBook RecommendationsRanchlands PodcastPanel: Haley Mirr, Ken Mirr, and Ed Roberson. Need professional help finding, buying, or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:Mirr Ranch Group901 Acoma StreetDenver, CO 80204Phone: (303) 623-4545https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

Recorded by Ed Roberson for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on July 5, 2022. www.poets.org

This week, we return to the little-known world of Margaret Danner with guest editor Srikanth Reddy, historian Liesl Olson, and poet Ed Roberson. Olson and Roberson were the people who first introduced Reddy to Margaret Danner's poetry. Olson is the Director of Chicago Studies at the Newberry Library, the building where Margaret Danner worked as an editor of Poetry magazine from 1951 to 1956. Roberson is a celebrated poet living in the South Side of Chicago—probably not far from where Danner grew up and wrote much of her poetry.  Born in 1915, Danner was a contemporary of Gwendolyn Brooks and Langston Hughes—and knew them personally—but she never achieved the recognition she deserved in her lifetime. It's hard to find her poetry in print; in fact, Reddy might have borrowed one of the last copies of her collected poems left in Chicago in preparation for this podcast.  Danner wrote about many things—the civil rights movement, African art, gender, class, and faith (there's a previous episode of the Poetry Magazine Podcast that focuses on Danner's Baha'i faith). Today, we do a deep dive into one of Danner's poems that explores race, class, and social mobility in 1950s America. It's called, “The Elevator Man Adheres to Form,” and it may (or may not) be about an elevator operator who worked at the Newberry Library in Chicago.

Brady Robinson Brady began working in outdoor education in the mid-'90s at a boy's camp in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. He went on to work with Outward Bound for over a decade, spent some time guiding, and instructed with NOLS for a few years. After leaving fieldwork, he has primarily worked in conservation as the Executive Director of the Access Fund for ten years and has positions with Tompkins Conservation and the Conservation Alliance. Brady is a gifted climber. Before having a family, he spent many years chasing bold rock and alpine first ascents in Patagonia,  Pakistan and other far-flung mountain ranges. Many of his partners were some of the most elite professional climbers, including Conrad Anker, Steph Davis, and Oscar-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin. These days Brady is taking a few months off to focus on being a dad, working through life transitions, reading, taking online courses, and reflecting on what he wants to give to his kids, himself, and the world in the next chapter of his career.Ed RobersonEd currently serves as Conservation Director at Palmer Land Conservancy, regional land and water conservation organization in Colorado. He is also the founder of Mountain & Prairie, a podcast/blog that has been recognized by groups including the Aspen Institute, High Country News, Montana Governor's Office, and more.  Ed was a student with NOLS during a 1999 Semester in the Pacific Northwest, in which Brady was one of his instructors for the backpacking and mountaineering section. He has stayed in touch with Brady over the years. Ed currently lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and two daughters.  

Ed Roberson, host of the Mountain and Prairie podcast and Conservation Director at the Palmer Land Conservancy, shares his journey through both his personal and professional life. We weave through Ed's career in real estate that led him into conservation work in the West and his personal evolution and exploration in everything from ultramarathons to meditation. Ed is as inspiring as he is dynamic, as dedicated a father as he is a storyteller, and as voracious a reader as he is a conservationist. We Also Talk About Meditation, breathwork, running Creating a practice around reading Rising above distraction Teddy Roosevelt Water rights in the West Conservation work Resources: Instagram: @mtnprairie Podcast/Book Recs/Good News in the West: mountainandprairie.com Show Links: Free Will by Sam Harris Strenuous Life Speech by Theodore Roosevelt The Nature Fix by Florence Williams Join the Ground Work Collective: Instagram: @groundworkcollective Find a Farm Near You: nearhome.groundworkcollective.com

For an event hosted by the Rural Radio Collective Megan Torgerson sits down with Ed Roberson, the founder and producer of the acclaimed podcast Mountain & Prairie, to hear what he's learned over the past six years producing intelligent and thoughtful conversations that illuminate the unfolding Zeitgeist of the modern American West.

 Mary & Wyatt try to focus for long enough to talk about ADD/ADHD. They talk about the difficulties that adults face  when seeking diagnosis and treatment for ADHD, as well as whether or not the disorder is over diagnosed in children. Wyatt talks about their own experiences with ADHD treatment since being diagnosed at age 8. Also on the agenda: the return of the Manic Fam Singles Club, the best blueberry muffins (shoutout Jordan Marsh), and poems by Aziza Barnes and Ed Roberson.

On Thursday, Earth Day, host Shannon Brinias was joined by Ed Roberson of the Palmer Land Conservancy, to talk about  how the organization is celebrating Earth Day and encouraging the public to embrace our outdoor riches.  As part of their initiatives, they're sponsoring a contest for people to post their photos taken on outdoor excursions today with the hashtag #PalmerNatureBlitz. Entries submitted to the Palmer Land Conservancy's Instagram page here have a chance to win special prizes.  Listeners can visit Palmerland.org for more information. 

This is an episode I've been wanting to put together for a while now, but every time I sit down to record this one, I get too emotional and too caught up in the importance of the poems to really read them clear enough for you guys. I'll be back with more of his poetry, when I am able, and I look forward to hearing what this poetry makes possible in your lives! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/support

Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Ed Roberson, the creator of The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k; the host of the excellent Mountain & Prairie podcast; and the author of a fantastic Books Recommendation series. So we talked to Ed about all of the above, and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Ed’s podcast, Mountain & Prairie (1:52)The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k (9:09)Ed’s Scary DNF (30:22)ED’s Gross DNF (36:41)Triathalon community vs the Ultra community (39:31)Ed’s bi-monthly book recommendations (44:40)RELATED LINKS:Ed’s Mountain & Prairie PodcastSignup for Ed’s Book Recommendation Emails See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth talk to Ed Roberson, the creator of The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k; the host of the excellent Mountain & Prairie podcast; and the author of a fantastic Books Recommendation series. So we talked to Ed about all of the above, and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Ed’s podcast, Mountain & Prairie (1:52)The Procrastinator’s Punishment 50k (9:09)Ed’s Scary DNF (30:22)ED’s Gross DNF (36:41)Triathalon community vs the Ultra community (39:31)Ed’s bi-monthly book recommendations (44:40)RELATED LINKS:Ed’s Mountain & Prairie PodcastSignup for Ed’s Book Recommendation Emails See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When we asked Ed Roberson who he’d like to speak with on the show he said: Lyn Hejinian. Longtime friends despite living vastly far apart – Lyn in Berkeley and Ed in Chicago – they’ve been in close dialogue for almost 20 years. Now, for the first time, we have the pleasure of listening in. Topics discussed include the survival of the human species, the safety in friendship, and a pesky octopus at a Pittsburgh aquarium. Ed also reads from a new series of poems in the October 2020 issue of Poetry.

Ed Roberson is Conservation Director with Palmer Land Trust and Creator and Host of Mountain & Prairie podcast. Through Ed's story we discover the Arkansas River in Colorado. As you’ll hear in his voice, Ed loves the American West. We’ll learn how a high school kid from North Carolina got connected to the Arkansas River and the evolution of his career into conservation work. Along the way, we’ll explore the Arkansas River and gain insight into the tangled web of land and water in Colorado’s Front Range of the Rockies. We’ll also discover an important conservation approach Ed is leading to develop a system of protecting water and valuable farmland in the Lower Arkansas Valley by exchanging key parcels in less fertile areas. Our episode concludes with Ed sharing his passion around creating the Mountain & Praire podcast and experiences in the American West with his family.For additional information about Ed's work to preserve farms and ranches, visit Palmer Land Trust. And go to Mountain & Prairie podcast to listen and subscribe to Ed's wonderful podcast series on the American West. We're excited to bring Ed Roberson's story to you, thanks for listening. For photos and more information about our episodes, please visit RiverSpeak Podcast. All rivers have stories that ripple. I'm Dave Koehler. Be well, and do good work.

Today on the podcast we're with Ed Roberson, host of the Mountain & Prairie podcast and Conservation Director at Palmer Land Trust in Colorado. We're talking about Ed's journey from real estate and the business world into land conservation, the podcast community that he's built, and the important work of conservation and how to get involved with conservation in your area. We also touch on the unique opportunities rising up in rural America as a result of COVID.You'll love hearing about the work Ed is doing both with Palmer Land Trust and through the Mountain & Prairie Podcast and we highly encourage you to go check out the podcast if you haven't already! And stay tuned for a fun giveaway we'll be doing with our listeners with the books on Ed's 20 Most Influential Books list.Check out more on the blog.SHOW NOTES:Tarboro, North CarolinaJackson Hole, WyomingPalmer Land TrustJames Decker - Mountain & Prairie PodcastAllison Ryan - Mountain & Prairie PodcastThe Aspen InstituteHampton SidesBlood & ThunderLive in Boseman! - Mountain & Prairie PodcastThe Rise of Theodore RooseveltLeave It As It Is20 Most Infuential Books I've Read in the Past 10 YearsDr. Mike BartoloRocky Ford, ColoradoGreat Outdoors Coloradomountainandprairie.comEd's Book RecommendationsGood News from the American West

Tarboro, North CarolinaJackson Hole, WyomingPalmer Land TrustJames Decker - Mountain & Prairie PodcastAllison Ryan - Mountain & Prairie PodcastThe Aspen InstituteHampton SidesBlood & ThunderLive in Boseman! - Mountain & Prairie PodcastThe Rise of Theodore RooseveltLeave It As It Is20 Most Infuential Books I’ve Read in the Past 10 YearsDr. Mike BartoloRocky Ford, ColoradoGreat Outdoors Coloradomountainandprairie.comEd’s Book RecommendationsGood News from the American West

Peter Heller is a renowned novelist, as well as an award-winning adventure writer and former contributing editor to "Outside," "Men’s Journal," and "National Geographic Adventure." Since age eleven, Peter has been committed to the craft of writing, and his lifelong love of words and stunning prose are the threads that connect all of his work– from fiction to non-fiction to poetry. His most recent novel, "The River," is the culmination of Peter’s decades of storytelling– the book weaves a masterful tale that combines adventure, deep friendships, wild places, chilling violence, and page-turning suspense. [For those of you who subscribe to my bimonthly book recommendations email, you may remember that I devoured the book in less than two days and absolutely loved it!] Peter was born, raised, and educated on the east coast but headed West soon after college to paddle rivers and immerse himself in the wide-open spaces of the American West. His writing career has taken him to some of the most far-flung corners of the earth. Still, he always returns to the Rockies, where he currently splits his time between Denver and Paonia, a rural community on Colorado’s Western Slope. The people and landscapes of the West play prominent roles in all of Peter’s novels, and his talent for capturing the beauty and complexity of people and wild places is second to none. We met up at Peter’s home in Denver and had a fun, wide-ranging conversation covering everything from his early obsession with writing to his current writing process to our mutual love of surfing. We discuss his first big paddling trip in Colorado, which started his decades-long love affair with the West. We talk about his early days as a professional writer– discussing everything from how he made it work financially to how he dealt with rejection. We dig into the specifics of his daily writing routine, and why he stops writing at 1,000 words, even if he is mid-scene. We also talk about how he avoids thinking when writing novels, his obsession with “finding the flow” in writing and outdoor pursuits, the importance of momentum, and balancing physical exuberance with the writer’s life. If you love Peter’s books, the West, or learning about writers, you will love this episode. And as a special bonus, I’m giving away a copy of "The River" via Instagram. On Friday, January 3, 2020, I’ll post all the details, so head to my Instagram page, give me a follow, and be on the lookout for the giveaway. You can either search by my name- Ed Roberson- or follow this link. "The River" was one of the best books I read in 2019, so I know you’ll enjoy it too. Thanks again to Peter for being so generous with his time and so insightful with his answers. I hope you enjoy! -- More Episode Notes: https://mountainandprairie.com/peter-heller/ Instagram Book Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/mtnprairie/ Bimonthly Book Recommendations Email: http://mountainandprairie.com/reading/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 5:00 - Where Peter grew up 6:30 - Deciding to be a writer at 11-years old 10:00 - Specific disciplines to become a writer 10:40 - Peter’s parents’ backgrounds and their influence 13:30 - Peter’s love of writing as a career 14:50 - Childhood adventures 15:40 - Falling in love with the West 18:30 - Starting out as a writer 21:00 - Dealing with early rejections 22:50 - First published story 25:00 - “Not thinking” while writing fiction 29:00 - Starting Dog Stars 31:30 - Peter’s method - 1,000 words per day 36:00 - The inevitability of Peter’s stories 38:30 - Winslow Homer paintings and other real-life influences [Click to see "The Gulf Stream" painting] 41:45 - Importance of confidence and craftsmanship in writing 46:50 - Importance of momentum 49:00 - Love of entering "the zone” through writing, surfing, fishing, and more. 51:30 - Peter’s love for Paonia 55:00 - Surfing! 1:02:15 - Favorite books 1:04:00 - Favorite location in the West 1:05:45 - Best advice ever received ---- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie Podcast Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie

Ed Roberson is conservation director at the Palmer Land Trust, and he's host of the Mountain and Prairie podcast. We talk about some of the problems surrounding water in the West--and some new approaches to balancing urban and agricultural water needs.

The editors discuss Ed Roberson’s poem “Architektonis: Twenty for the Chicago Architecture Center” from the June 2019 issue of Poetry.

Have you ever had a chance meeting with someone and you instantly connected?   Your conversation off the get go had a familiarity and curiosity that had you wanting to know more stories, vision, and passions of the person you were hanging out with. This was my conversation with my guest on this week’s episode.   We met through a comment he made about my interview with my guest Kevin Mirsky on episode #023. He took the time to share his kind opinion about Kevin’s interview and my interviewer skills. You know when someone takes the time to do something like that, it means a lot, especially in a world where people are always “busy”.  You know what I mean?   My guest this week, Ed Roberson, is the founder & host of Mountain & Prairie Podcast, the Conservation Director at Palmer Land Trust, and is a devoted dad to 2 little girls 4 and 1 years old and husband to Kim. His personal evolution is full of many adventures beginning with growing up with a supportive family in the South (near my neck of the woods where I grew up); wilderness education at KNOLS in his 20’s; running 50 and 100-mile ultramarathons through the western backcountry; climbing numerous 14er’s, Denali, and Aconcagua; plus earning a BA and MBA with a concentration in finance at Wake Forest University.   I want you to listen for yourself and see what wisdom moments speak to you. Ed is a man that listens to his heart and goes for living full out. He’s committed, curious, and passionate about being an adventurer in every part of his life. He’s our people and I know you’re going to love Ed just like I do. There is no surface conversation here. As a matter of fact, we both agreed we aren’t into surface conversation, we want the real art of conversation and that’s what we had. I have a feeling we’ll talk again because there’s just so much more and I really want to meet his wife, Kim. I love how they met (which you’ll hear about) and he credits her with inspiring him on his personal evolution.   Take us along with you today and share in our conversation and be sure to share your questions, comments, or pass along to a  friend who’s going through their own personal evolution.   In this episode: You’ll find inspiration to commit to your personal evolution staying committed to follow through and figure out the solution. Learn how Ed’s podcast Mountain & Prairie came into being, what it’s opened up for him, and his dream guest. Ed’s passion for land conservation and how you can get involved in your area to help keep these areas  wide open, spacious, and beautiful for our enjoyment and the continued growth of nature. Where you thought you were going in life didn’t quite turn out that way and what came up instead - how to pursue it wholeheartedly and be the innovator of your own life. Enjoying your personal evolution and choosing to stay the course even if it’s hard at times and knowing that this element of hard may be just what is needed in that moment. Tired of surface conversation? -  Discover and join the art of conversation you can take with you anywhere, anytime.   Resources: Learn more about Ed and Mountain and Prairie here: https://mountainandprairie.com

Water is in short supply on the Front Range of Colorado. You probably knew this, but the details might surprise you in this episode of Peak Environment. Where will the 20-plus metropolitan water districts in El Paso County get their water in the future? Water rights are already being shifted from farms in the Lower Arkansas Valley to cities in the I-25 corridor. What’s being done to protect farming? These are presentations made at the monthly Sustainability in Progress (SIP) event on February 20th, 2019. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the Wildcat Room at the Ivywild School. Coffee and pastries are provided. Speakers: 1. Mark Gebhart, Deputy Director, Planning and Community Developement, El Paso County 2. Ed Roberson, Conservation Director, Palmer Land Trust   LINKS:  Mark Gebhart’s Powerpoint Slides Ed Roberson’s Powerpoint Slides El Paso County Water Plan Palmer Land Trust Peak Radar calendar Where the Water Goes by David Owen Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future   UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Built and Natural Environment: Water and Air Quality Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future - Sustainability in Progress 7:30-9am, Ivywild School - Wildcat Room Friday, March 22 Fungi, the Forgotten Kingdom, Mike Esom Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Noon to 2 pm, Margarita at Pine Creek (Please RSVP) Friday, April 26 Mile High Youth Corps Providing lifetime skills for youth in the arenas of energy conservation and trail building Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Noon to 2 pm, Margarita at Pine Creek (Please RSVP)   About Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future The mission of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region's sustainability plan (PPR2030) through regional collaboration and outreach. Green Cities Coalition Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Pikes Peak Library District Green Team Pikes Peak Permaculture Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:

Darcie and Jeff sit down with Ed Roberson - podcaster, avid reader and passionate conservationist. Ed talks about his new role at a land trust, how he got to where he is in his professional life and the authors and thinkers redefining what it means to live in the Western part of the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-little-london-show/message

Poets Reginald Gibbons, Rachel Jamison Webster, Christina Pugh, and Ed Roberson are accompanied on piano by Mabel Kwan and Ari Brown. Recorded in April 2011, recording courtesy of WBEZ Chicago Amplified.

Join contributors to “Black Nature,” the First Anthology of Nature Writing by African-American Poets including the writers Harryette Mullen, Ed Roberson, Evie Shockley, Natasha Tretheway, Camille Dungy and Al Young. They read from their work and participate in a discussion on the literary and environmental issues raised by the new anthology. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 18356]

Join contributors to “Black Nature,” the First Anthology of Nature Writing by African-American Poets including the writers Harryette Mullen, Ed Roberson, Evie Shockley, Natasha Tretheway, Camille Dungy and Al Young. They read from their work and participate in a discussion on the literary and environmental issues raised by the new anthology. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 18356]

Join contributors to “Black Nature,” the First Anthology of Nature Writing by African-American Poets including the writers Harryette Mullen, Ed Roberson, Evie Shockley, Natasha Tretheway, Camille Dungy and Al Young. They read from their work and participate in a discussion on the literary and environmental issues raised by the new anthology. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 18356]

Join contributors to “Black Nature,” the First Anthology of Nature Writing by African-American Poets including the writers Harryette Mullen, Ed Roberson, Evie Shockley, Natasha Tretheway, Camille Dungy and Al Young. They read from their work and participate in a discussion on the literary and environmental issues raised by the new anthology. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 18356]

Join contributors to “Black Nature,” the First Anthology of Nature Writing by African-American Poets including the writers Harryette Mullen, Ed Roberson, Evie Shockley, Natasha Tretheway, Camille Dungy and Al Young. They read from their work and participate in a discussion on the literary and environmental issues raised by the new anthology. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 18356]

Join contributors to “Black Nature,” the First Anthology of Nature Writing by African-American Poets including the writers Harryette Mullen, Ed Roberson, Evie Shockley, Natasha Tretheway, Camille Dungy and Al Young. They read from their work and participate in a discussion on the literary and environmental issues raised by the new anthology. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 18356]

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Ed Roberson's seventh book of poetry, "City Eclogue" was published spring 2006, Number 23 in the Atelos series. His collection, "Voices Cast Out to Talk Us In" was a winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize; his book "Atmosphere Conditions" was a winner of the National Poetry Series and was nominated for the Academy of American Poets Lenore Marshall Award for best book of 2000. He was a recipient of the Lila Wallace Writers Award. His work has appeared in The Best American Poetry 2004 and 2005, Callaloo, Hambone and The Chicago Review and many other journals. He is currently Visiting Artist at Northwestern University for the 2007 Fall quarter and will teach workshops in Creative Writing at the University of Chicago as a Visiting Professor in Winter and Spring 2008.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Ed Roberson's seventh book of poetry, "City Eclogue" was published spring 2006, Number 23 in the Atelos series. His collection, "Voices Cast Out to Talk Us In" was a winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize; his book "Atmosphere Conditions" was a winner of the National Poetry Series and was nominated for the Academy of American Poets Lenore Marshall Award for best book of 2000. He was a recipient of the Lila Wallace Writers Award. His work has appeared in The Best American Poetry 2004 and 2005, Callaloo, Hambone and The Chicago Review and many other journals. He is currently Visiting Artist at Northwestern University for the 2007 Fall quarter and will teach workshops in Creative Writing at the University of Chicago as a Visiting Professor in Winter and Spring 2008.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Ed Roberson's seventh book of poetry, "City Eclogue" was published spring 2006, Number 23 in the Atelos series. His collection, "Voices Cast Out to Talk Us In" was a winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize; his book "Atmosphere Conditions" was a winner of the National Poetry Series and was nominated for the Academy of American Poets Lenore Marshall Award for best book of 2000. He was a recipient of the Lila Wallace Writers Award. His work has appeared in The Best American Poetry 2004 and 2005, Callaloo, Hambone and The Chicago Review and many other journals. He is currently Visiting Artist at Northwestern University for the 2007 Fall quarter and will teach workshops in Creative Writing at the University of Chicago as a Visiting Professor in Winter and Spring 2008.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Ed Roberson's seventh book of poetry, "City Eclogue" was published spring 2006, Number 23 in the Atelos series. His collection, "Voices Cast Out to Talk Us In" was a winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize; his book "Atmosphere Conditions" was a winner of the National Poetry Series and was nominated for the Academy of American Poets Lenore Marshall Award for best book of 2000. He was a recipient of the Lila Wallace Writers Award. His work has appeared in The Best American Poetry 2004 and 2005, Callaloo, Hambone and The Chicago Review and many other journals. He is currently Visiting Artist at Northwestern University for the 2007 Fall quarter and will teach workshops in Creative Writing at the University of Chicago as a Visiting Professor in Winter and Spring 2008.

Ed Roberson reads and discusses his own work.