Podcasts about hemlocks

I've known my guest Wes Robinson for more than a decade, beginning when we started at our new jobs together at PennLive/The Patriot News.When it comes to friends, I tend to seek out fun, critical thinkers. Someone that can challenge me and make me laugh. Someone who will get right to the line and roundly cross it. Someone who has a strong moral character and a diabolical sense of humor.After I left journalism, I worked to bring Wes with me to the Pennsylvania Senate. He joined me at the Capitol for several years. We'd see each other at press conferences, events and at our semi-regular “journalism survivors guild” lunch. Then in 2021, Wes took an amazing opportunity to become the press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. During that same time, I decided to run a mile in all then 121 Pennsylvania State Parks. So, as I was discovering the outdoors, Wes was doing much of the same thing professionally. Wes was one of only three people to joined me on my 121 In 21 Challenge.  On a sweltering day in July, Wes ran one mile at seven state parks with me. It was yet another example of him being a great supporter and going the extra mile – so to speak – for a friend. As I was developing this podcast in 2022, I knew its success depended on whether I could get guests. From the very beginning, Wes worked hard to make sure I was able to find guests that would highlight our amazing outdoor spaces. Wes is the sort of person that loves seeing his friends succeed. And he'll do as much as he can to introduce you to the right people, send the email to the right organization or bring you along to a networking event. Not to curry favors. Not to make himself look good. But to make you look good. This podcast would not exist without Wes. His generosity, hard work and legitimacy in the outdoor space is the only reason I can make Hemlocks to Hellbenders. So, what is this episode about? How awesome Wes is? A little. What work is going on at DCNR? Absolutely.But it's also about two friends whose journey of falling in love with the outdoors is connected. It's about what can be done with the right people at the right time. And it's about what we can all do to support each other and our wonderful public lands.On this episode, I speak with Wes Robinson. Wes is the press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and my very good friend. Be sure to support our 2025 sponsors:Keystone Trails AssociationPurple Lizard MapsPennsylvania Parks and Forests FoundationSisters' SunflowersSupport the showVisit our website to learn more about the podcast, to purchase merch and to find out about our incredible sponsors. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis

Everyone has skeletons in their closet that they refuse to talk about. And when Elijah receives a less-than-welcome visitor from his mysterious past, he's forced to confront that darkness head on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has skeletons in their closet that they refuse to talk about. And when Elijah receives a less-than-welcome visitor from his mysterious past, he's forced to confront that darkness head on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ghost Furnace -Episode 104 "Two Taverns"   On this episode we look at two historically interesting locations in the city of brotherly love. Both the City Tavern and The General Wayne have wild stories, even without all the ghosts. Some of the stories which come out of these places reflect the hundreds of years of history that we don't often see in public/commercial locations in the states.    Here is the City Tavern photo we reference: reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/164ndnr/historic_tavern_in_philadelphia_while_on_a_night/   Please check out our, now award winning, episode on Hemlocks to Hellbenders   If you have a story you'd like to share, find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com

Welcome, fellow explorers. My name is Christian Alexandersen and I'm the host of Hemlocks to Hellbenders, a podcast highlighting Pennsylvania's parks, forests and great outdoors.We have an incredible lineup of parks, forests, guests and topics that we will be exploring during our third season in 2025. Park and forest managers, outdoor educators, historians, authors, conservationists and recreationalists are just some of the guests that will be sharing their passion and expertise with us this season. The topics that'll be discussed cover a wide range of areas including outdoor recreation, conservation, historical figures, indigenous peoples, backpacking, plant and wildlife management, volunteerism and so much more.If you love discovering Pennsylvania's wonderful natural habitats, this is the podcast for you. We'll help you plan trips and find hidden gems throughout Pennsylvania's stunning public lands. I created Hemlocks to Hellbenders in 2023 to inspire listeners to spend time in Pennsylvania's parks and forests, to advocate for their preservation and to make the outdoors a more welcoming place for everyone. We hope you'll join us in that mission.I'm also excited to announce that we have four sponsors for our third season – the Keystone Trails Association, Purple Lizard, the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundations and Sisters' Sunflowers. You're going to be learning about their awesome services and products throughout the year.Our third season kicks off on Jan. 1 with an episode on Ricketts Glen State Park – Pennsylvania's waterfall oasis. I look forward to sharing our new guests and episodes with you in 2025.Support the showVisit our website to listen to the podcast, download free outdoor kids' activities, learn more about our public lands and to purchase merch. Follow us on Instagram and Meta to stay connected. You can support the podcast by clicking “Support this show” in the podcast description to provide a monthly donation. Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Matt Davis

The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 102 - "Ghost Lite No.7 Serbian Dancing Lady"   On this Ghost Lite we look at the relatively new phenomenon of the Serbian Dancing Lady. If you do a quick search you'll find many different videos with a common theme and a creepy vibe. Regardless of the origin of this person, it's a strange case which has parallels to other modern folklore.   If you have a story or thoughts to share, you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com   Please check out our episode on Hemlocks to Hellbenders and vote for us in their Hellie Awards! Episode: https://youtu.be/ZbJ5rFwLybE?si=5mTkoHynqM1vUXgX Voting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD5xGt8yPjCMaEBzWu4eQOy-V_31dOkxLgWt-xdH6RBrFumA/viewform  

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 101 "PA Thunderbirds"   On this episode we take a deep dive down the burrowing owl hole into a topic we have touched on in the past, thunderbirds. Concentrating on a small section of Pennsylvania gives a view into a history of sightings that's new to us, but gives an interesting snapshot into this phenomena. Are these sightings abnormally large birds, a relic population of historic animals, spiritual signs, misidentification of known birds, some combination of these factors, or something stranger?   If you have a story you'd like to share, topic you'd like us to look into or thoughts to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or at TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com   If you feel compelled, you can vote for us in the Hellie Awards here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD5xGt8yPjCMaEBzWu4eQOy-V_31dOkxLgWt-xdH6RBrFumA/viewform   Even if you don't vote for us, we'd love for you to listen to our episode, or any of the other great shows from Hemlocks to Hellbenders here: hemlockstohellbenders.com

Today on the phone-in: Doug Bethune takes your automotive questions. But first: a new easement helps protect hemlocks in NS, and we hear from a Buddhist monk about the rising tensions over land use in Three-Rivers, PEI.

Nature Nova Scotia injecting pesticide into Hemlocks to save them from invasive species, PEI Food Bank moves into its new space and On The Phone in: Prepping your home for the changing climate

Christian Alexandersen, host of the Hemlocks to Hellbenders Podcast, ran one mile in every PA State Park and has come back to share his experience with us. He hosts his own podcast about PA's State Parks, Forests, and the Great Outdoors.  Come find out why Pennsylvania beckons these discussions and what makes groups like Hemlocks to Hellbenders and Wildstone tick.  

Just over a year ago, the largest coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania closed. For some, it's been hard to accept. We'll visit Homer City to hear how it's going. A US Supreme Court decision to put a cross-state air pollution rule on hold could impact clean air in Pennsylvania. And, we tag along with a crew trying to save hemlock trees from an invasive pest. Plus a new report outlines ways to keep kids playing outside in the warmer months. As fossil fuel production has gone up in the U.S., greenhouse gas emissions have gone down as, except in the region that includes Pennsylvania. The miles of trails along Pittsburgh's Three Rivers have a significant economic impact.

It's eco news! Join us as we discuss an array of tactics being used to combat HWA, the preservation of the last undeveloped high peak in PA, a new way to trap microplastic, and the promotion of pollinator habitat on a right-of-ways.

Hemlocks, artichokes, and NG Turf in studio - grasses that can withstand shade, bluegrasses as lawns, and leveling lawns

We're building on the success of our first season with even more great guests and great stories for our second season in 2024. This season we're going to be hearing from park and forest managers, conservationists, biologists, environmental educators, volunteers and lots more. Experts in their fields will be speaking to us about our public lands, conservation efforts, wildlife management, outdoor recreation and lots more. The aim of the podcast is to shine a spotlight on the stunning parks and forests we have in Pennsylvania and inspire people to become stewards of our public lands. Let us help you fall in love them, then join us in protecting them. I'm also excited to announce that we have two sponsors for our second season – the Keystone Trails Association and Purple Lizard. You're going to be learning about their awesome services and products throughout the year.Our second season kicks off on Jan. 3 with an episode on Cherry Springs State Park – Pennsylvania's first dark sky park. I look forward to sharing our new guests and episodes with you in 2024.Support the showBe sure to visit my website to get to notified about upcoming episodes. Also, follow us on Instagram and on Facebook for more information about what is coming up next. You can support the podcast by buying merch or donating on our website.Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Uncle Traveling Matt's Random Expedition

Everyone has skeletons in their closet that they refuse to talk about. And when Elijah receives a less-than-welcome visitor from his mysterious past, he's forced to confront that darkness head on. WRITTEN BY:Josdon ThongDIRECTED BY:Josdon ThongPRODUCED BY:Emily Consaga and Josdon ThongSOUND DESIGN BY:Emily ConsagaSCRIPT EDITING BY:Ausdon ThongMAIN THEME BY:Arjuna Woods END TITLES BY: Sean KingADDITIONAL MUSIC BY:Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Black VortexInterloperSCP-X2XLong Note OneOne of ThemPrelude and ActionRedletterStay the CourseLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/CAST:Noah Belachew as Jason FenixErin Nicole Lundquist as Allie WattsGriffin Puatu as Elijah LongSean King as Agent King Zelda Kimble as Layla HemlockOlivia Caffery as Felicia DouglasStephanie Tobin as Sabriel Raven Viceral as Young Elijah Eurie Nam as Young Adelaide Brian Long and Eurie Nam as EPO AgentsAnd additional voices were provided by Nathan Blades, Trenton Butt, Xander Grant, Gerald Hill, Ellis Knight, Eurie Nam, Joy Ofodu, and Isabella Tugman. FIND US (if you dare) ON: Instagram: @technomancyproject Twitter: @TechnomancyunitTikTok: @thetechnomancyprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetechnomancyproject9329Faustian Nonsense: https://www.faustiannonsense.com/Mentioned in this episode:Patreon

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of July 18, 2023.

This episode of Hemlocks to Hellbenders focuses on Leonard Harrison State Park! Leonard Harrison is a 585 acre park located in Tioga County.  It is best known by its other moniker, the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.I am interviewing Tim Morey for this episode. Tim is a Natural Resources Program Specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. He's worked at Leonard Harrison for more than 20 seasons. Tim tells us about the park, suggests activities for visitors and gives up some insider tips to make your trip the best it can be. Be sure to visit my website to get to notified about upcoming episodes. Also, follow us on Instagram and on Facebook for more information about what is coming up next. You can support the podcast by buying merch or donating on our website.Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Uncle Traveling Matt's Random Expedition

Welcome, fellow explorers. My name is Christian Alexandersen and this is Hemlocks to Hellbenders. A podcast highlighting Pennsylvania parks, forests and great outdoors.I'm excited you've decided to join me on an exploration of all things natural and wonderful about Pennsylvania's public lands. That doesn't just include our parks and forests. We're going to be learning about our incredible landscapes, plants, trees, animals, waterways and so much more.I'm going to be speaking with experts in their fields to find out more about the Commonwealth's magnificent natural resources. You'll be hearing from park rangers, educators, conservationists, biologists and volunteers. Be sure to visit my website to get to notified about upcoming episodes. Also, follow us on Instagram and on Facebook for more information about what is coming up next. You can support the podcast by buying merch or donating on our website.Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Uncle Traveling Matt's Random Expedition

Welcome, fellow explorers. My name is Christian Alexandersen and this is Hemlocks to Hellbenders. A podcast highlighting Pennsylvania parks, forests and great outdoors.I'm excited you've decided to join me on an exploration of all things natural and wonderful about Pennsylvania's public lands. That doesn't just include our parks and forests. We're going to be learning about our incredible landscapes, plants, trees, animals, waterways and so much more.I'm going to be speaking with experts in their fields to find out more about the Commonwealth's magnificent natural resources. You'll be hearing from park rangers, educators, conservationists, biologists and volunteers. Be sure to visit my website to get to notified about upcoming episodes. Also, follow us on Instagram and on Facebook for more information about what is coming up next. You can support the podcast by buying merch or donating on our website.Hosting, production and editing: Christian AlexandersenMusic: Jon SauerGraphics: Uncle Traveling Matt's Random Expedition

The state tree of Pennsylvania, the Eastern Hemlock is a majestic, ancient tree species found across the Eastern United States and Canada that offers shelter, food, and protection for over 120 vertebrates. It also has special characteristics that make it much more effective at storing carbon than most other tree species. But unfortunately, an invasive insect called the hemlock woolly adelgid has been wreaking havoc on the Eastern Hemlock, and as climate change worsens, these pests have been able to invade further and further north. Today, we explore why Eastern Hemlocks are declining, why it matters, and how we can protect them moving forward. With special guest Dr. Danielle Ignace: Assistant Professor of Indigenous Natural Sciences at the University of British Columbia. The Sweaty Penguin is presented by Peril and Promise: a public media initiative from The WNET Group in New York, reporting on the issues and solutions around climate change. You can learn more at pbs.org/perilandpromise. Support the show and unlock exclusive merch, bonus content, and more for as little as $5/month at patreon.com/thesweatypenguin. CREDITS Writers: Owen Reith, Maddy Schmidt, Ethan Brown Editor: Trevor Snow Producers: Ethan Brown, Megan Crimmins, Shannon Damiano, Maddy Schmidt Ad Voiceover: Sabrina Rollings Music: Brett Sawka The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of Peril and Promise or The WNET Group.

BOYER'S MODERN HISTORY OF MUSKOKA - Aerial Dusting Saves Muskoka's Hemlocks JUL 30 2022 by Hunters Bay Radio

Zach rambles about loved ones and their comfort zones, Independence Day, toddler towers and more. Follow him on Instagram @youngeroldmanpodcast

Dave Ireland and Matthew Smith at Kejimkujik National Park speak with Maritime Noon's Diane Paquette about the treatment of hemlocks against HWA in Jeremy's Bay campground. We hear your feedback on renters' rights. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle gives advice on writing a will and estate planning

Das letzte Mal bei The Lawful Bunch: In einem von Maschinen belagerten Thalia bleibt den Wachen vorerst nichts anderes übrig, als abzuwarten und sich in ihrem Hauptquartier neu zu sammeln. Nach vier Tagen und verschiedensten Vorbereitungen treffen sie in der Unterstadt erneut auf den Kastellan, der ihnen einen Plan vorlegt, mit dem es der Gruppe gelingen soll in Hemlocks vermeintlichen Unterschlupf einzudringen. Bereit zu tun was nötig ist, um ihre Heimat zu befreien, schleichen sich Judy, Muddle, Rax und Neve in der Bank von Thalia ein und überwinden dabei feurige Wendeltreppen und uralte Elementarwesen, ehe sie, am Eingang zu den Tresorräumen, einem ihnen wohlbekannten Drachen gegenüberstehen… Socials: Twitch: @HalibutOTI (https://www.twitch.tv/halibutoti) Danny (DM) Twitter: @DanielGrimmig (https://twitter.com/DanielGrimmig) Malte (Rax) Twitter: @Angwar__ (https://twitter.com/Angwar__) Merri (Muddle) Twitter: @Findelfuchs (https://twitter.com/Findelfuchs) Merri (Muddle) Twitch: @findelfuchs (https://www.twitch.tv/findelfuchs) Julia (Judy) Instagram: @JulesPeCools (https://www.instagram.com/julespecools) Discord: https://discord.gg/tHMNqGS Musik: Diverse Loops von TabletopAudio.com Kontakt: dannygrimpe@gmail.com

Sean Barlette from Davey's Northwest Detroit office shares some low maintenance evergreens that are great for privacy screening, as well as some advice on fungal and pest problems that affect some evergreens.  In this episode we cover:Low maintenance, privacy screening evergreens (0:43)Being home more and thinking about privacy (1:44)Eastern white pine (2:13)Spacing (3:29)Arborvitae (4:17)Deer (4:46)Smaller plants (5:38)Other privacy screening evergreens (6:39)Blue spruce and rhizosphaera (7:20)Serbian spruce (8:58)Hemlocks (9:32)Mite activity on hemlocks (10:39)How Sean found his way to his job and why he enjoys it (13:47)Signal tree (15:03)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To learn more about other trees for privacy screening, read our blogs, Fast-Growing Trees for Privacy (By Zone) and Fast Growing Trees for Privacy: Leyland Cypress. To learn more about rhizosphaera needle cast, read our blog, Blue Spruce Tree Needles Turning Yellow, Brown, then Dropping?  Check for... To learn more about hemlock woolly adelgid, read our blog, What is this White Fuzz on Tree Branches? (And How to Treat). Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyHave topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!

The hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect that kills hemlocks, is threatening a vulnerable stand of trees in a much-loved park in Kentville. We'll hear about an effort afoot to save the hemlocks at the Kentville Ravine.

Head groundskeeper Brooks Garcia and Head of Public Relations E. Lane Gresham discuss the discovery of 237 unmarked graves, the History of the Hemlocks and the meanest man in Georgia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyhabersham/support

An invasive insect called the woolly adelgid is eating the Northeast's forests alive. So some researchers are calling in hungry silver flies.

An invasive insect called the woolly adelgid is eating the Northeast's forests alive. So some researchers are calling in hungry silver flies.

A listener-requested tree! The Hemlocks of North America are conifers known for their flexibility and ability to withstand harsh winters. Find out what stories indigenous peoples had about these evergreens and let me know what trees you want to hear about in future episodes! Music is by Academy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook @MyFavoriteTrees.

Dr. Carole Cheah of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station describes her institution's successful program to protect eastern hemlocks, a foundational species of woodland habitats, from the hemlock woolly adelgid, an introduced pest that has too often proved fatal in other regions.

Scientists in Nova Scotia are investigating ways to control the threat of an invasive species known as the hemlock woolly adelgid, which is putting some of the province’s oldest trees at risk.

Forest historian Michael Kudish talks trees and forest composition in the Stony Clove, bridging Ulster and Greene Counties. Then, a conversation with forest entomologist Mark Whitmore, on an invasive threat to our Catskill hemlocks. Thanks to our sponsors, Greene County Soil & Water; and the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kaatscast/support

Picture this: You have parked at the end of the paved road out of the Village, and trudged up the plank-laden path that leads to the darkened woods.  You've followed the line of Hemlocks to the surrounding fields that edge the gardens of The Midnight Library, alone. In a moment of near-silence, you ask yourself what IS that far off sound of weeping you've heard all along… Visit our website for this episode: https://www.midnightlibrarypod.com/season-2-episode-04-beautiful-banshees

The start of Wake-Robin, chapter 2, In the Hemlocks. Author and gentleman rambler, John Burroughs, begins a guided tour in the hemlocks. Years before, townsfolk, tanners, and lumbermen attempted in vain to tame and exploit the grove. But nature proved uncooperative and the effort abandoned. By his account, the spirit and energy of the wilderness...

The Asian longhorned beetle has the makings of a disaster pest poster — a wide possible geographic and climatic range, a number of host trees, and few control options. Lucky for us, it just doesn’t seem to spread far on its own. There are biocontrol and predator options, but nothing is ideal, or especially effective. At this time, there isn’t much we can do other than chop down and chip infested trees.

How can an insect no bigger than the period at the end of a sentence take down an entire tree? We sit down with Ranger Mary from Hanging Rock State Park to find out. Thank you Ranger Mary for your wealth of knowledge and your knee slapping jokes.

“And what is a bird without its song? It seems to me I do not know a bird till  I’ve heard its voice.” John Burroughs’s second essay, Into the Hemlocks featuring the red-eyed vireo, the winter wren and veery. Thoughts on taking specimens for study, Blackburnian warbler and the blue yellow-backed warbler, now known as the Northern Parula....

On this episode we talk Bugs, Beetles and Hemlocks. How one pesky tiny insect named the “Hemlock Woolly Adelgid” (A-DEL-GID) is destroying the Hemlock trees in the Southeast. This insect is affecting the entire Eco System in the Appalachia Mountains. We share what researchers are doing to fight back and how you can help the […]

The eastern hemlock and North American beech once thrived from Maine to Georgia, casting shade on trout streams, nourishing wildlife large and small, and gracing uncounted valleys, mountainsides, parks, and backyards. These trees now face tragic decimation by exotic insects and pathogens. Tim Palmer’s photos record the splendor of the cherished hemlock and beech in the same way that pictures of iconic, historic buildings commemorate classic landmarks gone the way of the wrecking ball. And yet, as Palmer underscores in his final chapter, the lessons learned as we address the fate of these trees can help us chart a better course for all wooded landscapes in the years ahead. This story of loss, scientific inquiry, and prospective recovery is vital to understanding nature in our time. As an act of artistic preservation, a report on the science vital to the survival of these trees, and a call to action, Twilight of the Hemlocks and Beeches assures a lasting legacy for this irreplaceable forest community. With more than one hundred exquisite full-color photographs, this book is a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts, natural historians, ecologists, and all lovers of nature. Tim Palmer, an award-winning author and photographer, has written and photographed twenty-six books about the environment, forests, and adventure travel. Description courtesy of Penn State University Press.

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In this conversation Malcom tells us about the recent change in ownership and the cool new things going at Neptune Mountaineering. They are making some exciting updates to this iconic Mountain Shop while keeping the original vibe and commitment to service alive. Malcom's message to you . . . Shop Local!  Facebook Twitter   Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes In this conversation Malcom tells us about the recent change in ownership and the cool new things going at Neptune Mountaineering. They are making some exciting updates to this iconic Mountain Shop while keeping the original vibe and commitment to service alive. Malcom's message to you . . . Shop Local! First Exposure to the Outdoors My Dad worked for the State Department which at the time meant he was a CIA spy. They were running money over to the Chinese nationalists but whatever, he got tired of that and settled down. He landed in Central Connecticut where there are these awesome trees hemlock trees that grow up and they're the perfect climbing trees, they couldn't invent a better tree for climbing. So I lived in the trees when I was a kid. We didn't have TV or if we did we were allowed to watch like McHale's Navy every Tuesday or something. We got into lots of trouble and we were the original free range kids. One of our favorite things to do was climb into the trees or in the apple apple orchards and steal apples and that's what we lived on, apples. Hemlocks get huge and we'd climb up and hang on pretend we're in the crow's nest. I used to climb around on those and there was this cliff in the neighborhood. We would rake the leaves and my dad is an environmentalist always hated burning leaves. So we would throw them off the cliff you know just to let them decompose, that became our crash pad. It was big springy and bouncy. We'd we'd climb around on those cliffs until we fell and hit the leaves, and then we'd bounce off and do it again. We had a lot of fun. My dad was also a sailor in the summer and so we spent a lot of time on the sailboat. So I got really familiar with knots and ropes and rigging. When they packed me into a traveling summer camp in 1969 I went to the Tetons. My climbing lesson it turns out was with Pete Lev. He was my first climbing instructor. I've actually been hanging out with him a little bit and we've reconnected. I was probably climbing five eight, you know here's this 14 year old and I knew all the knots and stuff and was climbing 5.8. People ask me you know how long have I been climbing and I'm like I never stopped, I grew up climbing. Things we talked about Neptune Mountaineering Camp Jule Gary Neptune Advice, tips I think two things one get off your damn phones and two is, it matters where you shop. I don't care whether you live in Des Moines Iowa or Boulder Colorado we're not going to survive as a society unless we support the communities in which we live. Shop local, whether you're buying coffee or buying groceries. Other Outdoor Activities walking his dog climbing at the gym once in awhile Favorite Books Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson The Beast in the Garden by David Baron Best Gear Purchase under $100 petzl e-lite headlamp Connect with  Instagram- maldaly email- malcomdaly@gmail.com  

Research using the predator beetle offers new hope in the battle to save the state's hemlock trees from the invasion of woolly adelgid, an invasive species that is devastatingly wiping out the hemlock tree population across the South, which matters because the hemlock is important for having a healthy forest.

Research using the predator beetle offers new hope in the battle to save the state's hemlock trees from the invasion of woolly adelgid, an invasive species that is devastatingly wiping out the hemlock tree population across the South, which matters because the hemlock is important for having a healthy forest.

Gotta get down on Friday! Wait, this isn't Friday. Well, it's Grits to Glitz, anyway, and we have tons to chat about! More olive oil chat, and Taylor Hicks, our friends' comings and goings, and what we wrap around our necks. Email us at alagloire@gritstoglitz.com! Shop like Bay does! And avoid bad olive oil! Hemlocks aren't the enemy; the enemy of hemlocks is the enemy! Taylor Hicks in Vegas! Taylor Hicks on TV! Rent Palm Springs! (OK, not the whole town. Just the best parts.) Wrap one around your neck! Cowboys do it, too! Isadora Duncan was the bomb.

When the glaciers moved in across Indiana, the enormous sheets of ice brought with it a few hitchhikers. Little pinecones, less than an inch tall, dropped to the ground as the ice melted and were planted in Southern Indiana. From these tiny seeds came large, coniferous trees know as Eastern Hemlocks (Tsuga canadensis).