Podcasts about land conservancy

On this week's episode, WYCE station manager, Phil Tower speaks with Marie Orttenburger,  Advancement Manager with Land Conservancy of West Michigan. In 1976, four volunteers met to lay out a plan that would identify, protect, and care for West Michigan's natural areas. They created an organization called the Natural Areas Conservancy of West Michigan (NACOWMI), and they immediately set out with lofty goals. Early projects included several conservation easements, Saul Lake Bog, Lake Breeze natural area and an addition to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Today, that organization is known as the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. Marie Orttenburger is the advancement manager for Land Conservancy of West Michigan. She joined us on the program for an update on what's happening at LCWM.  We talked about some interesting upcoming events that the general public can take part in including a “Nighttime Hoot & Hike” on January 21, and there Second Saturday Workday at Lamberton Lake Nature Preserve on Saturday, February 8. Land Conservancy of West Michigan we'll celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with a benefit screening of the climate conscious film, “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.” The screening happens Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm at The Wealthy Theatre.   Online: Land Conservancy of West Michigan  

Tasmania, the land of the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the extinct Tasmanian tiger, is one of Australia's most biodiverse regions. Various species of possums, wallabies, seals, penguins, and platypus roam the island state.  Unfortunately, the region's rich ecosystem is under severe threat from habitat clearance and degradation, amplified by the spread of invasive plants and feral mammals.The Tasmanian Land Conservancy is at the forefront of conservation in Tasmania, with the vision of transforming  Tasmania into a global leader in nature conservation. TLC is working extensively at the grassroots level to protect and expand conservation reserves in the region. In this episode, I interview James Hattam to discuss the projects TLC has undertaken to conserve the region's precious biodiversity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anishbanerjee.substack.com

Kaila Dettman, Executive Director of the Land Conservancy & Artist Laurel Sherrie dropped by First Look with Andy Morris to talk about this weekends Art Show at the Octagon Barn.

CEO of The Summit Land Conservancy, Cheryl Fox joins the show to talk about her team's efforts to maintain Utah's natural land. From farms and ranches to state parks and resorts, The Summit Land Conservancy serves those in need with the help of the entire community.

In this week's episode, host Allison Donahue welcomes Marie Orttenburger, Advancement Manager, with the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. The organization's history began in 1976 when four volunteers met to lay out a plan to identify, protect, and care for West Michigan's natural areas.  They created an organization called the Natural Areas Conservancy of West Michigan (NACOWMI). Early projects included several conservation easements, Saul Lake Bog, Lake Breeze natural area, and an addition to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park. In 1997, the organization's name was changed to The Land Conservancy of West Michigan, and the projects have continued to grow.  Today, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan is an accredited land trust with an office in Grand Rapids, governed by a board of directors and operated by a professional staff. The mission of the Land Conservancy of West Michigan is to help people protect, enjoy, and care for natural land in West Michigan.   Online:  The Land Conservancy of West Michigan  

It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak  campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Kristie Nackord from the Palmer Land Conservancy. They talk about what the Palmer Land Conservancy does to secure land for not only recreation, but also for farming and ranching in the southern Colorado, and how support during the Give campaign can help them continue their work. Give campaign:  https://givepikespeak.org/ Palmer Land Conservancy: https://www.palmerland.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On Thursday's "The Extra", guests from the Palmer Land Conservancy joined host Shannon Brinias. Since 1977, Palmer Land Conservancy has worked with individuals, private and public partners, and various communities to protect land forever including 20 of your favorite public parks and open spaces, important working farms and ranches, and iconic scenic views.  The group is sponsoring the "Bike the Bessemer" agri-tour on September 30th, open to the public with tickets available at PalmerLandConservancy.org.  They're also hosting a "Women in Action" luncheon October 18th, to celebrate women leaders in conservation. 

On Thursday's "The Extra", guests from the Palmer Land Conservancy joined host Shannon Brinias. Since 1977, Palmer Land Conservancy has worked with individuals, private and public partners, and various communities to protect land forever including 20 of your favorite public parks and open spaces, important working farms and ranches, and iconic scenic views.  The group is sponsoring the "Bike the Bessemer" agri-tour on September 30th, open to the public with tickets available at PalmerLandConservancy.org.  They're also hosting a "Women in Action" luncheon October 18th, to celebrate women leaders in conservation. 

Sparks is joined by Dave King, the Executive Director for the Prairie Land Conservancy to talk about the history of the PLC, their efforts to conserve the wilderness areas in Western Illinois, and their upcoming 7th Annual Extending the Prairie Table Fundraising Dinner.  The event will take place on September 30th at the Macomb Field House at 254 South Collins Ave starting at 5:00 p.m. There'll be hors d'oeuvres, drinks, live music provided by Dick and Joe Marcott, and a Silent Auction featuring items from local artists and craftspeople. Tickets are $75 per person, including drink tickets and a year membership to the Prairie Land Conservancy. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary Public Access Project. For more information about the Extending the Table Fundraiser Dinner, call (309) 833-4747 or visit www.prairielandconservancy.org.

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/493 Presented By: Smitty's Fly Box, Togens Fly Shop, Angler's Coffee, Mavrk Fly Fishing Alex Czayka is here with us today to give us a glimpse into Western Reserve Land Conservancy. We find out how Alex's journey into fly fishing and his passion for the outdoors led him to a career in conservation. Tune in to learn about conservation challenges, significant projects, and the vibrant hunting and fishing culture in Ohio. Show Notes with Alex Czayka 02:30 - Alex's venture into fly fishing took root during his late teens in Northeast Ohio, where his background in hunting and fishing farm ponds evolved into a passion for fly fishing, thanks to the influence of his brother. 04:00 - Alex's journey into conservation started with a biology degree at Kent State for his undergraduate studies, followed by obtaining a Master of Science in Wetland Ecology from SUNY Brockport. His love for the outdoors and desire to turn his passion into a career led him to roles at Nature Conservancy and Western Reserve Land Conservancy. 06:23 - We hear the distinctions between Alex's experiences at Nature Conservancy and Western Reserve Land Conservancy. 08:29 - We hear the story of the Cuyahoga River, famously known for catching fire, which tarnished Cleveland's reputation and led to the implementation of significant environmental regulations. 10:27 - Alex discusses the major challenges in natural resource conservation that we are currently facing. Additionally, he also provides insights into the work that they do. 21:00 - Alex tells us about some of the projects they have been involved in. He highlights a recent partnership with Lake Metroparks, focusing on acquiring and protecting property at risk of being heavily forested. 26:37 - Alex discusses their conservation efforts targeting specific species, such as the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. 32:18 - The Western Reserve Land Conservancy, with over 50 employees, stands as one of the largest land trusts in the United States. 43:30 - According to Alex, Ohio boasts a robust hunting and fishing culture, with Lake Erie notably yielding an impressive stock of walleye. 44:40 - The significance of steelhead was also highlighted in our recent episode with Dan Pribanic of Chagrin River Outfitters, who mentioned their importance for local businesses like his shop. 51:12 - Alex is a big fan of the MeatEater Podcast. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/493

(air date: 8-14-23) The SLO Chamber's Jim Dantona speaks with Kaila Dettman of the Land Conservancy of SLO County about family-friendly workplace practices. A new national marine sanctuary off the Central Coast is inching closer to creation- with help from a Native American tribe.We'll hear from SLO County Library staff members about the different ways people are using the libraries. You'll get a look at one of the last volunteer fire stations in San Luis Obispo County is in the small, unincorporated town of Santa Margarita.

North Coast Land Conservancy, or NCLC, has been working to conserve land along the northern Oregon coast and coast range for nearly 40 years, and Katie Voelke has been its Executive Director since 2008.In this interview, she discusses NCLC's conservation philosophy, Oregon's land-sea connection, reckoning with the ownership model of conservation on stolen indigenous lands, and more.Learn more about North Coast Land Conservancy at https://nclctrust.org/Learn about our organization, the Coast Range Association at https://coastrange.org/ , and my email is michael@coastrange.org Support the showPlease Donate to Help us Keep This Show Free!

The Capital Region Land Conservancy, the only Richmond-area land trust, is seeking reaccreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, and members of the public have the chance to submit comments as part of the process. The CRLC first earned accreditation in 2019, becoming one of just 12 of Virginia nearly 40 private land trusts to earn it. The designation demonstrates that a trust adheres to the highest professional practices in 12 key standards, and accredited trusts can seek reaccreditation every five years. A public comment period is now open through March 22, 2024 at www.landtrustaccreditation.org; by e-mail at info@landtrustaccreditation.org; and...Article LinkSupport the show

Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests who collaborated and endorsed the values and guidelines recommended in the California Natural Resources Agency Diablo Canyon Lands Report, Kaila Dettman, Executive Director with the The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo, and Mona Tucker, tribal chair of the Ytt Northern Chumash. They will discuss the creation of a conservation and economic development plan for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant facility and surrounding lands held by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), which identified a suite of core values to guide allocation, future protection, and use of the Diablo Canyon Lands.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation on Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 8/10/23Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.

UVU Study: Majority of Utahn's would support a dictator -- Bear River Land Conservancy fundraiser

This month, Bill and Steve visit Floating Fen, although some might call it a bog, or is it a swamp? Thankfully, they're joined by Erik Danielson, Stewardship Coordinator of the Western NY Land Conservancy (WNYLC), who schools them on the difference between these wetlands. Erik and the WNYLC are trying to preserve Floating Fen, a property home to a unique wetland, extraordinary life, and a diverse forest. Erik guides Bill and Steve through the fen, discussing just what makes a bog a bog and a fen a fen, as well as what makes these peatlands such amazing habitats.The episode was recorded on June 17, 2023 at the Floating Fen near Fredonia, NY.Episode Notes Please comment below if you notice any mistakes or unanswered questions in the episode.Links to the Western NY Land ConservancyVisit the website of the Western New York Land Conservancy to find out more about their vital conservation efforts.Find out more about the Floating Fen, including the efforts to preserve it.Explore the WNY Land Conservancy's Western New York Wildway, their ambitious new initiative to create an extensive series of protected lands that connect the vast forests of northern Pennsylvania to the Great Lakes, central NY, the Adirondacks, and beyond.Other Episode-related LinksA one-page primer on Conservation EasementsThe book that Erik mentioned was A Focus on Peatlands and Peat Mosses by Howard (not Viktor) Crum.The Wildlands Network - the group responsible for initially identifying the four “Continental Wildways” traversing the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines, the Canadian Boreal Forest region, and the “Spine of the Continent” between Alaska and Mexico.Bill's article about Mike Radomski, Outside Chronicles, and the WNY Hiking ChallengeSponsors and Ways to Support UsGumleaf Boots, USA (free shipping for patrons)Thank you to Always Wandering Art (Website and Etsy Shop) for providing the artwork for many of our episodes! Support us on Patreon!Check out the Field Guides merch at our Teespring store. It's really a great deal: you get to pay us to turn your body into a billboard for the podcast!References / Works CitedBenyus, Janine 1989, A Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Eastern United States, Touchstone Books, Chicago.The Conversation – Peatlands keep a lout of carbon out of Earth's Atmosphere, but that could end with warming and developmentWetland types: https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-01/documents/types_of_wetlands.pdf

It's been said that people who spend time in nature are generally healthier and happier. In addition, people who have positive experiences in nature are more likely to volunteer and vote with the environment in mind. The Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) is a non-profit organization that brings people together to conserve, appreciate, and enjoy land. Columbia County, in New York State, is home to one of only two forested wildlife corridors that cross the Hudson Valley and are essential for plants and animals moving in response to climate change. If this corridor is fragmented by development, it will fail. These landscapes are essential for recreation, the economy, sequestering carbon, reducing air and water pollution, preventing fires and floods, and filtering drinking water. They're also threatened by poorly planned development, climate change, and invasive species. For nearly 40 years, CLC has collaborated with individuals, communities, and partners to ensure Columbia County is a beautiful, livable, resilient place. CLC is the only conservation organization focused exclusively on protecting land in Columbia County. In addition to permanently protecting land with legal tools like conservation easements (which limit future development), CLC provides educational resources for land management for landowners, municipalities, and conservation-minded partners. CLC is recognized across the country for its innovation when it comes to protecting farmland and recognized by local farmers as an essential partner in land protection. CLC and its partners use a variety of tools to protect farmland, keep it affordable, support the next generation of farmers, and facilitate relationships with farmers and community members. Last year, the CLC and its partners held over 50 free and low-cost educational programs that provided opportunities for people to fall in love with the world around them. With the help of volunteers, donors, and supporters, they maintain ten Public Conservation Areas, with nearly 30 miles of trails, for recreation, reflection, and restoration. On this episode of Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley, join Troy Weldy and Sara Cashen as they talk about the history of this impactful organization and how they continue to collaborate with landowners to ensure about 30,000 acres of land is conserved and protected in perpetuity. And learn about the numerous volunteer opportunities to get involved and to get to know nature better. Listen in! Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas Guests: Troy Weldy and Sara Cashen Photo by: Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Teresa Golden and Annie Scibienski Resources

Zach Prusak joins us on the Tailgate to discuss Leadership In Fire Ecology. Zach is the Fire Training Specialist at Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy. Tall Timbers is recognized as the home of the study of fire ecology and is an advocate to protect the right to use prescribed fire for land management.  Training, mentoring, managing and leading a fire program takes skill and passion. Come sit on the tailgate with Zach and Donald Forgione as they discuss this important topic. 

Our guest today, Alice Hudson Pell,  has recently been promoted to the position of Executive Director of the TennGreen Land Conservancy.  TennGreen (previously Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation) has been on the  leadership front in conservation and land protection  efforts for the past 25 years. TennGreen has been and continues to be a valuable partner … Continue reading "An Interview with Alice Hudson Pell, Executive Director, TennGreen Land Conservancy (Episode 98)" The post An Interview with Alice Hudson Pell, Executive Director, TennGreen Land Conservancy (Episode 98) appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

In this episode our guest, Mitch Lettow, dives deep into the concepts and practices of conservation. If you've ever been interested in habitat restoration and ecology, that is the daily work that Mitch does with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. Learn about the history and science of this work, as well as how you can participate in ecological conservation at home and in community.

Last week's Antics of Meadow Wildlife (Ep 100) leads to preparing and planting a meadow, often called a wildflower garden or prairie. Dennis Briede shares how the Land Conservancy is converting a field inundated with Mugwort into a Meadow.My interview with Dennis leads to a fantastic surprise – the mating dance of the American Woodcock. You'll enjoy the interview and the sounds of this charming robin-sized bird.Related Stories and Helpful Links Woodcock Dance – Making a MeadowAntics of Meadow Wildlife The Cornell Lab All About Birds – American Woodcock Overview    ***I'd love to hear about your garden and nature stories. And your thoughts about topics for future podcast episodes. You can email me at AskMaryStone@gmail.com. Thanks so much for tuning in :^)You can Follow Garden Dilemmas on Facebook and Instagram #MaryElaineStoneEpisode web page —Garden Dilemmas Podcast PageThank you for sharing the garden of life,Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden DesignerAskMaryStone.comMore about the Podcast and Column: Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries. It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.comDirect Link to Podcast Page

Got land you want to give back? That may be harder than you think. Even when a group or individual is ready and willing to give land back to First Nations, there is no system in place to make this happen easily. Still, those who believe in land back are making it happen. SISCENEM, formerly Halibut Island, is a small island in the Salish Sea. When it went up for sale, Tara Martin, professor in conservation science in the department of Forest and Conservation sciences at UBC, wanted to return the island to the WSANEC Nation. She says that their guardianship is how this ecological gem would flourish. She found a funder, purchased the land, had it held in trust, and now that the WSANEC Nation has created its own land trust, it officially can have the land transferred over. If you got land - and want to return or gift it to a local First Nation or Indigenous group, how do you go about it? Lorraine Land, a lawyer who specializes in Indigenous rights and environmental law, knows the barriers in Canadian law that complicate the land back process. She outlines the existing ways land can be given back. Cathy Armstrong is the executive director of the Land Conservancy of BC. After the purchase of the island they held it in trust. Cathy says land back must be part of reconciliation. Eric Pelky is the community engagement coordinator of the WSANEC leadership council and the hereditary chief of Tsawout. He says the island is rich in traditional plants like camas and the presence of an ancient burial ground prove the WSANEC once lived there.

A short outtake with Alice Hudson Pell, Executive Director of TennGreen Land Conservancy! We talked about the TennGreen Land Conservancy's Hike-a-Thon 2023! It is an event unlike any other in the Southeast! This month-long, virtually-managed fundraising event supports the protection of our natural areas and encourages people of all ages and abilities to explore the outdoors through friendly competition. The Hike-a-Thon is fun, free, and easy! You'll simply register online and then get outside in April to compete against other individuals and teams for the chance to win exciting prizes. There's something for everyone, with competitions for hikers, paddlers, trail runners, climbers, mountain bikers, nature photographers, and more! Find out more: https://tenngreen.org/events/hike-a-thon-2023/ Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Alice Hudson Pell from TennGreen Land Conservancy. Alice is the Executive Director of TennGreen Land Conservancy. In her role, she oversees and directs the organization's day-to-day operations and provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure TennGreen's continued sustainability and success. Prior to her appointment as Interim Executive Director, Alice served as TennGreen's Associate Director for nearly four years, and its Director of Development for five years before that. Alice shares with us that TennGreen was founded by Kathleen Williams in 1998, TennGreen Land Conservancy (formerly the Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation) is the oldest accredited statewide land conservancy in Tennessee. Additionally, Alice shares with us TennGreen's biggest fundraising event, their Hike-A-Thon. TennGreen Land Conservancy's Hike-a-Thon is an event unlike any other in the Southeast! This month-long, virtually-managed fundraising event supports the protection of Tennessee's natural areas and encourages people of all ages and abilities to explore the outdoors through friendly competition. Registration open on March 1, 2023. Register here. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

On this Community Series episode of the Planetary Regeneration Podcast, Gregory talks with Alex Czayka, Chief Conservation Officer of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. The Western Reserve Land Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that works with landowners, communities, government agencies, park systems and other nonprofit organizations to permanently preserve natural areas and working farms throughout northern and eastern Ohio. Ecocredits for their Sandy Cross Forest Preservation Project are available for purchase and retirement on Regen Marketplace under the City Forest Credits program. Tune in to get some firsthand insight from the Western Reserve Land Conservancy team about work that you can directly support by purchasing City Forest Credits on Regen Marketplace. Western Reserve Land Conservancy Twitter: @WRLConservancy Alex's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-czayka-71a019a9/ Purchase credits on app.regen.network

In this episode, we chatted with two experts: Fred Stonehouse, a maritime historian, author, and lecturer, and Carl Lindquist, founder and executive director of the Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy.Lindquist and Stonehouse discuss the history of the Stannard Rock Lighthouse in Lake Superior and the future of the lighthouse as a climate research hub in the middle of the world's largest freshwater lake.

What is land conversation and what can we do to help? James Hattam shares insights on land conversation and how he's making a difference with his non-profit. Whether your wanting to start a non-profit or build a business, James shares practical advice on how to run a business that makes a positive impact.James is the CEO of Tasmanian Land Conservancy, a non-profit, apolitical, science, and community-based organization that raises funds from the public to protect irreplaceable sites and rare ecosystems by buying and managing private land in Tasmania.Guest: TLC WebsiteWe hope that you enjoy and get value from each episode! Let us know your thoughts.Green Pursuit newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/7241db6441f7/signupKickstart your sustainable brand (i.e. logo creation, website creation/design, content strategy): https://pastelvalley.comSocial: https://linktr.ee/greenpursuit

This is a busy time of year for Palmer Land Conservancy, a regional land conservation champion, and the guests on Thursday's "The Extra". Two upcoming events celebrate the partnerships celebrated by the PLC.  Bike the Bessemer is set for September 17th, while a farm-to-table experience is set for tonight (9/8/22) at the Fountain Creek Ranch operated by Frost Livestock.  Host Shannon Brinias spoke with guests Dillon O'Hare, Palmer Land Conservancy link and Will Frost, Frost Livestock Company link.  More info and how to register available at the links provided. 

This is a busy time of year for Palmer Land Conservancy, a regional land conservation champion, and the guests on Thursday's "The Extra". Two upcoming events celebrate the partnerships celebrated by the PLC.  Bike the Bessemer is set for September 17th, while a farm-to-table experience is set for tonight (9/8/22) at the Fountain Creek Ranch operated by Frost Livestock.  Host Shannon Brinias spoke with guests Dillon O'Hare, Palmer Land Conservancy link and Will Frost, Frost Livestock Company link.  More info and how to register available at the links provided. 

Palmer Land Conservancy works with local farmers and ranchers to conserve their land, water, and their way of life. Palmer is dedicated to accelerating the pace of land and water conservation to keep farmers farming, ranchers, ranching, and fresh, local food available to all of those who call southern Colorado home. From now through the fall, from seed to harvest, local farmers and ranchers are working seven days a week to provide the community with nourishing and delicious food.

Palmer Land Conservancy works with local farmers and ranchers to conserve their land, water, and their way of life. Palmer is dedicated to accelerating the pace of land and water conservation to keep farmers farming, ranchers, ranching, and fresh, local food available to all of those who call southern Colorado home. From now through the fall, from seed to harvest, local farmers and ranchers are working seven days a week to provide the community with nourishing and delicious food.

Ken talks with Peter Ter Louw, Executive Director, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Agenda Breakdown, journalist Robin Epley demystifies city council and other public meetings by discussing the basics of how to show up when it matters. Learning Among the Oaks is a children's program- part of the Land Conservancy of SLO County. Fr Ian learns how to make traditional Chinese favorites ahead of Chinese New Year on this episode from the KCBX Playing With Food archives.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - The rezoning meeting for an additional three buildings on the Treedom Ventures property, at 1062 Seascape Road, in Mansons Landing Landing, was held Thursday. This would bring the total number of buildings on this 82 acre property to 8, with an additional cabin. Between 25 and 30 people attended attended the in person component of the meeting and an unknown number attended through the internet or by phone. Four First Nations were contacted about this development. The Homalco First Nation had no objection, and the Klahoose, Tla'amin and K'omoks Nations did not respond. The property was purchased by a limited partnership in 1999 and is currently divided into three segments: 40 acres of forest, protected by covenants held by the Land Conservancy of British Columbia. 2 acres of covenanted coastal ecosystem, also protected by an agreement with the Land Conservancy. Members of the limited partnership occupy five houses in the remaining segment of the property Cortes Island Regional Director Noba Anderson chaired the rezoning meeting at Mansons Hall and the other three member of the SRD's Electoral Areas Services Committee attended virtually. Trail in the conservation covenant – courtesy The Land Conservancy of British Columbia press release

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - On October 4th, the Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) announced a 16.5-acre conservation covenant linking Hank's Beach Forest Conservation Park to Poison Cove. “If we don't protect our intact forests and the mother trees and the interconnectivity of our natural systems, we're actually existentialist threats. Two years ago scientists were telling me there was 10 years to make a big change, so maybe there is eight years, but it's dire, it's important and there are a lot of people with holdings who care deeply about protecting ecosystems, wildlife fauna and flora,” explained Cathy Armstrong, Executive Director of the TLC. She believes this may be the 10th family that made such covenant on Cortes Island. (In the podcast Armstrong also mentions properties adjoining Whaletown Commons.) Most of these covenants came into being through the assistance of local biologist Sabina Leader-Mense. “She really works hard to identify properties where the ecological values, the ecosystem protection, and wildlife corridors exist. Over the years, we have been slowly adding those properties. She has meetings with landowners, explains what the process is and then we'll come in and walk the property with the landowners,” said Armstrong. In the associated TLC press release, the landowners said, “The reality is that many ecologically important areas like ours would be lost to future development were it not for the existence of The Land Conservancy of B.C.” This property, within the traditional lands of the Klahoose and Tla'amin First Nations, is a multi-aged forest, a significant wildlife corridor and home to seventeen species or ecological communities at risk. Blue-listed Band-tailed Pigeon, Barn Swallow, Great Blue Heron, Northern Red-legged Frog, and Wallace's Selaginella/Reindeer Lichens are on the property. Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Gray Wolf, and Cougar pass through here. Armstrong explained that TLC is a provincial land trust, with 245 covenants through-out British Columbia. “We're a registered charity supported by by members and donors. We are not a government body, so no tax dollars come to us,” she said. When the situation warrants, TLC sometimes purchases the properties it seeks to protect. “We encourage private landowners to think about conservation covenants because they are less expensive, protect the land and do not transfer the title,” said Armstrong. She added that conservation covenants delineate both buildable areas, where the owners can make any changes they desire (like a new house), and protected areas where the intact ecosystem is preserved. Photo credit: Screenshot of Cathy Armstrong taken during the interview

Meet Rose Richardson, Stewardship Manager for the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy. Rose tells us all about INLC and their mission to protect private and public lands in the Inland Northwest. We discuss on-going an future projects, what conservation easements mean and opportunities to get involved with their organization.

Representatives from Palmer Land Conservancy Ed Roberson, Matt Hiemerich and Dillon O'Hare talk about every Coloradoans favorite topic – the great outdoors. 

This month, Bill and Steve look into the fall and (potential) rise of the American chestnut (Castanea dentata), and they're joined by Erik Danielson, Stewardship Coordinator of the Western NY Land Conservancy. The Conservancy recently embarked on an effort to acquire the Allegany Wildlands, a unique piece of property that harbors, among its many abundant ecological treasures, remnant American chestnuts. Erik guides Bill and Steve through the property, and, in part 1 of this episode, they discuss the history of the chestnut and the blight that caused its downfall. In part 2, they share how past and present research come together to create a realistic plan for bringing the American chestnut back. Throughout both parts, Erik shares how the Allegany Wildlands fit into the Conservancy's ambitious effort to create the Western NY Wildway, a network of connected protected lands stretching from Pennsylvania to the Great Lakes and beyond.

This month, Bill and Steve look into the fall and (potential) rise of the American chestnut (Castanea dentata), and they're joined by Erik Danielson, Stewardship Coordinator of the Western NY Land Conservancy. The Conservancy recently embarked on an effort to acquire the Allegany Wildlands, a unique piece of property that harbors, among its many abundant ecological treasures, remnant American chestnuts. Erik guides Bill and Steve through the property, and, in part 1 of this episode, they discuss the history of the chestnut and the blight that caused its downfall. In part 2, they share how past and present research come together to create a realistic plan for bringing the American chestnut back. Throughout both parts, Erik shares how the Allegany Wildlands fit into the Conservancy's ambitious effort to create the Western NY Wildway, a network of connected protected lands stretching from Pennsylvania to the Great Lakes and beyond.

Anita Shower brings on a few guests every week to talk about whats going on in Pismo Beach! Jamie Creath from the Land Conservancy joined Anita to talk about their activities.

Anita Shower brings on a few guests every week to talk about whats going on in Pismo Beach! Jamie Creath from the Land Conservancy joined Anita to talk about their activities.

As part of the KCBX Arts Beat, we're taking a look at how three local music organizations survived the pandemic: Festival Mozaic, the SLO Symphony, and Infinite Music. In our 3rd episode of KCBX's 12 part series 'Beyond the Furrows" reporter Francisco Martinez explores how labor trafficking affects farmworkers and what's being done locally. The Land Conservancy of SLO County is starting to assess usage potential for the Santa Rita Ranch along Highway 46. You'll hear from Around Downtown's Bettina Swigger as she speaks with Erica Crawford of the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce. Finally, we'll join Fr. Ian Dellinger as he explores sheep milk ice cream on Playing With Food.

As part of the KCBX Arts Beat, we're taking a look at how three local music organizations survived the pandemic: Festival Mozaic, the SLO Symphony, and Infinite Music. In our 3rd episode of KCBX's 12 part series 'Beyond the Furrows" reporter Francisco Martinez explores how labor trafficking affects farmworkers and what's being done locally. The Land Conservancy of SLO County is starting to assess usage potential for the Santa Rita Ranch along Highway 46. You'll hear from Around Downtown's Bettina Swigger as she speaks with Erica Crawford of the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce. Finally, we'll join Fr. Ian Dellinger as he explores sheep milk ice cream on Playing With Food.

Perched high above the river at the Sooke Potholes Regional Park is the abandoned dream of Albert Yuen and his elaborate but ill-fated Deertrails Resort project. All that remains of the sprawling building-to-be is an intricate stone foundation of pillars, stairways, and three-storey chimneys. In this episode, we'll bring you through a tour of the resort's history, and take a trip out west to Sooke to see it for ourselves.Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca And subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic  Instagram @CapitalDaily  Facebook @CapitalDailyVic   

In her book "Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest," Professor Suzanne Simard weaves her storytelling skills with her understanding of forest ecology in delivering a powerful lesson. Simard will be taking part in a Zoom event at 7 p.m. Wednesday hosted by the Western New York Land Conservancy. While the session is free and open to the public, registration is required .

More on the Land Conservancy for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington http://www.landconservancykfla.org/Find them on FB https://www.facebook.com/LandConservancyKFLAOntario Land Trust Alliance https://olta.ca/Nature Conservancy of Canada https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/

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. 

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Ann-Marie Metten, Executive Director of the Historic Joy Kogawa House. In 2020, Joy Kogawa and Julie Flett were awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence. Megan and Ann-Marie talk about the history and legacy of the Historic Joy Kogawa House as well as Joy winning the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence. ABOUT THE HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE: In 2005–2006, Joy lent her support to a community campaign that saved the house from demolition. This campaign was led by fellow authors and friends, the Save Kogawa House Committee, and the Land Conservancy of BC. Donations were received from the public, including a sizeable donation from Ontario senator Nancy Ruth. The house is now managed by not-for-profit organization Historic Joy Kogawa House Society. Among its purposes, the Society aims to operate and preserve the home as a heritage and cultural centre and as a site of healing and reconciliation. To this end, the house serves as a site for author residencies, public events, and tours for school groups and the general public. Plans are also underway to restore the house to its 1930s appearance. ABOUT JOY KOGAWA: Acclaimed author Joy Kogawa is best known as the author of Obasan (1981), a Canadian novel that has become essential reading for a nation. Obasan is based on Joy and her family’s forced relocation from Vancouver during the Second World War when she was six years old. The novel remains ‘a touchstone’ for the internment of Japanese Canadians during this era. Joy has also worked extensively to educate the public about this dark period in Canadian history and she actively fought for government redress. Joy’s other novels for adults include Itsuka (1992, republished as Emily Kato in 2005) and The Rain Ascends (1995). Her works for children are Naomi’s Road (2005 – also produced as an opera by Vancouver Opera in 2005 and 2013) and Naomi’s Tree (2009). Since 1967, Joy has also published several poetry collections, including A Garden of Anchors: Selected Poems (2003). Among her many honours, Joy has received an Order of Canada (1986), an order of British Columbia (2006) and, from the Japanese Government, an Order of the Rising Sun (2010) for ‘her contribution to the understanding and preservation of Japanese Canadian history.’ ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole the Director of Audience Development for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based in Powell River, British Columbia. She also works at the Powell River Public Library as the teen services coordinator where she gets to combine her love for books and writing with a love for her community. Megan has worked as a freelance journalist and is working on a memoir which tackles themes of gender and mental health. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen. Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

Horticulturist Ken Williams and Sarah Michehl of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County preview a three-part series about planning native gardens in your own yard, sponsored by West Cook Wild Ones. Peggy Salazar from Southeast Environmental Task Force (SETF) and Nancy Loeb from Bluhm Legal Clinic at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law continue to fight the relocation of an iron recycling company in Chicago's 10th Ward.

Episode Notes Peter Kantz, Erin Parker, and Paul Gloor talk with Ben about the role the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy plays in protecting and revitalizing natural areas in the township and across Downriver. Listen particularly if you've ever wondered about all the undeveloped areas of the island and how they're taken care of. Transcript (Forthcoming, editing in progress) Links: Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy Web Site Facebook Winter Ways of the Bay Event Jan 9th EPA's McLouth Steel Superfund page for the Advisory Committee meeting schedule WTDGI Episode 7 about the Gibraltar Bay Unit Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Running the Boston Marathon is a thrilling and challenging experience that's ripe with rewards. What I learned is that doing the volunteer work at Boston presents an equally rewarding opportunity. Without organizers and enthusiastic volunteers, large running events would be impossible to put on. The Boston Marathon, in particular, relies on an army of 10,000 volunteers to successfully be run. Walter Berry discusses 20 years worth of experiences working at the finish line and shares some of the joys he felt being involved in such a tremendous event. A marine biologist with the Environmental Protection Agency, Walter also commits a significant amount of time volunteering with the Land Conservancy of North Kingstown, Rhode Island. You can learn more about volunteering at the Boston Marathon here.

On one of two podcasts this week featuring groups that are participating in the 2020 IndyGive! campaign, Bob talks with Palmer Land Conservancy President and CEO Rebecca Jewett. They discuss the organizations recent name change, it's mission and it's work to preserve land for both recreation and agriculture. IndyGive website: IndyGive.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website  Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android  

Red-Tail Land Conservancy Founder Barry Banks truly is the most interesting man in the world. Though he looks strikingly like the guy from beer commercial, his real life story is even more interesting. Barry founded www.fortheland.org after 50 years of age and with no experience reading the book, 'How to Start a Land Trust'. Barry is also a Sailor who has been in a submarine under the water for 6 months without coming out as he tracked the Russians during the Cold War. Barry has been to law school, worked for GE, raised a family, plays music, and now (at 73ish) drives for Uber. Please enjoy this in-depth conversation about how to start a land trust, or any other mission you may have, by the power of being humble enough to read a 'How To' book. What a concept, self education and actualization! 

Good morning, RVA! It’s 40 °F, and we might could see temperatures a few degrees warmer later this afternoon—but this is about what we’ve got. For the rest of this week, you can expect a bunch of days with highs in the 40s and 50s and lots sunshine. I think that sounds pretty good for the first week of December.Water coolerAs of this morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports 1,893↗️ new positive cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealth and 4↘️ new deaths as a result of the virus. VDH reports 180↗️ new cases in and around Richmond (Chesterfield: 68, Henrico: 69, and Richmond: 43). Since this pandemic began, 464 people have died in the Richmond region. I feel like I haven’t written enough about coronavirus vaccines in this space, and that’s probably about to change—which is good news! The New York Times has put together a wonderful COVID-19 vaccine tracker that should give you all the information you need on each specific vaccine in development. The two we’ll most likely see in Richmond (and soon) are the Moderna and Pfizer candidates. Both companies have announced that they will apply for emergency use authorization, which, if approved by the FDA, would mean—boom!—vaccines on the ground. NPR’s Sarah McCammon sat down with Governor Northam to talk about vaccine timelines and availability, and it sounds like the first round of vaccines will exist within the next two weeks, but will, of course, be extremely limited and reserved for hospital workers. Northam says Virginia will get 70,000 doses in this first round, which is not a ton of doses to spread around to eight million Virginians. Also, and only kind of related, I learned from reading this interview that the governor’s sense of smell still has not returned from his coronavirus infection.Yesterday, I was like “I guess we’ll just have to see what individual schools and school districts decide to do about winter sports.” Then, last night, I saw Tom Lappas from the Henrico Citizen report that Henrico County has canceled their school-sponsored winter sports. Also on schools, Jessica Nocera at the Richmond Times-Dispatch has a quick follow up on Chesterfield County’s decision to have students move back to virtual learning. Two items of note! First, while the County did see student and staff with positive cases of the coronavirus, “there is no substantial evidence of schools-related coronavirus transmission.” Second, this quote from Chesterfield School Board Chair Debbie Bailey gets it right, “The community needs to pick cocktails or schools. I mean because literally the community transmission rate is so high and that’s why we had to shut down our schools, not because our mitigation strategies were not successful.”On Thanksgiving Day, a driver ran through a red light at the intersection of Chamberlayne and Brookland Park Boulevard, hit two other vehicles, killing Karen Murphy and Kevin Hancock. The driver “was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.” Chamberlayne is a dangerous, way-too-fast street, and, within the City, intersections along its length see frequent crashes. Just this year, according to the TREDS crash map, we’ve seen seven crashes at Westbrook Avenue, five at North Avenue, five at Walton Avenue, five at Westwood Avenue, five at Brookland Park Boulevard, six at Edge Hill Road, five at Graham Road, six at School Street, and seven at Bacon Street. Just compare the number of crashes along Chamberlayne to those along Brook—a much slower and safer street. As I keep saying in this space, when someone dies using our streets the Department of Public Works, the Richmond Police Department, and the newish Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility should get together, analyze what happened, and implement immediate, pop-up safety improvements. In my opinion, the easiest and cheapest thing to slow traffic down on Chamberlayne would be to convert a lane in either direction into a dedicated bus-only lane.The Governor’s Virginia Marijuana Legalization Work Group has released their report on how to go about legalizing in the Commonwealth. You can read the Governor’s press release here or the full, 482-page report here (PDF) (most of which is appendices, though). Of note from the much shorter Recommendations section (p. 7): a “social equity license category,” a push for local control (obviously), some shade thrown on allowing folks to grow their own plants, and a recommendation for higher taxes for higher THC doses. Honestly, this is a pretty good PDF for learning what other states are doing when it comes to legalizing, taxing, and regulating marijuana. I’ve saved it to my PDF library! Who knows what Virginia will end up doing, but I imagine it will be methodical and take a bunch of years. Related, according to Jack Jacobs at Richmond BizSense, Richmond’s first medical cannabis operator is now up and running in Manchester.Yesterday, the Capital Region Land Conservancy announced that they’d been gifted 13 acres of land on the City’s Southside along Grindall Creek that they’ll, in turn, transfer to the City for use as public open space. Since it’s the Land Conservancy’s entire deal, the new parkland will be protected under a conservation easement in perpetuity. This announcement fits well with the Mayor’s plan to get a park within a 10-minute walk of every Richmonder—especially Black and Brown folks. CRLC says “1,145 people live within a 10-minute walk of the property, of whom 71% are African American.”The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts will host another free COVID-19 testing event today from 10:00 AM—12:00 PM at the Eastern Henrico Health Department (1400 N. Laburnum Avenue). Did you travel over the long weekend? Did you get tested after you returned home? Should you probably go ahead and do that?This morning’s longreadPandemic-Proof Your HabitsI really enjoyed this piece about how important creating new routines during the pandemic can be for one’s mental health. I like that framing, too. We can find newroutines and traditions to celebrate and placate our lizard brains.Our brains are literally overburdened with all the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. Not only is there the seeming capriciousness of the virus, but we no longer have the routines that served as the familiar scaffolding of our lives. Things we had already figured out and relegated to the brain’s autopilot function — going to work, visiting the gym, taking the kids to school, meeting friends for dinner, grocery shopping — now require serious thought and risk analysis. As a result, we have less bandwidth available for higher order thinking: recognizing subtleties, resolving contradictions, developing creative ideas and even finding joy and meaning in life.If you’d like your longread to show up here, go chip in a couple bucks on the ol’ Patreon.

The Avalonia Land Conservancy, is the subject of this week's program with Terri Eickel, Development and Programming Director. We talk about their plans for a major event coming soon; Trail Trek which will run from October 17th to the 25th. We also get to hear some newer beautiful music by Terri, who is a professional singer. For more information you can call      (860) 884-3500, or go to www.avalonia.org  

This week, Danny Boy and Billy sit down with Josh Balisteri, the Stewardship director of Western New York Land Conservancy. Josh is a young guy with an interesting story about how he got into hunting and a career in conservation. We discuss what WNY Land Conservancy does, his background, invasive species and current challenges to the WNY Landscape, his experience deer hunting, predator management, backpacking adventures and much more. Check out the WNY Land Conservancy if you would like to get involved.  Available on ITunes or where ever you enjoy your podcasts. You can also listen at www.pertnearoutdoors.com or stream on our YouTube Page. https://www.wnylc.org/current-projects CamoFire Cabelas https://linktr.ee/pertnearoutdoors

This episode is all about those gross jelly blobs that you might see in marinas (AKA Bryozoans!). Bill and Steve are joined by Jajean Rose-Burney, Deputy Executive Director of the Western New York Land Conservancy. Jajean guides Bill and Steve around The College Lodge Forest in Chautauqua County, NY, a wildlife-rich property that the Land Conservancy is seeking to preserve.

Established in 2003 with a service area encompassing an entire metropolitan area, the Urban Land Conservancy has become a major player on Denver's real estate scene. An integral part of its success comes from the organization's adoption of key features of the CLT, including permanent ownership of land, long-term ground leasing, and permanent affordability of housing and other buildings located on its land. More than most CLTs in the USA and elsewhere, ULC has taken advantage of the model's versatility to move beyond homeownership –and beyond housing. ULC has supported the development of over 1000 units of multi-family rental housing, while also helping to develop 700,000 square feet of non-residential space for nonprofit partners. It has recently incubated the Elevation CLT, a new organization that (unlike ULC) will focus on the development and stewardship of resale-restricted owner-occupied housing.

We are happy to have Kendrick Chittock from the Western Reserve Land Conservancy on to discuss Save Grove Hill. The Western Reserve Land Conservancy has secured a contract to purchase the Bancroft House and surrounding property on Grove Hill. The Conservancy plans to save the Bancroft House, built in 1878, and create a public park that will be owned and operated by the Village of Chagrin Falls. However, if the Land Conservancy is unable to raise $600,000 by May 9, the deal falls through and the developer would renew efforts to demolish the historic home and build five new homes on the site. You can learn more about this by clicking HERE Visit the Save Grove Hill Facebook Page HERE You can help them reach this goal by clicking HERE You can listen on the player below or on your favorite podcast platform by clicking the button below. Please give us any feedback you have to Contact@Chagrin-Falls-Ohio.com. You can view all the podcasts on this website by clicking HERE. You can also listen to and subscribe to Chagrin Within on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher. Other popular podcast platforms will be added soon. If you subscribe on one of these channels, you will be automatically notified as new episodes become available. We expect to have 4-6 new podcasts coming out each week. Also, please leave us a positive review if you liked what you heard. You Can Also Listen Right Here On The Player Below

Ted Lind and Trevor Edmonds from the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy talk about their upcoming annual awards show

The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy is looking for volunteers. Entries are being accepted for the Kirtland's Warbler Young Artists Contest.

Lauren & Kaila from the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County came by to talk about last weekends opening of the Pismo Preserve.

Jacqueline Gillon, a lifelong Clevelander and community organizer, acts as the community engagement specialist for the Western Reserve Land Conservancy in addition to serving as co-chairwoman of Black Environmental Leaders.

Leadership Challenges in Managing a Land Conservancy Nonprofit with David Perry DAVID PERRY, Executive Director is a Blacksburg native, has been with the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy since 2006, when he was hired as the land trust's project manager. He became assistant director in 2011 and executive director in 2012. Dave is chairman of the City of Roanoke's Mill Mountain Advisory Board and a member of the Roanoke Kiwanis Club. Dave has a master's degree in park and resource management from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor's degree in geography from James Madison University. Prior to coming to the land trust, he was employed with the Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism in Salisbury, MD and as a district executive with the East Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Kinston, NC. He, his wife and two sons live in southwest Roanoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership Challenges in Managing a Land Conservancy Nonprofit with David Perry DAVID PERRY, Executive Director is a Blacksburg native, has been with the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy since 2006, when he was hired as the land trust’s project manager. He became assistant director in 2011 and executive director in 2012. Dave is chairman of the City of Roanoke’s Mill Mountain Advisory Board and a member of the Roanoke Kiwanis Club. Dave has a master’s degree in park and resource management from Slippery Rock University and a bachelor’s degree in geography from James Madison University. Prior to coming to the land trust, he was employed with the Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism in Salisbury, MD and as a district executive with the East Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Kinston, NC. He, his wife and two sons live in southwest Roanoke

Hometown Radio 11/14/19 3:30p: Land Conservancy of SLO County

Lauren Meers & Kaila Dettman came by to talk about this weekends festivities at the Grand Opening of the Octagon Barn in SLO.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about preserving environmentally significant lands in Waukesha county and outdoor programs for veterans.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about preserving environmentally significant lands in Waukesha county and outdoor programs for veterans.

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, talk with guests about preserving environmentally significant lands in Waukesha county and outdoor programs for veterans.

Your own PaleoJay is 67 years old. Basically, I do everything I did at younger ages, but now I have the luxury of more free time to do what I want. I always knew the crucial importance of sleep, but I usually could only manage 8 hours during my working years, which was adequate for me- but now, I have determined that 9 hours is ideal. That amount of sleep leaves me feeling energized and refreshed for the day, raring to go if you will. I love being retired, with only hobbies like paleo living and music, writing and small landholding concerns to occupy me. Love.But all about me, others of my age, and younger, are downsizing. This is the ‘mantra of the moment’- something every monkey as I term them, has to mindlessly copy, since all of their friends (the other monkeys) are doing it. “Monkey see- monkey do.” People who don’t actually think for themselves, who only look around, see what others are doing- and then copy that. Others in my age bracket are moving south, or into smaller houses or even condominiums or apartments. They say ‘I don’t want to mow, and shovel my drive in winter. ‘ Incredibly, a couple of neighbors recently moved into a tiny house in the nearby city where I live. It is a nice city, largely crime free and a total ethnostate: but they gave up 5 acres and independence!Another neighbor couple had 300 acres, preserved in the Land Conservancy so it can never be developed (thank God!)- and they just sold their house and farm, to move into an apartment connected with a nursing home. Admittedly, they are both 80- but if you saw them from a distance, moving and bending and twisting- you would think that they were 40 or so. We have been conditioned to be responsible: plan ahead and actually to endlessly fear the future! And planning ahead is a good thing: we all need to plan for the winter, to store for hard times, that kind of thing. Those of us in the north- descended from Europeans- this is what we evolved to do, through the harsh ice ages, and the endless winters and short summers of the northlands! For us to give up- to move to sunny tropical climes- no matter our age, is not what we evolved to do. When we have found our homeland, a rural acreage that suits us, that matches our evolutionary homeland of ice and snow, along with the other two seasons- why, this is where we are meant to stay! To raise our families, sure- but then to stay to the end. What do we gain by moving into a city? Especially as most cities are turning into crime infested nightmares? Admittedly, small cities are not yet at that point, still remaining civilized and friendly- but still- they are cities. Big Government, no matter how small in scale- is still something that you don’t control.In a rural environment, such as where I reside, I and my immediate neighbors control pretty much everything. We maintain the peace and protection, since everyone is armed. We watch out over our valley- no one enters without being observed and monitored. The sheriff comes by once in a blue moon- we really have nothing to do with him, he is just a formality. We take care of our tribe- he is a last resort. We do get a snowplow in winter, which is great; but if he didn’t come, we’d fire up our tractors and do it ourselves! Also, a trash truck comes once per week, just like in the city. Our taxes are low, but so are our demands.In the nearby city, even though its small- taxes are about double. So is the crime, and homeless vagabonds that litter the parks and down

Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy employee, Trevor Edmonds chats about the impact and importance of a Land Conservancy on our game and non-game species.

Matt chats with Cheryl about her organization’s work protecting and preserving land in Park City, Summit County and beyond. They talk primarily about the current drive to preserve Bonanza Flats, a 1,350 acre parcel in the Wasatch which will be developed if local governments and nonprofits can’t raise $38 million by June 15. After a huge commitment from Park City—of $25 million— and significant gifts from others (if not Salt Lake County), the broad coalition fighting to preserve the land is now about $3 million short. Cheryl also discussed how quickly the Park City area has grown and changed and her organization’s many successes in preserving key land around the area, including the popular Round Valley area. For more information, or to donate to Bonanza Flats, visit the land conservancy’s Website.

Matt chats with Cheryl about her organization’s work protecting and preserving land in Park City, Summit County and beyond. They talk primarily about the current drive to preserve Bonanza Flats, a 1,350 acre parcel in the Wasatch which will be developed if local governments and nonprofits can’t raise $38 million by June 15. After a huge commitment from Park City—of $25 million— and significant gifts from others (if not Salt Lake County), the broad coalition fighting to preserve the land is now about $3 million short. Cheryl also discussed how quickly the Park City area has grown and changed and her organization’s many successes in preserving key land around the area, including the popular Round Valley area. For more information, or to donate to Bonanza Flats, visit the land conservancy’s Website.

Hannah and Erik heard tale of Mountain Quail at Boneyard Ridge...so they went a-huntin'. Did they find them? Listen in to find out! Also, Susan Peterson, a local birder joins them in the search and discusses how she uses her career in communications and life experiences with wildlife watching to encourage others in her local area to go and see what's out there!eBird Checklist:Boneyard Ridge eBird ChecklistOther show notes:Window Pain Facebook EventPre-Heidi Talk Hang OutBoneyard Ridge – North Coast Land ConservancyQueens County Bird Club: The Universal Laws of BirdingPowell’s Bookstore Bird of the Episode: Pacific WrenWhat we’re reading:The House of Owls by Tony AngellPeterson Reference Guide to Woodpeckers by Stephen ShunkConnect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

Hometown Radio 05/09/19 3:30p: Land Conservancy of SLO County gives a status report

This week on the TOBYTalk podcast, Dom speaks with Brittany Goldsmith, the Volunteer Program Manager for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. They discuss her nonprofit journey and experiences, and the many ways to get involved as a volunteer at the Conservancy. The mission of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) is to "preserve land and restore habitat for the education and enjoyment of all." Since its founding in 1988, the Conservancy has successfully preserved 1,600 acres of open space on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Since 2003, award winning journalist/photographer Mark File of RomanticAsheville.com has provided travelers the opportunity to make the most of a visit to Western North Carolina and makes a difference by contributing back to the region. Each year, RomanticAsheville.com gives back in paid and in-kind sponsorships to 200 non-profits in tourism, arts, heritage and environment. From the annual Giving Calendar fundraiser for land conservancy to special campaigns to restore trails or buy fire equipment to fight wildfires, Mark is making a difference and enriching so many. In this episode, Mark fills us in on the 2019 Giving Calendar and why land conservancies are so important. He also shares info on where we can find some great protected places to visit this winter.

The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is truly a renaissance organization. With a proud history of land conservation, the conservancy also operates the Center for Towns, a program focused on the health and sustainability of the Eastern Shore’s historic communities. Most recently, one of the organization's projects has been selected as one of Preservation Maryland's Six-to-Fix projects for 2019. In this episode, Nick speaks to Katie Parks White, the vice-president of conservation for the Conservancy to learn about this exciting adaptive reuse project at the historic Phillips Packing Plant project in Cambridge, Maryland. In this episode you will learn: how to foster economic growth in a historically rural community without adding intrusive development; how to engage a community into revitalization efforts; how to conserve land and maintain cultural landscapes amid rising pressures to grow from surrounding metropolitan areas. Grab a pail and dig into the agricultural and industrial history of Maryland's Eastern Shore on this episode of PreserveCast!PRESERVECAST FB PAGEhttps://www.facebook.com/preservecast/PRESERVECAST TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/preservecastPRESERVECAST SHOW NOTESwww.preservecast.org

Sponsored by Red-tail Land Conservancy and Ball State University, the Wildlife Warriors is a nature club for kids age 10-15. The club explores nature with experts in field biology and conservation. Monthly topics include searching for salamanders, birds & binoculars, archery, orienteering, insects & butterflies, fish & river ecology, and trees of our forests. They talk about environmental issues, and kids take part in real conservation work to impact nature in their community. This episode also features two special guests, Petunia and Chocolate: two rescued big brown bats native to our area. They’ve joined us in the studio to “talk” about the Wildlife Warriors’ upcoming Pulling for Bats! event in October.

Fred Sauceman of Johnson City shares an “Overnight Pickle Recipe” by way of Lynne Tolley (Great, Great Grand niece and the closest living relative to Tennessee whiskey maker Jack Daniels, former proprietress of Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House). See Recipe below.

This week, we talk to Meagan Cupka, Assistant Director of the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy. Meagan talks about the importance of land conservation in Southwestern Virginia, the fun of educating the next generation of environmental protectors, and the need to settle in for the long haul when it comes to land preservation.

The Joanne Rand Band is performing tomorrow at the Arcata Playhouse to raise funds for the Siskiyou Land Conservancy. Joanne and Rob Diggins came in to chat about the benefit and perform a few tunes.

Welcome to the Go Adventure Mom podcast! It’s our very first episode, and Kathy is joined by Christi Rokicki. Christi is an awesome adventure mom doing great things with The Land Conservancy of New Jersey. We start off hearing about where her family loves to spend time outdoors, and how there’s much more to New Jersey than many people might think! Christi then tells us about her job working with The Land Conservancy of New Jersey. She explains the work that they do to benefit residents for generations to come, and how you can get involved in your own local land trust. The show wraps up with Christi sharing some advice that you can use to help get your family outdoors and exploring! Links: Go Adventure Mom: http://www.goadventuremom.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/goadventuremom Facebook:

Mark King, director of the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, talks about his work and the goal of a conservation corridor in upstate New York. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

KATE PEARSON is the fundraiser for Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. A lifelong resident of Traverse City, Kate brings to her position a deep love of the region and appreciation for the wonderful people who make up our community. Before joining GTRLC, she was the Visitor Center Manager for the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau, […] The post KATE PEARSON, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy appeared first on Fulfillament Stories.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, one of few Southern California conservancies, helps residents learn how to optimize the protection of their land, plants and native insects and animals during drought and fire hazardous conditions.   On today's show, two experts join this most important dialogue.   Dr. Allen Franz is a board member of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC). Also Allen Franz is a Professor of Anthropology at Marymount College, member of Palos Verdes South Bay Audubon Society, Vice President, a White Point Steering Committee Member,  and a Nature Walk Leader with PVPLC.    Cris Sarabia is the Stewardship Manager for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Cris offers the workshops on "Water Conservation Strategies" related to strategies in the native plant garden such as greywater use, drip irrigation, efficient sprinklers and alternatives to watering plants and  "Landscaping for Fire Safety."   Also, Sarabia is responsible for implementation of land stewardship activities on nature preserves of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Sarabia's background includes a B.A in Environmental Science and Policy from California State University, Long Beach, specializing in the management and restoration of coastal sage scrub habitat, coastal salt marshes, coastal dunes and marine habitats for over the past four years. • Sarabia's experience is also in developing naturalist education programs, California native plant propagation and community based restorations within the non-profit sector. • Cris joined the Land Conservancy staff in February 2009.     

Co-operatives: Alternatives to Industrial Food IV (Community Farms Program) It's been a topic of discussion throughout many broadcasts of Deconstructing Dinner: While there is clearly a widespread interest in supporting more localized food systems, the bigger picture of how such systems can be physically, economically and politically sustained is a far more complicated and serious matter. So long as our food and farming continues to be built upon the same market-based systems of economics that govern all else, the preservation and access to farmland in close proximity to urban centres will only become increasingly harder to maintain. In most parts of the country agricultural land has become next to worthless for the production of food and we now watch cities sprawl into the fertile soil. So what's the solution? One solution is a project currently being expanded upon by The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) and Vancouver-based FarmFolk/CityFolk. The program is called The Community Farms Program; first mentioned on Deconstructing Dinner on April 19, 2007. While specific to British Columbia, this is a model that could be applied anywhere in North America. 'Community farms' represent a more holistic model of food production than the more conventional approaches. They produce additional outputs to food and fibre, such as: ecological services, bioenergy, landscape preservation, employment, cultural heritage, food quality and safety, and animal welfare. A farm that becomes a part of the Community Farms Program is collectively owned in public trust, long-term leases are assigned for local food production, and farmers are housed on the land. Agricultural activities are small-scale and intensive, and are carried out by a group of people working collaboratively or cooperatively. This segment uses recordings compiled by Deconstructing Dinner at the 2008 conference of the Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC) held in Saanich. Cross-Canada Trike Tour III On May 7, 2008, Darrick Hahn and Sinisa Grgic departed Victoria from the 0-Mile mark of the Trans-Canada Highway and embarked on a cross-Canada journey to raise awareness of Deconstructing Dinner. The pair are travelling by recumbent tricycles (or trikes). This third installment of the Cross-Canada Trike tour begins at the Manitoba border and takes us through their time in Ontario. Guests/Voices Ramona Scott - Manager, Agricultural Programs The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) (Victoria, BC) - In 2006, Ramona established two farm co-ops. The land was purchased and co-operatively managed by their respective communities. These operations are the first of its kind in Canada and provide models for future projects. Heather Pritchard - Executive Director FarmFolk/CityFolk (Vancouver, BC) - Heather has over 40 years experience assisting non-profits, co-operatives and small businesses with financial planning, organizational development and personnel management. She is a member of Glorious Organics Cooperative, a certified organic farm business operating from Fraser Common Farm Cooperative in the Fraser Valley. Darrick Hahn and Sinisa Grgic - Cross-Canada Cyclists Deconstructing Dinner Cross-Canada Trike Tour (Monkton, ON / London, ON) - Cyclists Sinisa Grgic and Darrick Hahn are old high-school friends based in Southwestern Ontario and are the proprietors of Fresh Entertainment. Darrick grew up on a farm in Monkton, Ontario and Sinisa, who is originally from Croatia, moved to Canada 17 years ago.  

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