Podcasts about native species

Americans are facing a massive crisis in earth care. The stark reality is that we've all been witnessing the decimation of multiple government land management agencies, such as the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife, among many others. And it's becoming increasingly obvious how the present administration's drastic cuts to staffing and budgets translates into the wholesale gutting of public services, environmental protections, and critical research for planetary health. But what we don't hear about so much is the cost of these changes to the actual federal employees on the front lines of these agencies-- in terms of their economic security, their mental health, and even their human dignity.In this conversation, Mark, a federal worker reflects on his 33-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, discussing his journey in land conservation, the importance of education in fostering environmental values, and the current threats to environmental regulations under political changes. He emphasizes the human cost of these policies and the need for community engagement and honest conversations to resist anti-Earth agendas. Mark also shares his ongoing passion for conservation and the role of education in shaping future generations' relationship with the environment.Episode 12: Mark's previous episode on EarthkeepersEpisode 14: Children and earthkeeping: The Woodsong Forest SchoolTakeawaysMark reflects on his fulfilling career in land conservation.Education plays a crucial role in valuing the environment.The dismantling of environmental regulations poses significant risks.Political changes have drastically affected land management agencies.Restoring environmental standards will be a long and costly process.Federal employees are facing unprecedented challenges and trauma.Community engagement is essential for effective conservation efforts.Real resistance requires honest conversations and understanding.Mark emphasizes the importance of native species in restoration.Everyone has a role in educating others about environmental issues.Keywordsland conservation, environmental policy, education, native species, public lands, whistleblower, environmental regulations, political impact, community engagement, national parksFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

In continuation of the much-loved and never-ending series of "Australia's Top 20 Native Species" the boys come back to cover all of 2 epic species this round. Of course, they start with a delightful side-quest of bird watching and a recent Nothofagus Cunninghamii styling demo. Hugh's pick - Banksia marginata Jarryd's pick - Podocarpus lawrencei Love the podcast? You can support us here and 'buy us a coffee' https://buymeacoffee.com/bonsaisidequest Hugh Grant - Tree Makers https://treemakers.com.au/ Jarryd Bailey - Montane Bonsai https://www.montanebonsai.com/  Eve Sczechowski - Yves Media https://www.yvesfilm.com/ 

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As much as we love kiwis, we also love our dogs, and it can be hard to accept that dogs pose a threat to our native taonga. 

In this Convo of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dr. Jennifer Bousselot, Assistant Professor at Colorado State University (CSU) in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Jennifer is exploring new and innovative ways to improve the productivity and aesthetics of modern urban spaces by harnessing the twin powers of the sun and plantlife. She specializes and is a leading expert in green roof research on native species evaluations, plant drought tolerance, integration with solar panels, and rooftop agrivoltaics. Jennifer shares a bit about her background, growing up on a 360-acre farm in Iowa, and was the youngest of 8 kids. She and her twin sister worked on the farm, and carried their deep farming roots into their careers. She earned her undergraduate and master's degrees at Iowa State University, and after a stint as a horticulture agent for the CSU Extension office in Douglas County, she followed her passion and pursued a doctorate of science in horticulture at CSU.Jennifer shares details on her green roofs project for her doctoral thesis, highlighting how she came upon rooftop agrovoltaics as a happy accident, finding there was a great synergy between the plants and solar panels; the plants grew better, and the solar performed better because of the plants' cooling effect. With a roster of graduate students and researchers, her team is pushing the boundaries of horticultural science with numerous pieces of published research and scientific discovery every year. She goes into the history of green roofs, and discusses her research on rooftop agrivoltaics and its benefits, including enhanced food production and security, improving clean energy pathways, and exploring sustainability integrations. 

Alison Fox is the CEO of American Prairie, a nonprofit working for the restoration of 3.5 million acres of prairie in Montana and has led the organization since February 2018. She holds an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and a B.A. in history from Dartmouth College. She's a member of the big Sky chapter of the Young Presidents Organization and the advisory board of William and Mary's Institute for Integrative Conservation. Alison and American Prairie have been featured in many publications and productions, including National Geographic, the BBC, PBS, and on 60 minutes on CBS. Today, we talk about tough conversations with our neighbors, making a place at the long table for folks who see the world differently, buffalo as a keystone species of the prairie, staying in the long game with a big vision and other topics. Save What You Love with Mark Titus:⁣Produced: Emilie FirnEdited: Patrick Troll⁣Music: Whiskey Class⁣Instagram: @savewhatyoulovepodcastWebsite: savewhatyoulove.evaswild.comSupport wild salmon at www.evaswild.com

With around 80,000 hectares of the Grampians National Park burned in bushfires, what's the damage to native flora and fauna populations? 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thesundaypaperpodcast.substack.comThis week, we're bringing you a conversation with Oglala Lakota artist, activist, and ethnobotanist Stephen Swift Bird.Stephen is from the Pine Ridge Reservation and Wakiyan Luzahan Tiyospaye.Their work involves the restoration of traditional Lakota plant knowledge and home lands, as well as educating people about the importance of Native Species and co…

When the continent of Australia was settled by Europeans they came with their cats, foxes, rabbits and any number of foreign animals. It didn't take long for these ‘invaders' to destabilise delicate ecosystems and lead to a wave of the extinction amongst native animals. In this episode host Prof Andy Lowe is joined by Katherine Tuft https://tinyurl.com/mrxf6sy3 and Nathan Manders https://tinyurl.com/33hwtjv8 of Arid Recovery https://aridrecovery.org.au, an independent not-for-profit advancing conservation science for Australian threatened species in Roxby Downs South Australia. They explore the challenges and wins of the 25 years of Arid Recovery's existence, and explore ideas for the future of conservation in the world's arid lands.  Learn More  Arid Recovery https://aridrecovery.org.au  Arid Recovery Sunset Tour https://www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au/lifestyleandsport/visitor-information/attractions/arsunsettour  Arid Recovery Education and School Visits https://aridrecovery.org.au/visit/education-and-group-visits   Get In Touch  You can contact Eco Futurists podcast here andrew.lowe@adelaide.edu.au   Enjoying the show? Rate, review, and share it with your friends to help listeners like yourself explore their inner Eco Futurist.

How can we reintroduce our native species to Sydney without predation from foxes and cats? 

What are your top ten favorite California native species?  Join me, Griff Griffith, and Michael Hawk as we joyously compile our collective top ten list (a veritable menagerie meets botanical garden) and discuss how we can help each species.  Don't forget to follow Nature's Archive and Jumpstart Nature wherever you're listening now.   Learn more about the great work Jumpstart Nature is doing on their website.  The cover photo is by Charles Hood, who is generously allowing me to use it for this episode. Support Golden State Naturalist on Patreon and get perks starting at $4/month.  Follow me on Instagram.  My website is goldenstatenaturalist.com.  The theme song is called “i dunno” by grapes and can be found here. 

Til, Flo, Ben, & Stefan of The European Herpetoculture Podcast discuss the differences between European reptile keeping and American reptile keeping - in the differences in equipment, DIY enclosure builds, viewpoints, and willingness to experiment with enclosures. They each highlight the benefit of experimenting with reptile enclosures outside of social media, in order to develop a thought process on what works best for your individual reptile. Til and Ben dive into topics about native plants and how they can best suit a reptile from that native habitat, emphasizing the need for a naturalistic enclosure that embodies the natural environment of that animal. As they begin their journey with their new podcast, they also gain helpful advice from Dillon about how their podcast can be most successful - from questions to ask, equipment to use, and more. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/rt-8-euro-herp-podcast/ SHOW SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com  @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/  @ZooMed  CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Til Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/til.landsioideae Flo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/de.reptiles Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unseen.diversity Stefan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrariumchannel European Herpetoculture Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/europeanherpetoculture.podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dJrh9vJrIEUo9sAKxROqW?si=7tHbvpd1R2yBCOdhoz2XMg Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode: The Guest's Instagram Accounts We Discuss: 0:00 Coming Up - ZooMed + The Bio Dude 1:02 Round Table - European Reptile Podcast Intro 2:22 Welcome Bene, Florian, Stefan, and Til 6:28 The Start of the European Reptile Podcast 11:36 Stefan's Thoughts on Inspiring Others 13:52 Division of Podcast Members 15:44 Goals Of The Podcast 21:30 Future Guests Of The Podcast 24:41 Filming a Podcast Q's 27:46 Til's Plant Advice 31:09 Podcast Microphone + Sponsorship Q's 34:29 ZooMed Dragon Food 35:24 Sponsorship Q's Continued 36:04 European vs American Herpetoculture 46:04 Turning Reptile Keeping Into a Business 48:48 Perception of Negative Aspects of The Hobby 51:27 Pet-Tube & Europe Language Barriers 55:26 Reptile Equipment Differences in Europe 1:02:16 Euro-Style Terrariums? 1:05:34 DIY Enclosures + Greenhouse Aesthetics 1:11:31 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 1:12:31 Moving With Large DIY Enclosures 1:14:32 Focusing on Smaller Groups of Reptiles 1:20:00 Opinions of Others Online On Experimenting with Setups + Reptiles 1:27:14 Keeping Native Plants in Native Species' Enclosures 1:28:41 Experimenting with Recreating the Reptile's Habitat 1:32:26 Podcast Questions + Advice 1:38:30 Closing Thoughts

Todd Davis is the author of seven books of poetry. His most recent collections are Coffin Honey and Native Species. His book Ditch Memory: New and Selected Poems is forthcoming from Michigan State University Press in August of 2024. He has won the Midwest Book Award, the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Bronze and Silver Awards, the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Prize, the Chautauqua Editors Prize, and the Bloomsburg University Book Prize. His poems appear in such journals and magazines as Alaska Quarterly Review, American Poetry Review, Gettysburg Review, Iowa Review, Missouri Review, North American Review, Orion, Southern Humanities Review, and Western Humanities Review. He is an emeritus fellow of the Black Earth Institute and teaches environmental studies at Pennsylvania State University's Altoona College.Links:Read "For a Stray Dog near the Paper Mill in Tyrone, Pennsylvania" in 32 PoemsRead "Burn Barrel" at BroadsidedDitch Memory: New and Selected Poems, forthcoming in August 2024"A Nature Poet Grapples with Life at the Edge of the Climate Crisis," an interview in Allegheny FrontTodd Davis' websiteBio and Poems at the Poetry FoundationTwo poems in North American ReviewThree poems at Terrain.org"Salvelinus fontinalis," a video poemPodcast archive for Notes from the Allegheny Front

Todd Davis is the author of seven books of poetry. His most recent collections are Coffin Honey and Native Species. His book Ditch Memory: New and Selected Poems is forthcoming from Michigan State University Press in August of 2024. He has won the Midwest Book Award, the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Bronze and Silver Awards, the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Prize, the Chautauqua Editors Prize, and the Bloomsburg University Book Prize. His poems appear in such journals and magazines as Alaska Quarterly Review, American Poetry Review, Gettysburg Review, Iowa Review, Missouri Review, North American Review, Orion, Southern Humanities Review, and Western Humanities Review. He is an emeritus fellow of the Black Earth Institute and teaches environmental studies at Pennsylvania State University's Altoona College.Links:Read "For a Stray Dog near the Paper Mill in Tyrone, Pennsylvania" in 32 PoemsRead "Burn Barrel" at BroadsidedDitch Memory: New and Selected Poems, forthcoming in August 2024"A Nature Poet Grapples with Life at the Edge of the Climate Crisis," an interview in Allegheny FrontTodd Davis' websiteBio and Poems at the Poetry FoundationTwo poems in North American ReviewThree poems at Terrain.org"Salvelinus fontinalis," a video poemPodcast archive for Notes from the Allegheny Front

Dr Erick Lundgren from Aarhus University in Denmark joins Mark and Curtis to talk about a new research study he was part of. The study addresses the question of whether there's a need to eradicate non-native large herbivores to protect ecosystems. Topics discussed include small picky eaters vs generalist bulk feeders, the role of individual body mass vs total mass of all animals, the millions of dollars spent on eradications, eradicating native species as well as eradicating endangered species and whether the functional niche a species occupies within an ecosystem is more or less important that the concept of "nativeness".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia's honey glut plus the Asian honey bee naturalised in north Queensland from a single swarm, now researchers say this population boom from such low genetic diversity offers a silver lining for native species under threat.

Anglers take note...this fish is a sleeper, not a snooze! Meet the Bigmouth Sleeper, the natural "top dog" in Puerto Rico's streams. The name tells you all you need to know about the appearance and behavior of this underappreciated fish. Augustin (Gus) Engman from the University of Tennessee joins us again to dig further into the native fishes that inhabit the island, including what we know about this fish and how to get it on the end of your line.

Explore the past, present and future of the Lake Trout that inhabit North America's Great Lakes. Larry Miller with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Allegheny National Fish Hatchery is our guest. On deck: Bloater (another Great Lakes native)!

Navi joins Tim to talk about where to catch your fish this season before reservoirs are dredged! They also discuss why introducing non-native fish can be bad for our fisheries. 

We talk with Anthony Ballard, the Black Bear Program Coordinator in the state of Mississippi about the status of black bears in the state. We learn about the history of black bears in the state, their general life cycle and ecology, and also what types of research has been done along with what is currently ongoing. In this episode we try to tackle everything that's associated with black bears- the good, the bad, and the ugly. The hope is that if you listen to this episode from start to finish, you will be left with a better understanding and appreciation of the animal, as well as an understanding to why it's so important that we continue to work hard to restore them. 

Meet a beautiful, long-lived sucker found nowhere else on Earth except Nevada's Pyramid Lake (known also as Kooyooe Pa'a Panunadu/"Cui-ui Standing Water" by the Northern Paiute people) and the lower Truckee River. We deep dive into the changes this system has seen and what's being done to conserve this endangered fish. Our guest is U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fish biologist Erik Horgen.

Investigation into a little-known pollution rule that keeps the air dirty for millions of Americans. What roadkill can tell us about California's deer and mountain lion populations. Where to see fall colors across the Sierra Nevada.   Loophole Lets Air Regulators Wipe Pollution From Records The Clean Air Act is a more than 50-year-old federal law that allows the EPA to set standards to protect public health by regulating emissions of hazardous air pollutants. But an investigation by the California Newsroom found that a little-known provision forgives pollution caused by “natural” or “uncontrollable” events – like wildfires. And this “exceptional events rule” is being used more and more by local air regulators, alongside extreme weather events associated with climate change. Which means the air on paper might be cleaner than it actually is. And that has significant consequences to public health. Molly Peterson is an investigative reporter at the California Newsroom, a collaboration of public radio stations around the state and CalMatters, and joins Insight with more behind the findings, as well as solutions.  What Roadkill Can Tell Us About Native Species Roadkill. It's an unfortunate sight on roads. But these fallen wild animals do have a great deal to tell us. CapRadio Environment Reporter Manola Secaira spoke to researchers at UC Davis about what they have learned from roadkill, why certain areas are more susceptible, as well as what the state of California is doing to better track and conserve native species.  Fall Colors Across Sierra Nevada With Fall in full swing, it's time for nature lovers to go out and enjoy the changing colors of the leaves. From Lake Tahoe and Big Bear Lake, to Yosemite National Park, there are many places throughout California to take in the autumn beauty. But when is the best time to go, and how do you capture those scenes in a photo? Professional photographer Kial James joins Insight to talk about Fall foliage in the Northern California foothills, as well as tips for capturing good nature photography.

On the Earthkeepers podcast, we talk a lot about transforming damaged or neglected spaces into thriving ecologies that benefit both the human and more-than-human members of the community of creation. Way back in episode 2, for example, we talked to Tahmina Martelly about how neighbors turned an unused parking lot into a thriving community garden for refugees. In episode 40, we spoke with Casa Adobe in Costa Rica about how folks worked together to restore a neglected region of jungle and to provide community access to a nearby river. More recently, in episode 78, Nick Rubesh and John Wayne Seitzler told the story of their community's efforts to re-wild a section of church property that was once just an unused stretch of lawn. In all these cases, it took a whole community of earthkeepers, working together, to accomplish the work of healing and transforming the land. In this episode, we'll hear how the DeJong family was the catalyst to engage whole neighborhoods in the work of reviving and repairing a 43-acre forest called the Cheasty Green Space in Seattle. Guests: The Dejong Family Mary Dejong Joel Dejong  Mentions: Earthkeepers Episodes 2, 40, and 78 Cheasty Greenspace Green Seattle Partnership Duwamish Tribe Check out these photo albums of Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View and Cheasty trails!  Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Keywords: restoration, trails, accessibility, recreation, ecosystem, ecology, invasive species, deforestation, settlers, native species, wildlife, nature, spirituality, spiritual ecology, community, cultural restitution, cultural restoration, stewardship, connections, relationships, climate change Find us on our website: Earthkeepers. Donate here to Earthkeepers Podcast.Our parent organization: Circlewood. Join the Stand.

On this week's episode of Environmentally Speaking our hosts Marisa and Clarice dive into the topic of tree planting and the opportunity for homeowners in Rhode Island to receive free trees. They discuss the benefits of smartly planted trees, including managing storm runoff and improving air quality. However, the conversation takes an interesting turn as Marisa shares her passionate opinion about cutting down trees and the importance of preserving their habitat. The controversy deepens when they discover that the free trees being offered are actually non-native species, leading to a discussion on the balance between biodiversity and ease of planting. Tune in as they explore the details of this program and the challenge of finding more information about how to obtain these free trees. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode of Environmentally Speaking.

In this extra, headlines-free episode of The Briefing: the federal government's plans to declare war on feral cats. Today is National Threatened Species Day and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released a plan to protect another 48 endangered species across Australia, including a program to eradicate feral cats. One part of the plan would see a nationwide night curfew imposed on domestic cats. We're joined by Linda Stoner from Animal Liberation who argues it's the wrong approach; and Jack Gough from the Invasive Species Council who says it's long overdue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, Roman Mars teamed up with Hank Green to guest host Dear Hank & John -- this year he's back on the Greens' show once again, but this time with Hank's brother John Green (Turtles All the Way Down, The Fault in Our Stars, The Anthropocene Reviewed).In their podcast Dear Hank & John, "hosts John and Hank Green (who are also best-selling authors and pioneering YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life's big and small questions. They bring their personal passions to each episode by sharing the week's news from Mars (the planet) and AFC Wimbledon (the third-tier English football club)."This week, guest host Roman Mars joins the show to discuss things like: Are roaches a moral failing? How do they do surgery on a fish? Why do only old people like stinky cheese?  

Listen in to learn more about wildlife rehabilitation and why springtime means baby napping for some well meaning folks! Learn to leave the wildlife alone, when to get involved, and how wildlife rehabbers help contribute to the ecology of Coastal Ga. To learn more about Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center, click here.To join the Georgia Wildlife Network and assist local rehabbers, click here. To find a rehabber closest to you, click here. To learn more about Georgia Wildlife, click here. 

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A Professor of Ecology says vulnerable native birds are threatened by a "staggering" number of escaped exotic parrots, and a ban on imports should be introduced. Auckland University's Professor Margaret Stanley and colleagues have just published a study on how many pet birds, particularly parrot species, are reported as lost by their owners. Listings from two popular websites were monitored daily for over three and a half years. Professor Stanley says from the results they believe at any one time in Auckland, for example, there are at least 491 escaped birds, including 136 potential breeding pairs. She says this is terrible news for native species.

Meet the only Centrarchid endemic to California! This underappreciated and intriguing game fish continues to swim under the radar in its native California. Guests Peter Moyle (UC Davis) and Max Fish (California Department of Fish and Wildlife) bring Sacramento Perch to the conversation about all the fish!

Forest and Bird wants Auckland's Muriwai Beach to close to vehicles to protect precious native species and fragile ecosystems. The organisation would also like to see the Land Transport Act's definition of a road be amended, so that beaches are longer designated as roads. Muriwai is one of two Auckland beaches where driving is allowed, but Forest and Bird says vehicles are causing harm to some of the country's most vulnerable and at-risk species and damaging delicate sand dunes. The beach is home to species such as korora / little blue penguins, fur seals, and the Muriwai gecko, and is a nesting site for shorebirds like Caspian terns, white-fronted terns and variable oyster catchers. Last year, data from January to November shows more than 54,000 vehicles were recorded driving along Muriwai Beach - but Forest and Bird says that only measures vehicles at one of the beach's entry points and the number could be much higher. Kathryn speaks with Forest & Bird's Auckland regional conservation manager Carl Morgan.

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One of the country's leading wildlife veterinary experts warns a heavy-handed response may be needed to limit damage if a particularly infectious strain of bird flu reaches our shores. The strain of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) has been circulating throughout Asia since 2014 but has now spread to other parts of the world. In Europe 48 million birds have been culled in the last year in an effort to limit the spread, and in the US 50 million birds have died. The disease has also recently been detected in Peru where nearly 14,000 pelicans and sea birds have died. Massey University Professor Brett Gartrell says that, while Aotearoa's isolation provides some advantage, it's possible the disease could make it here through our migratory bird population. The public should notify any mass bird deaths or strange behaviour to MPI's Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline - 0800 80 99 66

Are we ignoring some of our most critically endangered species because they're not cute and charismatic enough? While native birds like the Kakapo and Kiwi get the lionshare of public attention and conservation money may endemic plants, fungi, marine invertebrates and algae are on the brink of extinction. Biologist Sophie Fern has recently finished a thesis which looks at the role charisma plays in conservation priorities. She talks to Kathryn about why New Zealand's conservation effort needs to be more equitable or else risks pushing those less glamourous species to the brink of extinction. [audio_play]

Just another day at work: Idaho conservation officer picks up alligator from New Plymouth residence.

Whether accidentally, or by design, humans have had a great impact on the face of New Zealand. Richard Wolfe unravels the history and considers our future in his 41st book: Footprints on the Land: How Humans Changed New Zealand. 

Head to the former "greatest sucker pond in the universe" where old timey ichthyologist David Starr Jordan once got his boat stuck on a shoal of suckers. Russ Franklin with the June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program and Chris Keleher from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are guests.

Discovery of a native species thought to be extinct; Maui County Council candidate Buddy Nobriga; Hana hou a visit to sustainable farming in the loʻi

The Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to prevent any more Australian species from going extinct. Conservation experts have welcomed the announcement, but say significant funding is needed if the plan is to succeed.

I asked Todd Davis if he could read some of his poems from his latest collection called Coffin Honey. And he generously said yes. Take a beath, find a comfortable seat, preferably out of doors and let the poetry of Todd Davis seep in through your pores and raise forth the best of you. **Before we get started, I want to note that in this episode of poems from Todd Davis include content about sexual assault and self mutilation. If that sounds like poetry you are not comfortable listening to, we sure understand. Take care of yourself.** All of the poems included here are from Todd's latest book of poems, Coffin Honey. Visit Todd's website at todddavispoet.com to comb through and order all of his work of poetry.  Enjoy the work of Todd Davis. Visit contemplify.com

The poems of Todd Davis sharpen a reader's spirit and focus, on the bloodstained teeth breaking apart the day-to-day doldrums and on the mythic imagination necessary to bear witness to this daunting moment in our species, on our planet.  Todd Davis and I spoke back in 2019 about his book Native Species and he has read his poems in the last two years on the Contemplify Backporch Advent Outpost series. Today we focus on Todd's latest book of poems, Coffin Honey. We step into the rich imagery of characters, landscape, and emotion vibrating off the pages of his work. We also do not shy away from the thick smoke of trauma, poetry as a survival skill, the cost of risking participation in crafting such poems, and much more.  **Before we get started, I want to note that in this episode with Todd Davis we converse about sexual assault and self mutilation, in both personal and mythic stories. If that sounds like a conversation you are not comfortable listening to, we sure understand. Take care of yourself.** Visit Todd's website at todddavispoet.com to slip through the doors of his poetry. Visit contemplify.com

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Suva's Thurston Gardens has been home to Pacific Beat over the past few days but it's also home to a number of native bird species.

Some species are better left where they are. Otherwise, it can cause more harm than good.Knowledge and research are very crucial for people who want to get into gardening. We all have good intentions to keep nature beautiful but altering its natural ecosystem without doing research can do more harm than good in the long run.In this episode, Jordan Charisma talks about his journey into butterfly gardening. Get valuable knowledge on invasive species and advice for people who want to venture into gardening.Listen up and learn more!Episode 8 at a glance:How Jordan got into exploring the outdoors and natureWhy Jordan chose to focus on butterfliesWhat an invasive species is and why it is dangerousThe difference between non-natives that are invasive and non-invasiveThe importance of researching non-native speciesHow Jordan helps people start their journey into butterfly gardening and learning about wildlifeWhat Jordan wants people to be more aware ofThe most valuable lesson Jordan learned from his focus and learning on gardeningHow Jordan discovered what works on TikTok and the interactions in this platformPaving the way in the industry as a Black manUntil the next episode!Today's Guest:Jordan Charisma is an avid pollinator and butterfly gardener with a vast knowledge of native plants and invasive species.Connect and know more about Jordan Charisma here:https://www.instagram.com/jpcharisma https://www.twitter.com/jpcharisma https://www.tiktok.com/@jpcharisma https://www.facebook.com/jpcharisma https://www.youtube.com/c/jpcharisma About the host:Briana Sullivan is the Community Manager of Keep Nature Wild. Her passions for writing, trail running, and community building sparked and fires up the value that she brings to creating compelling and exciting content and campaign ideas.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-sullivan-31602224/More about Keep Nature Wild:At Keep Nature Wild, we like to have fun outside. We share stories around the campfire. We look up at the stars. We dream big. We laugh—loudly. We bring that light-hearted spirit to every item we make and every outdoor cleanup we host.Our products are crazy cozy, super soft, and exceptionally comfy. We design outdoor apparel and accessories to bring a smile to your face, to brighten your day, to enable your next adventure, to spark connections, to build community, and to make our planet a better place.Website: https://keepnaturewild.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepnaturewild/

In celebration of National Park Week, Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss eight great national park adventures they shared via this week's email newsletter in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Then they have a conversation with podcast guest Daniel Dietrich, the filmmaker behind "Tule Elk: The Killing of a Native Species." It's a discussion about a controversial decision to kill Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore to make more room for cattle ranchers to let their cows graze more land. This is a highly charged topic, with politics and money shrouding the controversy. Find out ways to help save the Tule Elk living in the park.See the Eight Great National Park adventures here https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/eight-great-national-parks-in-the-west/Learn more about Daniel's film here https://www.danieldietrich.com/videoGet involved and comment to the national parks about Tule Elk here https://parkplanning.nps.gov/

Please take this quick poll to help us decide the best time to air our live Rattlecasts! https://www.rattle.com/poll/ Todd Davis is the author of seven full-length collections of poetry: Coffin Honey, Native Species, Winterkill, In the Kingdom of the Ditch, The Least of These, Some Heaven, and Ripe—as well as of a limited edition chapbook, Household of Water, Moon, and Snow. He edited the nonfiction collection, Fast Break to Line Break: Poets on the Art of Basketball, and co-edited Making Poems: Forty Poems with Commentary by the Poets. His poetry has appeared in Ted Kooser's syndicated newspaper column American Life in Poetry and his poems have won the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Prize, the Chautauqua Editor's Prize, the Midwest Book Award, the ForeWord INDIES Book of the Year Bronze and Silver Awards, and the Bloomsburg University Book Prize. He teaches creative writing, American literature, and environmental studies at Pennsylvania State University's Altoona College. For more, check out his website at: http://www.todddavispoet.com/ As always, we'll also include live open lines for responses to our weekly prompt or any other poems you'd like to share. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins. For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: A woman walks down a dirt road late at night. Next Week's Prompt: An aphorism is a concise statement that contains a bit of wisdom or wit about life, such as “If it ain't broke, don't fix it,” or “Honesty is the best policy.” Write a poem that is either based on an aphorism or contains one or more aphorisms. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

A few years ago, legislation passed to allow the killing of native Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore amid pressure from the ranching community, who want room for their cattle to graze and roam. Cows outnumber Tule Elk by a factor of 10 to 1 in Point Reyes. Brought back from the edge of extinction, today the Tule Elk are again threatened … in a national seashore where commercial private gain is winning out against what national parks are supposed to do: protect and preserve the natural environment. The controversy surrounding Bill HR6687, sponsored by Democratic member of Congress Jared Huffman, has intensified since—and now a short and excellent film by Daniel Dietrich (danieldietrich.com) is making the rounds at film festivals, sharing important and vital information about this situation. Brad and Holly discuss this film and the Tule Elk that are a natural part of Point Reyes. They also share details and tips on some beautiful short hikes in wine country, filled with wildflowers and wondrous views, along with how to stay cool in SoCal when you want to get outdoors for an adventure and the weather is unseasonably hot. Watch “Tule Elk: The Killing of a Native Species”https://www.danieldietrich.com/videoMore information and Take Actionhttps://www.rri.org