Podcasts about Point Reyes National Seashore

After a decadeslong fight, the majority of ranching along the Point Reyes National Seashore will end by next year, thanks to a legal settlement involving environmentalists, ranchers, and the National Park Service. Environmentalists say the deal will protect native animal and grass species. Meanwhile, ranchers and workers are now in a scramble to find housing in an area already squeezed for options. Links: Cattle Ranching Is at the Center of a Battle Brewing in Point Reyes Point Reyes Ranching Will All But End Under New Deal, Capping Decadeslong Conflict Point Reyes Cattle Ranchers Urge Republicans to Leave Environmental Deal Alone Some members of the KQED podcast team are represented by The Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. San Francisco Northern California Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Seen and Herd, host Amanda Russell welcomes Western CEO Anja Raudabaugh to discuss the recent settlement agreement at Point Reyes National Seashore. This landmark decision marks the end of decades-long conflicts between ranchers, environmental groups, and the National Park Service. Raudabaugh breaks down the history of ranching at Point Reyes, the legal battles that led to this moment, and what the future holds for the affected dairy and beef operations. What does this mean for local agriculture, land management, and conservation efforts? Tune in to find out.

According to the National Park Service, two beef ranches not party to the agreement will remain in operation at the Seashore, continuing a long historical tradition of livestock production.

Active NorCal's Zach O'Brien and Brien O'Brien (BOB) break down the recent storms in Northern California, including the snowpack sitting at 108% of historical average, Shasta Lake seeing its highest January water levels in 15 years, and the 206 mph winds at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.Then, they get into the news of the week including the brand-new National Monument near Mount Shasta, the ranchers leaving the Point Reyes National Seashore, 6,000 salmon returning to the free-flowing Klamath River, a new bill that could have San Francisco paying a lot more for Hetch Hetchy water, and the X Games coming to NorCal.Finally, Zach and Bob discuss the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, including the terrible wildfire politicization, misinformation, and the media's coverage of celebrities.

Doug Sovern is away today. After a legal battle that has spanned years, a deal has been struck this week between environmentalists and the National Park Services over the land management of Point Reyes National Seashore. Ranchers that have traditionally run beef and dairy operations at Point Reyes butted heads with environmental groups and visitors over conservation of the park land and how ranching impacts the native fauna and flora of Point Reyes. Now, under the deal, nearly all the local ranchers are retiring their leases on the land in exchange for payments that media outlets are reporting total about $30 million dollars. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with Michael Bell, Associate Director of Land Protection with The Nature Conservancy, the group that brokered the landmark deal.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Chaotic evacuations in deadly Los Angeles area wildfires, with zero containment Ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore will largely end with environmental groups, ranchers settling legal dispute State Senator Scott Wiener introduces new Transgender Privacy Act TRANS PRIVACY Mozambique opposition leader calls for renewed protests as inauguration nears The post Chaotic evacuations in deadly Los Angeles area wildfires; New state bill would expand transgender privacy protections – January 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Elephant seals are not your small, cuddly marine mammals. They are behemoths. Males, known as bulls, can reach 5,000 pounds, while females, known as cows, routinely clock in at around 1,000 pounds or so.   If you're a wildlife watcher, now is the time to check elephant seals off your life list. Between December and March, they come en masse to Point Reyes National Seashore in California to give birth and mate again. But they don't come ashore to simply laze about and soak up the sun when it's shining. Males are building their harems much like bull elk do, and that can sometimes lead to fights between these ponderous animals.   To learn more about elephant seals, how they spend their days, and where you can see them at Point Reyes, we're joined today by Sarah Codde, a marine ecologist at the national seashore.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Jo Clark talks about her top four park destinations in Sonoma County, California. Hear about Point Reyes National Seashore, Jack London State Historic Park, Sonoma Botanical Garden, and Sonoma State Historic Park, and read Jo's article about these parks here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/top-4-parks-to-visit-in-sonoma-county/  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Follow this podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m 

What do Golden Gate NRA, Point Reyes National Seashore, Castle Rocks State Park, and Mount Tamalpais State Park have in common besides rugged cliffs, picturesque mountains, magical forests, and wild coastlines?  Answer: A sadistic serial killer who preys on victims hiking in the wilds.  Also, park signs that read "DO NOT HIKE ALONE."For more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Also...We've Got Merch!!Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) FacebookSUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep the episodes coming!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridSources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/david-carpenter https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/david-carpenter-serial-killer-trailside-killer-california#:~:text=Carpenter%20had%20a%20lengthy%20rap,made%20their%20arrest%20soon%20thereafterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Carpenter#Homicideshttps://www.strangeoutdoors.com/true-crime-in-the-outdoors/david-carpenter#google_vignette=

Hello folks, welcome to the latest episode of the Ecosystem Member podcast, which might also be my new favorite episode.  Our guest is Obi Kaufmann, a writer, a poet, an artist, a backpacker, ecological philosopher and student of all things California ecology. Many of you listening are probably familiar with Obi through his incredible Field Atlas series of California, combining his beautiful watercolors of the more than human world of California alongside equally beautiful data-driven words. In addition to the Field Atlases, Obi has written two thinner works - The State of Water and the newly released The State of Fire, which you should definitely check out if you haven't yet.  In this conversation we explore what is natural and what is nature, the influence of E.O. Wilson's book ‘Consilience' on Obi's work in bridging different disciplines and of course, his Field Atlas series and new book The State of Fire.  Many guests I've had on are guests that I have learned something from and I want to share that with you the listener. And we learn a lot from Obi in this episode for sure. What I think is unique about this episode and selfishly why I asked Obi to be a guest is that we explored new ground, in the moment.  My take away from that exploration is a new understanding of how we think about nature. We've discussed before how we are as much a part of nature as white crowned sparrows and Point Reyes National Seashore. However, we still often get hung up on identities like environmentalist and we misuse words like preservation and conservation because we still haven't fully adopted this idea that we are nature. We donate and volunteer to protect these beautiful places and beautiful species for us, but when we truly bring on board an idea of conservation that includes us rather than being for us, we can shift our orientation because as Obi puts it - there is no daylight between the health of your ecosystem and your own health. It's not just physical or aesthetic, it is spiritual, it is mental. And I think once we figure this out, we can truly inhabit our membership in the ecosystems.  Links Check Out Obi's Website Follow Obi on Instagram Buy 'The State of Fire' Buy 'The State of Water' Buy 'The California Field Atlas' Buy 'The Forests of California' Buy 'The Deserts of California' Buy 'The Coasts of California'

Trees offer tremendous wisdom.  In coaching, I often talk about setting an intention to be like a tree for upcoming difficult meetings or conversations. Being like a tree is a surprisingly effective leadership and life strategy.  At the Connect in Nature Mindful Healers Retreat a few weeks ago, one of my intentions was to encourage others to be more tree. Specifically to : Draw strength from others. Ask for help when you need it. Be authentic. Attend to your core. Don't be afraid to branch out. Get plenty of rest. Stand tall. Be open to change.   These lessons come from an inspirational book called How To Be More Tree by Liz Marvin.  Enjoy today's mindful moment to hear many more lessons from this book. At the Connect in Nature Mindful Healers Retreat we share many lessons from the trees we stand amidst. Trees have roots and they use “their resources” creatively. Their roots are embedded in soil which provides nutrients and microorganisms.  Why not “fertilize your own soil” with the essential nutrients for a healthy, happy, and aligned life? Redwood trees drink fog and live and grow in community.  Their roots are one foot deep and football fields wide creating an extensive network of support. We are stronger together.   Trees grow towards the sun and stand tall and proud. They don't hide. The branches and leaves grow in the direction of sunlight reminding us to point in the direction of getting what we need and setting ourselves up for success.   Many trees live through extreme temperatures, lack of water, too much water, and fires.  They have scars and other marks but the trees remain as they are through it all leaning into their support systems and utilizing the resources they do have. Trees are calm and grounded. They are graceful and elegant despite irregularities, lumps, and bumps.  Trees sway in storms and rarely fall except in extreme storms. Their wood is strong and flexible. There are all different kinds of trees but the inner anatomy of every tree is largely the same- roots, trunk, branches, leaves. Trees just like humans have more in common than different.  How might you “be more tree”? Join us for the next Mindful Healers Connect in Nature Retreat in SPRING 2025. We will enjoy a different season, and different, but still amazing, natural wonders from a different home base - Nicasio Creek Farm.  We will enjoy creeks, mountain tops, wildflowers, esteros, bays, and the wildlife of West Marin and Point Reyes National Seashore.  We will explore food as nature and hands on experiences of mindful harvesting, preparing, and eating food. Sign up for Jessie's email list to be notified when registration is open.  Today's Mindful Moment is entitled Invitations from Trees. It includes some of my favorite excerpts from How to Be More Tree- Essential Life Lessons for Perennial Happiness, by Liz Marvin  “This beautifully illustrated book celebrates the wisdom of trees and what they can teach us about everyday life, from basking in the sun to weathering the storm. As you learn about dozens of trees, from the Acai palm to the Yoshino cherry, you'll find that their means of survival are not so different from ours.  The juniper tree proves that it's possible to flourish anywhere as long as we put down strong roots.  A mountain hemlock finds strength basking in the sun while a black walnut's sturdiness comes from its thick, steely core.  The hawthorn demonstrates resilience as it adapts to strong winds and storms by finding balance in its roots. Trees have many more lessons to offer, from letting go of the past, to branching out, to resisting the urge to overstretch ourselves.  Trees have wisdom to offer parents, children, colleagues, leaders, physicians, spouses, and every person as an individual. How to Be More Tree is an essential companion for all those moments when we're having trouble seeing the forest for the trees.” -  How to Be More Tree - Essential Life Lessons for Perennial Happiness, Liz Marvin Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach  

The history of Point Reyes National Seashore, one of the most iconic national parks in northern California, is a story about how the forces of colonialism changed and now continue to shape the fate of public lands in the United States and the campaigns waged to fight back and protect Indigenous land. On today's show, we dive into this story, considering the legacy left by the waves of colonization that violently upended the lives of the Coast Miwok peoples who lived there, and one Indigenous woman's struggle to preserve her family history. Guest: Theresa Harlan (Kewa Pueblo/Jemez Pueblo), adopted daughter of Elizabeth Campigli Harlan (Coast Miwok), founder and executive director of The Alliance for Felix Cove   The post The Coast Miwok Peoples, Colonization, and the Preservation of Indigenous History (encore) appeared first on KPFA.

Dive into the history of Point Reyes National Seashore, one of the most iconic national parks in northern California, with us. Known for rugged sweeping beaches and the famous tule elk, we'll recount the waves of colonization that violently upended the lives of the Coast Miwok peoples who lived there – and one Indigenous woman's struggle to preserve her family history.  The story of Point Reyes is a story about how the forces of colonialism continue to shape the fate of public lands in the United States, and the campaigns waged to fight back and protect Indigenous land.  Learn more about the story and find the transcript on radioproject.org. Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world.  EPISODE FEATURES: Theresa Harlan (Kewa Pueblo/Jemez Pueblo), adopted daughter of Elizabeth Campigli Harlan (Coast Miwok), founder and executive director of The Alliance for Felix Cove. MAKING CONTACT: This episode is hosted by Lucy Kang, reported and produced by Sam Anderson, and was first aired on KPFA. It is produced by Anita Johnson, Lucy Kang, Salima Hamirani, and Amy Gastelum. Our executive director is Jina Chung.  MUSIC: This episode includes music from "Chill Ambient" by Yrii Semchyshyn (Coma-Media) and "Cinematic Documentary" by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music). Learn More: Whose Point Reyes on Apple Podcasts Alliance for Felix Cove Coast Miwok Tribal Council of Marin

The elephant seals are back! The elephant seals have made their annual trip back to the California Coast!  During the winter months, Elephant Seals turn to love...and fighting... and feeding... and laying around in the sun and rain. This is the prime viewing season at Año Nuevo State Park and Point Reyes National Seashore, where you can watch the two-ton male seals fight bloody battles over the females, the females feeding their large and growing pups, and listen to the odd noises they produce (although they probably think humans make strange noises). This is a rebroadcast of a 2022 interview with Dr. Theresa Keates, who holds a UCSC PhD in Ocean Sciences and is currently a Legislative Analyst with the California Energy Commission. Keates' dissertation research centered on deploying oceanographic tags on elephant seals, which offer both a source of valuable oceanographic data from remote regions as well as a unique platform to investigate these very large marine mammals.

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This week and next, we're bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family's eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman's mission to bring the living history of her family back to the land. In this excerpt from the second episode of Coming Home to the Cove, we hear about the history of displacement on the Point Reyes National Seashore.

Dive into the history of Point Reyes National Seashore with us, an area in northern California known for rugged sweeping beaches and tule elk. We'll recount the history of this land and the waves of colonization that violently upended the lives of the Coast Miwok peoples who lived there — and one Indigenous woman's struggle to preserve her family history. The post Whose Point Reyes? Indigenous History and Public Lands appeared first on KPFA.

Dive into the history of Point Reyes National Seashore in northern California with us. It's one of the most iconic national parks in the region, known for rugged sweeping beaches and the famous tule elk. We'll recount the waves of colonization that violently upended the lives of the Coast Miwok peoples who lived there – and one Indigenous woman's struggle to preserve her family history. The story of Point Reyes is a story about how the forces of colonialism continue to shape the fate of public lands in the United States.  Like this program? Please show us the love. Click here: http://bit.ly/3LYyl0R and support our non-profit journalism. Thanks! Featuring:  Theresa Harlan, (Kewa Pueblo/Jemez Pueblo), adopted daughter of Elizabeth Campigli Harlan (Coast Miwok), founder and executive director of The Alliance for Felix Cove  Making Contact Staff: Host: Lucy Kang Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang Executive Director: Jina Chung Engineer: Jeff Emtman Digital Marketing Manager: Taylor Rapalyea "Whose Point Reyes?: A Battle for the Future of Public Lands" Parts 1 and 2 Credits: Reporter and producer: Sam Anderson Editor: Lucy Kang First aired on KPFA Music Credits: "Chill Ambient" by Yrii Semchyshyn (Coma-Media) via Pixabay "Cinematic Documentary" by Aleksey Chistilin (Lexin_Music) via Pixabay  Learn More:  Making Contact homepage: www.radioproject.org Listen to Parts 1 and 2 of "Whose Point Reyes: A Battle for the Future of Public Lands" on KPFA: https://kpfa.org/featured-episode/whose-point-reyes Alliance for Felix Cove: www.alliance4felixcove.org Coast Miwok Tribal Council of Marin: www.coastmiwokofmarin.org 

Act now! ??The National Park Service (NPS) wants YOUR, the public's, input by Sept. 25th, on their wonderful proposed action to remove the 3-mile-long fence at Point Reyes National Seashore that keeps the Tule Elk from water access, causing the slow, gruesome deaths of hundreds of elk. ?Now, the NPS is recommending dismantling the elk fence! Yay! But, they need to know that it's a popular proposal. The meat/dairy industry is on the other side, wanting the precious resources for their ranches. PLEASE SAY: YES, get rid of the fence! It's quick & easy — take 3 minutes! COMMENT: I agree with your 'preferred alternative B' to remove the fence. Click here: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm.cfm?documentID=131377 Speak for the Tule Elk and against the cattle/dairy industry that's been pushing to remove the Elk. Jack Gescheidt of The Tree Spirit Project and Fleur Dawes of In Defense of Animals bring us the latest on this breaking news, life-or-death story!

Act now! ??The National Park Service (NPS) wants YOUR, the public's, input by Sept. 25th, on their wonderful proposed action to remove the 3-mile-long fence at Point Reyes National Seashore that keeps the Tule Elk from water access, causing the slow, gruesome deaths of hundreds of elk. ?Now, the NPS is recommending dismantling the elk fence! Yay! But, they need to know that it's a popular proposal. The meat/dairy industry is on the other side, wanting the precious resources for their ranches. PLEASE SAY: YES, get rid of the fence! It's quick & easy — take 3 minutes! COMMENT: I agree with your 'preferred alternative B' to remove the fence. Click here: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm.cfm?documentID=131377 Speak for the Tule Elk and against the cattle/dairy industry that's been pushing to remove the Elk. Jack Gescheidt of The Tree Spirit Project and Fleur Dawes of In Defense of Animals bring us the latest on this breaking news, life-or-death story!

Majestic wildlife abounds across the National Park System. You can see wolves, grizzlies and bison in Yellowstone, California condors at Pinnacles and Grand Canyon, moose in Voyageurs, and sea turtles at Cape Hatteras and Padre Island, and elephant seals at Point Reyes National Seashore, just to name some of the possibilities. Another charismatic species in the park system, but one you're not likely to see, are panthers. Also known as mountain lions, or cougars, depending on the region of the country. These are big stealthy cats, most often on the move after dark, which is why you're not likely to spot one.  South Florida is best known as home for the Florida panther. Another reason you might not spot one of these cats is because there are so few of them. Conservationists at the South Florida Wildlands Association fear the population of the iconic Florida Panther may have dwindled to as few as 100 cats.  They don't know for sure, though, because the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has not released a species status assessment and population count since 2009. And without current information, the fight for the panther's existence and efforts to curtail development that threatens it, are more challenging than ever.   In this week's podcast, the Traveler's Lynn Riddick speaks with the executive director of that organization to hear about their latest efforts to address the assaults on the panther's habitat and their approach in protecting this incredible, endangered creature.

Professor Laura Watt talked about the evolution of a national park system and the effort to preserve pristine wilderness. She argued that this approach often obscures the ways humans have already interacted with the land. She also spoke about her research on the Point Reyes National Seashore, which used to be a dairy ranch community before it was designated a national park in the 1960s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Touchette has lived in Marin County for a long time, and has often seen seen cattle grazing in Point Reyes National Seashore. It's an unusual sight, one not common in National Parks around the United States. She asked Bay Curious: "How did we end up allowing cattle in a national park?" Beth's question won a voting round on BayCurious.org, and is at the heart of a battle that's been heating up between environmental groups, ranchers and the National Park Service for years. Additional Reading: Cattle Ranching Has Existed in Point Reyes for a Century. Conservationists Want to Return to a Time Without It. Sign up for the Bay Curious newsletter Follow Olivia on Instagram Transcript of this episode Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Katrina Schwartz. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Amanda Font and Brendan Willard. Our Social Video Intern is Darren Tu. Additional support from Cesar Saldana, Jen Chien, Jasmine Garnett, Carly Severn, Anna Vignet, Jenny Pritchett and Holly Kernan.

Theresa Harlan launched the Alliance for Felix Cove in 2021 to restore and represent the history, culture, and ecological wisdom of the Coast Miwok. Theresa joins Terra Verde host Fiona McLeod to discuss the rematriation, re-indigenization, and restoration of the Coast Miwok's ancestral homeland in Point Reyes National Seashore. The post The Rematriation of Coast Miwok Homelands appeared first on KPFA.

You might think that a seashore park is just sand beaches, but Point Reyes also has open grasslands and forested ridges that are home to 1,500 species of plants and animals. And for humans, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, like hiking, boating, biking, horseback riding, and fishing. In this episode, we talk about some of these activities and why you should add Point Reyes to your list of parks to visit.   Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you've enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show.   Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com.   To advertise on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, email us at mattandkarensmith@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Nature Nerds! This week's episode has Jen sharing some creepy science news about all the corpses showing up in Lake Mead! Then Megan talks about a couple different situations going on in Mendocino National Forest and the Point Reyes National Seashore before telling the story sent in by listener Bob Potts! Thanks Bob for this suggestion! Organization to check out: The Federated Indians of Granton Rancheria https://gratonrancheria.com/ The Graton Rancheria community is a federation of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo groups recognized as a tribe by the US Congress. Organization to Support: The Student Conservation Association https://www.thesca.org/ The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is America's conservation corps. Our members protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces in all 50 states.

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/

We turn to nature for so many reasons. To find peace, seek answers, to heal and more. It's amazing what a simple walk in the woods can do for the soul and thus, why so many of us trek out into the wild in search of our own slice of magic. But not every person found in the forest is searching for the same. Some turn to nature not for magic, but to search for victims. Today we discuss the crimes of The Trailside Killer, who terrorized the trails and claimed the lives of at least 10 people in National and State Parks of northern California. Check out our Group NPAD Alaska Trip! You will be able to book starting 4/19 at 9am PST/ 12pm EST. We will have 12 spots available! Enter your name and email to be notified as soon as the trip goes on sale! ALASKA TRIP We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.   Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!   Apostrophe: Save $15 off your first visit with code NPAD BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link Beam: Get $20 off when you use our link and code NPAD at checkout Sources: SF Gate (1), SF Gate (2), Santa Cruz Public Library, Serial Killers Podcast, Wikipedia, Murderpedia, Strange Outdoors

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

It's wildflower season already! This year brings early blooms that should just get better in the coming weeks. In this episode Brad and Holly discuss some local places across the Bay Area to hike and bike among some beautiful blooms, as well as great places to enjoy picnics and barbecues with views. They also discuss some peak hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains that are great to do in spring, with more daylight. Speaking of daylight, Brad gives his takes on the recent decision in the US Senate to make Daylight Savings Time permanent, and the controversial decisions around Tule Elk in Point Reyes National Seashore.See their wildflower recommendations here https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/bay-area-hikes-and-bike-rides-spring-wildflowersAnd see their picnic with views recommendations here https://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/beautiful-bbq-picnic-spots-marin-bay-area

Spanish missions, boarding schools, and ranching empires in California drove many Coast Miwok people from their ancestral land, targeting the erasure of their history and identity. This three-part series is the multigenerational story of a Coast Miwok family's eviction from their home and one woman's determination to bring the living history of her family back to the land. In Episode Three, Theresa Harlan continues her grassroots efforts to protect the last standing Coast Miwok structures on Tomales Bay, as their fate is being deliberated by the Point Reyes National Seashore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All is not well at Point Reyes National Seashore, as a years-long battle continues over ranching at Point Reyes, how it's impacting the seashore's environment, and how the National Park Service is trying to manage it. To sort through some of these issues, we're joined by Laura Cunningham, California director at Western Watersheds Project.

A herd of Tule Elk. Credit: Lee Eastman/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters. https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pt-Reyes_42.161.mp3 jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var media = $('#audio-376577-19'); media.on('canplay', function (ev) { this.currentTime = 0; }); }); Reported and produced by Sam Anderson. Edited by Lucy Kang. Point Reyes National Seashore in northern California is one of the most iconic national parks in the region, known for rugged sweeping beaches, lush pastures, and wild animals like the famous Tule Elk. But it's also one of the only national parks that allows commercial cattle ranching on its land. In 2021, the National Park Service announced over a third of the elk herd at Tomales Point perished, due to starvation and dehydration. A coalition of activists and environmentalists say cattle ranching is the cause of the die-off. In this original audio documentary, reporter Sam Anderson sets out to uncover the fate of the Tule Elk, and falls headfirst into a decades-long battle between ranchers, environmentalists, indigenous groups, and the federal government over who gets to profit from this public land and who controls its future. “Whose Point Reyes?” is an immersive 43-minute audio documentary that transports listeners to the Point Reyes Peninsula to understand how cattle ranching is impacting the natural ecosystem and how the forces of colonialism continue to shape the fate of public land in the US. Originally aired on KPFA's UpFront on December 30, 2021. The post Whose Point Reyes?: A Battle For the Future of Public Lands appeared first on KPFA.

This week I am so excited to talk with hiker, backpacker, & photographer Mike “Nomenclature” Aspiras. Born in California and have been living along the West Coast Mike is serving as a member in the US Coast Guard as an Operations Specialist with main focus on emergency management and search and rescue. Outside of the service, Mike is a volunteer with the National Park at Point Reyes National Seashore patrolling the trails and assisting other backpackers. In addition, Mike is also a graduate student with California State University Long Beach contributing to research in the emergency services field. On the trail, going by “Nomenclature” or “Nomen” for short, Mike is an avid hiker, backpacker, aspiring thru-hiker with some musings and photos of the beautiful landscapes which we recreate on. Check out Mike on YouTube, The Micro Nomad: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Cs-KrbVnic7FGbL_6pC3g Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themicronomad/ We'd like to thank our sponsors: - CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles.  Or is this link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=014f2c2f-7334-473e-95aa-fd74821c174c&website_id=1d7833e9-53d7-4a11-beec-6bd6ff4b65c4&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcnocoutdoors.com%2F - CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal . Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast. If you'd like to support The Hiker Podcast on Patreon go to https://www.patreon.com/thehikerpodcast. ALL PATREON SUPPORTERS GET AN EXCLUSIVE "HIKING IS FOR EVERYBODY" STICKER! Music licensed by muscbed.com This weeks opening song is “The World is Yours” by Bloom and the Bliss, which you can listen on our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lXwaTWf2f0CUnXiogxCLj?si=c12c1fa33cd94c64 Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast! Send Andy a Postcard from the trail! The Hiker Podcast 1750 Delta Waters Road STE 102-406 Medford, OR 97504 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support

A decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior over extending the lease of parkland by dairy and beef cattle ranchers in Point Reyes National Seashore is due by September 13th. It would be the first update to the park's general management plan since 1980, and includes a proposal to kill some of the park's tule elk. We'll hear what's at stake in the upcoming decision, and get the history behind the battle over whether ranching should continue at Point Reyes.

Dani is a captain of the sea and Doug is not suitable for the desert. This week we share stories about backpacking trips. Dani gets soaked in Point Reyes National Seashore and Doug takes in the night splendor on The Beaten Path in Montana. Choose your side of the hammock, there's always a fool on the boat, and it's not fun to cheat at solitaire. It's Elon. Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ALifeOutside We've merch! https://teespring.com/stores/a-life-outside-podcast Find out more about us and access our stories and episodes: https://www.alifeoutsidepod.com/ Follow us: TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeApskrU/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8azr4noqQqB164qOh3MAoA Twitter Twitter.com/alifeoutsidepod Instagram Instagram.com/alifeoutsidepod Theme song performed by Jasmine Emery  https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/7dCRpW27znCU3nEU6

There are only 6000 tule elk left in the world, all of them found in California. Some of them roam along the coastal hills of Point Reyes National Seashore, an area that is also occupied by cattle and dairy ranches. To protect grazing land for cows, some of the elk are confined by high fences. But as drought worsens, and the elk are cut off from food and water, large numbers of them are dying. A band of activists have been trekking through the fog, in darkness, to try to help them. *The initially released version of this episode was revised on the same day of its release. Support Nocturne by donating at www.patreon.com/nocturnepodcast Through the Fog Credits Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe. Music Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling Additional music: Kent Sparling  Find more information about Jack Gescheidt. Sounds of the nighttime water drop were recorded by Tony Sehgal, for his film, "Dying of Thirst at Point Reyes National Seashore". More information on the issues related to the tule elk and cattle operations at Point Reyes National Seashore: www.pacificsun.com/death-by-design-how-the-national-park-service-experiments-on-tule-elk/ www.abc7news.com/tule-elk-deaths-protest-endangered/10838764/ https://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/nature/tule_elk.htm www.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/09/13/point-reyes-protest-calls-out-park-service-over-tule-elk-water-supply/ www.abc7news.com/tule-elk-deaths-protest-endangered/10860141/ www.ptreyeslight.com/article/elk-activists-stage-protest-ranch-land www.ptreyeslight.com/article/true-boom-and-bust-fenced-herd-shrinks-drought www.ForElk.org www.IDAusa.org Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka  

There are only 6000 tule elk left in the world, all of them found in California. Some of them roam along the coastal hills of Point Reyes National Seashore, an area that is also occupied by cattle and dairy ranches. To protect grazing land for cows, some of the elk are confined by high fences. But as drought worsens, and the elk are cut off from food and water, large numbers of them are dying. A band of activists have been trekking through the fog, in darkness, to try to help them.   Through the Fog Credits Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe. Music Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling Additional music: Kent Sparling  Find more information about Jack Gescheidt. Sounds of the nighttime water drop were recorded by Tony Sehgal, for his film, "Dying of Thirst at Point Reyes National Seashore". More information on the issues related to the tule elk and cattle operations at Point Reyes National Seashore: www.ForElk.org www.IDAusa.org www.pacificsun.com/death-by-design-how-the-national-park-service-experiments-on-tule-elk/ www.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/09/13/point-reyes-protest-calls-out-park-service-over-tule-elk-water-supply/ www.ptreyeslight.com/article/elk-activists-stage-protest-ranch-land www.ptreyeslight.com/article/true-boom-and-bust-fenced-herd-shrinks-drought Episode art by Magdalena Metrycka  

Today on the podcast we welcome environmental activist and earth warrior, Diana Oppenheim. Diana tells us about her love for the Point Reyes National Seashore on the coast of Northern California and the fight for the fate of the Tule Elk who live there. Ranchers lease the public land to use for breeding, grazing, and killing cows for their “grass-fed” flesh and “local” dairy products. The ongoing Tule Elk conflict is a fight for resources, water, and the very lives of the sensitive elk species. Diana founded the grassroots campaign forELK.org to help save the Tule Elk .She just completed a trip to Washington, D.C. to present over 100,000 petitions to Secretary Haaland at the Department of the Interior to end ranching in Point Reyes and stop the proposed killing of the endangered tule elk on public land. Hope and Diana discuss the issue with the elk as well as the larger environmental impacts of regenerative animal agriculture and local, grass-fed animal products. Resources:Website: ForELK.orgFacebook: Save The Tule ElkFacebook: Hope for the Animals Podcast

Some members of the Bay Area’s indigenous community say their history is being erased, and are calling for ancestral land of the Coast Miwok, including parts of the Point Reyes National Seashore, to revert to the communities that first roamed there. It’s a conversation that is beginning to take hold nationally. The cover story in this month’s "The Atlantic" argues that more than 60 national parks should be returned to the stewardship of Native tribes. We’ll explore the untold history and legacy of local public lands.

Point Reyes National Seashore has recorded more than 450 species of birds, including 38 that are threatened or endangered. There are multiple factors that make it such a popular and birdy destination. For one, it has many unique habitats that provide food and shelter, such as coastline, forest, wetland, and open fields. The park’s peninsula also juts out into the ocean, scooping migrants into the park as they travel along the coast. Due to these special features, the National Audubon Society has also named it an Important Bird Area.

Brief Summary of Show:   Travis speaks with Hank Shaw who is a James Beard Award-winning author and chef who focuses all his energies on wild foods: foraging, fishing and hunting.    Travis and Hank discuss a wide array of topics including what causes some meats to taste gamey, strategies or game care, tips for the new hunter, angler and forager and how Covid has affected the landscape of wild food collection.  Hank tells us about his most recent book, with is more of a life project, Hook, Line and Supper.    Pre-order Hook, Line and Supper through Amazon or https://honest-food.net/hank-shaw-books/     Topics discussed in this episode:   Intro [00:00:00 - 00:02:05] Increased attention / interest during COVID [00:02:05 - 00:04:10]  Mushroom picking, hunting squirrels & the bubonic plague [00:04:10 - 00:07:45] Hanks background of foraging, gardening, angling & hunting [00:07:45 - 00:08:18] What brought Hank to write his books in the order that he did [00:08:18 - 00:16:44] Spanish classes & Mexican cooking [00:16:44 - 00:23:58] Peoples fear of food, and sharing spots to mushroom pick or crab, etc. [00:23:58 - 00:32:14] Shane Mahoney & having ‘skin in the game' as a hunter, angler or forager [00:32:14 - 00:39:47] Tips for late onset hunters [00:39:47 - 00:50:37] Small game vs. big game and gamey meat & game care [00:50:37 - 01:08:17] Hanks new book & his social media platforms [01:08:17 - 01:12:56] Outro [01:12:56 - 01:13:47]   Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:   Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:46] [00:01:22] Ultimate Firefighter Tuition Giveaway [00:00:47] Training Division [00:00:49] [00:01:02] Gwar [00:01:33] [00:01:37] [00:22:57] Hank Shaw [00:01:34] [00:15:09] April Vokey [00:28:48] [00:28:51] MeatEater [00:29:02] [00:29:59] Steve Rinella [00:06:09] [00:30:02] [00:53:17] Hook, Line and Supper [00:08:33] [00:43:38] Duck, Duck, Goose [00:09:36] [00:10:35] Buck, Buck, Moose [00:09:42] [01:09:00] Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail [00:09:45] Honest Food [00:15:11] [01:11:40] [01:11:40] James Beard [00:15:55] Rio Grande Turkey [00:17:12] Eastern Wild Turkey [00:17:22] Nixtaco [00:21:35] Control Machete [00:23:00] [00:23:04] Kinky [00:23:13] [00:23:14] El Gran Silencio [00:23:15] Plastilina Mosh [00:23:20] [00:23:22] Point Reyes National Seashore [00:31:27] Shane Mahoney [00:32:17] [00:34:16] [00:34:33] [00:41:28] Cod Sounds [00:32:36] Conservation Visions [00:33:24]  The Wild Harvest Initiative [00:33:26] D'Artagnan [00:41:38] Sam Thayer [00:45:51] René Redzepi [01:04:46] Magnus Nilsson [01:04:50]   Hunt, Gather, Cook (book) [01:11:52] HuntGatherCook.com [01:12:04] Hunt Gather Cook (Facebook Page)   Follow us: Podcast YouTube Newsletter Instagram Facebook Follow our Host Instagram: @ Bader.Trav   Learn More about Silvercore Silvercore Club Online Training  Other Training & Services  Merchandise CORE Training Management Resources (TMR)  Blog Page

Welcome to Wayward Stories!  In this episode we start to explore the central California coast as my journey of self-discovery progresses. Send YOUR stories of finding yourself outside to mywaywardstory@gmail.com or by visiting www.waywardstories.com 

We first learned about the important work First Lady Lady Bird Johnson did for the United States while at the visitor center of the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Given our podcast's focus on national parks, we were especially interested in her work on conservation and beautification. With March being Women's History Month, we wanted to further explore her accomplishments. This episode focuses on the First Lady's accomplishments as a conservationist--referred to as “Shadow Secretary of the Interior” by Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt--in her own words, using excerpts of her audio diaries from the LBJ Presidential Library website and other sources. Lady Bird Johnson's impact was tremendous. President Johnson of course realized that and made a special presentation to her on July 28, 1968. He gave her 50 pens that had been used to sign legislation related to conservation and beautification, only a portion of the 300 conservation measures that he signed into law, the legal foundation of the contemporary environmental movement. He also gave her a plaque that read, “"To Lady Bird, who has inspired me and millions of Americans to try to preserve our land and beautify our nation. With love from Lyndon." Her impact was far-reaching and went well beyond the “beautification” campaign she is known for. She was a very public champion of preservation of our natural space and that was by design. With Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, she launched “Discover America” which were trips to national parks that were meant to inspire conservation and encourage tourism. The scale was impressive: 100,000 miles, 40 tours all over the country and engaging in a wide range of activities: criscrossing the country while rafting, hiking, camping, beachcombing, stargazing, and learning about American Indian culture. These trips drew widespread press attention, both domestically and internationally, and encouraged people to visit the parks. The national parks were an important part of President Johnson's legislative agenda. He created or expanded close to 50 units: https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/upload/EnvironmentCS2.pdf These units spanned the country and were also in urban areas as both President and Lady Bird Johnson believed it was important that all Americans had access to their parks. It was also during the Johnson Presidency that national recreation areas and the national trails system were enacted. The legislation for national trails emphasized the creation of trails in both rural and urban areas. Check out a new book and podcast solely focused on Lady Bird Johnson and her pivotal role. The diaries are a main reference for this work done by Julia E. Sweig (juliasweig.com). Episode Highlights: 00:42 Introduction 02:49 Excerpt of Lady Bird John interview conducted by Michael L. Gillette, discussing 10:10 Lady Bird Johnson explaining meaning of beautification 10:35 Lady Bird Johnson describing an initial meeting with Interior Secretary Stewart Udall 11:59 Outdoor Organization Feature 13:51 Lady Bird Johnson describing Padre Island National Seashore dedication ceremony 18:20 Lady Bird Johnson describing Point Reyes National Seashore dedication ceremony 20:24 Excerpt of Lady Bird Johnson's remarks at Point Reyes National Seashore dedication ceremony (“Faces of the West” Navy Film) 21:42 Excerpt of Lady Bird Johnson's remarks at Redwood National Forest dedication ceremony 28:06 Lady Bird Johnson quoting Henry David Thoreau References: Audio diaries and annotated transcripts, Lady Bird Johnson, LBJ Presidential Library “Faces of the West,” Navy Film + more on podcast website

Now that 2020's historic fire season is over, the plants at Point Reyes National Seashore are in recovery mode. Jerimiah Oetting speaks with fire ecologists and botanists about what that recovery will look like in the coming months and years, and what we can learn from Indigenous practices of managing the landscape with fire.

"Cattle vs. Elk at Point Reyes National Seashore" feat. Laura Cunningham Point Reyes National Seashore is the site of a conflict that is typical on US public lands: European-style agriculture vs. indigenous land management; private profit vs. public benefit; civilization vs. wildlife. Elsewhere it's logging vs. forest, mining vs. mountain or green energy vs. desert, and this podcast has been and will continue to pursue these stories too. In this episode, our guest is Laura Cunningham, California Director of the Western Watersheds Project. Laura grew up in the Bay Area and she studied zoology, paleontology, botany, and resource management at UC Berkeley. She traveled extensively around the state doing wildlife biology work and surveys for California Fish and Wildlife, the US Geological Survey, the Bureau of Land Management, and various universities. She is also the author and illustrator of the book, "A State of Change: Forgotten Landscapes of California," a beautiful and engaging volume on the state's natural history. Podcast listeners might remember Laura from episode 3, back in April 2020, when I interviewed her and Kevin Emmerich of Basin & Watch about defending desert habitats from industrial energy development. https://radiofreesunroot.com/2020/04/13/ep-3-when-green-energy-aint-so-green-feat-basin-range-watch/ On December 17th, 2020, Laura and I talked about how her art led her to conservation work; the ecology and history of the Point Reyes area; the establishment of the park, including how ranchers accepted buy-out money but never left; how Elk died during a recent drought, due to being fenced off from water supplies; how the Park Service is sacrificing Elk and their habitat to cattle and agriculture; the ecological damage from ranching & dairying; floristic succession in damaged and recovering landscapes; the possibility that Elk will be killed in the future if they "infringe" on cattle pasture; where we are in the decision-making process about the park's future; and the effects of the Woodward fire there last summer. Links from Laura (with her comments): https://www.pointreyesrewild.org (my informal website to try to get the word out) https://www.forelk.org (fantastic grassroots organizer) https://savepointreyesnationalseashore.com (another friend organizing people and educating) https://shameofpointreyes.weebly.com (passionate independent filmmaker friend making films about industrial ranching now, former great white shark filmmaker) https://treespiritproject.com/elk/ (another great grassroots organizer) https://www.westernwatersheds.org/point-reyes-national-seashore-coastal-ecosystem-full-of-wildlife-or-industrial-farms/ (the group I'm working with) https://restoreptreyesseashore.org (local environmental group Resource Renewal Institute project website) This episode's introduction music is "XD239 - Synth 1" by Doctor Dreamchip. You can follow Doctor Dreamship here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhlcItuC6pmhhemUjhPt1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctordreamchip/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doctordreamchip RADIO FREE SUNROOT: Podcasting by Kollibri terre Sonnenblume https://radiofreesunroot.com KOLLIBRI'S BLOG & BOOKSHOP: https://macskamoksha.com/ ONE-TIME DONATION: https://paypal.me/kollibri KOLLIBRI'S PATREON: Get access to members-only content https://www.patreon.com/kollibriNotes go here Support Voices for Nature & Peace by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/voices-for-nature-and-peace This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-a50345 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Voices for Nature & Peace.

Point Reyes National Seashore was part of California's historic wildfire season in 2020. The Woodward Fire was relatively small, but it still threatened nearby communities with evacuations and smoke. In the first podcast episode of the Natural Laboratory series, Science Communication Intern Jerimiah Oetting dives into how the Woodward fire compares to its predecessor, the 1995 Vision Fire. He also explores how climate change and fire suppression drive the increasing intensity of wildfire in the West.

North of Silicon Valley, protected by the Point Reyes National Seashore, is the only operational ship-to-shore maritime radio station. Bearing the call sign KPH, the Point Reyes Station is the last of its kind. KPH is divided between two physical stations: one, knows as the voice, is responsible for transmitting; the other half of the station, known as the ears, was where human operators listened for incoming messages.

First up, we get an update on a controversial plan for the future of ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore. Then, we chop it up about food and culture with The Splendid Table's Francis Lam. And, from Audiograph, one man shares his talent in an unlikely place.

First, a battle over elk and cows in Point Reyes National Seashore comes to a head this summer. Then, we dig into the best places to eat in East Oakland.