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Episode Summary: Immerse yourself in the world of desert city conservation with Chris Clarke and Parker Lloyd as they explore the compelling intersection of urban planning, environmental justice, and community engagement at the Nature Center at Pia Okwai. This episode takes you to the unassuming yet transformative space in South Salt Lake, offering a vision for greener cities through restoration projects that welcome both nature and people. In this episode, explore the heart of Salt Lake City's urban sprawl as Chris and Parker discuss the intricate design and purpose of the Nature Center at Pia Okwai, a site developed by the Tracy Aviary. Brought to life within a cityscape of warehouses and industrial zones, the center is an embodiment of innovative urban planning that prioritizes native habitat restoration and community outreach. Parker Lloyd shares his journey from college dropout to a conservation leader, underlining the center’s aim to foster environmental justice and provide accessible green spaces to historically underserved communities. As the conversation unfolds, the unique demographics of the neighborhood are explored, revealing a tapestry of cultural diversity and its role in enriching the center's mission. Parker provides an inspiring vision for the future of the Nature Center at Pia Okwai, emphasizing the importance of community participation and interconnection with nature. Discussion of the Tracy Aviary's Liberty Park campus broadens the discussion, highlighting global conservation efforts, while also prompting listeners to rethink urban nature spaces. This episode encapsulates the transformative potential of urban conservation efforts and the crucial role of community participation. Key Takeaways: • The Nature Center at Pia Okwai exemplifies innovative urban planning and conservation by restoring 12 acres of industrial land into a habitat for local wildlife and community recreation. • The ecological and communal facet of the nature center seeks to foster a strong sense of environmental justice by integrating underserved local communities. • Parker Lloyd’s career path highlights the possibility of contributing to conservation without a traditional background, emphasizing passion and community engagement. • The Tracy Aviary's involvement in global conservation projects, such as the Guam Sihek recovery, illustrates the center’s broader commitment to ecological diversity. • Engaging local communities and incorporating their cultural heritage into environmental initiatives can yield richly rewarding conservation outcomes. Notable Quotes: • "We want an oasis of mature trees, native plants, not your typical manicured lawns, but instead interactive environments like wildflower meadows..." • "It's a brand of environmental justice that I hope more people can recreate across not just Salt Lake, but across the west." • "Being able to not just bring these cottonwoods to them, but to also learn from these communities about their native plants and their relationship with the land." • "You really need enthusiasm and luck and not much else in order to work in conservation." • "Having these conversations is the first step to make those connections." Resources: Tracy Aviary: https://tracyaviary.org Nature Center at Pia Okwai: https://tracyaviary.org/nature-center/ 3310 South 1000 WestSouth Salt Lake, Utah 84119 Explore the transformative power of urban conservation and community engagement captured in this enriching episode of "90 Miles from Needles." Tune in to grasp the intricacies behind creating urban oases that are not just resilient but also inclusive. Stay connected for more insightful discussions on our shared journey towards protecting our natural world.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Summer, soft-launches a new first-of-its-kind family-friendly festival described by founder Julia Leviton as “Think Sundance meets Coachella” here in Utah. The “Eden Festival” has the lofty goal of uniting film, music, immersive technology, and gaming in a three-day event in 2025, and then a 10-day festival in 2026.  Fan Effect guest host, KSL NewsRadio's Heather Kelly, sat down with Leviton to discuss the ins and outs of birthing such an event and the growth they expect to see in the upcoming years. The festivals will feature concerts, workshops, and immersive experiences with various artists and in various venues. The three-day festival’s “micro-launch” starts on June 10 at the Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park — and it’s already sold out. The second concert at the aviary will take place on June 12, with a third concert scheduled for later this summer at Thanksgiving Point. Visit EdenArtsFestival.com to learn more about this ongoing festival project.  The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.

In the second part of a two-part conversation, we dive into operant learning, definitions, and concepts related to working with ambassador animals with Melissa Moore, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals at the St. Louis Aquarium, and Jackie Kozlowski, the Senior Trainer at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City.Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.Resources mentioned:Dr. Susan G. Friedman – Behavior WorksNWRA – Education and ProgramsIAATE – ConferencesKen Ramirez – Clicker TrainingNatural EncountersBarbara Heidenreich – Force Free Animal TrainingCassie Malina – Awesome Animal SolutionsABMA 

A free community bike ride on May 10th, 2025 is giving beginning and advanced cyclists the chance to ride, celebrate, and explore the safe, connected trails and river parkways of the Wasatch Front Trail Network from Ogden to Provo. The Golden Spoke Ride offers free registration via GoldenSpoke.Net, different starting times and locations, kid friendly rides, pre-ride festivities and a 53 mile Nature Center Ride start at 9:00am at the Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai at 33rd South 1000 West in Salt Lake City.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Jordan River Commission Executive Director Soren Simonsen, Hugh Van Wagenen, Active Transportation Planner with the Wasatch Front Regional Council, and Jordan River Commission Event & Volunteer Manager Julie Williams who share all the ways Utahns can explore and enjoy interconnected trails along the Wasatch Front.

In the first part of a two-part conversation, we discuss the significance of ambassador animals with Melissa Moore, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals at the St. Louis Aquarium, and Jackie Kozlowski, the Senior Trainer at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City.Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.

Thank you all so much for sticking with us through this year and helping us raise $500 for the Tracy Aviary! Next year is going to be a big one for us and we hope you enjoy the ride. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com or tweet at us @AnimeConPod. Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/AnimeoutofContext if you would like to contribute to the show and get bonus content ranging from clips from our pre-episode banter, bonus episodes (including the 12 days of April Fools), our prototype Episode 0, to even getting shout-outs in the show! Intro and Outro are trimmed from "Remiga Impulse" by Jens Kiilstofte, licensed by MachinimaSound to Anime Out of Context under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 which the licensor has modified for the licensee to allow reproduction and sharing of the Adapted Material for Commercial purposes

Welcome to a special episode of Future Commerce, recorded live from the Outdoor Retailer conference held at the beautiful Tracy Aviary. In this episode, Brian sits down with industry leaders to discuss the future of omnichannel retail in the outdoor industry. Discover insights into enhancing the customer journey, reducing checkout friction, and optimizing operations to create seamless, memorable experiences for both B2B and B2C markets.Key Takeaways[00:02:30] - Elcee Vargas: "The prevailing research right now is that 70% of carts are abandoned, which is an overwhelmingly large number."[00:07:00] - Jordan: "We do a ton of A/B testing to create the quickest checkout experience. Taking a 120-second checkout process down to 6 seconds makes a huge difference."[00:21:30] - Travis: "With payments being the lifeblood of your company, you can't disrupt the revenue coming in and where it's going."[00:36:00] - Ken: "The closer you are to the top of search results, the more opportunities you have to make sales. Shipping plays a huge part in this."[00:39:00] - Carl: "Making sure you've got something that feeds these different channels is crucial for scalability and success."Maintaining customer relationships during off-seasons helps keep the brand top-of-mind, ensuring readiness to purchase when the season returns.Ensuring that your technology stack is cohesive and scalable is essential for seamless operations across B2B and B2C channels.Automating processes and having real-time visibility into inventory and sales trends can help manage tax implications and optimize inventory management.Continual A/B testing and optimization of the customer experience, especially at checkout, can lead to significant improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.Associated Links:Links & Resources:Learn more about Klaviyo, Stripe, Avalara, ShipStation, NetSuite, BigCommerceCheck out Future Commerce on YouTubeCheck out Future Commerce+ for exclusive content and save on merch and printSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce worldListen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!

On this episode, we discuss baby animals, really big trees, a growingly notorious nightclub in Salt Lake City, a US Senator considering his political future, and how the recent indictments in Georgia may affect the upcoming presidential election including here in Utah.Salt Lake Tribune reporters Paighten Harkins and Kolbie Peterson along with news columnist Robert Gehrke, join guest host Matthew LaPlante to…

A day camp by Tracy Aviary turned dangerous this week as two canoes capsized in the Jordan River. Multiple children and adults were swept into the waterway.. But turns out officials did everything right. D2 speaks with Josh Reusser, Communications Manager with SLCO Parks and Recreation about what they did right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Election bill passes legislature The long list of candidates for CD2 Cold Water Safety Day camp event organized by Tracy Aviary turned dangerous See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali strolls the Jordan River with Frances Ngo, Conservation Outreach Biologist at Tracy Aviary, in search of beaver activity. The Aviary launched a community study to determine how beavers impact bird habitats. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of “In the Hive…” A new exhibit on the third floor of the Utah State Capitol features stories of the survivors of the Topaz War Relocation Center, the concentration camp in central Utah that housed more than 11,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The exhibit, sponsored by the San Franciso-based […]

On this week’s episode of “In the Hive…” A new exhibit on the third floor of the Utah State Capitol features stories of the survivors of the Topaz War Relocation Center, the concentration camp in central Utah that housed more than 11,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The exhibit, sponsored by the San Franciso-based […]

In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Helen Dishaw, Curator of Bird Programs at Tracy Aviary and Vice President of The International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators. In this episode, you're going to hear Emily and Helen talk about:Why birds make great teachersWho's training who?Owl socializationHow budgies stumped EmilyYou can find the full show notes here.

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RJ and Elle conclude their coverage of Augury by looking at research conducted on birds.  RJ establishes the intelligence of Corvids, and then discusses the sad relationship humans have with pigeons. He brings up the domestication of the pigeon, and messenger pigeons. He then discusses pigeons who are decorated war heros including Cher Ami and G.I. Joe who saved hundreds of lives by delivering intelligence during the world wars. RJ also discusses Project Pigeon, which was an attempt to train pigeons to be suicide bombers during world war 2. RJ concludes by looking at the future of homing pigeons, specifically the joke/not joke of IPoAC which is a theory that carrier pigeons would be faster and more efficient than the internet at delivering data. Elle does a reading for Jonathan at the Tracy Aviary. Specifically, the helmeted curassow from Venezuela imparts its wisdom.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mancy)

First Time Out Together, Live from the Tracy Aviary, and More!

Ari and Chris are joined by one of their favorite people in the zoological world, Helen Dishaw! Helen shares her journey from being an animal-crazy kid in the UK to her current role as Curator of Bird Training and Education Programs at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, discusses her love for doing roaming animal experiences (especially those with a certain famous Andean condor), and reflects on her experience as long-time Vice President of IAATE! Helen and her team are doing amazing things that are helping to put them on the cutting edge of ambassador animal management, and we're so happy we got to sit and chat with her! Got a question or a topic you'd like us to discuss on the show? Email us at podcast@naturalencounters.com! 

The Safari is headed to Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit one of the two bird-only zoos in the country, the Tracy Aviary! You'll meet Helen DiShaw, who runs the wildly popular Facebook page Andy N Condor, featuring one of the incredible ambassador birds in her collection! You'll also hear about the smallest bird with the biggest personality AND get a deep dive on the difference between an animal's character and it's behavior at any given time. Show links: www.facebook.com/andyncondor www.tracyaviary.org www.iaate.org Rossifari links: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari rossifari.redbubble.com for merch @rossifari on Facebook and Instagram!

My wife has been telling me for years about Hobbitville.   A tiny neighborhood of little houses … where hobbits used to live on 13th -East in Salt Lake City. She swears her teenage friends used to sneak into Hobbitville… and she got ge chased away by little people.  It was a place where dwarfs lived… in these little houses.   Lo these many years later… Hobbitville… became Salt Lake City’s newest public park over the weekend.officially called Allen Park.  After the late Dr. George Allen. As I read about this mythic home for Hobbits… that you can now visit… I learn Dr. Allen bought the property in 1931 to house some of his exotic bird collection.   Dr. Allen played a big part in creating the Tracy Aviary… and Hogel Zoo.  There were no hobbits.  There were never little people… that my wife swears… were there. Actually.. an elephant lived there at one point. But I understand the stories.  When I was growing up there were five different places in NJ called Midgetville.  And there are more of them around the country.  Apparently…. in the 1930’s people were transfixed by little people because of the Munchkins in the newly released Wizard of Oz… and anyplace you found tiny houses… you found rumors.   And you found teenagers who swore they’ve seen the little people… Honey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the exhibits, history, and conservation efforts at Tracy Aviary. Tracy Aviary is located in Liberty Park Salt Lake City, Utah. Big thanks to the Aviary for being the location sponsor for our session with the band Brother! Find a freelancer for your job with Fiverr:https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=137068&brand=fiverrcpaBrother's session performance (filmed at the Aviary): https://youtu.be/nZtUFFBmXxMSocial:https://www.instagram.com/theuntamedsessions/https://www.facebook.com/theuntamedsessions/?modal=admin_todo_tourTracy Aviary: https://tracyaviary.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theuntamedsessions)

Dive into our chat with the Indie band Brother. and discover why folding toilets are dangerous, what it takes to roll around for a music video, tour life, and future plans. Find a freelancer for your job with Fiverr: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=137068&brand=fiverrcpaSessions Performances:"Oxidate" - https://youtu.be/nZtUFFBmXxM"Without it" - https://youtu.be/pBEEjZz5k60Social:https://www.instagram.com/theuntamedsessions/https://www.facebook.com/theuntamedsessions/?modal=admin_todo_tourBrother: http://www.brotherofficial.net/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4eubdcTtYtYIYRuKRtzjkT?si=-9f4MCa7T1GRmJHVs4wxCASupport the show

Travel Gluten Free Podcast Episode 74 Salt Lake Connect Pass   Welcome to the Travel Gluten Free Podcast, where you can listen in on how to lead a gluten-free lifestyle with more fun and ease! Travel Gluten Free gives you valuable information from finding a safe restaurant to knowing what food is safe to eat when you travel, I'll be with you every step of the way on your gluten-free journey. Lead your gluten-free life, don't let being gluten-free lead your life. Enjoy Food, Enjoy Travel and Enjoy Life with your show host Elikqitie!   Grab a Salt Lake Connect Pass In this episode, we are going to dive into things to do in Salt Lake City on the Salt Lake Connect Pass. Salt Lake Connect Pass is a pass that has multiple venues on the pass which you can get admission to for one low price! There are over a dozen venues on this pass which you can purchase for up to one year of use. Listen to episode 74, where I talk about what you can do with Salt Lake Connect Pass, how you can purchase one and how you can share your pass with a friend!   The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass is a ticket to Salt Lake’s best attractions for one low price. Connect Pass includes 16 activities at 13 venues.  Choose from a variety of museums, cultural and heritage sites such as Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway, The Leonardo, Lion House Pantry, Tracy Aviary.    The University of Utah participates in the Salt Lake Connect Pass with the Natural History Museum of Utah, Red Butte Garden. Utah's Hogle Zoo, This Is The Place Heritage Park, Utah Museum of Fine Arts are located near the mouth of Emigration Canyon. Southern Salt Lake City area is home to Thanksgiving Point's Museum of Ancient Life, and Museum of Natural Curiosity.    You can also check out two mountain resorts with this pass: Snowbird Aerial Tram,  and Utah Olympic Park, latter of which is located in Kimball Junction, Park City, Utah.   Art Museums There are multiple art museums you can check out while you’re in Salt Lake City. Make sure to check hours for each art museum on their websites listed here. The Utah Museum of Fine Art is all about the history of art across the world. There are two museums that host modern art and are free and open to the public:  Urban Arts Gallery and the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art.    Science and Nature Museums From pre-historic dinosaurs to science, STEM and gardens, Salt Lake has a myriad of science and nature museums to see. See exhibits, movies, planetarium shows and IMAX shows exploring space and technology at Clarke Planetarium.  Find dinosaurs lurking about, Native American cultural artifacts and learn about genetics the Natural History Museum of Utah. When you visit The Museum of Natural Curiosity you’ll get to explore over 400 different interactive exhibits - no two visits will ever be the same. For an eclectic mix of art and science, check out The Leonardo.    Show Resources   Grab the Guide to Traveling Gluten Free https://amzn.to/2NlZugf   Get the BEST all-natural gluten-free travel cosmetics at Lemongrass Spa! https://www.ourlemongrassspa.com/19314/content/shop.aspx   Looking for a Great Travel Deal? Visit my Travel Deals page on my website! It's packed with deals for discount airfare, car rental, airport parking and much more, including discount trips to Italy.    Support Travel Gluten Free! For as little as $3 a month, become a show sponsor through Patreon.com Support the podcast which supports you, Travel Gluten Free!   Journey with Travel Gluten Free on Social Media Twitter      Facebook    Youtube      Pinterest    Instagram    On the Web   Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend

Kerry, Bill and Gina do a remote broadcast at the Tracy Aviary! They are able to interview bird experts and learn about the local birds. As usual they also do boner of the day, best question of the week, and boner of the week! Also the game of thrones poll continues.

WEEKLY HAPPY |1,761 Swimsuit skiers INTERVIEW / GUESTS | Sonnie Trotter, OCF ON THE DOCKET 4.18 - Mt. Everest Peace Climb: A story of teamwork & adventure, Tracy Aviary | $50 4.20 - Earth Day Celebration, Ogden Nature Center | $4 4.23 - Earth Week: Utah Climate Initiatives Panel, Church & State | Free 5.12 - Mother’s Day Brunch at Snowbasin 5.18 -  Ogden Marathon 5.31 - Ogden Music Festival, Fort Buenaventura ON THE RADAR 7.20 - El Doce 2019, Powder Mountain 8.3   - Antelope Island Spider Fest 2019 IN THE NEWS Select Yellowstone Roads Open April 19 Aspen Skiing Co. Executive Stole $2.4 Million in Skis Celebrate 4/20 with free admission to National Parks Park City man watches Bobcat walk through backyard Snowbird working with Trout Unlimited to restore Mary Ellen Gulch Pollution and National Parks  -  why it’s an issue Body of Utah runner found in ravine Deadly crash at Lukla Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Nepal Bear cub gets friendly with a snowboarder Zac Efron Blows Out ACL While ‘Shredding the Gnar’ in Utah 48 brands unite to eliminate single use plastic at Outdoor Retailer The North Face petitioning to make Earth Day a national holiday WORTH READING | What an Olympic medalist, homeless in Seattle, wants you to know GEAR:30 | Visit gearthirty.com, and use Promo Code, “OOA” at checkout and save 12% on your purchase. New GEAR from prAna, Black Diamond, Osprey, Mystery Ranch… more MY LANDS Trump signs Colorado River drought plan Warren, in Utah, pledges changes in national monument policy San Juan County formally switches sides in Bears Ears debate QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from.” ― Seth Godin Thank you to GEAR:30 for powering today’s 328th  Episode of the Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show! Look for us on Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, thebanyancollective.com, and on the Podbean App for Android & iPhones. ALL SHOW NOTES with links are available at thebanyancollective.com Chat with us on Twitter @OgdenAdventure or @BanyanPodcast OUTDOOR JUKEBOX | Sifting through hours of crappy music, so you don’t have to. “Live Wire”  | Motley Crue As John Muir would say, “The Mountains are calling and we must go…

On this edition of "Utah Weekly Forum" Your Host, Rebecca Cressman talks with Tracy Aviary's Marketing Coordinator, Julie Roehner and Marketing Director, Patricia Duke about the newest features and the upcoming Urban Birds Festival, May 12th & 13th from 10am-3pm. Expedition Kea's Alpine Parrots are the latest attraction along with new Amenities in Bird Feeder Cafe. With bi-yearly upgrades and 80 years in Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, The Tracy Aviary is a must visit for out of state visitors and locals as well. More information about The Tracy Aviary and Urban Birds Festival can be downloaded on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and online and FM 100.3!

Bird fanatic or not, this episode is full of great activities for all! Turns out, Salt Lake City is a great place for bird lovers alike. With the valley, marsh land, the lake, and the City, birds love it here. Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park near Downtown is a great place to come see a variety of birds and watch them perform during one of their many shows. Also held at the Aviary is the Great Salt Lake Audubon Birds and Bites festival, which is a free event for all to participate in a scavenger hunt at the aviary (ice cream included). And the bird that loves the city? The Peregrine Falcon. It loves it sit up high in the city and stalk its prey, pigeons! More about falcons is that Salt Lake hosts an incredible falconry program. 

Utah's Hogle Zoo, Red Butte Garden, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Clark Planetarium, Utah Olympic Park, Snowbird Ski Resort, Tracy Aviary, This is the Place Heritage Park, Thanksgiving Point, The Natural History Museum, The Leonardo and more are included in the Salt Lake City Connect Pass presented by Visit Salt Lake. A 1, 2, 3, or 365 day pass that includes free entrance to 16 different attractions in Utah and extreme discounts after that! This is the ultimate exploration or tourist pass, all for a very fair price with incredible savings. Get out there and ENJOY YOUR UTAH!

Roger Sweeney, Curator of Tracy Aviary, discusses the difference between ravens and crows.

Roger Sweeney, Curator of Tracy Aviary, discusses the difference between ravens and crows.

Roger Sweeney, Curator of Tracy Aviary, discusses the difference between ravens and crows.