EcoRadio KC

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What is a Land Ethic? Jun 20, 2021

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On EcoRadio KC, we will share the story of and teachings of Aldo Leopold, an American author, philosopher, naturalist, scientist, ecologist, forester, conservationist, and environmentalist. He was a professor at […]

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Great Change is Made by Honoring Our Place on the Planet Jun 13, 2021

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EcoRadio KC is bringing listeners a special show during pledge drive. Host Terri Wilke speaks with Virgina LeClere, Environmental Manager, Verna Potts, Senior Environmental Technician, and Jamie Colvin, GIS Technician - who all work at the Planning and Environmental Protection Department on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation AND Patti Ragsdale, Master Naturalist and Owner of Happy Apples Farm, a native plant nursery dedicated to engaging people to explore and learn about our world. https://www.pbpindiantribe.com/ https://happyapplesfarm.com/ Braiding Sweetgrass, a renowned non-fiction book written by Robin Wall-Kimmerer is discussed by our guests. The book itself is instructive poetry, indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants. Our show reveals that Braiding Sweetgrass shares and reveals ancient stories that serve our world and all of our denizens. https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass Tune in as we discuss our history and our future. We can help to mitigate climate change when we respect our place on our planet in equal rank with all other living life. Please tune in to hear discussion of how great change is made. We at EcoRadio KC are glad to encourage awareness and protection of our world. We can create a sustainable present for a sustainable future! It is understandable to freak…

Engage the Community to Live Sustainably – the Way to Thrive Jun 06, 2021

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On June 7th, 2021, host Richard Mabion speaks with Paula Console-Soican, Asst Professor of English and Joe Multhauf, Asst Professor of Biology, both of Donnelly College, a private Catholic college […]

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More Resilient and Healthy Communities vis a vis the KC Climate Action Plan May 30, 2021

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On May 31st, 2021, host Brent Ragsdale speaks with Tom Jacobs, Environmental Program Director with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), along with Hillary Thomas, Councilmember Ward 1 of Mission KS […]

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Learn How to Actualize Green New Deals May 23, 2021

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On May 24th, 2021, host Richard Mabion speaks with Neil Brown, PhD, Director of Community Education and Engagement at UrbanKind Institute and Rich Gutowski of Stonegate Brokerage who is now […]

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Climate Hour: Active Transportation May 11, 2021

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Sometimes called Active Mobility or Active Travel … Active Transportation is any form of transport that moves people or goods around without using a motor. The best know examples are […]

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Discover the Virtue of Herbs May 09, 2021

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On May 10th, 2021, host Terri Wilke speaks with Lori Trojan, a herbalist who owns Wild Ivy Herb Farm, a 3-acre spot of beauty in Lawrence, Kansas where a vast […]

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Cultivate KC, a Locally-Grown Nonprofit Working to Grow Food and Community May 02, 2021

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Host Jon Hokenson speaks with guests Brien Darby, NEW Executive Director with Cultivate KC. Brien Darby relocated to Kansas City from Colorado with her husband and young daughter. She worked […]

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People2People Inc (P2P) Gives a Hand-up, One Community at a Time Apr 20, 2021

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Host Craig Lubow speaks with guests about People2People Inc. (P2P Inc.) which makes efforts to give a hand-up, one community at a time. Chris Roesel, Executive Director of P2P Inc, […]

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Richard Mabion Speaks with Shea Bergman, Youth and Home Gardens Coordinator for Kansas City Community Gardens – Let’s Get Growin’! Apr 04, 2021

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Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is one of the only gardening organizations in the country dedicated to helping home gardeners have successful gardens. KCCG helps people grow food for themselves […]

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