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The Buzz - So Far Away Jun 24, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Fran and Tom follow up on a few topics before jumping into "Listener Shout Outs". It's Pollinator Week! Tom and Fran share some ways that you can celebrate. We have a listener question and Tom does a "Grow Read A Book" segment. Is Fran out of his mind or out of this world with "Take it or Leaf it? Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Headwaters Podcast Jun 17, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Peri Sasnett (Digital Media at Glacier National Park) from the Headwaters Podcast. Topics include our relationships with plants, the cultural importance of White Bark Pine, definitions of keystone species, first foods, and masting, knowing when to and how much to intervene with mother nature, and the importance of The National Park Service. Peri shares a glimpse of Headwaters Season 3. Cover Photo courtesy of NPS. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Getting The Kids Outside Jun 10, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Tom and Fran follow up on a few topics before jumping into "Listener Shout Outs" and "Take it or Leaf it". Our listeners take the main stage with advice on helping children interact with nature which ties in with Tom's "Grow Read A Book." The Question and Comment line is lit up while Fran and Tom announce a new contest! Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet Brooklyn Bridge Park Jun 03, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Rebecca McMackin (Director of Horticulture) of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Topics include the intangibles that make Brooklyn Bridge Park unique, the obstacles of recreating nature in an urban setting, treating a park like a university, and having the courage to be a part of nature. Rebecca shares a surprise announcement. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Rediscovering Our Connections With Nature May 27, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Tom and Fran follow up on a few topics before jumping into "Listener Shout Outs" and "Take it or Leaf it". This episode's questions leave us wondering about just how much Tom and Fran know. Fran and Tom discuss ways to get your children involved with nature. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet Children and Nature May 20, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Laura Mylan (CSO, External Relations) with The Children and Nature Network. Topics include "Nature-Deficit Disorder", how race, income, identity, ability, and postal code factor into accessibility of nature, programs and partners that Children and Nature support, the benefits of interacting with nature, and how you can get involved. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - How Does Your Garden Grow? May 13, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Tom and Fran follow up on a few topics before jumping into Listener Shout Outs. Tom shares a classic book in "Grow Read A Book" before contemplating "Take it or Leaf it"? Fran and Tom share what's happening in their home gardens. Oh, and another listener gets a Yeti! Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Insect Crisis May 06, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Oliver Milman (Environment Correspondent at the Guardian) to talk about his new book The Insect Crisis. Topics include the state of our insect friends, the factors contributing to their decline, the obstacles we face in reversing the trend, and what you can do locally to help. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Reflections Without A Net Apr 29, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Tom and Fran follow up on a few topics before jumping into Listener Shout Outs. Tom and Fran gush over a comment on the comment line before agreeing on "Take it or Leaf it"? Fran and Tom reflect on numerous thoughts without fact checking them. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Native Habitat Podcast Apr 22, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick reconnect with Kyle Lybarger (Native Habitat Project) to talk about his new podcast The Native Habitat Podcast. Topics include how life has changed in the last year, what to expect from The Native Habitat Podcast, and what the future holds for The Native Habitat Project. Bonus Content - Fran plays the Lightning Round! Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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