Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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The Buzz - Reflecting On 100 Conversations Apr 15, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom and Fran weigh in on their favorite episodes over the last two years. 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. Do Tom and Fran finally make a definitive choice on "Take it or Leaf it"? Fran should stop revealing secrets. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Aldo Leopold Foundation Apr 08, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Stanley Temple (Senior Fellow and Science Advisor) of The Aldo Leopold Foundation to discuss the topic of Land Ethics. Topics include understanding the fundamentals of Land Ethic as proposed by Aldo Leopold, what has changed in the last seventy years, the creation of The Aldo Leopold Foundation and its mission, as well as Dr. Temple's unique path and influences in his life. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Take Two, Catkins! Apr 01, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We are getting close to Episode 100! Get your reviews in. 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. Do Tom and Fran finally make a definitive choice on "Take it or Leaf it"? Fran's Secret reveals plans for the next episode. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet Native Plants In Small Spaces Mar 25, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with listener Joan Brandwein (www.comohabitat.info) to discuss the process of converting a small property into a native plant oasis. Topics include where to start, resources that can help, some of the discoveries you will make along your journey, and how to be inviting towards your community. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Buy This And We’ll Plant A Tree Mar 18, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Did Tom get Lyme disease? 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. There were a lot of five star reviews so there are a lot of shout outs. Do Tom and Fran finally make a definitive choice on "Take it or Leaf it"? Tom's secret leaves Fran speechless. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet The Keystone Ten Million Trees Partnership Mar 11, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Brenda Sieglitz (Assistant Director Making History Campaign; Senior Manager Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership) with The Chesapeake Bay Foundation. They Discuss the state of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, why trees and why ten million of them, who is going to pay for and plant all of these trees, and the importance of investing in provenance. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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The Buzz - Checking for Ticks Mar 04, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz - but does Fran have a brand new voice? There's a new round of "That's Hot" & "This or That" this episode. Tom and Fran follow up on a few topics before a caller gives Eastern Red Cedar some love. "Take it or Leaf it" leaves Tom and Fran split before they answer a question about Scale. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet A Native Plant Every Day with Tom and Fran (and Kelly) Feb 25, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are joined by Kelly Gill (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist) with The Xerces Society and together they introduce you to Tom and Fran's new Podcast, A Native Plant Every Day with Tom and Fran. Get a sneak peak of two episodes with special guest Kelly Gill as Fran recovers from his deviated septum surgery. Music by RJ Comer

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The Buzz - Uncomfortable Conversations Feb 18, 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 answering a a thoughtful question that turns into their topic. "Take it or Leaf it" ties in with Tom's article this week making for a great, in-depth conversation. Music by RJ Comer.

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Meet Bees in Trees Feb 11, 2022

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kass Urban-Mead (Pollinator Conservation Specialist) with The Xerces Society. They discuss the importance of canopy resource and vertical habitat to wild bee populations, how wild bee populations use tree pollen, what the best native trees are for bees to use, and we find out how many questions Fran and Tom can ask in an episode. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men.

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