Native Plants, Healthy Planet

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Meet The National Aquarium Sep 11, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Maura Duffy (Conservation Project Manager) from The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD. They discuss what happens beyond the physical walls at the aquarium, what their mission statement and conservation goals are, the big picture on plastic pollution, and how you can help. Tom talks about one of his favorite Instagram accounts and Fran tries to sidetrack Maura by discussing music. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet The Southeastern Grasslands Initiative Aug 28, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Dwayne Estes (Professor and Curator of Herbarium at Austin Peay State University and Executive Director of SGI). They discuss debunking the myth of the mighty squirrel, the misconception of forests along the east coast, historical documentation about our lands, our undeniable connections with nature and why 25 years may be too late. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet Our Listeners Aug 21, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with our listeners, including Richard McCoy (Owner, Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services, Inc.), Rosalind Doremus, Skip Byrnes, and James Davis. They discussed how everyone got the native bug, the hardest part of gardening native, our favorite apps, and what tips we would give to others looking to rewild. The tables get turned on Fran and Tom at the end as they are the ones fielding the questions. Fran gets stumped. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet The Nature of Nature Aug 14, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Enric Sala (Author, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Founder of Pristine Seas) about his new book, The Nature of Nature: Why We Need The Wild. They tackle the difficult issues facing our global ecosystems today and approach them with solutions. Topics include reclaiming our oceans, an organic approach to economic growth, re-balancing nature, and things that you can do to help. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet Temple University Ambler Arboretum Aug 07, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kathy Salisbury (Director) from the Temple University Ambler Arboretum about a range of topics including the legacy of hands on learning at the arboretum, the importance of education, women in horticulture, and inclusivity in nature and our industry. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet Crafts Creek Spring Hill Brook Watershed Association Jul 31, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kate Tallon-O'Callaghan (Director) from the Crafts Creek Spring Hill Brook Watershed Associations about starting a watershed association, the local significance of watersheds, the importance of education, and getting involved in local politics. Fran also learns he cannot name a body of water after himself while he is still alive. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet Working Lands For Wildlife Jul 24, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with John Parke (Stewardship Project Director) from New Jersey Audubon. They discuss the decline of the Northern Bobwhite Quail and the plan to bring them back, local farm stewardship, the importance of partnerships, and the best cheesesteak in Philly. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet Deer and Native Plants - Part 2 Jul 17, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Kip Adams (Director of Conservation) from The Quality Deer Management Association in this Part 2 of a 2 part series on Deer and Native Plants. They discuss a new merger, building a healthy ecosystem for quality deer herds, native plants that are essential for healthy deer, and the "locavore" movement and the QDMA "Field to Fork" program. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet Deer and Native Plants - Part 1 Jul 10, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Dr. Jay Kelly (Professor of Biology) from Raritan Valley Community College in this Part 1 of a 2 part series on Deer and Native Plants. They discuss the rising deer populations and how they relate to forest health, Predator vs. Prey, what is needed for a healthy ecosystem, and native plants that deer may or may not eat. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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Meet Sourland Conservancy Jun 26, 2020

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Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick talk with Carolyn Klaube (Stewardship Program Coordinator) from Sourland Conservancy. Happy Pollinator Week! They discuss the distinct region in New Jersey known as the Sourlands and what makes it special, its very unique history, education in numbers, and thinking outside of the box in today's world to keep community involvement. Fran, Tom and Carolyn (well, Tom and Carolyn) answer our listener's Pollinator questions. Music by Stephen Mahar.

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