The Pine Barrens Podcast

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The Endangered Swamp Pink (and much more) - Emile DeVito - Ep 6 Apr 26, 2022

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Emile DeVito P.h.D Director of Conservation Science for the NJ Conservation Foundation leads us into a swamp on the outskirts of the Pinelands on a hunt for a population of endangered Swamp Pink (Hellonias bullata). We also discuss Crane Fly Orchid, spring migratory birds, and the nuances of public lands management and advocacy.

Hammonton Lake Water Quality - Emma Witt Ep5 Mar 10, 2022

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Associate Professor Emma Witt from Stockton University describes her work in monitoring the water quality at Hammonton Lake.

Main Street Revitalization in Hammonton - Cassie Iacovelli Ep4 Mar 08, 2022

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Cassie Iacovelli is the Director of Main Street Hammonton, a revitalization and marketing organization for the Town of Hammonton. In 1992, Hammonton made a decision to revitalize its Main Street and bring back small businesses and a sense of community to the Town. After 28 years, the program has been remarkably successful and Hammonton has become a model for towns across the area. We explore the advantages Hammonton has had in its effort and the hard work it took to get there. We also discussed the changing demographics of the town and the role the Pinelands have played in the life of the Town.
Hosted by Jason Howell
Music - Chad Crouch - Algorithms

Connecting with Underserved Communities - Ivette Guillermo-McGahee - Ep3 Oct 22, 2021

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This episode of the Pinelands Podcast features a discussion with Ivette Guillermo-McGahee. Ivette is the founder and CEO of Allies In Caring, Inc., a Hammonton-based nonprofit organization providing mental health counseling and educational services to Latino, deaf and other underserved populations. As a Mexican-born child of deaf parents, Guillermo-McGahee has a deep understanding of the abilities and strengths in people rather than their deficits or illnesses. Ivette is also on the Board of Trustees at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.
Hosted by Jason Howell
Music - Chad Crouch - Algorithms

Ethnic Archipelago - Mark Demitroff Ep2 Sep 24, 2021

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In this episode, we explore some of the cultural history, geography, and geology of the Pine Barrens with Stockton Adjunct Professor Mark Demitroff.
Hosted by Jason Howell
Music - Chad Crouch - Algorithms

Environmental Education with Charles Johnson III - Ep 1 Sep 08, 2021

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Our guest is Charles Johnson III, the Education Director at Pinelands Adventures. We discuss youth environmental education, diversity and inclusion in environmental advocacy, and the progress that Charles wants to make in the spreading of knowledge about nature.
Hosted by Jason Howell
Music - Chad Crouch - Algorithms

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