Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley
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Episode 108: NYS Forest Rangers
Forest rangers are the wilderness police department. Think of them as guardians of nature who protect and conserve natural resources in forests and parks. Their jurisdiction usually encompasses ter
Episode 107: Master Naturalist Program
Are you a nature lover? Are you interested in conservation or habitat restoration? Do you have a passion for our natural environment or want to learn more about the ecosystems, habitats, plants, and a
Episode 106: Great Backyard Bird Count
If you like birds, you will love this episode! Birdsspark a deep wonder and help us to understand the living world. When birds disappear, theyre signaling that weve stressed our landscapes and ocea
Episode 105: NYS Master Gardener Program
The podcast team recently took a road trip to Cornell University in Ithaca, NY to meet with Ashley Helmholdt, Extension Associate, Cornell Garden-Based Learning, School of Integrative Plant Science Ho
Episode 104: An MGV's Perspective
The Master Gardener Volunteer Programis a nationwide educational program, and in New York State, consists of a corps of volunteers who are trained by Cornell Cooperative Extension in the science and
Episode 103: Hum of the Hive Retrospective - Part 2
In Part 2 of the Hum of the Hive retrospective, weve once again combined multiple (4) short segments together. So, make sure to listen to the end to hear them all!Hum of the Hive, featuringLinda Ay
Episode 102: Hum of the Hive Retrospective (Part 1)
With this episode, we are introducing the first of our retrospective series. These periodic episodes compile previously aired short segments on a specific topic. This one, features Master Beekeeper an
Episode 101: Pollarding
William Bryant Loganre-joins the Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley podcast in a fascinating discussion about pollarding, a pruning practice. Bill is the author ofSprout Lands,Oak,
Episode 100: Oak Trees
William Bryant Loganjoins the Nature Calls: Conversations for the Hudson Valley podcast to talk aboutOak Treesin New York State. Having spent the last three decades working in trees as a certified
Episode 99: Old Growth Forests (Part 2)
Fred Breglia, executive director of the Landis Arboretum, located in Esperance, NY. He rejoins Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley with a continuation of a discussion onOld Growth Fore