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The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 110 - Mushrooms with Lyndzee RhineLyndzee Rhine drops some mushroom knowledge on us and discusses what is hot in the mycelial world. Pick up some hot tips on where to find them in the woods and understand what makes them pop! The pocket guide we used: https://gpnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GPNC-Mushrooms.FINAL_.pdf Check out Lyndzee discussing mushrooms with pictures! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZQUQVUIFIs&t=958s 2024-04-051h 02
TheAmorePodcast12. Navigating college as a christian (Part 1)In this episode, Maya and Cleo interview Special Guests Carmen and Lyndzee all from our club we have on campus at Nova Southeastern University. Giving advice and discussing how to stay true to yourself as a Christian in college! Stay tuned with us @theamorepodcast on Instagram for more updates ! @lyn.dzee @carmentejada._2023-10-1328 min
Flatlander PodcastEpisode 58: WE'RE BACK! Let's catch up.Hey Flatlanders! We've missed you. Co-hosts Tanna, Lyndzee, Laura, and Nadia (and Megan) are back on the mics and catching up after a hiatus. We're getting back into the podcast groove and starting with a hosts episode! Follow the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the Kansas Wildlife Federation on Facebook and Instagram. 2023-09-1550 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 57: Becoming an Outdoors-Woman WorkshopTanna and Lyndzee are flying solo in this episode to talk about a program that is near and dear to their hearts. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is a workshop focused on the learning of outdoor skills - skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits such as foraging, backpacking, camping, outdoor cooking, boating, and more!HostsTanna Wagner, Lyndzee RhineSourcesBecoming an Outdoors-Woman KansasBOW Events Notification Sign-upInternational BOWFollow the BOW Facebook page for event updates and information. 2023-07-141h 01Flatlander PodcastEpisode 54: The Kansas Wildscape FoundationThe Kansas Wildscape Foundation (KWF) was established by the Kansas Legislature in 1990, in coordination with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. They are an independent, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt foundation dedicated to raising funds to benefit wildlife and outdoor recreation activities in Kansas. Their mission, to create and promote outdoor opportunities in Kansas. Executive Director of KWF, Marc Murrell, visits us on Flatlander to tell us about the projects and programs that make up this amazing organization and how Kansans benefit.HostsTanna Wagner, Lyndzee RhineSourcesThe...2023-06-0250 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 52: KDWP Pratt Fish HatcheryThe Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks operates four fish hatcheries across the state located at Farlington, Meade, Milford, and Pratt. Each contributes in its own way to supply the varied needs of Kansas anglers. This system produces approximately 39.5 million fry, 3.5 million fingerling, and 385,000 intermediate fish for stocking in Kansas public waters annually.Pratt Fish Hatchery manager, Brett Houdyshell, joins Lyndzee and Tanna to tell us about what goes on at Pratt's fish hatchery, how fry are artificially hatched, treated for disease, and readied for stocking or rearing ponds.HostsTanna Wagner...2023-05-051h 01
Great Plains OutdoorsMorel Mushroom Hunting with Mycelium Master Lyndzee Rhine ep42Calling all mushroom hunters, foragers, and outdoor enthusiasts! You're not going to want to miss this one!
Hosts Brittany French and Rob McDonald the Modern Wild Man spend some quality time with mushroom and wild foraging expert Lyndzee Rhine of Kansas Wildlife and Parks.
Lyndzee is an expert when it comes to foraging wild edibles and loves outdoor adventures on the Great Plains Outdoors and everywhere else for that matter!
Tune in and take a listen, tell your friends, and be sure to rate or review the Great Plains Outdoors Podcast!
2023-04-221h 25Flatlander PodcastEpisode 50: Audubon of Kansas and Prairie Chicken Lek TreksAudubon of Kansas (AOK) is an independent grassroots nonprofit organization that promotes appreciation and stewardship of natural ecosystems in Kansas and the central Great Plains, with special emphasis on conservation of prairies, birds, other wildlife, and their habitat. It is neither funded nor administered by the National Audubon Society.AOK executive director, Jackie Augustine, joins Tanna and Lyndzee to talk more about the mission of AOK and the annual Kansas Lek Treks Prairie-Chicken Festival.HostsLyndzee Rhine, Tanna WagnerSourcesAudubon of Kansas Audubon of Kansas...2023-04-0740 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 49: Kansas Hunter EducationThis year 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Kansas' Hunter Education Program! KDWP outdoor education supervisor and hunter education coordinator, Kent Barrett, sits down at the mic with Tanna and Lyndzee to tell us about the Hunter Education Program, its history, multiple learning environments, and how to get involved.HostsTanna Wagner, Lyndzee RhineSourcesKDWP Hunter EducationKansas Hunter Education Upcoming CoursesBecome an InstructorHunter Education in our Schools Follow the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on Facebook and Instagram. 2023-03-241h 12Flatlander PodcastEpisode 48: National Archery in the Schools ProgramThe National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4 – 12. And through it, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life.Flatlander host, Lyndzee Rhine, is our special guest in this episode! She coordinates the program for KDWP and shares what NASP is all about, how it's impacting students across the state, and how to get involved!HostTanna WagnerSourcesNational Archery in...2023-03-1058 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 47: Wildlife Viewing SurveyWildlife viewing is among the fastest growing outdoor recreation activities in the United States. Wildlife agencies, including KDWP, are interested in gathering data about wildlife viewers (those who intentionally observe, feed, or photograph wildlife; travel to parks, protected areas, or other natural spaces with the purpose of feeding, observing, or photographing wildlife, and those who maintain plantings or natural areas for the benefit of wildlife) behaviors, experiences, perceptions, needs, and preferences. This information is essential for more meaningful and substantive engagement for state agencies with this often underserved constituency. KDWP wildlife diversity coordinator, Daren Riedle, shares with...2023-02-241h 00Flatlander PodcastEpisode 46: A Journey into HuntingNo stranger to the outdoors but rather new to hunting, Garrett Lyon shares his personal journey into becoming an adult on-set hunter. Join Tanna and Lyndzee as we learn about Garrett's perspective on how and why he chose to learn something new, what it's meant for him so far, and as he recounts his first hunting experiences.HostsTanna Wagner, Lyndzee Rhine Follow the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the Kansas Wildlife Federation on Facebook and Instagram. 2023-02-101h 08Flatlander PodcastEpisode 41: Ranching and WildlifeTrue stewards of the land, Keith and Eva Yearout, managers of Z-Bar Ranch in western southcentral Kansas, have spent more than 20 years ranching with the goal of bringing the land back to its native state while managing a sizable herd of bison.Hosts Laura and Lyndzee get an in-depth glimpse of life on the ranch and how consistent and evolving management practices have helped Z-Bar Ranch become a healthy habitat for their livestock and wildlife alike.HostsLaura Mendenhall, Lyndzee RhineSourcesZ-Bar RanchReintroducing Bison...2022-12-021h 05Flatlander PodcastEpisode 40: Migratory and Shorebirds at Cheyenne BottomsHey Flatlanders! Join us today as we learn about the many species of birds that call Cheyenne Bottoms home. Tanna and Lyndzee are joined on location at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center by Dr. Robert Penner, The Nature Conservancy, and Jason Wagner, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, to talk about shorebirds and migratory birds.HostsTanna Fanshier, Lyndzee RhineSourcesKDWP Waterfowl ReportPocket Guide - Shorebirds and Migratory BirdseBirdCheyenne Bottoms Kansas Wetlands Education CenterKansas Birding Facebook GroupSandhill Crane Identification...2022-11-181h 02Flatlander PodcastEpisode 39: Furharvesting and TrappingIn Kansas, the term "furbearers" encompasses a number of species, including badger, bobcat, beaver, gray fox, red fox, swift fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, otter, raccoon, striped skunk, and weasel. With abundant furbearer populations throughout most of Kansas, furharvesting opportunities abound. In fact, furbearers are probably one of our most under-utilized natural resources, and the benefits of their harvest are numerous. Regulated furharvesting during the legal seasons serves as the primary means of furbearer population and damage control. Flatlander hosts Tanna and Lyndzee sit down with James Svaty, KDWP wildlife biologist, to talk about the biological impact of trap...2022-11-041h 06Flatlander PodcastEpisode 38: Spiders!Spiders! They're typically misunderstood and tend get a bad rap but spiders serve a huge importance to an ecosystem and maintaining balance. Join Tanna and Lyndzee as we explore Kansas' eight-legged insects with Dustin Wilgers, Associate Professor of Biology at McPherson College, author, and spider expert. HostsTanna Fanshier, Lyndzee RhineSourcesSavannah Spider Book SeriesChickadee Checkoff8-Leg Education Facebook Page Follow the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the Kansas Wildlife Federation on...2022-10-211h 36Flatlander PodcastEpisode 35: Kansas Wetlands Education CenterDid you know that the largest wetland in the interior of the united states is located right here in Kansas? Tag along with Lyndzee and Tanna as they visit The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) in Barton County, KS to learn more about Kansas wetlands and all that the KWEC has to offer! The KWEC is a cooperative effort between Fort Hays State University and KDWP dedicated to educating the public about wetland ecosystems, with an emphasis on Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. In this episode, we're joined by Mandy Kern, KWEC program specialist and p...2022-08-1255 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 32: Tracking the Movements of Kansas Bald EaglesBald Eagle populations in Kansas have grown considerably since 1989 when the first nest in Kansas was reported. In 2020, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks partnered with Conservation Science Global, the U.S. Geological Survey, and Evergy, to conduct a three year study to learn more about the movements of Kansas' bald eagles. Tanna and Lyndzee are joined by Zac Eddy, KDWP Terrestrial Ecologist, and Dr. Tricia Miller, Executive Director at Conservation Science Global to tell us more about this exciting project, how it got started, and what we're learning about the movements of bald eagles. H...2022-07-011h 04Flatlander PodcastEpisode 31: KDWP's New Licensing System - Go Outdoors KansasThe Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is proud to announce the launch of Go Outdoors Kansas – KDWP’s all-new licensing and boat registration system designed to provide outdoor recreationists with an improved customer service experience. Tanna and Lyndzee are joined by Shanda Knapic, KDWP Chief of Licensing, who tells us what the new system is all about, what new features it has, and how you can start using it today!HostsTanna Fanshier, Lyndzee Rhine, Sources Go Outdoors KansasPurchase Licenses, Permits, and TagsBoat RegistrationsLimited Draws...2022-06-1736 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 30: The Great Kansas Fishing DerbyCast a line and hook a prize! The second annual Great Kansas Fishing Derby kicked off May 15, 2022 with more than 700 tagged fish ready for catching across 34 water bodies in the state. David Breth, KDWP Sportfishing Education Coordinator, joins Tanna and Lynzdee to tell the tale of how the derby came to Kansas and what to expect this year and hopefully years to come. HostsTanna Fanshier, Lyndzee RhineSourcesDerby information, tag redemption, lake locations, sponsors, FAQ, and more;The Great Kansas Fishing Derby - EnglishThe Great Kansas F...2022-06-0356 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 29: Scavengers and CarrionHostsTanna Fanshier, Lyndzee RhineSourcesPoison Pill: The Mysterious Die-Off of India’s Vultures | Science History InstituteAmerican Burying Beetle | U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceCarrion flowers: Current Biology Follow the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the Kansas Wildlife Federation on Facebook and Instagram. 2022-05-2053 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 28: Threatened and Endangered SpeciesDid you know Kansas has its own endangered species law? Join hosts Laura and Lyndzee and special guest, biologist Ed Miller as we learn about the Kansas non-game threatened and endangered species law. We cover how the law came to be, why it is special and unique among the states, how it functions, how the public can get involved in the species listing process, and why it matters for anyone enjoying the outdoors.HostsLaura Mendenhall, Lyndzee RhineSourcesKDWP Threatened and Endangered WildlifeThe Chickadee Checkoff...2022-05-0655 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 27: Wildflowers and Native PlantsSpring is in the air and many of us are thinking about what to plant in our yards. Let us help you decide! In this episode, Laura and Lyndzee are joined by Brad Guhr, educator at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston, KS, to talk about the importance and advantages of incorporating native plants into your landscaping - and how to do it without upsetting your neighbors!HostsLaura Mendenhall, Lyndzee RhineSourcesDyck Arboretum of the PlainsNational Wildlife Federation Native Plant FinderGarden for...2022-04-221h 10Flatlander PodcastEpisode 26: The Fallen Outdoors Team KansasThe Fallen Outdoors (TFO) mission is to organize outdoor adventures for veterans past and present, from every generation and from all branches of the military. Robert Lovell, TFO Kansas team lead, joins Flatlander to share how this organization connects soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines with like-minded individuals along with teaching them skills and passion they can continue for a lifetime.HostsTanna Fanshier, Lyndzee RhineSourcesThe Fallen OutdoorsThe Fallen Outdoors Midwest All Veteran Facebook Community PageThe Fallen Outdoors Facebook Support Page (open to all)2022-04-0850 minFlatlander PodcastEpisode 25: Foraging and Entomophagy (Eating bugs?!)We're bugging out with Amy Bousman, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at the Atma Clinic in Lawrence. Lyndzee and Tanna chat with Amy about entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, to understand the role that insects can play in our evolutionary diets. Together we'll learn about entomophagy in cultures around the world, the potential of insects to serve as the sustainable protein source of the future, and helpful tips for finding, cooking, and consuming these creepy crawlies turned culinary caches. HostsTanna Fanshier, Lyndzee RhineSourcesEat Like a Human – Dr...2022-03-251h 01Flatlander PodcastEpisode 22: Wild AttractionsThings are getting wild! The animal kingdom is a fascinating place with a lot of mystery. Why do animals behave the way they do? Just in time for Valentine's Day we're gonna dive into the wild attractions of the animal kingdom; from bright colors and dancing displays to burping ducks and balls of snakes. Nadia and Lyndzee are joined by Daren Riedle, KDWP wildlife diversity coordinator, to learn more about these wild attractions!HostsNadia Reimer, Lyndzee Rhine Follow the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on Facebook and Instagram. 2022-02-111h 07