Shows
Green CityTim Schroeder and Sally ObernolteThis morning we continue to discuss the built environment by focusing on a Living Building and what that means exactly.2023-03-0326 minGreen CityKevin NordmeyerThis week, we welcome Kevin Nordmeyer to the show to talk about sustainable and accessible architecture and design.
Kevin Nordmeyer is a Principal Architect at BNIM in Des Moines2023-02-2424 minGreen CityCarmen BlackThis morning we are finishing up our series on Food and Farms with today’s guest, Carmen Black.
Carmen owns and operates Sun Dog Farm and Local Harvest CSA with her sister, Maja, and a farm team. They raise vegetables for 200 families and have livestock in Solan, Iowa.2023-02-1725 minGreen CityRia TomarThis week we are in for a real treat: a fresh perspective on environmental science from a high school senior in Iowa.
Our guest is Ria Tomar from Valley High School in West Des Moines.
Ria joined our host, Lynnae, to discuss her research project on air quality, her research study on individuals’ perceptions of open spaces like parks and other natural areas, and her pursuit of trying to get environmental science as required curriculum for graduation in high schools.
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www.yourgreenportal.com2023-02-0323 minGreen CityFrancis ThickeWe are continuing our food and farm series with a very special guest. We’re thrilled to welcome the owner of Fairfield’s Radiance Dairy, Francis Thicke.
Francis also holds a Ph.D. in soil science and is a former National Organics Standards Board member.
2023-01-2725 minGreen CitySharon Krause and Gina RossThis week, we sat down with Sharon and Gina from In Harmony Farm, a newly formed public not-for-profit designed to assist small-scale farmers. 2023-01-1326 minGreen CityLeslie ShalabiThis week, we continue our food and farm series with our guest, Leslie Shalabi, co-founder of Convivium Urban Farmstead in Dubuque, Iowa.
Leslie founded Convivium along with Mike Muench with a mission to improve life through food.
If you’ve missed out on the rest of the series, head over to our website.
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www.yourgreenportal.com2022-12-0224 minGreen CityMichelle BookThis morning we continue our food and farm series with a focus back on food.
Our guest this morning is Michelle Book, President & CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa since February of 2016.
Michelle brought to this position, extensive experience in business management and community relations through lead positions at various boards and councils around our metro as well as nationally. With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Iowa State University, she is a certified public accountant and certified internal auditor and has a deep commitment to the community at large.2022-11-2526 minGreen CityMonika OwczarskiWe are joined by Monika Owczarski, urban farmer and founder of Sweet Tooth Farm, this week. 2022-11-0428 minGreen CityAubrey AlvarezTune into Green City's newest episode featuring an interview with the co-founder and executive director of Eat Greater Des Moines and our guest host, Katrin Klassen. 2022-10-2825 minGreen CityJosh MandelbaumTune in to our latest episode with Josh Mandelbaum, senior attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center.2022-10-2023 minGreen CityJim CurryToday we are switching away from weather to talk with a musician who is in town soon for a concert hosted by the Des Moines Heritage Trust.2022-08-2824 minGreen CityStella KafkaThis morning we are once again focusing on the impacts of climate change on our weather with our guest, Dr. Stella Kafka.
Dr. Kafka obtained her B.S. degree in physics at the University of Athens, Greece, and a master’s and Ph.D. in astronomy, with a double minor in physics and geophysical sciences from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
She has held a series of prestigious postdoctoral positions and fellowships, has a wealth of managerial experience, and brings an international perspective to her work.2022-08-2625 minGreen CityJustin GlisanThis week we welcome Justin Glisan, the state climatologist of Iowa. He joins our host, Lynnae, to discuss the future of Iowa’s climate.2022-08-1925 minGreen CityChris GloningerWe continue our weather series with Chris Gloninger, chief meteorologist at KCCI here in Des Moines.2022-08-1224 minGreen CityWilliam GutowskiThis morning we are going to start a series on weather and who better to kick things off than our favorite weather guru, Dr. William Gutowski.
Dr. Gutowski is a professor of Meteorology in the Department of Geological & Atmospheric Science at Iowa State University. He received his BS from Yale in Astronomy & Physics and his Ph.D. from MIT in Meteorology. He is a regional climate modeler and an IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) lead author.2022-08-0525 min
Green CityIRENE DEMARISThis morning we continue our Earth Month conversations with a focus on a spiritual connection and responsibility to our environment and our planet.
Our guest this morning is Irene DeMaris, executive director of Iowa Interfaith Power & Light.
Irene has spent her career working in faith-based non-profits. She has a passion for working with people as they take their faith and act on social justice issues. Irene holds a B.S. in mathematics from Washington State University and a Master of Divinity from Seattle University. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking with her spouse, walking...2022-04-2225 minGreen CityDAVID THORESON 2.0Today we continue our conversation with David Thoreson in part 2 of our interview.
For those who may have missed last week’s show, David Thoreson is an explorer, storyteller, photographer, and ocean and climate advocate. He is the first American explorer in history to sail the NW Passage in both directions. David has sailed more than 70,000 nautical miles, including below the Antarctic Circle, 3 times across the Atlantic, 8 times over the Arctic Circle, twice around Cape Horn and in 2009-2010, was the photographer on board OceanWatch that sailed the 28,000-mile circumnavigation of North and South America. His documentary of...2022-04-1526 minGreen CityDAVID THORESONWe continue our Earth Month shows with a guest from Lake Okoboji, Iowa who has most certainly lived a life of adventure.
David Thoreson is an explorer, storyteller, photographer, and ocean and climate advocate. He is an Explorers Club fellow and the first American explorer in history to sail the NW Passage in both directions. David has sailed more than 70,000 nautical miles, including below the Antarctic Circle, three times across the Atlantic, eight times over the Arctic Circle, twice around Cape Horn and in 2009-2010, a 28,000-mile circumnavigation of North and South America. His documentary of that...2022-04-0825 minGreen CityELLIE HAMMONDWe are kicking off Earth Month by bringing back an inspirational eco warrior. Ellie Hammond, who we had on at the beginning of the year, is back to once again share her story and inspire us to action.
Ellie serves as an environmental steward under Green Iowa AmeriCorps and writes Ellie’s Room, where she shares positive perspectives about climate change and the opportunities it presents to better our planet.2022-04-0524 minGreen CityERIC TABORThis morning we are going to move our focus outside and talk about Parks & Rec! Today’s guest is Eric Tabor, President of the Friends of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Board and retired Chief Deputy Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General of Iowa. As a 3 year old organization, Eric has done a great job leading the Friends group and establishing a foundation and framework for it to continue on.2022-03-2923 minGreen CitySUZAN EREMThis week, we welcome Suzan Erem, one of the founders, former executive director, and current community engagement specialist for the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT).
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www.yourgreenportal.com2022-03-1825 minGreen CityALYSSA MAKENAThis morning we are talking with our third Valley High School student in our segment to learn their perspectives on the current state of our environment and our planet.
Alyssa Makena is a senior at Valley and will be attending Yale next fall with a focus on public health. 2022-03-1123 minGreen CityBEN AHLRICHSBen Ahlrichs is joining us this morning to share another young adult’s perspective on the environment and the challenges we currently face along with possible solutions to give us hope.
Ben is a Senior at Valley High School, as was last week’s guest, Emma, and next week’s guest.
Ben will be attending the University of Iowa in the fall with a focus on Journalism and English and Creative Writing.2022-03-0426 minGreen CityEMMA FETTERSWe are joined by Emma Fetters joining us to share her perspective on the environment, climate change, and whatever else we might get into in our discussion. Emma is a senior at Valley High School and will be attending Iowa State University in the fall with a focus on chemistry and environmental science.2022-02-2523 minGreen CityBRE MILLERWe are joined by Bre Miller to discuss food and food systems. Bre is the program coordinator on the Food Systems Team for Iowa State Extension and Outreach's Farm, Food, and Enterprise Development Area. 2022-02-1823 minGreen CityFATIMA HUSAINWe have another returning guest joining us this morning, and she happens to be a former student of Brant Reif, who was our guest last week!
Fatima Husain is a graduate of Valley High School in West Des Moines and went on to attend Brown University for her undergrad in geochemistry. Now at MIT, Fatima is working on her PhD studying ancient earth and how it has changed over time using chemistry, biology, and history.2022-02-1126 minGreen CityBRANT REIFWe welcome a returning guest this week, Brant Reif, an AP Environmental Science and Biology teacher at Valley High School in West Des Moines, IA. 2022-02-0426 minGreen CityCAROLYN UHLENHAKE WALKER & KARI CARNEYCarolyn Uhlenhake Walker and Kari Carney join us to discuss the Citizen Task Force on Sustainability for the City of Des Moines. Kari is part of 1000 Friends of Iowa and Carolyn has been working on all sorts of sustainability and environmental issues around Des Moines for years.2022-01-2826 minGreen CityOLIVIA HICKSOlivia Hicks is a current environmental journalism student at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. With her graduation on the horizon, Olivia joins us to discuss what she’s learned so far and the environmental lessons she’ll take with her.2022-01-1424 minGreen CityELLIE HAMMONDEllie Hammond is a recent grad from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in geography with a double minor in environmental science and urban/regional development. As an environmental steward in the Energy and Community branch of Green Iowa AmeriCorps, she works on energy efficiency, conservation, and housing for low-income, veteran, and elderly residents.
Ellie also publishes her own environmental blog, Ellie’s Room, in hopes it is a safe space for conversations about climate change. She joins us to discuss the importance of self-care in order to sustain fighting on the frontlines of th...2022-01-0724 minGreen CityMIKE DELANEYMike Delaney has been actively working in the environmental and conservation realm for decades and we are grateful for all the work he has done and continues to do. As one of eight founders of the Raccoon River Watershed Association, Mike originally came to Iowa to teach sociology at DMACC after serving in the Peace Corps and completing his graduate work. He has been a tireless advocate of preserving and enhancing the Raccoon River and its watershed through education, research, community engagement, and meaningful partnerships.2021-12-1025 minGreen CityMERLIN YOCKSTICK 2.0We will continue our conversation with Merlin Yockstick in discussing his work in reimagining our future here in Iowa and beyond. After spending the bulk of last week’s show hearing his inspiring story, we look forward to learning more about the why and the how of what he is currently doing.2021-11-2724 minGreen CityMERLIN YOCKSTICKLynnae Marty Henzten will be joined by Merlin Yockstick, founder of Blue Planet Science Group and co-author of The Water Solution.2021-11-1925 minGreen CityCHRISTINE CURRYFor most of this year, we’ve been focusing on various topics via multiple shows within a series. For the rest of this year, we’ve decided to bring back the original format and invite guests who are local eco-heroes within our midst. Some may be familiar to you and some may not be, but all of their stories are worth sharing.
There is a heightened sense of urgency to retaining our life on this planet as of late, so these conversations will be focused on climate change, our human impact on the diminishing natural resources we depe...2021-11-1226 minGreen CityMATT WAGNERAs we wrap up this series, we focus on the entrepreneurial and sustainability aspects that vibrant and healthy main street districts provide to their local communities.
Lynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Dr. Matt Wagner, chief program officer for Main Street America. With an extensive resume of experience in the global corporate realm as well as 30 years in the non-profit management and teaching arena, it is a treat to have Dr. Wagner join our discussion.2021-11-0525 minGreen CityMEREDITH WELLS & STEVE FREVERTThis week we continue our discussion by taking a look at a more urban setting and the many experiences that are offered in addition to shopping. Serving as the heart and soul of a community, these locally owned businesses provide unique, personal connections that help to strengthen not only the economic vitality of a city but also the social network that helps it thrive.
Lynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Meredith Wells, president of the Historic Valley Junction Foundation Board of Directors and co-owner of MoMere, and Steve Frevert, executive director of the Historic Valley Junction Foundation.2021-10-2925 minGreen CityKATIE MASON + JOE JENNISONLynnae Marty Hentzen is thrilled to welcome two main street directors who represent smaller communities and can share their experience and insight from a more rural perspective. Joining us are Joe Jennison, director of the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group, and Katie Mason, Main Street Coon Rapids Executive Director & Coon Rapids community coordinator2021-10-2226 minGreen CityLISA SHIMKAT & Brianna HallThis week, Lynnae Marty Hentzen is pleased to welcome Lisa Shimkat, state director, and Brianna Hall, marketing manager, of the statewide and national “Shop Small, Shop Sooner” campaigns.2021-10-1525 minGreen CityMICHAEL WAGLERThis month, we are focused on Main Street communities and the unique position they hold in driving local economic development. With the holidays right around the corner, we want to explore the seen and unseen community benefits of buying local.
This week, Lynnae Marty Hentzen will kick off the series with Michael Wagler, state coordinator at Main Street Iowa. Michael is an experienced community development and historic preservation professional with a demonstrated history of nonprofit and government sector work. He has a passion for empowering people and places through community engagement, strategic discussions, and a lead-by-example style...2021-10-0826 minGreen CityMIKE KELLNERThis week, Lynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Mike Kellner, public relations and marketing coordinator for Prairie Rivers of Iowa.2021-10-0125 minGreen CityBRIAN CAMPBELLLynnae Marty Hentzen will be joined by co-host Alicia Vasto, the Iowa Environmental Council’s water program associate director. This week, we are pleased to welcome Brian Campbell, executive director of the Iowa Environmental Council.
Both Alicia and Brian will share their expertise on how water plays a key role in several climate-related challenges we face today and how we can overcome those obstacles.2021-09-2425 minGreen CityBRIAN HANFTLynnae Marty Hentzen will be joined by co-host Alicia Vasto, the Iowa Environmental Council’s water program associate director. This week, we are excited to welcome Brian Hanft, director of the Department of Public Health for Cerro Gordo County (the Mason City area).2021-09-1726 minGreen CitySILVIA SECCHILynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by co-host Alicia Vasto, the Iowa Environmental Council’s water program associate director, for this four-part series. This week, we are excited to hear from Silvia Secchi, a professor in the Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences and a senior research fellow with the Public Policy Center at the University of Iowa. Dr. Secchi discusses the intersection of water and the economy.2021-09-1027 minGreen CityINGRID GRONSTALToday we are launching a new series focused on Water, with a look at both quality and quantity.
In this four-part series, we will begin with an overview of the many essential aspects of this limited resource that we critically depend on for our everyday living.
We are excited to have the Iowa Environmental Council’s two water experts joining us this morning as we discuss where we are currently with regard to water quality in Iowa and the programs they have in place that are moving us forward.
Ingrid Gronstal who is th...2021-09-0327 minGreen CityMARY SKOPECThis week’s guest is Mary Skopec, Executive Director of Iowa Lakeside Laboratory up at Miller’s Bay in Okoboji.2021-08-2723 minGreen CityMARTHA NORBECKThis week, we return to a 2018 episode with Martha Norbeck, founder of C-Wise Design and Consulting out of Iowa City and the chair of the USGBC Iowa Chapter.2021-08-2021 minGreen CitySHELBY SMITHThis week we return to a 2018 episode focused on cricket farming with special guest Shelby Smith.2021-08-1324 minGreen CitySTEVE KINGThis week we return to a 2018 episode focused on historic preservation with Steve King, an architect and the deputy state historic preservation officer.2021-08-0824 minGreen CityTAMMY NICHOLSONToday we will wrap up our series on transportation by having a discussion with Tammy Nicholson, Director of the Modal Transportation Bureau for the Iowa Department of Transportation.2021-07-3027 minGreen CityDYLAN MULLENIX & ALLISON VAN PELTThis week we are continuing our conversation with Dylan Mullenix and Allison van Pelt from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.2021-07-2324 minGreen CityDYLAN MULLENIX & ALLISON VAN PELTWe continue our series on transportation with today’s conversation focused on the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Joining us in the discussion today are Dylan Mullenix, Assistant Director of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Allison van Pelt who is the Senior Planner focused on environmental resiliency from the DM Area MPO.2021-07-1623 minGreen CityMIKE ARMSTRONG 2.0This week, Lynnae Marty Hentzen is continuing her conversation with Mike Armstrong, Director of Planning & Communications for the Street Collective here in Des Moines. In addition to highlighting more of the programs offered by the Street Collective, we discuss the various policies for complete streets at the local, state and federal levels.2021-07-0926 minGreen CityMIKE ARMSTRONGThere are varying degrees of environmental impact with all the transportation options available to us. Through our discussions, we hope to encourage you to examine your own way of “getting around” and see if you can make some adjustments that might be healthier for you, better for our communities, and more sustainable for our planet.
Lynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Mike Armstrong, Director of Planning & Communications for the Street Collective here in Des Moines.2021-07-0224 minGreen CityCHELCEE CHEERSThis week, Lynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Chelcee Cheers, owner and lead maker at Lathermore Soap Company, specializing in handcrafted 100% vegan and cruelty-free bath and body products.2021-06-2523 minGreen CityJAMIE NICOLINOThis week, Lynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Jamie Nicolino. Jamie is the owner of The Collective in downtown Des Moines. Jamie is not only a champion of sustainability but of social justice for all. As she states on her website, sustainable living isn’t just about making less trash. It goes much deeper than that.
Check out www.yourgreenportal.com to read this week's blog post!2021-06-1924 minGreen CityMINDY BERGSTROM & BRIE WALKERLynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Mindy Bergstrom and Brie Walker from Z.W. Mercantile (Zero Waste) in Ames. ZW Mercantile is a locally-owned and operated eco-conscious business striving to help beginners and experts alike transition to and maintain as close to a zero-waste lifestyle as possible.2021-06-1125 minGreen CityLYNN PRITCHARDLynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Lynn Pritchard, owner and chef of Table 128 Bistro + Bar, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of embracing more sustainable practices from a restaurateur's perspective.2021-06-0424 minGreen CityKEVIN ANDERSONLynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Kevin Anderson, Animal Science and Horticulture Instructor at Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus. Kevin was the visionary behind the new student run Central Market.2021-05-2923 minGreen CityJENNY QUINERLynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Jenny Quiner of Dogpatch Urban Gardens, a family-run farm passionate about health, community, education, and the environment. The urban farm is built on the foundation of “Grow better, not bigger.”2021-05-2123 minGreen CityAUBREY ALVAREZLynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Aubrey Alvarez, co-founder and executive director of Eat Greater Des Moines.2021-05-1425 minGreen CityMATT HAUGE - VALLEY JUNCTIONLynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by Matt Hauge, executive director of the Historic Valley Junction Foundation, to discuss this year's market and other events to look forward to in Valley Junction.2021-05-0720 minGreen CityAMY ELBERT & LOIS SCHULTZLynnae Marty Hentzen and Olivia Hicks are joined by Amy Elbert, leader of Plymouth Church’s Creation Care and Justice Coalition, and Lois Schultz, a key member of Plymouth’s Creation Care and Justice Coalition and the facilitator of the Interfaith Green Coalition.2021-04-3027 minGreen CityKAMYAR ENSHAYANLynnae Marty Hentzen and Olivia Hicks are joined by Kamyar Enshayan, director at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa and a professor of environmental studies at UNI since 1993. Kamyar works to turn science into action in energy conservation, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture.2021-04-2326 minGreen CityDR. WILLIAM GUTOWSKILynnae Marty Hentzen and Olivia Hicks are joined by Dr. William Gutowski, professor of meteorology in the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Science at Iowa State University and a lead author of the 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, to discuss the future impact of climate change and how to get involved.2021-04-1627 minGreen CityDR. BRIAN CAMPBELL & RAIHAN AMIR RASHIDI - IOWA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCILLynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by co-host Olivia Hicks to discuss the Iowa Environmental Council’s policy initiatives with Dr. Brian Campbell, IEC executive director, and Raihan Amir Rashidi, clean energy field organizer for IEC.2021-04-0934 minGreen CitySTEVE FALCK & ANN MESNIKOFF - THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY CENTERLynnae Marty Hentzen is joined by co-host Olivia Hicks to discuss environmental policy at the state and national level with Steve Falck, senior policy advocate at the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Ann Mesnikoff, federal legislative director at the Environmental Law and Policy Center.
2021-04-0229 minGreen CityCORNELIA BUTLER FLORALynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by the creator of the Seven Community Capitals Framework: Cornelia Butler Flora, co-author of Rural Communities: Legacy & Change.2021-03-3131 minGreen CityART CULLEN & MIKE PORSCH - STORM LAKELynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Art Cullen, Pulitzer Prize winning editor of the Storm Lake Times, and Mike Porsch, Mayor of Storm Lake and former city councilman, to discuss implementing the Seven Capitals in Storm Lake, Iowa. 2021-03-3132 minGreen CityRICK MORAIN & SID JONES - JEFFERSONLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Rick Morain, retired Editor/Publisher and now columnist of the Jefferson Bee & Herald, and Sid Jones, President and CEO of Home State Bank and President of the Greene County Development Corporation, to discuss implementing the Seven Capitals in Jefferson, Iowa. 2021-03-3133 minGreen CityDICK KIRCHOFF & DR. WAYNE MARTY - LE MARSLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Dick Kirchoff, mayor of Le Mars, and Dr. Wayne Marty, a resident of Le Mars for almost 70 years, to discuss implementing the Seven Capitals in Le Mars, Iowa.2021-03-3131 minGreen CityANGELA CONNOLLY & EMILY KESSINGER - CAPITAL CROSSROADSLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Angela Connolly, Polk County Supervisor and Tri-Chair of Capital Crossroads, and Emily Kessinger, Director of Capital Crossroads, to discuss implementing the Seven Capitals in Des Moines, Iowa.2021-03-3127 minGreen CityDR. LUIS RICO-GUTIERREZ & TODD ASHBY - #7 BUILT CAPITALLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Dr. Luis Rico-Gutierrez, Dean of Iowa State University’s College of Design, and Todd Ashby, Executive Director of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, to discuss Built Capital in Iowa. 2021-03-3128 minGreen CityDR. MIMI KAMMER - #6 CULTURAL CAPITALLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Dr. Mimi Kammer, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts and Associate Professor of Theatre, and Women’s and Gender Studies Faculty at Simpson College, to discuss Cultural Capital. 2021-03-1827 minGreen CityDR. MARVIN DEJEAR & DR. JOHN WOELL - #5 HUMAN CAPITALLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Dr. Marvin DeJear, Senior Vice President of Talent Development for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and Dr. John Woell, Senior Vice President and Academic Dean at Simpson College, to discuss Human Capital. 2021-03-1829 minGreen CitySUSAN JUDKINS & ROB BARRON - #4 POLITICAL CAPITALLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Susan Judkins, Client Development Director with RDG Planning & Design and Clive City Council Member since 2013, and Rob Barron, Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations at Grand View University & Vice Chair of the Des Moines School Board, to discuss Political Capital.2021-03-1828 minGreen CityCORY MCANELLY & CRAIG ROWLES - #3 FINANCIAL CAPITALLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Cory McAnelly, Intellectual Property and Patent Attorney, and Craig Rowles, Veterinarian and Director of Cage Free Operations for Versova Management Company, LLC, to discuss Financial Capital. 2021-03-1829 minGreen CityDEIDRE DEJEAR & ANGIE DETHLEFS-TRETTIN - #2 SOCIAL CAPITALLynnae Marty Hentzen and Bob Riley Jr. are joined by Deidre DeJear, Owner of Caleo Enterprises, and Angie Dethlefs-Trettin, Chief Community Impact Officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, to discuss Social Capital. 2021-03-1825 minGreen CityPAT BODDY & MATT RUSSELL - #1 NATURAL CAPITALListen to Pat Boddy, former DNR acting director and retired environmental engineer for RDG Planning & Design, and Matt Russell, executive director of Iowa Interfaith Power & Light and a 5th generation Iowa farmer, discuss natural capital in Iowa. 2021-03-1027 minGreen CityBOB RILEY CO-HOST - INTRO TO SERIES ON SEVEN CAPITALSWhy the Seven Capitals?
For Bob Riley Jr., co-host of the series, it’s about not wasting resources, examining the importance of effective and efficient resources through curiosity, recognizing the interdependence of each capital in creating a system, appreciating the wonders of modern technology and science, and continuing to push out of your comfort zone to ask “what if.”
Join Lynnae Marty Hentzen, the creator of Your Green Portal and host of Green City, in discovering more about the Seven Capitals--Natural, Social, Financial, Political, Human, Cultural, and Built--on the Your Green Portal website and tune in to K...2021-03-0424 min