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Outdoor MinimalistPublic Lands News (April 28 - May 2)We’ve officially passed the 100-day mark of Trump’s second administration. In this episode, I break down the sweeping environmental and public lands-related moves made so far, including threats to protections, deregulation, and extractive industry prioritization.I also recap a leaked Department of Interior draft plan, recent BLM energy project approvals, and a new bipartisan effort in the Senate aimed at extending critical maintenance funding for national parks.What is Covered:1. A timeline of major environmental and public lands actions from the Trump administration’s first 100 days2. The Depart...2025-05-0213 min
The Secret Lives of ParksSqueezed Thin: Park Staff in UpheavalMultiple staffing crises are harming the National Park Service, including mass layoffs, a hiring freeze, forced retirements and delays in onboarding seasonal employees — and a new reduction in force could be imminent. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced plans late last Friday to drastically consolidate land management agencies across the country, and a new round of terminations could affect every level of park management.These reckless, wide-ranging job cuts come at a time when national parks are more popular than ever. How are parks — and people — coping under these ongoing employee upheavals?This episode, host Jennifer Errick...2025-04-2247 minThe Secret Lives of ParksBonus: On the Trail with AmyOn April 18, the National Parks Conservation Association will host a 10-day silent auction. As part of this fundraiser, The Secret Lives of Parks cohost Jennifer Errick is offering to produce a podcast-style audio story for one winning bidder or couple, modeled after the stories we create here. Today, we’re sharing what this kind of keepsake can sound like, with excerpts from Jennifer’s recent conversation with NPCA Senior Vice President of Communications Amy Hagovsky. If you'd like to be the star of your own audio story, check out npca.org/auction. There are plenty of other great...2025-04-1516 minThe Secret Lives of ParksOn the Road Again... and AgainTo celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service in 2016, journalist Conor Knighton visited all 59 capital-N, capital-P parks in one year — turning that experience into a series of "On the Trail" segments for CBS Sunday Morning and, later, into the New York Times best-selling memoir "Leave Only Footprints."Host Todd Christopher interviews Conor about that year and how his year in the parks shaped his understanding of our public lands, and of himself as well.Original theme music by Chad FischerThe Secret Lives of Parks is brought to you by: Todd...2025-04-0836 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Angel of Glen EchoThe Clara Barton National Historic Site in Glen Echo, Maryland, was the first national park site created to honor a woman and one of just 13 such sites across the country. Barton lived and worked in this corner of Maryland thanks to a unique partnership with a local arts institution known as Glen Echo Park, whose founders built the stately building to honor her as a celebrity in residence. It served as a multipurpose homestead and the American Red Cross headquarters during the last 15 years of Barton’s life.But now, the building is in serious disrepair and in...2025-03-2833 min
New SpeciesA New Woolly Devil with Isaac Lichter MarckSunflowers come in all shapes and sizes, and the group has gained a new member. Nicknamed the “woolly devil,” Ovicula biradiata is the product of the amazing bi-national collaboration between taxonomists, conservationists, and community scientists in Big Bend National Park. But it comes at a time when the future of National Parks is uncertain.“I think this particular discovery has inspired a lot of people outside of the world of biodiversity science to recognize that we still have a lot of work to do in terms of just describing the biodiversity in environments as iconic as the US Nat...2025-03-1846 min
Polk LoreHey, hey. Ho, ho. We’ve had enough of the status quoI'm not sure the Tryon Daily Bulletin was even at the Tryon rally the other day — they didn't take their own photos, for one thing. It was good to see some coverage, but that coverage didn't really capture the spirit of the event. So here's a short audio essay on what went down, along with some important context.SourcesMeasles eliminated in 2000https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.htmlNational Parks ROI:https://www.npca.org/articles/1269-new-study-valuing-america-s-national-parks-at-92-billion-underscores-theirGSMNP impacthttps://www.forbes.com/sites/br...2025-03-1417 minThe Secret Lives of ParksSave the DinosaursDinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah is the original Jurassic Park, created 110 years ago to protect a trove of more than 1,500 fossils, including the Allosaurus, the Diplodocus, the Stegosaurus and many others. Visitors can even touch real dinosaur bones from 149 million years ago.This area has long been a target for oil and gas development, but earlier this month, incoming Interior Secretary Doug Burgum raised the threat level when he issued a new secretarial order directing his assistant secretaries to review all public lands for potential new resource extraction, specifically targeting national monuments. NPCA released a...2025-02-2742 min
90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection PodcastS4E5: DOGE Layoffs Are Sabotaging Public LandsAbout the Guest Kristen Brengel serves as the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). With extensive experience in advocacy and policy, Kristen has been a pivotal voice in the conservation and protection of national parks across the United States. Her work involves lobbying on Capitol Hill, engaging with international media, and championing environmental policies that safeguard public lands and ecosystems. Kristen is a long-time advocate for the protection of public lands, bringing awareness and action to issues impacting national parks and their staff. Episode Summary In t...2025-02-2640 min
Black Girl Politics PodcastTrials and TribulationsJeria & Jadah spend this week catching us up on Trump’s cuts to the National Park Service and National Forest Service, the gutting of the USDA 1890 Scholars Program, and his standoff with the Governor of Maine. Then, they catch us up on the latest Trials & Tribulations in the press…That is, the resignation of one of Diddy’s attorneys, updates in the case against Luigi Mangione, and A$AP Rocky’s Not Guilty verdict. With the layoffs, closings, and understaffing at our country’s National Parks, it’s more important than ever that we come together to...2025-02-2538 min
RV Lifestyle ExpertCamping Industry About to go Bust?Camping Industry is About to Go Bust? What is so wrong, you say, that we abandon the open road. RVTravel Nanci Dixonhttps://www.rvtravel.com/rv-service-centers-readers-speak-out-1196/Brenda OdomThanks for the Memorieshttps://www.rvtravel.com/memories-rving-1103/Gail Marsh https://www.rvtravel.com/three-friends-quitting-rving-you-can-relate-1024/National Parks Conservation Associationhttps://www.npca.org/articles/6614-five-ways-president-trump-s-executive-orders-could-harm-national-parks8 Ways Special Interests Are Asking President-Elect Trump To Sell...2025-02-1907 minThe Secret Lives of ParksPhotographing Parks After Dark“Half the park is after dark.” This phrase was coined by the astronomer and artist Tyler Nordgren in 2010 as part of a series of posters he created of nightscapes at public lands. National parks are some of the best places in the country to see dark night skies. Still, many visitors head home after sunset, not even considering the sights they’re missing out on. This episode, photographer and night-sky enthusiast Jeff Pfaller speaks with host Jennifer Errick on some of the techniques he uses to take stunning images of stars, synchronous fireflies and other phenomena at nationa...2025-01-2829 minThe Secret Lives of ParksA New Park for an Old Hero?The Mojave Desert of Southern California is a place where creatures move and grow at a slow pace. In this vast, harsh landscape, the desert tortoise has served as a hard-working hero that has helped life flourish around it for centuries. But its population has been plummeting for decades, and activists have been working to preserve more than half a million acres that will help the tortoise, and many other species, survive.In this episode, host Jennifer Errick travels to the Mojave Desert to speak with desert tortoise expert and NPCA California Program Manager Luke Basulto and...2024-12-1634 minThe Secret Lives of ParksA School Year on WheelsHave you ever dreamed of living on the road and exploring national parks for months at a time? One Minnesota couple uprooted their lives to go on a year-long adventure with their twin daughters, building a curriculum for their girls’ education at public lands around the country.How did they do it? This episode, we explore some of the joys and challenges of “roadschooling.”Host Jennifer Errick speaks with Jen Goepfert, Travis Pedersen, and their daughters Aela and Eva. From the seed of the idea to their first taste of living in a 42-foot trailer togeth...2024-11-0534 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Woman Behind the WeekendIf you enjoy having time off on the weekend, you can thank the woman who standardized the 40-hour workweek and made the concept possible. Frances Perkins also created Social Security and unemployment insurance, banned child labor, and put many safety measures and workplace protections in place that we simply take for granted. Yet, few people know much about the first female U.S. cabinet secretary and how she continues to shape our lives decades later.Giovanna Gray Lockhart is executive director of the Frances Perkins Center and a key advocate for making Perkins’ homestead in Newcastle, Maine, ou...2024-10-0133 minThe Secret Lives of ParksIn the Footsteps of GrizzliesSince childhood, award-winning author Kevin Grange has been fascinated with one of the most fearsome and misunderstood predators on the continent: grizzly bears. His passion has taken him to remote and colorful destinations, and he has spent many long, rugged days following in the pawprints of grizzlies — and occasionally having those pawprints charging back in his direction.Now, Grange shares his wealth of bear knowledge and advice in a new book, “Grizzly Confidential: An Astounding Journey into the Secret Life of North America’s Most Fearsome Predator.” In this episode, host Jennifer Errick asks Grange about the enduring...2024-09-1028 minThe Secret Lives of ParksFor the Love of DogOur pets are family, and when we travel, it only makes sense that we want to bring our dogs with us. Many national park sites are ideal places for our canine companions, with accessible trails and programs geared just for them — but not every site is a good choice for a dog, and many can present serious dangers to our pets.A new system-wide map and guide to dog accessibility can take some of the mystery out of planning a park trip, and knowing the park regulations and best practices can make trips safer and easier for pe...2024-08-2835 minThe Secret Lives of ParksIt Takes a VillageLast month, several hundred people gathered in Greenwich Village to celebrate the opening of a new visitor center at Stonewall National Monument and to honor the movement Stonewall set in motion as the “birthplace for Pride.” Mark Segal is a longtime activist and journalist who participated in the momentous events that took place here in June 1969, and he curated the interpretive exhibit featured in the new visitor center.In this episode, host Jennifer Errick speaks with Segal on the events of the uprising and how it shaped his lifetime of activism. We also feature NPCA Northeast Program Mana...2024-07-3036 minThe Secret Lives of ParksBefore the GateOn the remote Sea Islands of South Carolina, golf courses and gated developments are changing the rural character of some of the first African American-owned lands in the country.The Gullah/Geechee are the direct descendants of the enslaved people who once worked on the area's rice, cotton and indigo plantations; now, the island that serves as the epicenter of their culture is at risk from a new development threat. The Gullah/Geechee and their lands played a critical role at a turning point in the Civil War and are a central part of the history of...2024-06-2742 min
National Parks Traveler PodcastNational Parks Traveler Podcast | Parks as Founts of WildlifeRecently I read “The Wolverine Way”, by Douglas Chadwick. It’s a book from 2012 that really dives into the lives of wolverines, a small mammal with a cantankerous reputation that the US Fish and Wildlife Service late last year announced would be a threatened species. The book is a fascinating biography, if you will, of wolverines. Chadwick has an engaging writing style and Glacier National Park provides a fascinating backdrop for the story, two things that keep the story flowing. One thing that he mentions that struck me is how important Glacier National Park is for the wolverines surviva...2024-06-0245 min
The Lesser Known PodSummit or Plummet: Denali National ParkThanks for joining us again for another episode! Today we talk about Denali National Park's summit history and lesser-known facts about it. Do you dare summit this treacherous mountain?
Sources:
Dinosaurs https://www.npca.org/articles/1565-where-the-wild-things-were
Alaska triangle https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-774019
5 weird facts https://www.alaskatourjobs.com/blog/useful-tips/5-weird-facts-denali-national-park-preserve/
10 weird facts https://morethanjustparks.com/denali-national-park-facts/
35 things about it https://nationalparkobsessed.com/denali-facts/
https://unofficialnetworks.com/2018/02/26/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-denali-national-park-nps/
https://www.treehugger.com/denali-national-park-5210747
https://www.adventuretreks.com/blog/10...2024-06-0122 minThe Secret Lives of ParksA Brief Shining MomentThey say the stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas... but what about the middle of the day? Not just any day—in this episode, we experience the recent total solar eclipse at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and discover how the history of this Hill Country ranch connects it to the night sky and the heyday of the U.S. space program.Host Todd Christopher captures the sounds of the awe-inspiring celestial event from the LBJ Ranch as ranger Kevin Goodwin shares LBJ’s space cowboy roots and NASA’s Moll...2024-05-3128 minThe Secret Lives of ParksHolding Back the SeaAt first glance, American Samoa feels like an idyllic, tropical South Pacific paradise where life has changed very little in the past century. But residents have been struggling with the pronounced effects of climate change and other serious challenges. Samoan beaches are visibly eroding, heat and salt water are affecting residents’ ability to grow food and to fish, and the resulting changes in diets are creating more medical problems for the people who live on these remote islands. Yet, Samoans are determined to preserve their lands and keep their culture and traditions alive for their children.Reporter De...2024-05-0131 min
National Parks Traveler PodcastNational Parks Traveler Podcast | Cultural Resource ChallengeSpur a discussion about traveling to a national park for a vacation and odds are that it will revolve around getting out into nature, looking for wildlife, perhaps honing your photography skills, or marveling at incredible vistas. Will the discussion include destinations that portray aspects of the country’s history, or cultural melting pot? Equating national parks with nature is obvious, but making a similar connection with history and culture might not be so obvious. And maybe that lack of appreciation for America’s culture and history explains why the National Park Service has been strug...2024-04-1442 min
Nature and Science PodcastTitle: "The National Park Conservation Association: Over a Century of Advocacy."Send us a textThis episode continues our discussion on America's national parks. Joining to talk about the work of the National Park Conservation Association(NPCA) is Emily Douce.Emily is the NPCA Deputy Vice President for Government Affairs. Emily Douce helps manage the government affairs department and advocates for additional funding for national parks, both through appropriations and supplementary sources.https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com2024-03-2943 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Beauty of LossThe Colorado River flows through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Southwest, provides drinking water to more than 40 million people, and is one of the most important sources of water for U.S. agriculture. But access to the river has never been fair, and now, water levels are at historic lows after decades of extreme drought.Photojournalist and visual storyteller Pete McBride has photographed every mile of the river over nearly 20 years of reporting and exploration. This episode, McBride speaks with host Jennifer Errick about his new book, “The Colorado River: Chasing Water,” and how he s...2024-03-2724 min
National Parks Traveler PodcastNational Parks Traveler Podcast | Polluting the ParksAir pollution and climate change impacts can have outsized effects on the National Park System, as well as lesser noticed but just as concerning effects. But are those impacts spread across the entire park system, or clustered around a few? Back in 2019 the National Parks Conservation Association looked at how air pollution and climate change were impacting parks. They have updated that study with the latest data from the National Park Service, and the current state of affairs remains concerning. To discuss NPCA’s findings, we’ve asked Ulla Reeves, the interim director of NPCA’s Clea...2024-03-1742 minThe Secret Lives of ParksCreating the Country’s First ‘Idea Park’In the late 1970s, only three national park sites out of 300 had specifically been created to interpret women’s history. Judy Hart, then a chief ranger for legislation in the National Park Service’s Boston office, knew she wanted to improve that number, but she wasn’t sure how.Hart’s determination took her to Seneca Falls, New York, as well as Capitol Hill as she won people over with the power of her idea. She used every tactic at her disposal to honor notable leaders in the movement for women’s rights, even though the run-down buildings...2024-02-2826 minThe Secret Lives of ParksStamped in the SoilIn the 1950s and ’60s, Alabama was a battleground for voting equality. White elected officials had long denied Black citizens their constitutional right to vote, and thousands of activists faced violent opposition from white residents and officials. In 1965, the Selma to Montgomery march made history, galvanizing the nation and leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act, which finally allowed millions of disenfranchised Black citizens to cast ballots.The march route is preserved in the National Park System. But event wouldn’t have been possible without private landowners along the route who risked their lives and jobs...2024-01-3032 min
Big Blend RadioLowell E. Baier - Endangered Species ActThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features legal and environmental historian, author, and attorney Lowell E. Baier. Hear about the history and importance of the Endangered Species Act as well as his two related books The Codex of the "Endangered Species Act: Volume 1, The First Fifty Years", and "Endangered Species Act: Volume 2, The NextFifty Years." More at https://lowellebaier.com/ and https://esaat50.com/ MORE RESOURCES as discussed in the podcast:- ESAat50.com: https://esaat50.com/ - National Wildlife Federation: https://www.nwf.org/ - National Par...2024-01-2755 min
Nature Connection RadioLowell E. Baier - Endangered Species ActThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features legal and environmental historian, author, and attorney Lowell E. Baier. Hear about the history and importance of the Endangered Species Act as well as his two related books The Codex of the "Endangered Species Act: Volume 1, The First Fifty Years", and "Endangered Species Act: Volume 2, The NextFifty Years." More at https://lowellebaier.com/ and https://esaat50.com/
MORE RESOURCES as discussed in the podcast:
- ESAat50.com: https://esaat50.com/
- National Wildlife Federation: https://www.nwf.org/
- N...2024-01-2755 min
The Lesser Known PodDeath Valley: Is It Really What You Thought It Was?You thought you knew these places but some of the most common places are riddled with lesser known spots, facts, and hauntings within. Welcome to the Lesser Known Pod where we tell you anything from strange occurrences that happened to interesting facts about common places around the world.
Thanks for joining us for our very first episode! Today we talk about the mysteries of Death Valley, from rocks that slide on their own, to rare fish that are only found in this Desert.
See our instagram @thelesserknownpodcast for pictures of what were...2024-01-151h 07
National Parks Traveler PodcastNational Parks Traveler Podcast | Speak Up For The SwampIt’s been six years since an oil company headed out across the marl prairie of Big Cypress National Park with vehicles weighing as much as 30 tons to search for oil reserves. Signs of that work continue to show on the prairie, despite stringent National Park Service requirements for restoring the landscape after the searching was completed. Located to the north of Everglades National Park, Big Cypress is a “split estate” – the Park Service owns the surface of the more than 720,000-acre landscape, while the mineral rights are privately owned – energy exploration and possible development were allowed in the pre...2023-12-0345 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Skeleton CrewPaleontologists have long explored Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the border of Arizona and Utah for its fossils, notably its prolific dinosaur tracks — but few bones have ever been found there. But last March, after watching the waters at Lake Powell drop, scientists made a calculated hunch to investigate areas of the lakebed that hadn’t been exposed in 60 years. Their hunch paid off — and then some — with an unprecedented trove of remains that could provide scientists with new insights into one of the early Jurassic’s quirkiest hybrid creatures.This episode, meet the tritylodont, the 190-million-y...2023-11-3034 min
Magic & MountainsLife Depends on Rivers with Tom KiernanA leader brings the weather, and in this episode, President and CEO of American Rivers, Tom Kiernan, gives us a warm summer day (with a cool breeze) and a ton of enthusiasm. T. A. and Tom K. discuss how nature has the capacity to hold us in times of stress, loss, and deep personal struggles. We hear the heartbreaking and uplifting story of how Tom Kiernan has become a devoted protector of open spaces and wild places. And we reflect on the peace that nature offers us all – the reconnection and the renewal. We learn ab...2023-11-2749 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe BeaconThe Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in America and a storied waterway where the Atlantic Ocean meets a series of rivers. It’s the place where Algonquian Chief Powhatan met with early English settlers in the 1600s; where the first enslaved people were brought to America; where Harriet Tubman was born and emancipated herself and many others; and where a Civil War fort became a destination of hope for enslaved people seeking freedom. It’s also a beautiful landscape with bountiful wildlife and ample recreational opportunities.Over the summer, members of Congress introduced a bill that woul...2023-10-2627 minThe Secret Lives of ParksA Reporter ‘On the Brink’ at Cape HatterasBarrier islands naturally undergo erosion. But in the tiny town of Rodanthe, North Carolina, near Cape Hatteras National Seashore, sea-level rise fueled by climate change has intensified this process, creating difficult and dangerous conditions for the community. Four homes have collapsed into the ocean since February 2022, and the park’s dunes and beaches are washing into the sea, making the boundary between public and private land harder to determine.Journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan covers this issue in her new story, “On the Brink,” in National Parks magazine. This episode, host Jennifer Errick asks Kaplan what she learne...2023-09-2820 min
Off The CommaEpisode 14: JoanIn this episode, we talk to Joan Virginia Allen. She describes herself as an explorer, genuinely curious and someone who makes a difference. Joan lives in Ojai, California in the USA.
At the age of 85, Joan wants to get people excited about changing the paradigm of aging. She opens up about her sabotaging voice and all the ways it tries to undermine her ability and to limit her. She describes how this inner critic manifests, how she identifies it and ultimately how she directs it. Through coming face to face with her negative voice, Joan des...2023-09-2052 min
Wanderers of WeirdNational Park Stories IWelcome back to the Wanderers of Weird podcast! This week the ladies are diving right into the first installment of strange happenings in our national parks. Don’t forget to be a good human this week!Non-Profit of the Week:National Parks Conservation Associationhttps://www.npca.org/about/our-story“With more than 1.6 million members and supporters beside us, we are the voice of America’s national parks, working to protect and preserve our nation’s most iconic and inspirational places for present and future generations. We celebrate the parks —...2023-09-0744 minThe Secret Lives of ParksWhy We ServeAnacostia Park is a lesser-known gem of southeast Washington, D.C. Stretching for 8 miles along both sides of the Anacostia River, the park encompasses a distinctive aquatic garden with lilies and lotuses, a historic golf course from the segregation area, and the only roller-skating rink in the National Park System, among many other scenic vistas and recreational facilities just up the street from the neighborhood where Frederick Douglass spent the last years of his life.This episode, host Jennifer Errick speaks with staff and volunteers from The Mission Continues; Richard Trent, executive director of the Friends of...2023-08-1629 minThe Secret Lives of ParksOpening DayThe only baseball stadium in the National Park System and one of the last surviving stadiums with a rich Negro League history, Hinchliffe Stadium at Paterson Great Falls was nearly lost for good. This spring, a fully restored Hinchliffe reopened to much fanfare—and we take you out to the ballgame. Host Todd Christopher captures the sounds of opening day and speaks with Brian LoPinto, founder of The Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium, Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, and Darren Boch, superintendent of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. Original theme music by Chad Fische...2023-07-2828 min
Cyrus Webb's tracksAlan Spears of the #NPCA discusses #EmmettTill's story, new #parkfortill on #ConversationsLIVE ~ @NPCAHost Cyrus Webb welcomes Alan Spears, Senior Director of Cultural Resources and Government Affairs at the National Parks Conservation Assoc., to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss the life of Emmett Till and how a new national park site would ensure his murder and the strength of his mother are never forgotten. Find out more here: https://www.npca.org/articles/3289-faqs-a-national-park-site-for-emmett-till2023-07-2409 min
LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast14: Trivia 3It's time again for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world. A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation. How do YOU stack up?Super-duper special guests from The National Park After Dark podcast, Cassie and Danielle, join us to celebrate National Parks month!Host\Lost Tube of Chapstick: Patrick ThompsonPlayers:Justin YoderCherie BelangerBrodie MecheDiana MooreDustin LarsenDanielle LaR...2023-07-241h 10The Secret Lives of ParksThe Heart of America’s StoryCreated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 as "a new kind of national park," national heritage areas are large, regionally distinctive sites that celebrate human experience and achievement. Congress passed new legislation expanding and improving the heritage area system late last year--yet many people are unfamiliar with these hidden gems and the economic benefits they offer. Now, as national heritage areas could be entering a new era of improved visibility, host Jennifer Errick speaks with Sara Capen, chair of the Alliance for National Heritage Areas and executive director of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area in New York S...2023-06-2929 min
Lost In The ForestGord Harry Trail, Quarry's and Limestone Hill, all around Port ColborneToday we did a bit of the Gord Harry Trail but found a cool quarry to ride around, rock slabs and loads of potential, We then found a way into Port Colborne, use it or lose it and you know what it might go anyway.We recorded this in the car in the rain so you may hear some noises.https://npca.ca/parks-recreation/conservation-areas/gord-harry-trailhttps://www.trailforks.com/region/limestone-hill-35801/2023-06-1217 minThe Secret Lives of ParksMemorializing the TruthChristopher Benson, associate professor of journalism at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, has worked for years to preserve the story of Emmett Till. He coauthored two books with members of the Till family that counter widespread misinformation and emphasize the humanity of the child at the center one of America’s most heinous crimes.Now, as anticipation builds around a potential new national park site honoring Emmett Till and his mother, civil rights icon Mamie Till-Mobley, host Jennifer Errick speaks with Benson on both of his groundbreaking books with the Till family, the enduring si...2023-05-3120 min
Conservation Conversations with Sean O'BrienPriya Nanjappa: Bringing People & Parks TogetherJoin Sean O'Brien in this thought-provoking Conservation Conversations episode as he is joined by Priya Nanjappa, Vice President for Conservation Programs at the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). The conversation explores the impacts of colonialism on public spaces and the movement to make people feel safe in outdoor environments once again. They also discuss the collaborative work between the NPCA and NatureServe to identify important areas for safeguarding biodiversity and providing refuge from climate change. Plus, Priya shares how she grew to love frogs and toads and become a herpetologist! 2023-05-2936 minThe Secret Lives of ParksHope Along the CuyahogaThe Cuyahoga River was once a burning symbol of pollution and neglect — then the public demanded action to protect it. Decades of work have transformed the river into a thriving recreational destination for millions of visitors.Today, this dedication continues with major restoration projects that are revitalizing waterways, bringing back wildlife and improving the park and the Great Lakes region. Want a dose of optimism this Earth Day? We’ve got you covered.In this episode, host Jennifer Errick speaks with Plant Ecologist Chris Davis at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Great Lakes Senior Program Mana...2023-04-1831 minThe Secret Lives of ParksA Collision of BreathsWhat we experience in our national parks can sometimes leave us at a loss for words, but park-inspired poets prove that finding those words can be nothing short of extraordinary.To honor the National Park Service centennial in 2016, the Academy of American Poets commissioned 50 poems to celebrate national parks in every state. Today, we’re taking a closer look at five of our favorites, including:Ada Limón | Notes on the BelowNathalie Handal | Accepting Heaven at Great BasinArthur Sze | White SandsMeg Day | The Permanent WayMajor Jackson | Song as Abridged Thesis of George Perkins Marsh’s Man and N...2023-04-1219 minThe Secret Lives of ParksBehind the Scenes at Padre IslandBen Goldfarb was looking forward to a sunny kayaking trip at Padre Island National Seashore in Texas, but unseasonable weather blew his plans apart, and he found himself instead falling face-first into the frigid waters of the Laguna Madre.In this episode, the award-winning conservation writer speaks with host Jennifer Errick on his new feature in National Parks magazine — the trip he planned to have, the adventure he and his wife actually enjoyed, and how he wove elements of history, nature, wildlife and climate-driven conflict together into a lighthearted, informative story about the austere delights and disappointments of...2023-03-2823 min
Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Forum PodcastsThe Ambler Mining Road and the Future of Northwest Alaska Parks - Alex Johnson (w/ slides)Alex Johnson manages NPCA’s programs to protect and enhance the national parks and preserves in Alaska. He's is an outdoor and wilderness and is particularly fond of long-distance human-powered travel, e.g.,) skiing, canoeing, running, and backpacking. Alex is a Wyss Scholar, having earned his MS in environmental studies and Certificate in Natural Resources Conflict Resolution from the University of Montana.Slides - https://www.dropbox.com/s/xq2wxpupd9kfgm0/AnchorageUUPresentation2023.pdf?dl=02023-03-191h 32
BSuite PodcastProducts that Unite the Human Race with Darcy Shiber-Knowles at Dr. Bronner's Excited to share Anne’s in-depth conversation with Darcy Shiber-Knowles, from Dr. Bronner’s, a company ranked one of the top B Corporations in the world, with a 150+ year focus on social justice and environmental responsibility. Anne and Darcy talk about: - The remarkable story of how a German-Jewish soap making company became one of the most impactful B Corps in the world - The meaning behind Constructive Capitalism and why we should consider doing business with the highest standards of compassion - Blending advocacy with business - PLUS: The...2023-02-0628 min
City Girl Empower HourThe Power of PlayYou know the saying, “all work, no play?” Well, we’ve got you covered. In this week’s City Girl Empower Hour, City Girl Coffee CEO and Empower Hour host Alyza James chats with Christine Goepfert, Christina Hussman Rhode and Katie Nyberg about preserving some of our greatest natural resources as places to learn, reflect and play. Tune in for a meandering chat about how work-life balance, inclusivity and the great outdoors can make us all better humans and better leaders. Be sure to follow, like and share the @citygirlempowerhour podcast with your network. And support Chr...2023-02-0251 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Little Jewel BoxWinter is often a time when we hunker down, shield ourselves from the cold, and sleep off the dark evenings. But it can also be an ideal time to visit parks, once we find a little motivation to turn off Netflix, put on a coat and venture outside.In this episode, host Jennifer Errick turns to some of her favorite outdoor enthusiasts — her colleagues at the National Parks Conservation Association — for inspiration on where they love to travel in winter. She speaks with Michael Jamison, campaign director for NPCA's Northern Rockies Regional Office, on skating wild ice and...2023-02-0135 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Geography That Unites UsRock Creek Park is one of the oldest national parks in the country. It stretches through the heart of Washington, D.C., and creates a dividing line between neighborhoods to the east and west. The Carter Barron Amphitheater, a performing arts venue in the park, once brought these communities together with a mix of big-name concerts and creative programs — but structural problems forced it to close in 2017. Can a new alliance of advocates restore this unique venue for the next generation?In this episode, host Jennifer Errick interviews Rock Creek Park Superintendent Julia Washburn and Dep...2023-01-1128 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Giving TreesWitness trees were present for pivotal moments in our history but the stories they would tell, if they could, don’t have to die with them―thanks to a fascinating partnership between national park sites and student artists and designers. Host Todd Christopher visits Antietam National Battlefield’s renowned witness tree ― the Burnside Sycamore ― with natural resources manager Joe Calzarette, explores The Witness Tree Project’s unique mashup of history and design with RISD faculty members and founders Dale Broholm and Dan Cavicchi, and learns about the project’s impact from RISD student and participant Esther Akintoye.Original theme...2022-12-2024 min
National Park After DarkDeath Wish. Joshua Tree National Park.People put a big emphasis on living - how we spend our precious time before we face the music. But unfortunately, part of living – is dying, and that takes some thought too. Confronting our own mortality is difficult and unsettling but to the living left behind, knowing your final wishes can be a welcome sigh of relief. Today we venture into Joshua Tree National Park, and discuss the wild ride that was Gram Parson’s life, and untimely death.
We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the...2022-12-1953 min
Let's Get HauntedEpisode 130: The True Story of Gram Parsons' Haunted National Park Cremation**SKIP TO 00:26:33 TO GET TO THE STORY**
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Joshua tree has long stood as an enchanted place full of whimsy and magic: both attracting chaos and dispersing it. Thrillseekers, peacemakers, artists, and souls seeking answers, are attracted to Joshua Tree’s wonder and intangible spirit. But did you know that Joshua Tree is also known for being haunted? Some of the spirits of those lost souls still linger. Today Nat enchants Aly with the true story of Gram Parson’s final wishes and the...2022-11-301h 42The Secret Lives of ParksMaking Things WholeChannel Islands National Park and the marine habitat that surrounds it make up one of the most biodiverse coastal regions in the world, with a long and rich cultural history. It’s the traditional home of the Chumash people, and members of these seafaring Tribes have been working for decades to preserve their lands and waters from drilling, development and other threats. After a devastating explosion at an oil well in 1969 devastated birds and marine life along the coast, the Chumash and their allies have been seeking formal federal protections in the form of a national marine sanctuary. I...2022-11-1630 minNational Park After DarkLone Survivor. Yosemite National Park.We all hope to get through life unscathed. No one wants to experience a traumatic event, as they inevitably come hand in hand with suffering. It may be immediate, or, it may take a lifetime, but according to studies on PTSD and trauma – an overwhelming amount of people who will experience a traumatic event in their lifetimes, were changed in fundamental, positive, ways. Donnie Priest was just 10 years old when the plane carrying his family crashed just outside of Yosemite National Park, killing all on board except for him. His incredible story of survival was only the beginning - it wa...2022-11-1443 minThe Secret Lives of ParksTelling the TruthThis week marks 67 years since the trial of Emmett Till’s murderers, a miscarriage of justice that focused the attention of the world on the tiny town of Sumner, Mississippi, galvanized international outrage and grief, and sparked leaders of the Civil Rights Movement to act. Today, advocates want to see the courthouse where the trial took place preserved as a national park site and want to continue to use the story of the Till tragedy as a way to facilitate conversations around race and racism and further healing in the community and beyond.Host Jennifer Errick features in...2022-09-1931 minThe Secret Lives of ParksA Walk on the Wild SideHow far would you go to save a place you love? For Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, who was incensed by a proposal to pave his beloved C&O Canal into a parkway, the answer was all the way. Host Todd Christopher explores the media sensation that was the Douglas protest hike of 1954 and speaks with Mike Darzi and Carol Ivory, co-chairs of the epic One Day Hike where a new generation of park enthusiasts now goes the distance every April.Original theme music by Chad Fischer“The Canal Song” was performed by Michael Clem2022-05-1722 minNational Park After DarkWhat is Buried Beneath the Sea? Biscayne National Park. (February Patreon Release)Originally posted last month to Patreon for February’s bonus episode, in honor of Black History Month, we dive (literally) into an important and heartbreaking story which has been largely lost to time. This week we bring it to the surface, have difficult conversations and discuss the efforts the NPS, independent diving groups and historians have taken to rediscover what was lost to history and to the elements in order to honor its story in the present.
Videos discussed in this episode: The Guerrero Project, The Hunt for the Slave Ship Guerrero
We love our National Parks and we...2022-03-241h 00The Secret Lives of ParksAn American Hero Turns 200One of the most remarkable figures in American history was born into slavery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in March 1822. No one could have predicted the incredible life that this girl, Harriet Tubman, would go on to lead. On the eve of Tubman’s 200th birthday, host Jennifer Errick explores what this American legend was really like and what we can learn at some of the park sites that interpret her history. Guests include Alan Spears, senior director for cultural resources at the National Parks Conservation Association; Dana Paterra, park manager at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and...2022-03-1132 min
Gateway to the SmokiesEpisode 46:Creating Safe Wildlife Passage and Preserving the SmokiesAbout this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Jeff Hunter, Senior Program Manager with the National Parks ConservationAssociation (NPCA) in Asheville, where he works on a variety of issues pertaining to protecting and improving the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Presently, he is focused heavily on a collaborative project designing and building a wildlife crossing on I-40 in the Pigeon Forge in Haywood County, near the Tennessee state line.In our conversation with Jeff, he discusses the importance of Preserving our Nat...2022-02-1658 minThe Secret Lives of ParksHiking with SpoonsAt least 41 million people in the United States, more than one in eight, live with some kind of disability, and some estimates put this figure even higher. For those who may be grappling with anxiety, fatigue, pain and other chronic conditions, the idea of encountering physical hurdles on a trip can be enough to avoid a park altogether, causing people to lose out on the kinds of life-changing experiences that so many of us take for granted. Host Jennifer Errick explores some of the factors that go into accessibility planning and how to be welcoming to people of different...2021-12-2126 minThe Secret Lives of ParksA Diamond in the RoughHinchliffe Stadium in Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is the only ballpark in the National Park System — and one of the very few surviving ballparks once used by Negro League baseball teams. But this field of dreams and its rich history were nearly lost to the ages before getting a chance at extra innings. Dr. Ray Doswell, curator of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, and Dr. Larry Hogan, author of two books on Negro League history and executive producer of the documentary “Before You Can Say Jackie Robinson,” join host Todd Christopher to discuss the significa...2021-11-3025 min
WILDERNESS & WILDLIFERON TIPTON - The Appalachian TrailRon Tipton has spent most of the past 40 years as an advocate for public land preservation, national park protection and for the Appalachian Trail. A graduate of the George Washington U. National Law Center, from 1978 to 2013 he was part of the advocacy and/or management team of four conservation organizations: The Wilderness Society, National Audubon Society, World Wildlife Fund, and National Parks Conservation Association. (NPCA) From 2013 to the end of 2017 Ron served as the President & CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and greatly expanded its fundraising, increasing its annual budget from $6.4 million to nearly $10 million. Ron led a...2021-11-1631 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Healing CeremonyHost Jennifer Errick explores the Tribal-led fight to protect Bears Ears National Monument and what the future of collaboration between Native nations and the U.S. government could mean for public lands with guests Ernie Atencio, Southwest regional director for the National Park Conservation Association; Davina Smith, organizer and consultant for the National Parks Conservation Association, cofounder of Women of Bears Ears, and board member of Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners; and Pat Gonzales-Rogers, executive director for the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition.Watch Davina Smith and other survivors speak about the dark history of Native American boarding schools in...2021-11-0928 minThe Secret Lives of ParksLearning to FlyThis year’s historic fledging of a peregrine falcon at Harpers Ferry ― the first in more than 70 years ― is just the latest chapter in the once-endangered species’ recovery. Host Todd Christopher takes a closer look at how raptor monitoring and reintroduction programs in the parks are making a difference for birds of prey including peregrines and critically endangered California condors. Guests include Mia Parsons, Chief of Resources Management at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Rolf Gubler, Biologist at Shenandoah National Park, and Wildlife Biologist Gavin Emmons & Condor Program Manager Alacia Welch at Pinnacles National Park. Learn more about the...2021-10-1932 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Undiscovered CaveAt Grand Canyon National Park, explorers discovered a trove of lifelike bat fossils that provide a genetic record spanning 30,000 years. Experts reflect on why these particular remains are so rare and special, and how the National Park Service has spent years documenting and learning from the ancient life that surrounds us in our parks. Host Jennifer Errick explores the issue with guests Shawn Thomas, volunteer caver and Subterranean Team Manager at Bat Conservation International; Vincent Santucci, Senior Paleontologist and Paleontology Program Coordinator for the National Park Service; and Dr. Carol Chambers, Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Northern Arizona University. 2021-10-0521 minThe Secret Lives of ParksExpecting the UnexpectedHost Todd Christopher explores the past and future of art in the national parks with Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, and shares works by former national park artists-in-residence including Matt Venuti, Rachel Panitch, Ben Cosgrove and Kurt Wheeler. Original theme music by Chad FischerAudio clips courtesy of the National Park Service Season One of The Secret Lives of Parks was brought to you by: Todd Christopher – Producer & HostJennifer Errick – Producer & HostIsmael Gama, Jr. – Creative Content SpecialistBeverley Stanton – Online Producer The Secret...2021-06-2921 minThe Secret Lives of ParksBelow the SurfaceAt Big Cypress National Preserve, a critical source of water for the greater Everglades ecosystem, the National Park Service has had to contend with a serious recurring threat ever since Congress established it in 1974 — private oil and gas drilling within the park's borders. Host Jennifer Errick explores the issue with guests Dr. Melissa Abdo, Fred Fagergren and John Donahue.Original theme music by Chad FischerSeason One of The Secret Lives of Parks is brought to you by:Todd Christopher – Producer & HostJennifer Errick – Producer & HostBeverley Stanton – Online ProducerIsmael G...2021-06-1525 minThe Secret Lives of ParksThe Show Must Go OnNoted entomologist Michael J. Raupp joins host Todd Christopher to discuss the noisy return of periodical cicadas to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts — and the life lessons these incredible insects can teach us. You can read more about Brood X cicadas in the national parks in the Spring 2021 issue of National Parks magazine.Original theme music by Chad FischerThe Secret Lives of Parks is a production of the National Parks Conservation Association. With more than 1.6 million members and supporters, NPCA is the nation’s only independent, nonpartisan advocacy organization dedic...2021-06-0115 min
Holding ShortEpisode 22- Christine MortineAfter a twenty-five plus career performing, teaching and conducting classical music, Christine S. Mortine switched from conducting instruments to flying by them! The dust has never settled since she realized aviation needed to be a second career getting her private pilot license. Christine is currently a FAA appointed Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) who continues to slip in dual instruction, especially tailwheel endorsements. Prior to the pandemic, Christine was an AOPA Safety Seminar presenter and Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) instructor. She owns a Cessna 185, which she flies throughout the country, and her newly acquired 8KCAB Super ‘D’ for dual inst...2021-05-0733 minWILDERNESS & WILDLIFEJeffrey Hunter - Great Smoky Mountains National ParkJay’s guest today is Jeffrey Hunter, a senior program manager with National Parks & Conservation Association (NPCA) in Asheville, NC where he works on issues related to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.Jeff spent 20 years in the telecommunications industry when a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail inspired him to realign his career with his conservation values. From 2008 to 2013, Jeff led the Tennessee Wild wilderness campaign focused on permanently protecting nearly 20,000 acres in the Cherokee National Forest, including 4.5 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The Te...2021-05-0329 min
SciShow TangentsMarsupialsG'day, mate! This week, we’re taking a trip Down Under (and to South, Central, and North America) to meet our weird mammalian cousins with built-in cargo pockets, the marsupials! Head to the link below to find out how you can help support SciShow Tangents, and see all the cool perks you’ll get in return, like bonus episodes and a monthly newsletter! https://www.patreon.com/SciShowTangentsA big thank you to Patreon subscriber Eclectic Bunny for helping to make the show possible!Follow us on Twitter @SciShowTangents, where we’ll tweet out top...2021-03-3032 min
Expedition National ParksMaxine Johnston, Conservation Gadfly: Big Thicket National PreserveDuring this month celebrating Women’s History, we want to focus on the important role Maxine Johnston played in the fight to preserve the Big Thicket, the nation’s first (alongside Big Cypress) National Preserve and one of the most biologically diverse areas in the country. In our travels, we have always been impressed by the tenacity and dedication of so many volunteers and citizen groups - true democracy in action. We all owe them so much. One such citizen and conservationist champion is Maxine Johnston, who was recently featured in a National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) blog post...2021-03-2321 minNational Park After DarkCelebrating Women’s History Month: Women of Our National ParksThroughout history, women of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicity have made monumental impacts on National Parks here in the US and throughout the world. But why don't we learn about them? Men like John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt make frequent appearances in our history books when it comes to National Park history, but as the old saying goes - behind every great man is an even greater woman. So in that spirit - ladies, let's get in formation. In honor of Women's History Month we want to share stories a sampling of stories from the great women of the past...2021-03-151h 11
Sustainably GeekyEp 28 - The Stars at Night Are Big and BrightThe stars may be big and bright deep in the Heart of Texas, but they're only visible when there are sky is dark. Whether you're in Texas or anywhere else in the world, light pollution continues to distort our ability to enjoy the night sky, and it wreaks havoc on the natural world. We talk with Cliff Kaplan with the Hill Country Alliance and Chloe Crumley with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) to learn about the importance of dark skies and the work they're doing preserve the night sky. They also discuss the International Dark Skies Association's Dark...2020-08-2500 minSustainably GeekyEp 27 - This Land Was Made For You And MeIn this bonus episode, we talk to Dallas Kelley-Kerr of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Daniel Hernandez of Frontera Public Relations to learn about the work they're doing to get the Blackwell School in Marfa, TX designated as a National Park. The historic Blackwell School served to educate local children of Mexican descent in Marfa in the early-to-mid 1900's. This cultural site pays homage to the unique experiences of the Mexican-American population in West Texas and brings awareness to the often overlooked segment of history in this region.Host: Jennifer HetzelLike the...2020-08-1000 min
Sutro SidetalkSutro Sidetalk #56: Xbox Games ShowcaseNo timecode for this week but enjoy 2 hours of covering the Xbox Games Showcase with a lengthy Halo Infinite discussion to start things off. We are joined by Oran from the Halo Podcast Evolved Show.
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The Engage For Good Podcast with Alli MurphySubaru, NPCA Tell Visitors, 'Don't Feed The Landfills' (Halo Winner)We’re back with another special edition of Cause Talk Radio in which we feature a deep dive conversation with one of this year’s Halo Award winners.This episode features the Silver winner for the Sustainability category, an initiative called Don't Feed the Landfills with partners Subaru and the National Parks Conservation Association.Megan is joined today by Denise Coogan, Environmental Partnership Manager for Subaru and Karen Hevel-Mingo, Senior Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change for the National Parks Conservation Association.Our national parks are our country's crown jewels but their 330 million annu...2020-07-2422 minSustainably GeekyEp 26 - This Land Is Your Land This Land Is My LandWe're getting the lay of the land...public lands, that is! On this episode Alan Spears and Dallas Kelley-Kerr from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) join us to discuss the history of public lands and why they matter. They also explain what the NPCA does and how you can get involved to help advocate for our public lands.Host: Jennifer HetzelLike the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts from.You can always reach us at EpicallyGeeky.com2020-07-2300 min
In Our Backyard Podcast13. Preserving Our Past and Protecting Our Future: The Value Of Conservation and Our National ParksDavid Lamfrom is the Southeast Regional Director of the National Parks Conservation Association, he uses his passion and knowledge of our natural, cultural and historical resources to inspire others to learn about and protect our national parks.
We talk about some of the various campaigns he’s worked on and now is overseeing in the Southeast, bedrock environmental laws, inclusion and diversity within the environmental community, the historical significance of the southeast region, working with legislation to help protect and preserve 3 National Monuments, and the significance of having places being marked as National Monuments.
Contact an...2020-05-0828 min
CCERP Podcast6 Kelly Norrid of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: All About Our Local Plants, Parks, and WildlifeKelly Norrid, of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, joins us to discuss his background, what his job with TPWD involves, how you can benefit from it, how he became interested in biology (interesting story!!), restoring ecosystems, some interesting behavior of Vultures, the benefits of snakes, the importance of nature and the wild, and more. A fascinating discussion I look forward to continuing.Sorry if the sound quality is a little off on this: I'm not an audio engineer by trade. And sorry for my typing sometimes during the discussion: I was taking notes for the show notes. 2019-12-191h 35
RamblerEpisode 1: We Die Like MenIt's our first episode! Thank you so much to our Patrons, supports, listeners, and encouraging friends. We can't wait to share not only our road trip adventures with you, while you watch us go through the adventure of creating and self-launching a podcast!
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EcoJustice RadioPreserving the Wild in the Anthropocene Era - Ep. 38Hear from David Lamfrom, Director of California Desert and National Wildlife programs at the National Parks Conservation Association, who will discuss the particular challenges of protecting and preserving our national parks in the Anthropocene era, including this current stage of global industrialization. David recounts the impact of the government shutdown on wildlife in national parks, including the financial cost for the remediation of destruction from unmonitored and unregulated human activity. He discusses the gaps in federal funding that impact conservation efforts. Listen to how we can best support biogeography, diversity and migration patterns of animals and whole ecosystems as we...2019-08-2729 min
HEAL Utah PodcastEpisode #25: Cory MacNulty, National Parks Conservation AssociationMatt and Cory chat about a critically important decision the EPA will soon make about whether to order additional controls on Utah’s coal power plants to control air pollution that threatens our scenic vistas and our families’ health. Click here for information about NPCA, our action alert on the Regional Haze issue and more details on an important Jan. 26 hearing in Salt Lake City.
If you’re a podcast listener, here’s the link to the iTunes feed for the HEAL Utah Podcast. If you use an Android app or another non iTunes method, paste this link —https://www.healutah.org/feed/pod...2019-06-1900 min
Resilient ForwardNational Parks, the Shutdown and a Century of Impact ft. Theresa Pierno21 days into the longest running government shutdown, we had the opportunity to speak with Theresa Pierno, National Parks Conversation Association (NPCA) President & CEO. Listen in as we discuss the impact the government shutdown had on our parks, the importance of our National Parks and NPCA@100.
Learn about all the NPCA@100 celebrations at www.npca.org. Follow NPCA on Twitter @NPCA and Follow Theresa Pierno on Twitter @theresapierno
#NPCA #GovernmentShutdown #Resiliency #NationalParks #NPCA@100
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Resilient Forward is also available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher...2019-02-0400 min
Natures Edge with Dale StewartGuest: Jeff HunterJeff Hunter, Senior Program manager at the National Parks Conservation Association joins Dale in studio to discuss the current move to build corridors for wildlife to use to avoid busy roads.For more information go to www.NPCA.org or contact Jeff at JHunter@npca.org2019-01-1822 min
Resilient ForwardThe History of Biscayne Bay National Park ft. National Parks Conservation AssociationThis episode of Resilient Forward features three amazing women from the National Parks Conversation Association (NPCA) - Sun Coast Region : Caroline McLaughlin (Associate Director), Cara Capp (Everglades Restoration Program Manager), and Jacqueline Crucet (Associate Director, National Partnerships). Listen in as we discuss Biscayne Bay, Everglades + CERP, the Jones family, and South Florida.
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She ExploresDIY: Advocating for Parks Near and FarA beginner's guide of sorts to advocating for land we can all love and enjoy. This week, we’re back camping with Amanda Machado, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), and 13 women who are passionate about learning about championing public land.
Women featured in this episode: Special reporter Amanda Machado (learn more at brownenvironmentalist.org); Laura Torres, Megan Hernbroth, Amy Wong, Aracelli Hernandez, Briget Underwood, Christine Mariano, Grace Rougier, Jenifer Mendez, Jenny Lopez, Nanci Torres-Poblano, Maricela Rosales, Miyuki Gomez, Michelle Magalong, Rebeca Contreras, and Sally Garcia.
Hosted by Gale Straub
In this episode, yo...2018-06-2033 min
She ExploresBreaking Ground for OthersEver feel like you're alone in your relationship with the outdoors? Join a group of women who are leading by example in their communities by spending time outside and breaking ground for others to do the same. Amanda Machado shares her experience camping with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for a special night near Los Angeles.
Because it was rainy, the group huddled until tarps and told stories about how they find healing in the outdoors. And by doing so, they found friendship and the realization that they weren't going it alone. The event was unique...2018-06-1336 min
INSIGHT with Mark OppenheimINSIGHT: NPCA – Theresa PiernoTheresa Pierno, President & CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association, discusses the importance in preserving natural resources and landscapes in order to maintain the fabric of American culture for future generations. This interview was produced in collaboration with WHUT (Howard University Television).2018-05-1000 min
Like a Bigfoot#81: Bill Sycalik 2 -- Project Update and Life Wisdom from Running The ParksThis week we are catching up with previous guest and all around awesome guy Bill Sycalik!!
Since we last spoke, Bill has wrapped up running a marathon in all of the continental U.S. National Parks as well as the parks in Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
Now he's preparing to level up as he is working out details for the extremely challenging and remote parks of Alaska.
He's also dealing with settling into a new life out here in Denver and is busy setting up his new passion project in which he'll guide people to achieve...2018-02-161h 19
Like a Bigfoot#46: Bill Sycalik -- Running the Parks, National Parks Marathon ProjectTaking the leap to chase a massive goal, uprooting your life and heading out into the wilderness, and running through the most beautiful places in the United States. This week's episode has it all!
About a year ago, Bill Sycalik quit his comfy job in New York City and hit the road, starting his quest to run a marathon in every National Park in the country.
Flash forward to now and he's through number 47 and has adapted to his new nomadic life, exploring new places every single week.
In this episode Bill shares stories from his adventures through various National...2017-06-231h 18
WITF Smart TalkSmart Talk 02/01/2017: Black History Month / Speaking for the deadIn 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History declared the second week of February "Negro History Week." The effort was to introduce the history of African Americans in public school and its timing was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Forty-three years later, the Black United Students at Kent State University proposed extending this to the full month and in 1970, Black History Month was celebrated for the first time. On Wednesday February 8th, the Widener Commonwealth Law School will host the National Parks Conservation Association as speaker Alan Spears will discuss...2017-02-0100 min
Park Leaders ShowDealing With the Maintenance Backlog in ParksThe National Park Service is faced with a $12 billion deferred maintenance backlog. How did we get here and what can we do about it? John Garder from the National Parks Conservation Association joins the Park Leaders Show to discuss how the maintenance backlog grew so large and what we can do about it. The maintenance backlog in the National Park Service is a reflection of what is happening with most park system throughout the United States. The discussion on the impact of a maintenance backlog is relevant for any park and any park system that stru...2016-11-2934 min
National Parks Traveler PodcastNPCA Discusses Storm Damage and Listening SessionsLast week I had a chance to sit down and have an interview with Sean Smith, the Northwest Regional Director of the National Parks and Conservation Association. Sean was a lot of fun to talk to, I found him to be very knowledgeable about many park issues. I've edited our conversation down to 11 minutes 30 seconds, but there was a lot of the interview I had to leave on the virtual cutting room floor. Perhaps down the road, I'll reassemble the extras and create another audiocast.
Today's conversation covers two big topics, the November storms which did many millions of dollars...2007-03-2200 min