Jennifer Farrar

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show airs live from from Kansas City, Kansas, with hosts Nancy J. Reid &amp; Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour, and publishers of Big Blend Magazines. Margot Carrera, fine art nature photographer and environmentalist, joins as guest cohost, as she does every 4th Friday. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Featured guest is Jennifer Farrar, Executive Director of Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania. Hear about the various environmental education programs, restoration projects, and four season outdoor recreational opportunities visitors experience at this beautiful 205-acre park and public land that encompasses wetlands, forests, fields, streams, and historic properties, as well as The Nature Center, one of the premier award winning environmental education centers in northwestern Pennsylvania. More: www.asburywoods.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show airs live from from Kansas City, Kansas, with hosts Nancy J. Reid &amp; Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour, and publishers of Big Blend Magazines. Margot Carrera, fine art nature photographer and environmentalist, joins as guest cohost, as she does every 4th Friday. More: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a> Featured guest is Jennifer Farrar, Executive Director of Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania. Hear about the various environmental education programs, restoration projects, and four season outdoor recreational opportunities visitors experience at this beautiful 205-acre park and public land that encompasses wetlands, forests, fields, streams, and historic properties, as well as The Nature Center, one of the premier award winning environmental education centers in northwestern Pennsylvania. More: <a href="http://www.asburywoods.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.asburywoods.org/</a>

Jennifer Farrar - Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania

Karen Wilson

Known as “Mr &amp; Mrs Wild of Asheville,” Steve and Karen Wilson own and run The Lion &amp; The Rose Bed &amp; Breakfast in the Montford Historic District of Asheville, North Carolina. On this episode of Big Blend Radio they share some of the summer and early fall nature adventures visitors can experience in the region including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Biltmore Estate. More at https://www.lion-rose.com/Featured music is "Paradise Falls" from the album "Love Revolution" by Love Bubble.

Known as “Mr &amp; Mrs Wild of Asheville,” Steve and Karen Wilson own and run The Lion &amp; The Rose Bed &amp; Breakfast in the Montford Historic District of Asheville, North Carolina. On this episode of Big Blend Radio they share some of the summer and early fall nature adventures visitors can experience in the region including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Biltmore Estate. More at <a href="https://www.lion-rose.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lion-rose.com/</a> Featured music is "Paradise Falls" from the album "Love Revolution" by Love Bubble.

Steve and Karen Wilson - Nature Tripping in Asheville

Focusing on plant and habitat conservation as well as state parks and youth education, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection aired live on May 27, 2022 from Lynnwood, Washington. Featured Guests:- MARGOT CARRERA - Fine art nature photographer and environmentalist who appears as a guest cohost on Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show every 4th Friday. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/- JEFFERSON MARSHALL – English teacher and author of the Texas State Park Adventures book series for kids including “The Creatures of Caprock Canyons,” “The Palo Duro Lighthouse Race,” and “The Timeless Garner.” More: https://texasstateparkadventures.com/Featured music is “Orchids &amp; Waterfalls” by Michael and Spider, and “Uncle Remus Tales” by Jimmy Yessian.

Focusing on plant and habitat conservation as well as state parks and youth education, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection aired live on May 27, 2022 from Lynnwood, Washington. Featured Guests: - MARGOT CARRERA - Fine art nature photographer and environmentalist who appears as a guest cohost on Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show every 4th Friday. More: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a> - JEFFERSON MARSHALL – English teacher and author of the Texas State Park Adventures book series for kids including “The Creatures of Caprock Canyons,” “The Palo Duro Lighthouse Race,” and “The Timeless Garner.” More: <a href="https://texasstateparkadventures.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasstateparkadventures.com/</a> Featured music is “Orchids &amp; Waterfalls” by Michael and Spider, and “Uncle Remus Tales” by Jimmy Yessian.

Nature Connection - Parks and Plants

This episode of Big Blend Radio is Part One of our EARTH DAY PARTY that aired live on April 22, 2022 from Eugene, Oregon, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid &amp; Lisa D. Smith.Along with music that celebrates Mother Nature, this segment focuses on sustainable business and community, green energy, youth activism, and eco-tourism, and features:- Nature Photographer Margot Carrera - Adam Roberts – Bethesda Green - Mike Dunmyer – US Wind, Inc.- Travel Writer Debbie Stone- Ivan Levin - National Park Trust - Musician Wes Charlton - The Future Brigade- Musicians Dennis Haklar &amp; Steffie Moonlady- Musician David Joseph - Held by Trees

This episode of Big Blend Radio is Part One of our EARTH DAY PARTY that aired live on April 22, 2022 from Eugene, Oregon, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid &amp; Lisa D. Smith. Along with music that celebrates Mother Nature, this segment focuses on sustainable business and community, green energy, youth activism, and eco-tourism, and features: - Nature Photographer Margot Carrera - Adam Roberts – Bethesda Green - Mike Dunmyer – US Wind, Inc. - Travel Writer Debbie Stone - Ivan Levin - National Park Trust - Musician Wes Charlton - The Future Brigade - Musicians Dennis Haklar &amp; Steffie Moonlady - Musician David Joseph - Held by Trees

Celebrating Mother Nature - Music, Sustainability, and Eco-Tourism

Mike Dunmyer

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Mike Dunmyer, Delaware Development Manager of US Wind, who explains how offshore wind – or other renewable energy – can help move the country away from fossil fuels.US Wind was founded in 2011 and has established itself as Maryland’s leader in offshore wind development. In 2014, US Wind acquired an 80,000-acre federal Lease area off the coast of Maryland, which has the potential to generate more than 1,500 MW in offshore wind power. In 2017, Maryland approved the company’s 300 MW MarWin project and, in 2021, the state approved the 808 MW Momentum Wind project. More: https://uswindinc.com/This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Mike Dunmyer, Delaware Development Manager of US Wind, who explains how offshore wind – or other renewable energy – can help move the country away from fossil fuels. US Wind was founded in 2011 and has established itself as Maryland’s leader in offshore wind development. In 2014, US Wind acquired an 80,000-acre federal Lease area off the coast of Maryland, which has the potential to generate more than 1,500 MW in offshore wind power. In 2017, Maryland approved the company’s 300 MW MarWin project and, in 2021, the state approved the 808 MW Momentum Wind project. More: <a href="https://uswindinc.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://uswindinc.com/</a> This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a>

Mike Dunmyer of US Wind - Offshore Wind Energy

Joe Gantz

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Emmy-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz who discusses his new documentary "The Race to Save the World," a climate change film like no other. Instead of focusing on paralyzing facts and numbers, this inspiring feature takes a unique approach by following passionate activists, ages 15-72, who are in the trenches fighting for a livable future. These brave climate warriors put their lives on the line to push for change, regardless of the personal cost. Out on VOD on March 15, 2022, "The Race To Save The World" is an inspiring and energizing call-to-action to quit waiting on the sidelines and make our voices heard. More: https://www.theracetosavetheworld.com/Joe Gantz is the Emmy-winning producer of "American Winter" and "Ending Disease," and filmmaker of the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary series, “Taxicab Confessions.”Big Blend Radio is hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team behind the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of the various digital Big Blend Magazines. This episode features special guest cohost Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer - see: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/Music on this episode is "We Are The Many" by Makana: https://www.makanamusic.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Emmy-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz who discusses his new documentary "The Race to Save the World," a climate change film like no other. Instead of focusing on paralyzing facts and numbers, this inspiring feature takes a unique approach by following passionate activists, ages 15-72, who are in the trenches fighting for a livable future. These brave climate warriors put their lives on the line to push for change, regardless of the personal cost. Out on VOD on March 15, 2022, "The Race To Save The World" is an inspiring and energizing call-to-action to quit waiting on the sidelines and make our voices heard. More: <a href="https://www.theracetosavetheworld.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theracetosavetheworld.com/</a> Joe Gantz is the Emmy-winning producer of "American Winter" and "Ending Disease," and filmmaker of the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary series, “Taxicab Confessions.” Big Blend Radio is hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team behind the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of the various digital Big Blend Magazines. This episode features special guest cohost Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer - see: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a> Music on this episode is "We Are The Many" by Makana: <a href="https://www.makanamusic.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.makanamusic.com/</a>

Filmmaker Joe Gantz - The Race to Save the World

Adam Roberts

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Adam Roberts, Executive Director of Bethesda Green.Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Bethesda Green in a non-profit organization that actively works to address environmental challenges locally by creating a sustainable, green community, built collaboratively through citizen engagement, environmental education, government partnership and innovative business development. More: http://www.bethesdagreen.org/This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Adam Roberts, Executive Director of Bethesda Green. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Bethesda Green in a non-profit organization that actively works to address environmental challenges locally by creating a sustainable, green community, built collaboratively through citizen engagement, environmental education, government partnership and innovative business development. More: <a href="http://www.bethesdagreen.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bethesdagreen.org/</a> This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a>

Adam Roberts - Bethesda Green Non-Profit in Maryland

Richard Faith

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show, author Richard Faith talks about his writing and latest children's book “BEE SCARED" that he wrote to inspire young minds to 'bee' aware of climate change impact. Along with being an author of sci-fi novels and children's books, Richards is the Executive Director of the Mother Nature Festival Live. More: http://www.mothernaturefestival.live/Music on the show is "Mother Nature SOS" by recording artist Kevin Silvers.This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show, author Richard Faith talks about his writing and latest children's book “BEE SCARED" that he wrote to inspire young minds to 'bee' aware of climate change impact. Along with being an author of sci-fi novels and children's books, Richards is the Executive Director of the Mother Nature Festival Live. More: <a href="http://www.mothernaturefestival.live/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mothernaturefestival.live/</a> Music on the show is "Mother Nature SOS" by recording artist Kevin Silvers. This episode is part of our special Fourth Friday Nature Connection series with guest cohost Margot Carrera who is a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a>

Children's Book Author Richard Faith - Bee Scared

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Wednesday "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show features children's book author Elaine A. Powers.  Elaine A. Powers, originally from Peoria, IL, currently resides in Tucson, AZ. After a career as a laboratory biologist, she is now pursuing her dream of writing science-based children’s books, murder mysteries and audio theatre scripts.  Elaine continues her work as a citizen scientist for iguana conservation, serving on the IUCN Iguana Specialist Group.  She is a founding member of the Tucson Sisters in Crime chapter and President of the Tucson Poetry Society and Vice President of the Arizona State Poetry Society. More at http://www.elaineapowers.com/The Tucson Sisters in Crime is a local Tucson, Arizona chapter of the international organization Sisters in Crime. They are authors, writers, readers, librarians, editors, publishers, agents, and booksellers with a passion for the mystery genre. They welcome Sisters and Brothers in Crime from everywhere who have an interest in writing, and in the Southern Arizona mystery community. More: https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Wednesday "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show features children's book author Elaine A. Powers. Elaine A. Powers, originally from Peoria, IL, currently resides in Tucson, AZ. After a career as a laboratory biologist, she is now pursuing her dream of writing science-based children’s books, murder mysteries and audio theatre scripts. Elaine continues her work as a citizen scientist for iguana conservation, serving on the IUCN Iguana Specialist Group. She is a founding member of the Tucson Sisters in Crime chapter and President of the Tucson Poetry Society and Vice President of the Arizona State Poetry Society. More at <a href="http://www.elaineapowers.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.elaineapowers.com/</a> The Tucson Sisters in Crime is a local Tucson, Arizona chapter of the international organization Sisters in Crime. They are authors, writers, readers, librarians, editors, publishers, agents, and booksellers with a passion for the mystery genre. They welcome Sisters and Brothers in Crime from everywhere who have an interest in writing, and in the Southern Arizona mystery community. More: <a href="https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/</a>

Science-Based Children's Book Author Elaine A Powers

Zoë Schlanger

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts &amp; Parks" Show features acclaimed freelance writer and journalist Zoë Schlanger, who discusses her month-long experience as the National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Hear about her writing and research work that focuses on plants, the environment, and how humans relate to the ecosystems they inhabit. Zoë also talks about her nonfiction narrative science book titled "The Light Eaters" which will be published in 2023 by Harper Collins. More about Zoë Schlanger: http://www.zoeschlanger.com/More about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residency programs: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts &amp; Parks" Show features acclaimed freelance writer and journalist Zoë Schlanger, who discusses her month-long experience as the National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Hear about her writing and research work that focuses on plants, the environment, and how humans relate to the ecosystems they inhabit. Zoë also talks about her nonfiction narrative science book titled "The Light Eaters" which will be published in 2023 by Harper Collins. More about Zoë Schlanger: <a href="http://www.zoeschlanger.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.zoeschlanger.com/</a> More about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residency programs: <a href="https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/</a>

Writer and Journalist Zoë Schlanger in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Interviews focusing on Nature, Wildlife, Science and the Environment. Hosts are Nancy J. Reid &amp; Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio &amp; TV Magazine and Parks &amp; Travel Magazine. See www.BlendRadioandTV.com.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show features filmmaker Jacob Morrison who discuss his directorial debut RIVER’S END: CALIFORNIA'S LATEST WATER WAR that explores the global water crisis, using California as a microcosm. Out now through Giant Pictures, the documentary inspires viewers to learn where their water comes from so that we can save our rivers and the ecosystems and communities that depend upon them. https://www.riversendfilm.com/Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection show features filmmaker Jacob Morrison who discuss his directorial debut RIVER’S END: CALIFORNIA'S LATEST WATER WAR that explores the global water crisis, using California as a microcosm. Out now through Giant Pictures, the documentary inspires viewers to learn where their water comes from so that we can save our rivers and the ecosystems and communities that depend upon them. <a href="https://www.riversendfilm.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.riversendfilm.com/</a> Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. More: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a>

Filmmaker Jacob Morrison - River's End Documentary

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Tuesday "Tree Talk" Show features Shelley Whizin who talks about tree communities and the incredible human-tree connection, and how it relates to consciousness and global health.Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human. She’s also the author of “The Healing Journal”, “The Story of the Magical Baby Grand Piano”, and “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. More: , founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human.  She’s also the author of “The Healing Journal”, “The Story of the Magical Baby Grand Piano”, and “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. More at: shelleywhizin.com

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Tuesday "Tree Talk" Show features Shelley Whizin who talks about tree communities and the incredible human-tree connection, and how it relates to consciousness and global health. Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human. She’s also the author of “The Healing Journal”, “The Story of the Magical Baby Grand Piano”, and “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. More: , founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human. She’s also the author of “The Healing Journal”, “The Story of the Magical Baby Grand Piano”, and “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. More at: <a href="http://shelleywhizin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shelleywhizin.com</a>

Shelley Whizin - The Power and Magic of Trees

Dennis Haklar

Steffie Moonlady

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Tuesday Big Blend Radio "Tree Talk" Show features musical duo Dennis Haklar and Steffie Moonlady. Hear songs and the discussion about their new album "To The Universe" that connects with trees and the natural world, and is an ethereal odyssey taking you to spiritually charged spaces. Sonic textures from instruments such as the Citera, indigenous rattles, and Tibetan Singing Bowls evoke an ancient vibe. Steffie Moonlady provides mesmerizing multi-layered vocals delicately blended within the dreamscape of guitars and synthesizers by Dennis.Having worked together for over 25 years in the recording arts, Dennis and Steffie have nurtured their sound. They have been honored to work with many legends, including Jon Anderson of Yes, Giovanni Hidalgo, Larry Coryell, Mark Egan, and many more. More: https://www.dennishaklar.com &amp; https://www.steffiemoonlady.comSpecial thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. See her gallery: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Tuesday Big Blend Radio "Tree Talk" Show features musical duo Dennis Haklar and Steffie Moonlady. Hear songs and the discussion about their new album "To The Universe" that connects with trees and the natural world, and is an ethereal odyssey taking you to spiritually charged spaces. Sonic textures from instruments such as the Citera, indigenous rattles, and Tibetan Singing Bowls evoke an ancient vibe. Steffie Moonlady provides mesmerizing multi-layered vocals delicately blended within the dreamscape of guitars and synthesizers by Dennis. Having worked together for over 25 years in the recording arts, Dennis and Steffie have nurtured their sound. They have been honored to work with many legends, including Jon Anderson of Yes, Giovanni Hidalgo, Larry Coryell, Mark Egan, and many more. More: <a href="https://www.dennishaklar.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dennishaklar.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.steffiemoonlady.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.steffiemoonlady.com</a> Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. See her gallery: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a>

Musicians Dennis Haklar and Steffie Moonlady - To The Universe

Cynthia D'Agosta

Kim Glen

From outdoor shopping and dining destinations to public art adventures, nature walks, and bird watching, this episode of Big Blend Radio covers Parks and Outdoor Recreation in beautiful Costa Mesa in Southern California. Featured guests include Cynthia D'Agosta of Fair View Park, and Kim Glen of Travel Costa Mesa. Learn more about Costa Mesa at https://travelcostamesa.com/

From outdoor shopping and dining destinations to public art adventures, nature walks, and bird watching, this episode of Big Blend Radio covers Parks and Outdoor Recreation in beautiful Costa Mesa in Southern California. Featured guests include Cynthia D'Agosta of Fair View Park, and Kim Glen of Travel Costa Mesa. Learn more about Costa Mesa at <a href="https://travelcostamesa.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://travelcostamesa.com/</a>

Cynthia D'Agosta and Kim Glen - Outdoor Recreation in Costa Mesa, CA

Marianne Larned

Iris Zahn

The new book “Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: Life-Changing Stories of Young Heroes” features the stories of 100 young climate change trailblazers, environmental justice changemakers, educator champions, sustainable business leaders, intergenerational legacy figures, green inventors and entrepreneurs, and emerging island leaders from 38 countries worldwide and 32 U.S. cities. It invites readers to take concrete actions to support these young heroes and their organizations, and to help them maximize their impact in building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Marianne Larned, best-selling author of the “Stone Soup for the World” series and the founder of the Stone Soup Leadership Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization that develops multicultural educational digital tools and Sustainability Summits to empower young people to become leaders for a more sustainable world. Plus, young climate change activist Iris Zhan who is featured in “Stone Soup for a Sustainable World” and is known for her work in creating HoCo Climate Action, and Fridays For Future Digital (FFFD). More at www.stonesoupleadership.org/book and https://fffdigital.carrd.co/Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

The new book “Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: Life-Changing Stories of Young Heroes” features the stories of 100 young climate change trailblazers, environmental justice changemakers, educator champions, sustainable business leaders, intergenerational legacy figures, green inventors and entrepreneurs, and emerging island leaders from 38 countries worldwide and 32 U.S. cities. It invites readers to take concrete actions to support these young heroes and their organizations, and to help them maximize their impact in building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Marianne Larned, best-selling author of the “Stone Soup for the World” series and the founder of the Stone Soup Leadership Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization that develops multicultural educational digital tools and Sustainability Summits to empower young people to become leaders for a more sustainable world. Plus, young climate change activist Iris Zhan who is featured in “Stone Soup for a Sustainable World” and is known for her work in creating HoCo Climate Action, and Fridays For Future Digital (FFFD). More at <a href="http://www.stonesoupleadership.org/book" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.stonesoupleadership.org/book</a> and <a href="https://fffdigital.carrd.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://fffdigital.carrd.co/</a> Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a>

Marianne Larned and Iris Zahn - Stone Soup for a Sustainable World

Linda Ballou

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features author and travel writer Linda Ballou, who shares her outdoor adventures in wonderful southwest Oregon including Momentum River Expeditions, Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, and Oregon Redwood Trail. For full details read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-wet-wild-and-wonderful-southwestern-oregon/ Linda Ballou is a Southern California-based travel writer, and author of the books, "Embrace of the Wild," "Lost Angel in Paradise," “Lost Angel Walkabout,” “ Wai-nani: A Voice from Old Hawaii,” and “The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon.”

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features author and travel writer Linda Ballou, who shares her outdoor adventures in wonderful southwest Oregon including Momentum River Expeditions, Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, and Oregon Redwood Trail. For full details read her article here: <a href="https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-wet-wild-and-wonderful-southwestern-oregon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-wet-wild-and-wonderful-southwestern-oregon/</a> Linda Ballou is a Southern California-based travel writer, and author of the books, "Embrace of the Wild," "Lost Angel in Paradise," “Lost Angel Walkabout,” “ Wai-nani: A Voice from Old Hawaii,” and “The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon.”

Linda Ballou: Exploring Southwest Oregon

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Kate Wall, Senior Legislative Manager at the International Fund for Animal Welfare, who discusses the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Marking a significant step for wildlife conservation, the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act along with $400 million for projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, passed the United States House of Representatives as part of H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. These important provisions will safeguard biodiversity while helping stimulate the U.S. economy, mitigate climate impacts, and reduce highway fatalities. More: https://www.ifaw.org/news/wildlife-corridor-legislationSpecial thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera for sponsoring this episode. See: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Kate Wall, Senior Legislative Manager at the International Fund for Animal Welfare, who discusses the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act. Marking a significant step for wildlife conservation, the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act along with $400 million for projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, passed the United States House of Representatives as part of H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. These important provisions will safeguard biodiversity while helping stimulate the U.S. economy, mitigate climate impacts, and reduce highway fatalities. More: <a href="https://www.ifaw.org/news/wildlife-corridor-legislation" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ifaw.org/news/wildlife-corridor-legislation</a> Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera for sponsoring this episode. See: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a>

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act - Kate Wall, IFAW, on Big Blend Radio

Jad Daley

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Nature Connection" Show features Jad Daley, President &amp; CEO of American Forests, the nation’s oldest national conservation organization. Hear about their first nationwide tally of Tree Equity scores, an evaluation that shows how the amount of tree cover in America’s cities is too often dependent on income and race. The Tree Equity Score (TES) tool identifies the cities that can gain the most significant health, economic and climate benefits by increasing tree canopy in places of high need. Together we can create Tree Equity by planting and caring for trees where they are most needed. Learn more and check out your community's Tree Equity Score here: https://www.americanforests.org/our-work/tree-equity-score/ Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera for sponsoring this episode. See Margot’s beautiful work and gifts here: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Nature Connection" Show features Jad Daley, President &amp; CEO of American Forests, the nation’s oldest national conservation organization. Hear about their first nationwide tally of Tree Equity scores, an evaluation that shows how the amount of tree cover in America’s cities is too often dependent on income and race. The Tree Equity Score (TES) tool identifies the cities that can gain the most significant health, economic and climate benefits by increasing tree canopy in places of high need. Together we can create Tree Equity by planting and caring for trees where they are most needed. Learn more and check out your community's Tree Equity Score here: <a href="https://www.americanforests.org/our-work/tree-equity-score/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.americanforests.org/our-work/tree-equity-score/</a> Special thank you to fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera for sponsoring this episode. See Margot’s beautiful work and gifts here: <a href="https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/</a>

What is Your Community's Tree Equity? Jad Daley on Big Blend Radio

Lori McMullen

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Author’s Sunday” Show with Books Forward features author and writer Lori McMullen who discusses her new novel, “Among the Beautiful Beasts.” Set in 1920s Miami, the book reveals the remarkable untold story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas – the woman who saved the Everglades. During a time when women were highly undervalued and opportunities were gravely limited, Marjory saw something of her own life reflected in the environmental decline that took place around her. After running away from her husband – a swindler thirty years her senior – and entering into an all-consuming affair, Marjory finds herself drained by the demanding men seeking control over her life. She finds solace in the natural world – wild and free as she longs to be. She must soon decide between comfort and safety, and a leap into the unknown. More: https://www.lorimcmullen.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Author’s Sunday” Show with Books Forward features author and writer Lori McMullen who discusses her new novel, “Among the Beautiful Beasts.” Set in 1920s Miami, the book reveals the remarkable untold story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas – the woman who saved the Everglades. During a time when women were highly undervalued and opportunities were gravely limited, Marjory saw something of her own life reflected in the environmental decline that took place around her. After running away from her husband – a swindler thirty years her senior – and entering into an all-consuming affair, Marjory finds herself drained by the demanding men seeking control over her life. She finds solace in the natural world – wild and free as she longs to be. She must soon decide between comfort and safety, and a leap into the unknown. More: <a href="https://www.lorimcmullen.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lorimcmullen.com/</a>

Among the Beautiful Beasts - Lori McMullen on Big Blend Radio

Kathleen Dodge

Recorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Kathleen Dodge, Raptor Education Director at Chintimini Wildlife Center in Corvalis, Oregon. Chintimini treats the urgent and often life-threatening needs of animals harmed or orphaned by human activity through their Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic. Their clinic treats more than 2,000 injured and orphaned animals each year. Their preventative efforts take the form of a number of educational outreach programs locally.  More: https://chintiminiwildlife.org/

Recorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Nature Connection Show features Kathleen Dodge, Raptor Education Director at Chintimini Wildlife Center in Corvalis, Oregon. Chintimini treats the urgent and often life-threatening needs of animals harmed or orphaned by human activity through their Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic. Their clinic treats more than 2,000 injured and orphaned animals each year. Their preventative efforts take the form of a number of educational outreach programs locally. More: <a href="https://chintiminiwildlife.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://chintiminiwildlife.org/</a>

Chintimini Wildlife Center - Kathleen Dodge on Big Blend Radio

Interviews focusing on Nature, Wildlife, Science and the Environment. Hosts are Nancy J. Reid &amp; Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio &amp; TV Magazine and Parks &amp; Travel Magazine. See <a href="http://www.BlendRadioandTV.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.BlendRadioandTV.com</a>.

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