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Book Talk: ‘The Art of Bikepacking - The Continental Divide’ with Mike Shisler
"I know I need to take this road, but I don’t know where it will go." From rugged trails to daily sketches, Mike Shisler's 3,000-mile ride along the Continental Divide merges breathtaking adventure with his decade-long journey of creating art every day.
Crown Bees: The Little Native Bee Company with a Big Heart
“It's about progressing research and passing that knowledge to the practitioners … the piece that's now starting to grow is helping the growers, the farmers, learn how to manage the bee.”
Book Talk: ‘North American Odyssey’ with Amy and Dave Freeman
"This journey gave us the confidence and the skills we needed to spend a year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to help protect the Boundary Waters from copper mining pollution."
Biodiversity is Life Initiative: A Beacon of Hope in the Native Plant Movement
Biodiversity is Life is setting out with a groundbreaking initiative to reconnect people with nature through native plants. By offering free native plants on a 40-acre campus in Fort Worth, founder Wallace Hall hopes to inspire a new generation of homeowners to foster biodiversity in urban landscapes, combating the loss of natural habitats while creating new sanctuaries for wildlife.
Behind the Lens: A Conversation with Landscape Photographer William Patino
Dive into the world of landscape photographer William Patino as he shares his journey from coastal Australia to the breathtaking mountains of New Zealand.
Community Connection Fuels Restoration Efforts, with The Understory Initiative
Driven by passion and a deep connection to the land, Kathryn Prive's journey from liberal arts to leading The Understory Initiative showcases how community collaboration and a focus on native plants are reshaping southern Oregon's approach to habitat restoration and wildfire management.
Orca Running: The Race Company Keeping the Green in the Evergreen State
Discover how Porter Bratten turned a simple college triathlon into a pioneering race company in Washington state. Focused on environmental stewardship, charitable giving, and mental health, Orca Running is transforming the running community while keeping the green in the Evergreen State.
Texas Master Naturalists Celebrate 25 Years of Positive Action
A conversation with Texas Master Naturalists discussing ecological improvement efforts conducted across the state over the last 25 years.
Local Natives: The Importance of Native Plant Genetics with Randy Johnson Organics
Randy Johnson, the namesake behind Randy Johnson Organics, has made it his mission to rescue as many native plants as possible from the remnants of Blackland Prairie that are slated to succumb to the endless appetite of urban sprawl. Enveloped in the seeds of these plants are their invaluable genetics, which are essential to the foundation of the local ecosystem.
Texas Discovery Gardens: The Philosophy Behind a Sustainable Sanctuary
Discover how this urban oasis pioneers sustainable gardening practices and champions native plants.
Urban Oasis: Madison’s Dixon Greenway Goes Native for Pollinators
Discover the remarkable Dixon Greenway Habitat Enhancement Project in the heart of urban Madison, Wisconsin, where a small patch of land has been transformed into a thriving sanctuary for pollinators and wildlife.
Fueling the Future: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Program recruiting next generation to save wildlife
USFWS Fire Program is on a mission to protect endangered species and their habitats through prescribed burns … and they need your help.
ButterBiking: Bicycling the Monarch Migration Route with Sara Dykman
Discover the extraordinary journey of biologist Sara Dykman, who cycled 10,000 miles along the monarch butterfly migration route, founded an innovative research project, and championed environmental action through experiential learning.
Fin and Fur Films talks docuseries partnership with H-E-B
With a timeliness to honor their State Parks’ Centennial, two Texas businesses—grocery chain H-E-B and Fin and Fur Films—have teamed up to bring a new, five-part nature docuseries to life.
Meet the McNeils: Texas Outdoor Family of the Year
The McNeils have seen time and again how building a relationship with the natural world and acquiring associated skills lends itself to greater resilience and confidence.
The Life of a Travel Writer, with Anietra Hamper
Kinute sits down with world traveler Anietra Hamper to discuss the realities of being a travel writer, her career change, and her genuine love for encouraging others to pursue a life filled with the experiences they long for.
In Conversation with Jarod K. Anderson, The CryptoNaturalist
"I find nature to be kind of a source of my central philosophy. I find it to be medicinal. I find it to be the foundation of meaning-making in my life."
Sailing for Science: ORP’s revolutionarily research approach
How the mixing of two passions is contributing to climate change research while supporting sustainable lifestyles within the marine environment.
Forest Bathing: A proven way to wash away stress
In an age of rampant hustle culture, forest bathing—in all its simplicity—is revolutionary.
Meet the Freemans: The outdoor power couple who explore, inspire, and protect
When you are an explorer, adventurer and advocate there are always new discoveries to be made. Amy and Dave Freeman use their discoveries to inspire future generations to take up the baton for environmental justice by striving to connect students from all over the globe with the wonders of the natural world.