Best Bonner Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 49: Ellie Laks, Founder of the Gentle Barn 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

In a recent episode of the Wild For Change podcast, I had a conversation with Ellie Laks, the founder of the Gentle Barn, about her new book, "Cow Hug Therapy." The book is a touching account of how the animals at the Gentle Barn have taught her valuable lessons about life and death and everything in between. I have always found solace in the compa…

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Episode 48: E.O Wilson Biodiversity Foundation with Brooks Bonner 46:22

3M ago46:22

46:22

On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Brooks Bonner, Program Director of the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation. E.O. Wilson, was an American biologist, naturalist, ecologist, entomologist, and the author of many books, including Half-Earth. The premise of Half-Earth proposes that to save the planet, half of the Earth’s lands and seas ne…

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Episode 47: Akashinga - Plant-Based: Half-Earth 40:20

4M ago40:20

40:20

On a new Wild For Change podcast, we welcome back Damien Mander, environmentalist and founder of Akashinga, the first all-women, anti-poaching organization formerly known as the International Anti-Poaching Foundation. We also welcome Nyaradzo Hoto, a Biodiversity Officer of Akashinga who focuses on research and data analysis collected by the Akashi…

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Episode 46: Sea Shepherd with Sara Newton 50:03

4M ago50:03

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Today on the Wild For Change podcast, we will be speaking with Sara Newton, Head of Content and Creative Strategist for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Sara is also one of the main cinematographers for the organization. For over forty years, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been patrolling the seas to help coastal and island governments fro…

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Episode 45: Kayah George and the Orcas 35:34

5M ago35:34

35:34

On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Kayah George. Kayah George is from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, part of the Coast Salish peoples of Victoria, Canada. Despite Kayah’s young age, she has spoken for half her life about indigenous and environmental issues like the transmountain pipeline and chemicals leaking into the Burrard Inlet. She re…

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Episode 44: Grand Chief Judy Wilson - Our Interconnection with nature 59:16

7M ago59:16

59:16

We welcome back to the Wild For Change podcast Grand Chief Judy Wilson, a member of the Secwepemc Nation to discuss the importance of our interconnection with nature. Nothing is separate. For example, more than 70 of the 100 crops responsible for providing 90% of the world’s food are pollinated by bees. But the bee population is crashing from the u…

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Episode 43: Alaska Wildlife Alliance - Beluga Whales 1:32:53

8M ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Today on the Wild For Change podcast, we are speaking with Teresa Becher and Mandy Migura from Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA) about the special population of endangered beluga whales who live in the Cook Inlet in the central Gulf of Alaska. Teresa is the Beluga Whale Monitoring Coordinator who coordinates monitoring sessions of a whole team of volu…

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Episode 42: Wildlands Network with Ron Sutherland 49:29

10M ago49:29

49:29

Today, we are speaking with Ron Sutherland, Chief Scientist of Wildlands Network who is their in-house animal and rewilding expert. The mission of Wildlands Network is to reconnect, restore and rewild North America so that life in all its diversity can thrive. Ron has over 25 years of experience in wildlife research. His extensive knowledge of wild…

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Unpacking Identity: Moving Beyond Labels (feat. Eric & NaNa Dolce) 32:55

10M ago32:55

32:55

In this episode of "Around the Block," host Pastor T speaks with Eric and Nana Dolce, who serve at New Macedonia Baptist Church in southeast Washington, D.C. They discuss the importance of engaging with the city and its diverse stories while emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel in predominantly black and brown neighborhoods marked by …

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Episode 41: Freshwater availibility with Lis Mullin Bernhardt 40:30

11M ago40:30

40:30

On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we will be discussing freshwater availability with Lis Mullin Bernhardt, a United Nations Programme Officer for Water. Her previous work for the UN includes Coordinator for the Global Adaptation Network, an initiative that helps the world build resilience to climate change. Water is essential in order for us to s…

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Ordinary Faithfulness with Extraordinary Impact (feat. Eric & NaNa Dolce) 37:41

11M ago37:41

37:41

Living in a highly visual and aesthetic-centered culture can cause us to overlook the true essence of individuals. In this episode of Around the Block, host Thabiti Anyabwile sits down with Eric and Nana Dolce, a couple deeply involved in their local church and community. They discuss the importance of having a vision for family and raising childre…

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Learning from the Past: Reflections on Church Planting (feat. Welton Bonner) 37:16

11M ago37:16

37:16

In this episode of "Around the Block with Thabiti Anyabwile," Thabiti continues his conversation with Welton Bonner, a former pastor of Greater Love Church in Washington, D.C. They discuss the process of closing the church to focus on prayer, study, and reflection in order to replant it with a stronger foundation. They also touch on the topic of wh…

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Going Deeper Together: Strengthening the Core Foundation (feat. Welton Bonner) 24:40

11M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode of "Around the Block with Pastor T," Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile explores the importance of laying a strong foundation in various ventures. Drawing from his conversation with guest Welton Bonner, they discuss the impact of having fewer expectations and focusing on the growth of faith rather than getting caught up in preferential debate…

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Episode 40: RHINO MAN: The Movie 1:01:23

11M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we speak with John Jurko II, creative director of Global Conservation Corps and lead producer and director of the film RHINO MAN. Global Conservation Corps is a non-profit organization that is bridging the gap between communities and wildlife. The film RHINO MAN was the first project of Global Conservation Corps …

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Making Hope Becomes a Habit (feat. Ernest Clover) 40:57

12M ago40:57

40:57

In this episode of Around the Block with Pastor T, we talk to Ernest Clover the Director of the The Dream Center in DC. In distressed and neglected communities, constant exposure to the problems and needs of these communities can lead to fatigue, frustration, and eventually apathy among pastors, Christians, planters, and residents. It can feel like…

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Small, Simple & Free: A Different Way to Think About Church Ministry (feat. Josh Roulhac) 28:09

12M ago28:09

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In this episode of "Around the Block with Pastor T," Pastor T sits down with Pastor Joshua Roulhac to discuss the importance of church planting and revitalization in neglected areas like Congress Heights, DC. They highlight the great need for the gospel in these communities and the lack of churches in these areas compared to others. They also explo…

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Keep Hope Alive (feat. Jeremy McClain) 29:18

1y ago29:18

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In this episode, Pastor T continues his conversation with Pastor Jeremy McClain as they delve into the crucial role of shepherding the community through tragedy and loss as an essential aspect of ministry. They emphasize the active involvement of pastors and churches in the community's rituals and practices for dealing with trauma and loss. By part…

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Episode 39: charity: water 39:09

1y ago39:09

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Hannah Matthews, a Water Programs Manager of charity: water. Water is the foundation for all life, without water, we couldn’t survive. Lack of fresh water largely influences a person’s physical and mental health, time, education, and livelihood. And as we are seeing the effects of climate change, chro…

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Becoming Acceptable Outsiders (feat. Jeremy McClain) 31:14

1y ago31:14

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In this episode of Around the Block, Pastor T sits down with Jeremy McClain, a pastor and founding elder of Anacostia River Church. The discussion centers around the concept of being an "acceptable outsider" in a community and the importance of entering a neighborhood with love and friendship. Jeremy shares his experiences and insights on building …

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The Intersection of Honesty & Hope: Ministering In the Midst of Grief & Sorrow 30:42

1y ago30:42

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In this episode of "Around the Block," Pastor T is joined for part 2 of his convo with Ashley Davenport, the Neighbor Outreach Director at Anacostia River Church. They discuss the challenges of ministering in inner city neighborhoods marked by tragedy and loss. The conversation explores how to care for oneself while engaging with suffering, how to …

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Episode 38: Chicagoland Pig Rescue 54:33

1y ago54:33

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Growing up April and her husband Tyler dreamed of having a pet pig. After watching a video of a mother pig living in a horrific gestation crate, April knew in her heart she wanted to dedicate her life to rescuing and saving pigs and finding them their forever home. This was the impetus of Chicagoland Pig Rescue. But April and Tyler aren’t stopping …

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Finding Authenticity & Avoiding Single Stories (feat. Ashley Davenport) 28:57

1y ago28:57

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In this episode of Around the Block, host Pastor T sits down with Ashley Davenport, the neighbor outreach director at Anacostia River Church. They discuss the importance of "neighboring well" and how it is crucial for building relationships and incarnating the gospel in their community. Ashley shares her experiences in different high schools, highl…

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Flourishing Sisters: A Better Starting Point (feat. Duke Kwon) 34:16

1y ago34:16

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When it comes to conversations, Starting Points Matter. Starting conversations on both race and gender relations must begin from a place of empathy and understanding if they're ever going to go anywhere helpful. In this episode of Around the Block, Pastor T and Duke Kwon highlight the problematic nature of using certain Bible verses, such as "slave…

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The Power of Tears: Seeing with Moral Clarity (feat. Duke Kwon) 29:10

1y ago29:10

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In this episode of Around the Block, Pastor T and Duke Kwon continue their conversation by discussing the power of tears and how they help us see things with moral clarity. Duke emphasizes that unless we collectively weep with repentance and sorrow over the evil that has been perpetrated upon the African-American community, we will never be able to…

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Centering the Margins (feat. Duke Kwon) 30:57

1y ago30:57

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In this episode of Around the Block with Pastor T, we dive into the necessity, practices and struggles of centering marginalized groups in order to effective reach the cities. While it's necessary to love and include everyone, we must address the specific needs and realities of different neighborhoods within a city. As we talk with the Reverend Duk…

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The Sankofa Experience: Learning from the Past to Impact Present Systems (feat. Rev Dr. Kendrick Curry) 38:55

1y ago38:55

38:55

In this episode of "Around the Block with Pastor T", host Thabiti Anyabwile speaks with Reverend Dr. Kendrick Curry, pastor of Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., about the history of their neighborhood from the 1950s to the present. They discuss early church planting, changing racial demographics, and major social change in the…

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Episode 37: Wetland Restoration with Tom Biebighauser 1:08:45

1y ago1:08:45

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Wetlands are crucial ecosystems for the filtration of excessive water in some parts of the world and for storing carbon, preventing the overheating of the atmosphere. This is why they are often called the ‘kidneys’ of the landscape. Moreover, they are home to numerous flora and fauna species and thus are vital as a variety of habitats. However, hum…

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Episode 36: Alaska Wildlife Alliance 1:02:02

1y ago1:02:02

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On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Nicole Schmitt, Executive Director of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance. Alaska Wildlife Alliance was founded in 1978 to be a voice for Alaska’s wildlife, which includes marine mammals and endangered species. The mission of Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA) is to safeguard wildlife biodiversity knowing the …

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Episode 35: Save The Frogs! with Kerry Kriger 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with amphibian biologist Dr. Kerry Kriger, founder of Save the Frogs! Save The Frogs! began in 2008 and works across the United States as well as around the world to prevent the extinction of amphibians and to create a better planet for humans and wildlife, while also empowering ordinary citizens to contri…

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Episode 34: The Wolf Treaty with Chief Judy Wilson 44:22

1+ y ago44:22

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On this Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Judy Wilson, who formerly served as Kukpi Chief of the Neskonlith Indian Band about the Wolf Treaty; A Treaty of Cultural and Environmental Survival. Judy has knowledge, experience and an extensive background in First Nations land rights/specific claims, human rights, children & family jurisdiction, em…

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Episode 33: Sustainable Fashion with Brooke Bowlin 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

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Today we are speaking with Brooke Bowlin, a sustainable fashion advocate who got her start in the industry in 2018 from owning a second-hand clothing store. After dealing with people’s excess of clothing, Brooke’s eyes were opened to the harm and overconsumption of fashion. She has made it her mission to educate about better personal as well as ind…

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Episode 32: International Elephant Project 46:34

1+ y ago46:34

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Today, we welcome back Leif Cocks, founder of the International Elephant Project, based in Sumatra. The International Elephant Project (IEP) is a not-for-profit project for elephant conservation, rainforest protection and local community partnerships, in order to protect and save the entire ecosystem and biodiversity of habitats shared by elephants…

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Episode 31: Vigil4Elephants 57:52

1+ y ago57:52

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On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we speak with three hosts of Vigil4Elephants that commemorates the elephant lives that were lost each year in captivity; Barbara Lovett, founder, and president of Save Nosey Now, Inc. Courtney Scott, founder and president of Free the Oregon Zoo Elephants. Sandra Clinger, president of The Elephant Advocacy Project…

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Episode 30: Chicago Alliance for Animals 1:04:45

1+ y ago1:04:45

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Jodie Wiederkehr, founder of Chicago Alliance for Animals (CAA). CAA is a volunteer grassroots animal advocacy organization that began in 2015. The first goal of CAA was to ban horse carriages in downtown Chicago, and in 2017, the organization began diligently documenting how the horses were treated b…

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Episode 29: Healthy Substance 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, I speak with Miguel Franco, CFO and co-owner of Healthy Substance, a vegan Mexican restaurant located on the south side of Chicago. We will be speaking about how Healthy Substance got its start, what it means to eat vegan, and how eating vegan helps to save animals’ lives. Healthy Substance is one of my favorite re…

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Episode 28: Helping Rhinos 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

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Today on the Wild For Change podcast, we will be discussing the magnificent rhino, with our guest, Simon Jones, CEO of Helping Rhinos. Helping Rhinos is predominantly based in Africa. Their focus is on helping the species survive at sustainable levels by improving protection, care, and welfare of the rhino in its natural habitat as well as to forge…

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Episode 27: Conserv Congo 50:27

2y ago50:27

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Founded in 2013, Conserv Congo is a non-profit conservation whose mission is to maintain the biodiversity of the Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo Basin is a vast tropical rainforest and a biodiversity hot spot which is home to 100’s of mammal species. Conserv Congo puts itself on the frontlines to save and protect enda…

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Episode 26: David Lloyd - Steward for Cook County Forest Preserves - Habitat Restoration 47:09

2y ago47:09

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On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we are going to learn about habitat restoration with David Lloyd, steward for the Cook County Forest Preserves in Illinois. During this podcast, we will learn why habitat restoration is so crucial for local ecosystems. I am fortunate enough to live near forest preserves where I can take a hike, see wild flowers a…

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Episode 25: Amboseli Trust for Elephants - World Elephant Day 2022 28:22

2y ago28:22

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On a very special Wild For Change podcast, we celebrate World Elephant Day with Dr. Vicki Fishlock, resident scientist of Amboseli Trust for Elephants in Kenya. The Amboseli Trust for Elephants, located in Kenya, is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on the long-term conservation and welfare of Africa’s elephants in the midst of human expan…

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Episode 24: Podcast with Joshua Sam Miller 50:55

2y ago50:55

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On today’s Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Joshua Sam Miller. Joshua is a world recording artist, composer, and producer. His mission is to connect people to the natural world through using the sounds of nature as a healing modality. After discovering an affinity to surfing, Joshua took note of the fragility of ocean life and began using his…

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Episode 23: The Conservation Kid 22:12

2y ago22:12

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On a Wild For Change podcast, we speak with The Conservation Kid, Cash Daniels. Cash has always had a passion for protecting our earth and its natural resources. At the age of 7, he began cleaning up trash around the Chattanooga River and has since removed 17,000 pounds of trash. He started teaching adults about the importance of protecting our pla…

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Episode 22: The Gentle Barn 55:24

2y ago55:24

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On a Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Ellie Laks-Weiner, founder of The Gentle Barn. Ellie founded the Gentle Barn in 1999. The Gentle Barn rescues animals, gives them sanctuary, and heals children by sharing the animals’ stories. It began as a half-acre farm in the San Fernando Valley, California. In 2002, co-founder Jay Weiner began as a vo…

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Episode 21: Barbara Lovett, co-founder of Save Nosey Now 1:03:39

2y ago1:03:39

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, we speak with Barbara Lovett, co-founder of Save Nosey Now, a grassroots organization founded in 2014, whose original mission was to provide actions and education that would get Nosey, a circus elephant to sanctuary and keep her there. Barbara will share the story of how her love and determination to rescue Nosey e…

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Episode 20: Kraus Hamdani Aerospace 43:39

2+ y ago43:39

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On today’s podcast, we discuss how unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS’, can benefit wildlife, nature, and mankind with Fatema Hamdani, CEO, and co-founder of Kraus Hamdani Aerospace. In today’s world, we are constantly seeing changes in our climate, larger-scale natural disasters and fires. Many of our wildlife are threatened by poaching and wildlif…

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Episode 19: American Prairie 58:19

2+ y ago58:19

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, we will be talking about America’s historic prairie ecosystem, with Daniel Kinka, Senior Wildlife Restoration Manager of American Prairie. American Prairie’s mission is to conserve the largest ecosystem in the contiguous United States. It is working to connect and preserve more than 3 million acres of habitat on th…

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Episode 18: Cool Effect 36:01

2+ y ago36:01

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Today, we will be speaking with Blake Lawrence, Marketing Manager of Cool Effect on how we can reduce our carbon footprint. Cool Effect is the actual boots on the ground non-profit working diligently to help fund projects that help reduce our carbon footprint. Cool Effect uses science, expertise, and transparency to fund projects around the globe t…

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Episode 17: The National Audubon Society 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

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If you’re a bird lover like me or a lover of nature, you are going to love today’s podcast with Tykee James, Government Affairs Coordinator of The National Audubon Society. The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that started in 1905. It protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Audubon works through…

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Episode 16: Ocean Conservancy 1:03:36

2+ y ago1:03:36

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On a new Wild For Change podcast, we will be speaking about plastic pollution with three experts from Ocean Conservancy; Dr. Britta Baechler, Senior Manager, Oceans Plastics Research will be discussing the overall problem with plastics, how microplastics form and why they are problematic. Robyn Albritton, Senior Manager, International Coastal Clean…

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Episode 15: Marc Ayers, Illinois State Director for HSUS 59:36

2+ y ago59:36

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On today’s podcast, we will be speaking with Marc Ayers, Illinois State Director for the Humane Society of the United States. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1954 to champion animal welfare and to fight the good fight against animal cruelty across the nation and the world. HSUS’ scope …

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Episode 14: The Regenesis Project 54:08

2+ y ago54:08

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The Regenesis Project is a trailblazing regenerative model of inhabiting the earth so that both humans and nature can co-flourish. It is part of a global network of living labs called Ecosystem Restoration Camps that are restoring a diverse array of degenerated ecosystems and experimenting to find the best ecosystem practices. These restoration cam…

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