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Your insider scoop on all things cool, green and wild in metropolitan South Australia. Do you want or have a career in South Australia’s environmental sector? Then this podcast is for you! We are your enviro-exclusive on the people, projects and news of metropolitan SA. The Green Adelaide Podcast is hosted by our Communications Manager, Melissa Martin. On each episode she'll interview a local enviro-expert. From leaders and ecologists to planners and marketers to understand their career jour ...
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Where-to, how-to and when-to bird hunting advice on pheasant, partridge, ruffed grouse, sharptails, prairie chickens and quail, Host Randy Shepard has bird hunted from Oregon to Wisconsin to New Mexico and Arizona. He's taken 15 different combination limits and four different double limits of upland birds across the mid-west. He's never hired a guide, leased land, hunted as a guest or engaged in a swap hunt, while in pursuit of dual limits. All self-made, self-planned hunts, on public (and a ...
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Welcome to the newly updated Animals Central Podcast. Based on the Animals Central book and audiobook series, the Animals Central Podcast will explore weekly the Animal World in conjunction with our new Animals Central Animal Education Website, now live at animals-central.com. We will be providing a lot of content with this new educational website including video, audio, illustrations, animals sounds, narrated animal description videos, and so much more. This podcast will be a sampling of ou ...
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On this episode we’ll be talking fire and prescribed burning in metro SA with ecologist Kirstin Abley. Spring in Adelaide means that the National Parks and Wildlife Service is kicking off its annual spring prescribed burn program in prep for this summer’s fire danger season. You’ll hear from Kirstin Abley who manages the Fire Science and Mapping Te…
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On this episode, we’ll be talking the Nature Festival! The Nature Festival is returning for its fifth year, with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia, from 28 Sept until 13 Oct. The pod is joined by the co-founders of the Nature Festival, the Festival Chair Vicki-Jo Russell AM, and Nature Curator Jill Woodlands, to chat how it cam…
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You might not know that August is known as Platypus Month. So to celebrate this iconic Australian creature we’ll be re-running our episode all about platypuses and reintroducing them to metro Adelaide with the fun and knowledgeable Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservatory. I’ll be back with a new ep for the pod next month! This epis…
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You are listening to the Green Adelaide Podcast. I am your host, Melissa Martin. Welcome to episode 14. We are in season 2 of the pod and we are talking dogs. Not just any dogs, we are specifically talking about dogs who do conservation work for Adelaide’s environment. I am joined by one of Adelaide’s leading conservation and detection dog handlers…
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To kick of season 2 we are talking about a new pathway to change Adelaide’s tree trajectory. It’s Adelaide first metro-wide Urban Greening Strategy. Have your say: greenadelaide.sa.gov.au/projects/adelaide-greening-strategy Consultation open between 30 April and 28 June 2024. On behalf of the South Australian Government, we at Green Adelaide, relea…
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On this ep, we are chatting about Yitpi Yartapuultiku, meaning in English 'the Soul of Port Adelaide', which is a new Aboriginal Cultural Space being built in the heart of Port Adelaide by the local council, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Yitpi Yartapuultiku aims to heal Country, bring the community together and provide a place for events and t…
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For this episode, we’ll be talking with Dr Nadine Kelly from the Department for Environment and Water. Nadine is the current Program Leader of the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin project, but we’ll actually be talking with her about a different water source – the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari. We’ll chat about Dr Nadine’s environmental career jour…
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For this episode, we’ll be talking with Green Adelaide’s Dr Sheryn Pitman. Sheryn completed her PhD in Ecological Literacy, where she explored some of the complex relationships people have with the natural world. For this episode we’ll be diving into Sheryn’s environmental career journey, talk a little about Adelaide’s National Park City status and…
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To mark the leap year today (29 Feb), we have a re-run of our most popular episode to date with the leaders Green Adelaide Prof Chris Daniels and Green Adelaide Director Brenton Grear chatting the concept of rewilding in Adelaide, the River Torrens and the dream of reintroducing platypus to the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari one day soon. Welcome …
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Seven days hunting pheasants and sharptails in South Dakota with Maybe and Chaos. The dogs were too clownish to compliment, but with my expectations, they did just fine. We even took a couple of combo limits of grouse and pheasants. I threw in a short story about a ruffed grouse hunting mishap that I hope won't cause you to question my sanity.…
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For this episode, we’ll be talking to the recently appointed Deputy Mayor of the Town of Walkerville, which is one of SA’s 17 metropolitan councils, and his name is John Zeppel. John runs an ICT business and has a passion for sustainability and the environment. His environmental passion pushed him in the direction to become a Councillor and more re…
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On this episode we'll be chatting with SA's local bat expert and the Team Leader of Urban Biodiversity at Green Adelaide Jason Van Weenen about Adelaide's new-ish population of grey-headed flying foxes. All your flying fox questions will be answered, including why they aren't just called bats. If you are intrigued by Jason's love of iNaturalist. Yo…
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On this episode we'll be chatting with the leader of conservation and wildlife at the Department for Environment and Water in SA Lisien Loan on wildlife ethics and permits. Plus, we'll dive into her career from studying geography to becoming the Director of navigating the complexities wildlife management in South Australia. What's the future of wil…
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Chaos & Maybe Exploring Idaho for next trip from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Took a couple of newbies on sharp tail hunts (lots of birds!) and looked for better partridge hills than I've hunted in the past. Both dogs earned Story Bands for 1st Idaho Sharptail and 1st Daily Bag Limit of Idaho Sharptails. Spent most of this fall in South Dakota for ph…
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With spring being prime planting time, this episode will feature food gardening. We'll be chatting with expert food gardener and educator Natalya Giffney from Green Adelaide. Tune it to find out why food gardening is all the rage now, and how to easily get started, even with no yard, to save money on your grocery bill! Welcome to another episode of…
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On this episode we’ll be talking the in-and-outs of living with wildlife and managing human-wildlife conflicts in metropolitan South Australia, with Principal Ecologist at SA's Department for Environment and Water Dr Karl Hillyard. Welcome to another episode of the Green Adelaide Podcast. We are metro SA’s first environmental industry podcast. We’r…
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On this episode we’ll be talking everything about platypuses and the in-and-outs of reintroducing them to metropolitan Adelaide with world-renowned platypus expert Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservancy. Welcome to another episode of the Green Adelaide Podcast. We are metro SA’s first environmental industry podcast. We’re your insi…
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Welcome to the 2nd Green Adelaide Podcast episode! Your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metropolitan South Australia. We are talking all things water in metropolitan Adelaide with Green Adelaide's urban water team leader, Tammy Partridge and her career from regional farm hand to urban water manager. ------ Do you want or have a…
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Our first Green Adelaide Podcast episode is out now! Your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metropolitan South Australia. We are launching the Green Adelaide Podcast with a bang! Our podcast host, Green Adelaide Communications Manager Melissa Martin, interviews our leaders Green Adelaide Board Presiding Member Prof Chris Daniels …
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Introducing the launch of the Green Adelaide Podcast on 20 June 2023. Your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metro South Australia. Why listen? Do you want or have a career/interest in SA’s environment? This podcast is your insider enviro-exclusive about the people, projects, and news of SA. You’ll hear from the experts including…
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I can't say too much good about "Critter". She hunted the tail end of the southern Minnesota/Iowa ruffed grouse years, the best Kansas and Nebraska pheasant years, and a half dozen Dakota years. This hunt was a seat of my pants exploration into northern South Dakota. I was looking for a new area for pheasants and sharptails, and we found it. The st…
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Yeah, I was a whole lot younger back then, and those two pups were pretty special dogs. Critter & Woogs as pups, hunting ruffed grouse in southeast Minnesota and pheasants in southcentral Minnesota. This was the first time that I tried to take this combination limit, instead of just hoping it would happen. There were several days over those years, …
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I was fortunate to have hunted Kansas and Nebraska when both states had a lot of pheasants. At that time, and for decades to come, I believed this hunt was the epitome of pheasant hunting. I only surpassed this day one time, on a hunt most of you have listened to in an earlier episode. Back in 1981, with two young dogs, Critter, a female, liver & w…
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https://www.youtube.com/@RelaxationNatureVideos The team at Animals Central has just created a new YouTube Channel of relaxation videos featuring the Animal World, Nature, and Landscapes on Planet Earth--Relaxation Nature Videos. A series of 90-minute Long-Form videos has just started with our first upload to YouTube. The video is live and will be …
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Follow along on a dogless prairie chicken hunt in Nebraska. This was early in a 5 day prairie chicken hunt in Nebraska and South Dakota. It was my first attempt at a combo of 3 chickens and a fall turkey. The previous "Double Limit of Prairie Chickens" episode, was two days after this hunt. If these two episodes don't convince you to get after prai…
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All About Dogs...Helping you decide on the best dog for you and your family. The Miniature American Sheperd is the 30th most popular dog on the AKC popular dog breed list. It is a relatively new breed of dog developed in the United States. It is medium-sized that is intelligent and very trainable. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates…
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All About Dogs...helping you decide on the right dog for you. The Cocker Spaniel is a well-known dog breed that is 29th on the AKC dog breed list for most popular dog. It is medium size and comes in black, brown, and tan colors. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Appare…
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All About Dogs...helping you decide on the right dog for you. 28th most popular dog on the AKC breed list, the Shetland Sheep Dog, or Sheltie, is a popular dog known for its intelligence, agility, and affectionate personality. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel …
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The Brittany is the 27th most popular dog on the AKC most popular dog breed list. They are medium-sized and have muscular compact bodies. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training for Dogs Bake a Dog a Bone Secrets to Dog Training: Stop Your Dog’s Behavi…
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The English Springer Spaniel originated in England. It is a medium-sized dog that is the 26th most popular dog on the AKC dog breed list. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM:Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training for Dogs Bake a Dog a Bone Secrets to Dog Training: Stop Your Dog’s Behavio…
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The Cane Corso is the 25th most popular dog on the AKC dog breed list. It is a large, muscular dog breed that originated in Italy. And yeah, it's big and intimidating. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training for Dogs Bake a Dog a Bone Secrets to Dog Tr…
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The Havanese is the 24th most popular dog on the AKC dog breed list. They are known for their friendly and playful personalities. They stand 8-11 inches tall. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training for Dogs Bake a Dog a Bone Secrets to Dog Training: S…
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The Pomeranian is a small and lively dog with a distinctive look. They are known for their thick and fluffy coat. The Pomeranian is number 23 on the AKC list of dog breeds. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training for Dogs Bake a Dog a Bone Secrets to D…
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Bernese Mountain Dogs are 22nd on the AKC list of most popular dog breeds. They are large dogs with a playful and friendly disposition. They are highly trainable but can be stubborn so a firm hand is necessary. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training f…
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Boston Terriers are also knowns as "Bostons." They are small and sturdy dogs that are full of energy and character. They are number 21 on the AKC list of most popular dog breeds. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training for Dogs Bake a Dog a Bone Secret…
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The Shit Tzu is a small dog breed that is believed to have originated in Tibet. It is compact and cute as can be. It is the 20th most popular dog breed on the AKC list. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training for Dogs Bake a Dog a Bone Secrets to Dog T…
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Miniature Schnauzer is small in stature but they are strong and sturdy and at the same time playful and energetic. The Miniature Schnauzer, #19 on the AKC Most Popular Dog List, is a tremendous family Dog For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training for Dog…
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Big, strong, agile, fast, and somewhat scary looking, that's the Doberman Pincher the 18th most popular dog breed on the AKC list. They weigh from 75-100 and can run like the wind, seemingly endlessly. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM:Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise& Apparel Brain Training for Dogs Bak…
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small, friendly, and affectionate dog that is loved by many people for its gentle and cheerful nature. You will fall in love with this dog breed, number 17 on the AKC list of the most popular dog breeds. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Mercha…
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This strong and active dog has a beautiful coat and striking eyes. They were bred to pull sleds in harsh cold climates but now have become family pets. They are intelligent and social but can be independent. They are number 16 on the AKC list of the most popular dog breeds. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Foo…
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A big dog...a REALLY Big Dog. It would help to have a big house and backyard for this dog breed. Even though they are giants they are lovable and love their families. Be ready for a handful with the Great Dane. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM:Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain Training fo…
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The Boxer is a strong, playful, and active breed. They love exercise and love their families. They are number 14 on the AKC dog breed list. Make sure not to overheat them in the summer and be ready for a lot of activity with your Boxer. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise …
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Yorkshire Terrier. Number 13 on the most popular dog breed on the AKC list of dog breeds. These cuties are just a ball of preciousness. You can't get upset with them when they sometimes bark at you for attention or to get you to play with them. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merc…
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If you want the best dog in the world to herd and move along groups of sheep, this is it...The Australian Shepherd is the 12th most popular dog on the AKC top breed list. It is a wonderful dog that is smart and beautiful. For Great Products and Services From Our Affiliates NOM NOM: Real, Good Food For Dogs All About Dogs Merchandise & Apparel Brain…
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