Nature Revisited

Founded in 1995, The Wildlands Conservancy is dedicated to preserving the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and providing programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature. TWC has established the largest nonprofit nature preserve system on the US West Coast, open to the public, and encompassing nearly 200,000 acres of diverse landscapes. In this episode of Nature Revisited we meet Executive Director Frazier Haney who explains the founding and mission of TWC, as well as its core approach to preservation and education. Additional topics include fostering a positive impact on conservation through land ownership, building relationships with local indigenous communities, the challenges of climate disruption and wildfires, TWC's plans for the future, and the 'Behold The Beauty' association which helps foster the appreciation of Natural Beauty in people’s daily lives. The Wildlands Conservancy website: https://wildlandsconservancy.org Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Nick Byron Campbell is a musician & sound artist based in Bend, Oregon. In addition to creating music for film, TV and commercial, he also creates music under the moniker 'Left Vessel'. His latest album 'One (and Driftless)' incorporates a production technique Nick calls "arbow", which involves creating temporary instruments using living trees. In this episode, Nick talks about his roots as a musician and nature enthusiast, and how the two interests have grown over time to become entwined in his latest musical works and sound art experiences. [Originally published Nov 16 2021, Ep 56] Left Vessel website: https://www.leftvessel.com/ Nick's Website: https://nickbyroncampbell.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

John Perlin is a lecturer, consultant, and the author of several scientific/historical books including 'A Forest Journey: Wood and Civilization', published by Harvard University press as one of its "One-Hundred Great Books" and a "Classic in Science and World History." In this episode of Nature Revisited, John takes us back in time to discover how wood was the foundation upon which most societies were built. With wood serving as the basis of metallurgy, ceramics, architecture, the construction of ships and more, civilizations rose and fell because each began with a plentiful forest resource, used it up, and was extinguished – to be succeeded by a newer center, closer to a new rich swathe of forest. By viewing human history in the context of wood as humanity's most essential material, we see that humanity's future relies on renewing our symbiotic relationship with the trees that have sustained us. John's website: https://john-perlin.com 'A Forest Journey' book: https://aforestjourney.com Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Nadine Phillips is a Forest Therapy Guide based in Mississippi, and is certified by the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA). Deeply rooted in the Japanese concept of Shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, Forest Therapy is an evidence-based Public health practice considered to be a natural remedy to reduce stress and a pathway to a happier, healthier and more rewarding life. In this episode, Nadine talks with Stefan about her personal discoveries of the wonders of nature and how that has led to her sharing this passion, as well as some of the transformative, positive experiences she has helped foster for others. [Originally published Nov 2 2021, Ep 55] Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Jared Rosenbaum is a botanist, native plant grower, certified ecological restoration practitioner, and co-owner of Wild Ridge Plants LLC in New Jersey. He has extensive experience in stewardship of natural communities and is known for his lively workshops on plant ecology, restoration, and the cultural uses of wild plant foods and medicines. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Jared talks about discovering the wonders of nature after moving to rural New Jersey and committing himself to the study of native plants and the pursuit of ecological stewardship & restoration. Topics of discussion include preservation vs restoration, what makes a plant native, the impact of humans on their environments, restoration tips, and re-imagining our place in nature. Jared's website: https://wildplantculture.com Jared's book 'Wild Plant Culture': https://wildplantculture.com/the-book Wild Ridge Plants website: https://wildridgeplants.com Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan Van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Cindy Crosby is a writer, teacher, and lecturer on the tallgrass prairie and nature conservation. She is also a Master Gardener, a prairie steward, and a dragonfly monitor. Her latest book 'Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural, Cultural, and Personal History' is an engaging introduction to these remarkable insects. In this episode, Cindy re-introduces us to the often-ignored dragonfly, describing their history, natural habitats & behaviors, cultural mythologies, and ways we can attract them to our own gardens. [Originally published Oct 19 2021, Ep 54] Cindy's website: https://cindycrosby.com/ Cindy's book: https://nupress.northwestern.edu/9780810142305/chasing-dragonflies/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Lorraine Johnson is a Toronto-based writer, editor, community advocate and cultivation activist. Her work focuses on people and communities growing plants, ecological health, and connection to nature and to each other. Her recent series of talks entitled 'Unsettling The Garden' addresses arguments raised by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report (of Canada) and is the topic of this episode. As the report emphasizes, "Reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, from an Aboriginal perspective, also requires reconciliation with the natural world." In this discussion, Lorraine describes the many of the ways that native plant gardening and related practices help to restore our relationship with nature and encourage kinship with plants and wildlife. Lorraine's website: https://lorrainejohnson.ca/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4a5sr4ua Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Moely Prairie is the largest remnant of the 14,000-acre Sauk Prairie in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Because it has never been plowed, the prairie is home to a rich array of native prairie plants and animals. Permanently protected through a perpetual conservation easement by owner Barbara Moely in 2015, the prairie is managed and cared for by The Prairie Enthusiasts Empire-Sauk Chapter. In this episode of Nature Revisited, we learn- through the words of the aforementioned- of Moely Prairie's history, its ecological treasures, the challenges of its upkeep, and what lays in store for the future. [Originally published Oct 12 2021, Ep 53] Moely Prairie website: https://www.theprairieenthusiasts.org/moely The Prairie Enthusiasts blog write-up: https://www.theprairieenthusiasts.org/voices_of_moely_podcast?utm_campaign=november_enews&utm_medium=email&utm_source=theprairieenthusiasts Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Camille T. Dungy is an award-winning poet, author and professor with an interest in the intersections between literature, environmental action, history, and culture. Her latest book, 'Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden' recounts the seven-year odyssey to diversify her garden in the predominantly white community of Fort Collins, Colorado. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Camille discusses a range of topics including the origins of her unusual nature book, influences on her relationship with nature, the role of story in our lives, rethinking the terms we use to define our world, and the connection between social justice and environmental justice. Camille's website: https://camilledungy.com/ Camille's book: https://camilledungy.com/soil/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Hugo Rittson-Thomas is a British photographer, best known for his high-profile photographic portraiture, including portraits of Her Majesty The Queen and the Dalai Lama. In his new book 'Wildflowers for The Queen', Rittson-Thomas celebrates the unsung beauty and diversity of wildflower meadows - specifically the Coronation Meadows established by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2013. In conversation with Stefan of Nature Revisited, Hugo discusses the initiative behind the Coronation Meadows, the importance of such natural landscapes and connected wildlife within the UK, and the various challenges he faced in documenting their natural beauty. [Originally published Aug 21 2021, Ep 51] Find Hugo's new book here: www.hugorittsonphotography.com/shop/book…he-queen/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Jeffrey H Ryan is an author, adventurer, photographer, and historian. He has written several books about his outdoor exploits, his fascination with hiking trails, and the people and places found just off the beaten path. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Jeffrey returns once again to share his 'Ode To An Old Pine' - an autobiographical recounting of formative experiences within (and about) nature, with a massive ancient pine tree acting as a symbolic pillar and centerpiece of those experiences. Jeffrey's website: https://www.jeffryanauthor.com/ Episode Sponsor: https://www.prairieresto.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist who has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Paul introduces us to the concept of Regeneration - a response to the urgency of global warming that can regenerate life on earth and grant agency to a new generation of humanity working together in a system of interlocking initiatives to stem the climate crisis in the span of a single generation. [Originally published Sep 7 2021, Ep 50] Find Paul's new book 'Regeneration' here: https://paulhawken.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Ursula Goodenough is a Professor of Biology Emerita at Washington University in St. Louis, and serves as president of the Religious Naturalist Association. She authored the textbook Genetics and the best-selling book The Sacred Depths of Nature. She has presented the paradigm of the Religious Naturalist Orientation and the Epic of Evolution in numerous venues around the world. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Ursula describes what it means to be a Religious Naturalist. By first establishing a basis of scientific knowledge and then discussing topics such as spirituality, death, meaning, and separating technology from science, Ursula presents a perspective that reconciles our modern scientific understanding of reality with our timeless spiritual yearnings for reverence and continuity. Religious Naturalist Association: https://religious-naturalist-association.org/ Ursula's Book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-sacred-depths-of-nature-9780197662069?cc=us&lang=en& Episode Sponsor: https://www.prairieresto.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Heather Holm is a biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author. In addition to assisting with native bee research projects, she informs and educates audiences through her writing and many presentations about the fascinating world of native pollinators and the native plant communities that support them. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Heather introduces us to a surprising variety of native bees, the ways in which they support our ecosystem, and things we can all do at home to help sustain their populations. [Originally published Aug 17 2021, Ep 48] Heather's website: https://www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

John Navazio breeds genetically-resilient, open-pollinated leafy greens and root crops for regenerative farming practices at Johnny's Selected Seeds in Maine. He is also the author of The Organic Seed Grower. His work focuses on developing varieties with robust growth, broad resistance to disease and environmental stress, and superior culinary quality. In this episode of Nature Revisited, John discusses his lifelong relationship with seeds, their importance, and his philosophy & approach to breeding robust, genetically-diverse crops. John's book: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-organic-seed-grower-paperback/ Johnny's Selected Seeds site: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Humans have utilized stone as an essential, long-lasting building material for millennia. The Stone Trust Center of southern Vermont offers an expanding program of educational events, workshops and outreach projects dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the ancient art and craft of dry stone walling. In this episode of Nature Revisited, we meet the students and staff of The Stone Trust and learn how they are engaged in preserving the natural use of plentiful stone in simple, gratifying ways. [Originally published Aug 3 2021, Ep 47] The Stone Trust website: https://thestonetrust.org/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

After graduating college, Jackson Newman discovered and read 'A Sand County Almanac' by Aldo Leopold, and immediately felt compelled to join the Aldo Leopold Foundation. He was awarded a fellowship, and spent a year in Sand County, Wisconsin's 'Slough', writing two articles for the Foundation about land ethics and conservation. These two articles, titled 'The Backwash of the River Progress' and 'The Guiding Virtues of the Land Ethic' are the basis of this episode's discussion on land conservation between Jackson and host Stefan Van Norden. The Aldo Leopold Foundation website: https://www.aldoleopold.org/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Meg Lowman is a pioneering biologist, botanist and conservationist who has devoted more than forty years towards researching the hidden ecosystems of the world's forest canopies. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Meg talks about her new book 'The Arbornaut' - a blend of memoir and fieldwork account. As in her book, Meg's discussion launches us into the life and work of a field scientist, offering insights and plans for action. Despite devastation across the world, through trees, we can still make an immediate and lasting impact against climate change. [Originally published July 20 2021, Ep 46] Meg's website: canopymeg.com/ Meg's book: us.macmillan.com/books/9780374721022 Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Vítor da Silva is an indigenous-rights researcher, ethnographer and storyteller. He has a background in anthropology, human rights, and is a trained criminal investigator. He has conducted fieldwork with different indigenous communities around the world, including: the Maasai tribe in Kenya, the nomadic Changpa people in the Indian Himalayas, and the Noke Kuin people in the Brazilian Amazon. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Vítor recounts pivotal childhood events that led him to reject the status quo and instead seek meaningful experiences and pursuits into adulthood. Combining his military, investigative and anthropological experiences, Vítor outlines how these skills inform his holistic and dedicated approach in working to aid indigenous groups all over the world. website: https://www.vitordasilva.org/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethnopoet/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Kevin Healey is a forager, scientist, chemist, and the author behind Pullupyourplants.com: a site that explores the ethnobotany of foraged food and peculiar produce. His passion is researching, discovering, and preserving the stories of the human-plant relationship. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Kevin reminds us of the ancient practice of foraging; an exploratory act within nature that can provide one with not only a potentially marvelous array of natural sustenance, but also intimate experiences that replenish one's connection with curiosities of the natural world that are all but forgotten in our current Industrial Age of monocrops and supermarkets. [Originally published July 13 2021, Ep 45] https://www.pullupyourplants.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration—a round-trip adventure through three countries and over 10,000 miles. Her book Bicycling with Butterflies recounts this incredible, nearly nine-month odyssey. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Sara talks about being drawn to animals as a child into adulthood, how she became enchanted by monarchs, the evolution of her experiences into a book, and how all of us can connect with and help save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed. Sara's book: https://www.workman.com/products/bicycling-with-butterflies/paperback http://www.beyondabook.org/ https://monarchwatch.org/ Episode Sponsor: https://www.saveourmonarchs.org/ Nature Revisited featured in Top 6 Nature Podcasts on PlayPodcast.net: https://www.playpodcast.net/best-nature-podcasts-to-listen-to/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Ben Cosgrove is an American composer and multi-instrumentalist whose work explores the intersection of sound and place. The strongest forces guiding Ben’s composition and performances have been his deep and abiding interests in landscape, geography, place, and environment. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Ben talks about his new album 'The Trouble with Wilderness', an expansive set of songs that consider the role of nature and wildness in the built environment. [Originally published June 8 2021, Ep 42] Ben's website: www.bencosgrove.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Benjamin Vogt is an award-winning author and garden designer based in Lincoln, Nebraska. He owns Monarch Gardens LLC, a prairie garden design company, and speaks nationally on garden design and landscape ethics. His new book 'Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design' is an actionable guide for gardeners and homeowners who wish to not only support wildlife but please the eye. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Ben talks about his passion for prairie, why prairie is so important, and how embracing lawn-to-meadow conversions can revive diversity and wildness in our communities. Monarch Gardens website: https://www.monarchgard.com/ Ben's Book: https://www.monarchgard.com/books.html Episode Sponsor: https://www.midwestnativesnursery.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

After exploring and hiking the globe for over 16 years, Chaz Powell now lives his life as an Explorer, Expedition Leader and Survival Guide. His ongoing project ‘The Wildest Journey’ is all about his travels by foot along Africa's wildest rivers with an aim to raise awareness for wildlife conservation and anti poaching. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Chaz talks about his path to becoming an Explorer, his numerous adventures, and his mission to help preserve Africa’s wildlife and wild lands for future generations. [Originally published June 15 2021, Ep 43] Chaz Powell's website: www.thewildestjourney.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Jesse Hildebrand is a science communicator who has been working to connect scientists and explorers with the public throughout Canada, and operates as the Canadian Coordinator for Nature For All - a global movement whose mission is to inspire, celebrate, and restore the love of Nature. He is also the VP of Education for the organization Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Jesse talks about how his love of nature as a child oriented the direction of his life and career, his foray into educating through media, the importance of nature in the classroom, the Backyard Bio initiative, and more. He also discusses his introduction to Nature For All, its mission, and how it is a community of interested organizations and individuals who are working together to affect change. Jesse's website: https://www.jessehildebrand.org/ Nature For All: https://natureforall.global/ Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants: https://www.exploringbytheseat.com Episode Sponsor: https://www.vuroci.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo is a member of the traditional Etowah Band of the Eastern Tsalagi (Cherokee) Nation. Trained by her grandparents, she is the twenty-seventh generation to carry the ancestral wisdom of the Ywahoo lineage. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Dhyani discusses the numerous sacred medicinal plants the earth has to share, their healing properties, and how they are utilized in the transformative healing of body and mind. [Originally published May 11 2021, Ep 40] More about Dhyani: sunray.org/oversight/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

As Nature Revisited approaches its fifth year, we go behind the podcast in this episode to meet its creator - Stefan Van Norden. From his experiences in nature during his formative years, to a rediscovery of nature as intrinsically sacred through the act of gardening, Stefan relates through personal accounts the origins and philosophy of Nature Revisited - The Podcast. Interviewed by friend and actor Jamie Horton, Stefan talks about our responsibility to give back to nature, and how his search to fulfill that duty - first with gardening, then filmmaking - ultimately led to creating Nature Revisited as a diverse community-building platform for those who are passionate about sharing, protecting and giving back to nature, which we are all a part of. Watch Stefan's film Negotiating with Nature: https://youtu.be/_huaKlMs22U Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Curt Meine, Ph.D., is a conservation biologist, historian, and writer. His biography 'Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work', was the first full-length biography of Leopold, and was named Book of the Year by the Forest History Society. In this episode of Nature Revisited Curt discusses American ecologist Aldo Leopold's life and his influential 1949 work 'A Sand County Almanac' which championed the idea of a "land ethic", or a responsible relationship existing between people and the land they inhabit. After more than seventy years, Leopold's Almanac still stands as one of the most significant environmental books of the 20th century. [Originally published April 13 2021, Ep 38] Curt's website: curtmeine.com/ A Sand County Almanac: www.aldoleopold.org/store/a-sand-county-almanac/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Ron Bowen founded Prairie Restorations, Inc in 1977 as one of the first companies in America devoted to designing, restoring, and managing native prairie plant communities. Having expanded to six locations throughout Minnesota, their work now also encompasses restoring wetland, woodland, and shoreline plant communities. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Ron talks about his formative background and influences regarding environmentalism and land ethics, the founding of Prairie Restorations and its mission, as well as fascinating insights into the methods and tools they use to accurately restore lost and threatened ecosystems. Prairie Restorations website: https://prairieresto.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home, drove to woods of Maine, and disappeared into the forest for 27 years, surviving by his wits and courage until he was finally arrested for stealing food. This remarkable true story is told by American Journalist Michael Finkel in his book 'The Stranger in the Woods: The extraordinary story of the last true hermit'. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Michael discusses how he came to retell this gripping story of survival, the mystery behind Christopher Knight, and why Christopher's determination to live his own way is pointedly inextricable with humanity's origins. [Originally published April 27 2021, Ep 39] Michael's Book www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/25178…ael-finkel/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

The Jungle Journal is an online platform/annual print magazine covering themes around the environment, global cultures, ecosystems, indigenous activism, and more. Founded by Sara Lopez and Gabriel Alvarez out of a mutual passion for travel and curiosity about the world, its mission is to remind people of who they are and where they come from - that we are nature and we come from nature. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Sara and Gabriel interview each other from within a remote Mexican jungle, recounting their personal journeys, the origins of the Jungle Journal and its mission, and some of the remarkable experiences they've had during their world travels. The Jungle Journal website - https://itsthejunglejournal.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Doug Tallamy is an author and a professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. His research involves better understanding the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. In this episode of Nature Revisited, the central topic of discussion is oak trees. As Doug describes in his new book 'The Nature of Oaks', oak trees are a keystone species that sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife, and we must act to nurture and protect them. [Originally published March 30 2021, Ep 37] Doug's website: homegrownnationalpark.org/ Doug's Book: www.workman.com/products/the-nature-of-oaks Website: noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

For over 55 years, the Missouri Prairie Foundation has been conserving Missouri’s prairies and other native grasslands - some of the most imperiled habitats on the planet. In this episode of Nature Revisited, we join Executive Director Carol Davit, as well as Bruce Shuette, VP of Science and Management, who talk about the prairie's natural and human-influenced history, its vital role in the health of the planet, and the Foundation's mission to protect and conserve some of the most biologically rich habitat on earth. Missouri Prairie Foundation website: https://moprairie.org/ Grow Native! website: https://grownative.org/ Missouri Invasive Plant Council: https://moinvasives.org/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Benjamin Vogt is an award-winning author and gardener based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Benjamin explains why we need a new garden ethic and why we urgently need wildness in our daily lives. The seemingly trivial matter of not growing native plants in our gardens is an important factor in how we are short circuiting our response to global crises. By thinking deeply and honestly about our built landscapes, we can create a compassionate activism that connects us more profoundly to nature and to one another. [Originally published March 16 2021, Ep 36] Benjamin's Book: newsociety.com/books/n/a-new-garden-ethic Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Kristen Miskelly is a trained biologist with a passion for nature, a love of native plants, and an aspiration to facilitate local ecosystem restoration work. In 2013 she and her husband James opened what is now Satinflower Nurseries in Victoria, British Columbia. Satinflower Nurseries aims to inspire and empower people to restore and conserve nature by providing native plants, seeds, and expertise, and specializes in the restoration and ecology of Garry oak ecosystems and meadowscaping. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Kristen talks about her background in nature and biology, the evolution of her nursery business, and why acting locally to promote the propagation of native species is so beneficial to migratory pollinators and the overall ecosystem. Satinflower Nurseries website: https://satinflower.ca/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Brian Yazzie (a.k.a. Yazzie the Chef) is a Diné Chef from Dennehotso, Arizona, which is part of the Navajo Nation. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Yazzie describes his path to becoming a chef, the importance of food & community, and how he focuses on bringing together hyper-local indigenous ingredients from the streams, rivers, and forests to revitalize healthy indigenous cuisine. Yazzie's website: https://www.yazziethechef.com/ Yazzie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf9-pSMv_wN7H8QRLDeJmSA Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Ben Rawlence is a British writer based in the Black Mountains of Wales where he is the founding director of Black Mountains College, an institution devoted to creative and adaptive thinking in the face of the climate and ecological emergency. His latest book “The Treeline: the last forest and the future of life on earth” explores the shifting frontier of the boreal forest and the mysterious workings of the forest upon which we rely for the air we breathe. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Ben talks about the boreal forest - which contains about one third of the the earth's trees - and the myriad repercussions its northern expansion is having on a local and global scale. Book and Author info: https://blackmountainscollege.uk/the-treeline/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Henk Gerritsen (1948-2008) was a founding member of the ‘Dutch Wave’ 1970’s garden culture movement which aimed to bring nature into the garden as a source of inspiration and design. Starting out as an artist, Henk went on to become a garden designer, most notably for his renovation and design of Waltham Place in England. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Stefan reaches out to a variety of Henk’s friends and colleagues who describe in their own words and recollections, Henk’s life and vision. Guests include Henk’s co-author and notable garden designer Piet Oudolf, as well as Heilien Tockens, Mark Brown, Gert-Jan van der Kolk, Michael King, and Ruurd van Donkelaar. [Originally published February 16 2021, Ep 34] Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Kristin Ohlson is a writer living in Portland, Oregon. She is the author of Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World, and The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers and Foodies are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Kristin talks about the connection between soil and climate health, rethinking our relationship with the land and each other, and how we can work with the land and its natural processes to regenerate damaged habitats, drawdown carbon, and more. Kristin's website and books - https://www.kristinohlson.com/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Kofi Boone is an African American landscape architect and professor at NC State University, working in the overlap between landscape architecture and environmental justice. This episode of Nature Revisited discusses the matter of environmental racism in the US, which is layered into the complex of other systemic racial and social inequalities. When utilized strategically, landscape architecture can play a positive role in terms of the unequal access to nature for people of color. [Originally published February 2 2021, Ep 33] Kofi's Essay 'Black Landscapes Matter': worldlandscapearchitect.com/black-lands…kofi-boone/ American Society of Landscape Architects www.asla.org/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Dani Baker is a forest gardener, owner of Cross Island Farms, and author of the book The Home-Scale Forest Garden. When she attended a permaculture workshop, she was inspired by its message of working with nature to create a thriving edible garden ecosystem. She immediately launched a new experiment she dubbed the “Enchanted Edible Forest" - a beautiful, bountiful edible landscape. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Dani talks about making the transition from market gardener to forest gardener, her discoveries along the way, and tips for those who would like to create their own forest garden - at any scale. Dani's Book: https://www.enchantededibleforest.com/the-book/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Carol Davit is the executive director of the Missouri Prairie Foundation, a conservation organization and land trust whose mission is to protect and restore prairie and other native grassland communities. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Carol describes just how essential the prairie and grasslands of the American midwest are to the country's ecosystem, as well as its economy. Carol also talks about the various threats to the prairie and what is being done to save it. [Originally published January 19 2021, Ep 32] moprairie.org/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Susan Fox Rogers is a writer, teacher, birder, and nature lover who writes about the natural world and adventures large and small in the outdoors. Her second book, Learning The Birds, a memoir which includes bird history and a larger history, follows her first three years of intense birding from the Hudson Valley, to Florida, Arizona, and Alaska. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Susan talks all things birding, from the first bird that sparked her passion, to bird preservation, and some of the things we can all do to get transported into the secret and thrilling world of birds. Susan's website: https://www.susanfoxrogers.com/ Susan's book: https://www.oblongbooks.com/susanfoxrogers Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Nature Revisited website: https://noordenproductions.com/ Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Richard Louv is a non-fiction author and journalist, best known for his book Last Child in the Woods. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Richard relates startling accounts from his latest work, Our Wild Calling, which explores our deep bonds with other animals and calls for a transformation in how we treat and inhabit our environment. Among other topics discussed is the distant future of humanity within nature, and what is required to inspire true positive change. [Originally published January 5 2021, Ep 31] https://richardlouv.com/books/our-wild-calling/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Jeffrey H Ryan is an author, adventurer, photographer, and historian. He has written several books about his outdoor exploits, his fascination with hiking trails, and a deep appreciation for history woven into walks across contemporary landscapes. His latest book, 'This Land Was Saved for You and Me', traces the path from Olmsted’s first wanderings in Yosemite to the signing of The Wilderness Act in 1964. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Jeffrey delves into the history of rescuing America's public lands, and both the notable and lesser-known people who gave their all to protect forests and wilderness areas before they would be gone forever and ensured that all Americans would retain the benefits of ownership. This Land was Saved for You and Me trailer: https://vimeo.com/736277678 Buy The Book: www.jeffryanauthor.com/where-to-buy-this-land-was-saved-for-you-and-me/ Jeffrey's website: www.jeffryanauthor.com Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Nature Revisited website: https://noordenproductions.com Support Nature Revisited: https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Gordon Hayward is a professional garden designer and nationally recognized garden writer and lecturer. For the past 35 years Hayward and his wife Mary have been developing a 1 1/2 acre garden around their 220-year-old farmhouse in Vermont. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Gordon describes how this ambitious garden project has transformed not only he and Mary's home, but their inner lives as well. [Originally published December 15 2020, Ep 30] Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Patrick Curry is a Canadian-born British scholar who has worked and taught on a variety of subjects from cultural astronomy to divination, the ecology movement, and the nature of enchantment. He is known for his studies of J. R. R. Tolkien. His recent book 'Enchantment: Wonder In Modern Life' explores how enchantment plays out in a wide range of contexts, including our relationship with the natural world. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Patrick discusses what enchantment is, its unalterable characteristics, and its essential role in both self-discovery and the appreciation of things outside of ourselves. Patrick's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Enchantment-Wonder-Modern-Patrick-Curry/dp/1782506098 Patrick's Website: http://patrickcurry.co.uk/index.html Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Zacciah Blackburn is a gifted intuitive, teacher, sound healer, and Director of The Center of Light Institute of Sound Healing and Shamanic Studies located in Ascutney, Vermont. He is trained in classical healing and shamanic traditions, and sacred sound cultures. In this episode of Nature Revisited Zacciah passionately lays forth- through personal revelatory accounts and wisdom imparted by ancient indigenous cultures- a simple approach to connecting with nature largely forgotten by the modern world, yet readily accessible within each of us. [Originally published November 23 2020, Ep 29] Visit Zacciah’s Sound Healing website: https://thecenteroflight.net/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast app or on YouTube Website: noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Marcos Trinidad is the Center Director at the Audubon Center at Debs Park in Los Angeles where he is working with a growing community of volunteers, youth, and community partnerships, bringing nature to the urban setting. Born and raised in Northeast LA, Marcos is also an avid birdwatcher and host of the podcast Human/Nature. In this episode, Marcos talks about his awakening to the wonders of the outdoors in his youth, and how this inspired a commitment to educating others to the magic of nature - something urgently needed in urban environments. https://debspark.audubon.org/ Marcos' Podcast: https://laist.com/podcasts/humannature Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

Most of us think of George Washington as the Revolutionary War General and first U.S. President. But what many don't know is that he also loved nature, farming and gardening. In this episode we meet Dean Norton, head horticulturalist at Mount Vernon. Listen as Norton guides us back in time to Washington's home and describes the groundbreaking array of vegetable and pleasure gardens Washington created to serve both practical and decorative functions around the historic grounds. Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast app or on YouTube Website: noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact