Queen City Green

Host John Searby talks with Bart Landess from Catawba Lands Conservancy/ Carolina Thread Trail about the challenges of land preservation versus development, the significance of valuing natural resources, and the collective responsibility towards conservation.

Just what does a curator at a botanical garden do? DSBG Curator Karen Kottkamp joins host John Searby to answer that question, and talk about what's so special about the garden, and what time of year is her favorite?

Catawba Riverkeeper Brandon Jones joins host John Searby to discuss the origin and importance of the Riverkeeper program, the work of the Riverkeeper, and how the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and the Catawba Riverkeeper are connected.

Host John Searby talks with the Director of Horticulture at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Jason Bonham, about the garden's vision, the return of environmental education, and the importance of environmental nonprofits and upcoming plans for the garden's 380 acres.