Ecological Inspiration for your Ears
Podcasts are a great way to learn something new, and in the world of ecology, get a glimpse of work going on around the world to protect our diverse and delicate ecosystems.
We have picked our favorite podcasts and Ted Talks that inspire us to care for plant and human communities. Give them a listen, and let the inspiration flow through you!
PODCASTS
1. Future Ecologies
“Made for audiophiles and nature lovers alike, every episode is an invitation to see your world in a new light.” Our Native Plant Nursery gets a little nod in the episode FE1.2 - This Is Where It Begins, which highlights the Amah Mutsun and Mount Umunhum in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Recommended by Nina Orellana, Community Science and Monitoring Coordinator.
2. Outside/In
“A show about the natural world and how we use it.”
Recommended by Tyler Feld, Project Lead.
3. Bay Curious
“Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the Bay Area. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.”
Recommended by Emily Sharp, Project Lead.
4. The Art of Range
“The Art of Range podcast provides education through conversation with some of the brightest minds in rangeland management and livestock production.”
Recommended by Kate Dolkas, Development Director.
5. Outdoor Photography Podcast
“Join Brenda Petrella from Outdoor Photography School as she sits down with top landscape and nature photographers and leaders in the outdoor industry to unpack their approaches to creativity, connecting with nature, and working safely and comfortably in the natural world.”
Recommended by Emily Repech, Communications and Development Coordinator.
TED TALKS
1. Racism and Climate Change Are About You by Dr. Atyia Martin
“Climate change affects us all, but it doesn't affect us equally. In this thorough talk, Dr. Martin examines the intersections of climate change and racism, from who's at the table during policymaking, to which communities are affected by natural disasters, and which receive resources first.”
Recommended by Barbara Camacho Garcia, Project Lead.
2. The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
“Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.”
Recommended by Sean Lee, Watershed Stewards Program Corpsmember.
3. Animal Tales from Icy Wonderlands by Paul Nicklen
“Diving under the Antarctic ice to get close to the much-feared leopard seal, photographer Paul Nicklen found an extraordinary new friend. Share his hilarious, passionate stories of the polar wonderlands, illustrated by glorious images of the animals who live on and under the ice.”
Recommended by Sean Lee, Watershed Stewards Program Corpsmember.
By Emily Repech, Communications and Development Coordinator
