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Making Maple Syrup
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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It’s a natural sugary treat that goes perfect with pancakes, on this episode of Culture Clique we learn how to make maple syrup. From finding the r...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2018
  • Length: 12:47
Sound Ecology Mountain Beaver
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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The mountain beaver is an important part of ecosystem health. Research Ecologist Bill Zielinski wrote this segment about this little-known mammal.

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, KRZA, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 31, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 4
Episode 39: Junk
From: Wyoming Public Radio
Series: HumaNature
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Marcus Eriksen wanted to draw attention to a problem no one could see. So he sailed into the middle of it.

Bought by KRZA and KUER


  • Added: Mar 28, 2018
  • Length: 27:59
  • Purchases: 2
Sound Ecology: Ospreys
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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Ospreys are the world’s most widespread raptor, found near water everywhere except Antarctica. Naturalist Ken Burton wrote this segment about the ...

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 21, 2018
  • Length: 01:57
  • Purchases: 3
Shaky Ground: When, Where and How Big?
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Shaky Ground
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Current digital networks and analytical techniques have vastly improved our understanding of earthquakes. Data is processed within minutes of a ...

Bought by Radio Newark


  • Added: Mar 21, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Shaky Ground: Defining Epicenter
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Shaky Ground
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On this segment of Shaky Ground, Geologist Lori Dengler takes on the word epicenter. Depending on magnitude, the "dot on the map" may or may not b...

Bought by Radio Newark


  • Added: Mar 21, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Shaky Ground: Energy Release
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Shaky Ground
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Small earthquakes really don't do much for stress release - but they do facilitate healthy discussions about preparedness. Dr. Lori Dengler share...

Bought by Radio Newark


  • Added: Mar 21, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Sound Ecology: Raptors
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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What is a raptor? Naturalist Ken Burton offers up some details on these amazing birds, including addressing the concept of convergent evolution.

Bought by Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 28, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
The Bad Modern History of Farming
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On this episode of Culture Clique, we talk with agricultural specialist Dale Hadler about modern farming practices. Dale discusses farming as a hol...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2018
  • Length: 19:45
Sound Ecology: Harbor Seals
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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Remarkable facts about the ubiquitous resident of our coastal regions, the harbor seal.

Bought by Radio Newark and KFOI Radio


  • Added: Feb 07, 2018
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Art gallery show chronicles Lake Erie's icy winter
From: Great Lakes Today
Caption: Cold Snap and Three Weeks, two of Christensen's pieces, Credit: Elizabeth Miller/ideastream
At this time of year, we tend to turn away from the Great Lakes, counting down the days until we can swim, fish, or go boating. But a new art exhib...

Bought by WXXI Rochester, WDET Detroit Public Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WBFO, and WKSU


  • Added: Feb 02, 2018
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 5
Matter and Desire: An Erotic Ecology
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Andreas Weber
Biologist and Philosopher, Andreas Weber, reframes ecology as a tender practice of forging relationships, of yearning for connections, and of expre...

Bought by KPIP-LP, WETS, and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 28, 2018
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 3
Sound Ecology: Snowy Plovers
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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On this segment of Sound Ecology, Ornithologist Mark Colwell features one of our dynamic coastal residents, the western snowy plover.

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, KFOI Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 04, 2018
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 4
Sound Ecology: Marine Protected Areas
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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Marine Protected Areas conserve the diversity and abundance of marine life, the habitats they depend on and the integrity of marine ecosystems. Cal...

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, KFOI Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 04, 2018
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 4
Winona and It's History on the Mississippi River
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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On this episode of Culture Clique, we talk to Captain Aaron Repinski of the Winona Tour boat. Aaron tells us about the history of the Mississippi R...

  • Added: Dec 01, 2017
  • Length: 21:40
Lake Erie's problems set to music in 'Voice of the Lake'
From: Great Lakes Today
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It may be hard to imagine a composer being inspired by public hearings and court cases. But Lake Erie and its problems take center stage in a new o...

Bought by WDET Detroit Public Radio and WBFO


  • Added: Nov 14, 2017
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 2
Disabilities no longer a barrier to Great Lakes' waters
From: Great Lakes Today
Caption: Julie Cataldo prepared to be lifted from her wheelchair into an accessible kayak on the Erie Canal., Credit: Veronica Volk
The Great Lakes region provides recreational opportunities all year – whether it’s hiking in the fall, ice fishing in the winter, or boating in the...

Bought by KSKA, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WRVO Public Media, Interlochen Public Radio, WCMU Michigan and more


  • Added: Sep 29, 2017
  • Length: 03:34
  • Purchases: 7
BUILDING NEW TRAIL: How volunteers worked with the Forest Service to provide public access
From: Barb Seaman
Caption: The Columbia River, as seen from the Cape Horn Trail
The Forest Service would allow hiking access only if a volunteer group formed to caretake the trail. So the Cape Horn Conservancy was born. Now t...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2017
  • Length: 05:27
Inside Africa Conservation, Yellowstone, Uganda and Return to Glow
From: World Footprints LLC
Caption: Cover of People of Yellowstone book, Credit: Steve Horan
Today on World Footprints we will examine some troubling realities of Western conservation efforts in Africa; we’ll connect with life in Italy; tak...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2017
  • Length: 59:55
What's it like to live in a Lake Erie lighthouse? Bring water.
From: Great Lakes Today
Caption: The Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse, Credit: Elizabeth Miller/ideastream
Sheila Consaul purchased the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light in 2011 – and since then, she’s renovated and refurbished her unique summer home.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WLPR , WXXI Rochester, WCMU Michigan, WKSU and more


  • Added: Jul 07, 2017
  • Length: 03:32
  • Purchases: 7
Mapping Lambert's Point (Feature)
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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When urban universities expand, working-class neighborhoods are often the first casualty. We take a look Lambert's Point, the Norfolk, VA community...

Bought by KENW


  • Added: Mar 17, 2017
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 1
Sound Ecology: Arcata Marsh
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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An audio postcard highlighting the city of Arcata's Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary that also functions as an innovative wastewater treatment facility.

Bought by KZYX, WNED Buffalo, and Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 3
Sound Ecology: Redwoods
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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An audio postcard highlighting the magnificent Redwood trees of northwestern California.

Bought by WNED Buffalo and Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 01:57
  • Purchases: 2
Sound Ecology: Warblers
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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This segment of Sound Ecology highlights the springtime arrival of orange-crowned and wilson's warblers in northwestern California. For air during ...

Bought by WNED Buffalo, Radio Newark, and KFOI Radio


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 01:58
  • Purchases: 3
Sound Ecology: Murres
From: Jessica Eden
Series: Sound Ecology
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An audio postcard highlighting nesting murre colonies along the northern California coast. For air during late spring and summer.

Bought by WNED Buffalo and Radio Newark


  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 01:58
  • Purchases: 2

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