https://simplecast.com For millennia, the swaying wildflowers, iridescent insects and soaring songbirds of the Prairie grasslands have captured the hearts of communities across the continent. Although much of those original grasslands have been lost, there are still some who cherish and protect the remaining fragments. We set out to hear their stories, stand among the waving grasses and discover what makes Prairie grasslands in Manitoba so special. Over its four episodes, Where the Bluestem Grows will take you from the windswept Prairies of western Manitoba, to the coziness of a woodstove conversation as we explore what this ecosystem has to offer. *This project was undertaken with the support of Environment and Climate Change Canada* 2025 Nature Conservancy of Canada en Thu, 6 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:26:35 +0000 https://where-the-bluestem-grows.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d4052c3d-28b9-48b3-920c-35466ecfdb7b/54f3ee5a-b9a7-4d51-bff4-31e7e7e15eff/3000x3000/bluestem-logo-graphic-streaming.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://where-the-bluestem-grows.simplecast.com episodic For millennia, the swaying wildflowers, iridescent insects and soaring songbirds of the Prairie grasslands have captured the hearts of communities across the continent. Although much of those original grasslands have been lost, there are still some who cherish and protect the remaining fragments. We set out to hear their stories, stand among the waving grasses and discover what makes Prairie grasslands in Manitoba so special. Over its four episodes, Where the Bluestem Grows will take you from the windswept Prairies of western Manitoba, to the coziness of a woodstove conversation as we explore what this ecosystem has to offer. *This project was undertaken with the support of Environment and Climate Change Canada* Nature Conservancy of Canada false https://feeds.simplecast.com/RGkAE_3l prairie, agriculture, canada, conservation, grassland, grazing, interview, manitoba, southwest manitoba priority place, nature, nature conservancy of canada, ncc Growing Home in SW Manitoba megronald11@gmail.com 0bc333c0-6f42-4264-9af1-3586c8652cca Thu, 6 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 megronald11@gmail.com (Zane Fredbjornson, Evan Woelk Balzer) https://where-the-bluestem-grows.simplecast.com/episodes/graze-anatomy-vHBcWPNj Graze Anatomy Zane Fredbjornson, Evan Woelk Balzer 00:09:16 For as long as he can remember, Zane Fredbjornson has wanted to work with livestock. From horses to cattle, he’s been a fixture on the prairies for decades, taking care of these animals and the land they depend on. Tune in and uncover the surprising connection between endangered prairie birds and sustainable grazing, as seen through the eyes of someone who’s made that connection his livelihood. For as long as he can remember, Zane Fredbjornson has wanted to work with livestock. From horses to cattle, he’s been a fixture on the prairies for decades, taking care of these animals and the land they depend on. Tune in and uncover the surprising connection between endangered prairie birds and sustainable grazing, as seen through the eyes of someone who’s made that connection his livelihood. cattle, grazing, prairie, grassland false full 2 78c315ed-fe65-4f85-a509-cfff7cd7a35a Thu, 6 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 megronald11@gmail.com (Sherry Punak-Murphy, Evan Woelk Balzer) https://where-the-bluestem-grows.simplecast.com/episodes/prairie-a-bee-cs-9tPVspRE Prairie A-Bee-C's Sherry Punak-Murphy, Evan Woelk Balzer 00:11:17 They don’t make honey, they aren’t all striped, and most have no interest in stinging you. But, they’re bees nonetheless, and Sherry Punak-Murphy can’t get enough of these tiny inhabitants of the mixed-grass prairie. Biologist by day and Brandon community advocate by... also day, discover her quest to turn B-City into a Bee-City. They don’t make honey, they aren’t all striped, and most have no interest in stinging you. But, they’re bees nonetheless, and Sherry Punak-Murphy can’t get enough of these tiny inhabitants of the mixed-grass prairie. Biologist by day and Brandon community advocate by... also day, discover her quest to turn B-City into a Bee-City. bees, pollinators, wildflowers, prairie false full 1 1734cfa0-e5f7-4f20-9f51-dff55400f9fc Thu, 6 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 megronald11@gmail.com (Leanne Zacharias, Koda Maxon, Evan Woelk Balzer) https://where-the-bluestem-grows.simplecast.com/episodes/mixed-grass-melodies-aNDuiA9v Mixed-grass Melodies Leanne Zacharias, Koda Maxon, Evan Woelk Balzer 00:12:08 Leanne Zacharias and Koda Maxon have been tuning into the Prairies’ dawn chorus their entire lives, and have both committed their careers to telling stories through music. From the distant echoes of a receding glacier, to swirling barn swallows overhead, these artists are exploring their relationship with nature and inviting others to join in the song. Leanne Zacharias and Koda Maxon have been tuning into the Prairies’ dawn chorus their entire lives, and have both committed their careers to telling stories through music. From the distant echoes of a receding glacier, to swirling barn swallows overhead, these artists are exploring their relationship with nature and inviting others to join in the song. nature, prairie, music, grassland false full 3 81910518-d3d2-4a31-b672-9a9e7705d22f Thu, 6 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 megronald11@gmail.com (Ken Norquay, Gordon Beddome, Evan Woelk Balzer) https://where-the-bluestem-grows.simplecast.com/episodes/tomorrows-land-d_el0Oie Tomorrows Land Ken Norquay, Gordon Beddome, Evan Woelk Balzer 00:12:40 For millennia, grasslands have been a place of growth and healing, and the story of Ken Norquay and Gordon Beddome is a testament to this power. Join us and hear how this Anishinaabe cultural support worker and cattle producer got to know one another, and how their mutual generosity and connection to the prairie have made amazing things possible for their community. A note: This episode deals with history that may be difficult to listen to. Take care as you listen. For millennia, grasslands have been a place of growth and healing, and the story of Ken Norquay and Gordon Beddome is a testament to this power. Join us and hear how this Anishinaabe cultural support worker and cattle producer got to know one another, and how their mutual generosity and connection to the prairie have made amazing things possible for their community. A note: This episode deals with history that may be difficult to listen to. Take care as you listen. healing, prairie, indigenous, grassland false full 4