https://simplecast.com TALATERRA | Transferable Solutions Environmental interpretation happens everywhere. On this podcast, you'll hear conversations with independent professionals who facilitate connections between people and the outdoors. Our guests work in diverse fields and take their own approach to environmental awareness and education. What they share in common is their commitment to nurturing the public's relationship with the outdoors and their status as independent professionals. Who are these professionals? What do they do? How do they contribute to lifelong learning in communities? Let's find out. 2019 - 2026 TALATERRA Inc. en Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 9 Mar 2026 01:03:24 +0000 https://talaterra.com TALATERRA | Transferable Solutions https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/617e4ce0-d0c1-42d0-9148-74dd3002d83f/2c6f5d30-d146-4320-a92f-ae07bbeee05e/3000x3000/talaterra-podcast-art-090921.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://talaterra.com episodic Environmental interpretation happens everywhere. On this podcast, you'll hear conversations with independent professionals who facilitate connections between people and the outdoors. Our guests work in diverse fields and take their own approach to environmental awareness and education. What they share in common is their commitment to nurturing the public's relationship with the outdoors and their status as independent professionals. Who are these professionals? What do they do? How do they contribute to lifelong learning in communities? Let's find out. Tania Marien false https://feeds.simplecast.com/RrA7VbUV freelance, informal education, environmental education, natural resources, nature, informal science education, business, entrepreneur, illustrator, photography, animals, environment, gig economy, conservation, educator, art, independent professional, plants, teacher, outdoors, herbalist, community, climate, connection, enviroed, partnerships, botany, outside, parks, recreation, mural, paint, botanical art, museum, garden, teaching, inclusion, landscape, desert, equity, scientific illustration, steam, non-human, diversity, stem, poetry, careers, professional development, gis, green jobs, career coach, environmental jobs, career guidance, sustainability, transferable solutions, transferable skills, social entrepreurship TALATERRA Inc. contact@talaterra.com 77c37171-95f5-47b2-84a5-ad570f5f3a4b Matthew Paneitz, Long Way Home Today, we get to learn from Matthew Paneitz, founder and executive director of Long Way Home. This organization built Hero School, a student-built and community-built campus in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala.

Built from recycled tires and trash, the campus took 16 years to build and serves 178 students enrolled in PreK through High School. The school campus is almost complete.

Matthew is also the recipient of the 2020 Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service for his work in Guatemala. This award, presented annually by the National Peace Corps Association, honors Peace Corps volunteers who continue to contribute to humanitarian causes.

Long before this award and the existence of Hero School, Matthew had an idea.

An idea that needed funding, direction, and partners.

How did Matthew obtain funding when he started this project?

How did he develop a strategy sustaining him and the school he built with the residents of Comalapa?

What is the school's curriculum, and how does it change the conversation around poverty?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Long Way Home  - Turn Trash Into Schools

Long Way Home Sustainability Projects (https://www.lwhomegreen.org)

Help School Fight Climate Change with Green Building (Global Giving) - Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025

Watch timelapse video of recent classroom construction (Fall 2025)

2020 Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service

EcoHab.org

Long Way Home on YouTube

Long Way Home on Facebook

Long Way Home on Instagram

Long Way Home on LinkedIn

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Matthew Paneitz, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today, we get to learn from Matthew Paneitz, founder and executive director of Long Way Home. This organization built Hero School, a student-built and community-built campus in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala.

Built from recycled tires and trash, the campus took 16 years to build and serves 178 students enrolled in PreK through High School. The school campus is almost complete.

Matthew is also the recipient of the 2020 Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service for his work in Guatemala. This award, presented annually by the National Peace Corps Association, honors Peace Corps volunteers who continue to contribute to humanitarian causes.

Long before this award and the existence of Hero School, Matthew had an idea.

An idea that needed funding, direction, and partners.

How did Matthew obtain funding when he started this project?

How did he develop a strategy sustaining him and the school he built with the residents of Comalapa?

What is the school's curriculum, and how does it change the conversation around poverty?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Long Way Home  - Turn Trash Into Schools

Long Way Home Sustainability Projects (https://www.lwhomegreen.org)

Help School Fight Climate Change with Green Building (Global Giving) - Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025

Watch timelapse video of recent classroom construction (Fall 2025)

2020 Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service

EcoHab.org

Long Way Home on YouTube

Long Way Home on Facebook

Long Way Home on Instagram

Long Way Home on LinkedIn

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Matthew Paneitz, Long Way Home Matthew Paneitz, Tania Marien 00:42:33 Today, we get to learn from Matthew Paneitz, founder and executive director of Long Way Home. This organization built Hero School, a student-built and community-built campus in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala. Built from recycled tires and trash, the campus took 16 years to build and serves 178 students enrolled in PreK through High School. The school campus is almost complete. Matthew is also the recipient of the 2020 Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service for his work in Guatemala. This award, presented annually by the National Peace Corps Association, honors Peace Corps volunteers who continue to contribute to humanitarian causes. Today, we get to learn from Matthew Paneitz, founder and executive director of Long Way Home. This organization built Hero School, a student-built and community-built campus in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala. Built from recycled tires and trash, the campus took 16 years to build and serves 178 students enrolled in PreK through High School. The school campus is almost complete. Matthew is also the recipient of the 2020 Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service for his work in Guatemala. This award, presented annually by the National Peace Corps Association, honors Peace Corps volunteers who continue to contribute to humanitarian causes. environment, unesco, poverty, sustainability, climate change, curriculum, parks, indigenous, waste, long way home, tires, plastic, construction, trash, guatemala, community, school, freelance, green building, peace corps false full 138 8fbe2db6-7f92-4ccd-ac27-ef9987164133 Alexandra Dumitrescu, What nonprofits can learn from e-commerce Today my guest is fundraiser and impact growth leader, Alexandra Dumitrescu. In this episode, we discuss nonprofit funding. Alexandra highlights the potential of technology to enhance fundraising efforts and presents ways nonprofits can diversify income streams. We discuss e-commerce models, leveraging SaaS platforms, improving donor relations, and lost funding opportunities.

We also discuss initiatives Alexandra founded to help nonprofits create sustainable income and integrate social impact features in business products.

How might Alexandra's ideas (or some version of them) be applied to your project, organization, or partnerships?

How does this conversation reframe what you see as being possible in environmental education?

 

LEARN MORE

Alexandra Dumitrescu on LinkedIn

BiggerPie (LinkedIn)

RWAYS for Nonprofits (LinkedIn)

Shop for Hope (Alexandra on Substack)

Fundraising Platforms Mentioned:

Automation Services Mentioned:

Acronyms Defined:

  • Saas - Software as a Service (cloud-based services)
  • KPI - Key Performance Indicators
  • MVP - Minimum Viable Product
  • CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility

Alexandra's Recommended Resources:

Subscribe to the Transferable Solutions newsletter.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:55:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Alexandra Dumitrescu, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today my guest is fundraiser and impact growth leader, Alexandra Dumitrescu. In this episode, we discuss nonprofit funding. Alexandra highlights the potential of technology to enhance fundraising efforts and presents ways nonprofits can diversify income streams. We discuss e-commerce models, leveraging SaaS platforms, improving donor relations, and lost funding opportunities.

We also discuss initiatives Alexandra founded to help nonprofits create sustainable income and integrate social impact features in business products.

How might Alexandra's ideas (or some version of them) be applied to your project, organization, or partnerships?

How does this conversation reframe what you see as being possible in environmental education?

 

LEARN MORE

Alexandra Dumitrescu on LinkedIn

BiggerPie (LinkedIn)

RWAYS for Nonprofits (LinkedIn)

Shop for Hope (Alexandra on Substack)

Fundraising Platforms Mentioned:

Automation Services Mentioned:

Acronyms Defined:

  • Saas - Software as a Service (cloud-based services)
  • KPI - Key Performance Indicators
  • MVP - Minimum Viable Product
  • CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility

Alexandra's Recommended Resources:

Subscribe to the Transferable Solutions newsletter.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Alexandra Dumitrescu, What nonprofits can learn from e-commerce Alexandra Dumitrescu, Tania Marien 00:56:34 Today my guest is fundraiser and impact growth leader, Alexandra Dumitrescu. In this episode, we discuss nonprofit funding. Alexandra highlights the potential of technology to enhance fundraising efforts and presents ways nonprofits can diversify income streams. We discuss e-commerce models, leveraging SaaS platforms, improving donor relations, and lost funding opportunities. We also discuss initiatives Alexandra founded to help nonprofits create sustainable income and integrate social impact features in business products. How might Alexandra's ideas (or some version of them) be applied to your project, organization, or partnerships? How does this conversation reframe what you see as being possible in environmental education? Today my guest is fundraiser and impact growth leader, Alexandra Dumitrescu. In this episode, we discuss nonprofit funding. Alexandra highlights the potential of technology to enhance fundraising efforts and presents ways nonprofits can diversify income streams. We discuss e-commerce models, leveraging SaaS platforms, improving donor relations, and lost funding opportunities. We also discuss initiatives Alexandra founded to help nonprofits create sustainable income and integrate social impact features in business products. How might Alexandra's ideas (or some version of them) be applied to your project, organization, or partnerships? How does this conversation reframe what you see as being possible in environmental education? environment, parnerships, nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, donor, minimum viable product, key performance indicators, business, impact, technology, education, ecommerce, saas, freelance, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit fundraising false full 137 d663240a-2190-4827-ad2d-f6e31006317c Rob Law, The Creek Kids Rob Law  is a musician and composer with decades of experience in the music industry. He has composed music for films and advertising campaigns. Rob is also a podcaster, a storyteller, and an advocate for outdoor learning. In this episode, Rob and I talk about The Creek Kids, his podcast for children inspired by the radio plays from the Golden Age of Radio.

 

AUDIO SAMPLES (in order of appearance):

  • Lux. “Lux Radio Theater - Single Episodes : Old Time Radio Researchers Group : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.” Internet Archive, 2025. https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Lux_Radio_Theater_Singles. Sample is from "Our Vines Have Tender Grapes.' https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
  • The Mystery of the Flood: The Creek Kids. Produced by Rob Law. Used with permission.
  • Campbells Creek Soundtrail. Produced by Rob Law. Used with permission.

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 19:24:54 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Rob Law, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Rob Law  is a musician and composer with decades of experience in the music industry. He has composed music for films and advertising campaigns. Rob is also a podcaster, a storyteller, and an advocate for outdoor learning. In this episode, Rob and I talk about The Creek Kids, his podcast for children inspired by the radio plays from the Golden Age of Radio.

 

AUDIO SAMPLES (in order of appearance):

  • Lux. “Lux Radio Theater - Single Episodes : Old Time Radio Researchers Group : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.” Internet Archive, 2025. https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Lux_Radio_Theater_Singles. Sample is from "Our Vines Have Tender Grapes.' https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
  • The Mystery of the Flood: The Creek Kids. Produced by Rob Law. Used with permission.
  • Campbells Creek Soundtrail. Produced by Rob Law. Used with permission.

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Rob Law, The Creek Kids Rob Law, Tania Marien 00:39:28 Rob Law is a musician and composer with decades of experience in the music industry. He has composed music for films and advertising campaigns. Rob is also a podcaster, a storyteller, and an advocate for outdoor learning. In this episode, Rob and I talk about The Creek Kids, his podcast for children inspired by the radio plays from the Golden Age of Radio. Rob Law is a musician and composer with decades of experience in the music industry. He has composed music for films and advertising campaigns. Rob is also a podcaster, a storyteller, and an advocate for outdoor learning. In this episode, Rob and I talk about The Creek Kids, his podcast for children inspired by the radio plays from the Golden Age of Radio. nature, environment, outdoor adventure, children, short films, documentary, musician, podcast, australia, play, ecology, sound artist, adults, community, freelance, radio, audio, environmental education, composer false full 136 0f7b1c3a-2a31-4a88-b7a2-572e4894fd3c Dinah Awino Kawino, Pendo Mazingira Dinah Awino Kawino is the founder and director of Akadi Eco and Mentorship Ventures.

Akadi Eco is a consulting firm based in Kenya. It focuses on bringing environmental mentorship and sustainability solutions to educational and community spaces.

This year, Akadi Eco is leading an initiative called  Pendo Mazingira. Pendo Mazingira is Swahili for "Love Environment."

Awino describes this program as “an eco-sensitivity mentorship program designed to cultivate a sense of environmental belonging through nature-based sensory experiences.” Pendo Mazingira serves both youth and adults.

How is the program working?

Let’s find out.

 

SUBSTACK:  Pendo Mazingira Substack - AkadiEco and Mentorship Ventures Kenya

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Empowering Women in Science: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures
Interesting and honest conversation about being a woman in science. Awino's presentation begins at timestamp 57:22. Her presentation is titled, Empowering Women and Girls: Disrupting Fear-based Silence for Thriving Sustainability Science. This is a presentation by LIAISE.

BOOK:
Weaving a Green Future: Opportunities and Barriers in Textile Manufacturing in Kenya (Eliva Press, 2025)

ARTICLES:
Closing the Loop: A framework for tackling single-use plastic waste in the food and beverage industry through circular economy - a review (Journal of Environmental Management)

Challenges and Opportunities for Green Transitions Adoption in Kenya's Textile Manufacturing Industry  (Frontiers in Sustainability)

Assessment of Green Growth Practices in the Textile Industry: A Study of Thika Cloth Mill and Rivatex in Kenya  (East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources)

LEADERSHIP:
The Green Embassy Kenya

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dinah Awino Kawino, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Dinah Awino Kawino is the founder and director of Akadi Eco and Mentorship Ventures.

Akadi Eco is a consulting firm based in Kenya. It focuses on bringing environmental mentorship and sustainability solutions to educational and community spaces.

This year, Akadi Eco is leading an initiative called  Pendo Mazingira. Pendo Mazingira is Swahili for "Love Environment."

Awino describes this program as “an eco-sensitivity mentorship program designed to cultivate a sense of environmental belonging through nature-based sensory experiences.” Pendo Mazingira serves both youth and adults.

How is the program working?

Let’s find out.

 

SUBSTACK:  Pendo Mazingira Substack - AkadiEco and Mentorship Ventures Kenya

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Empowering Women in Science: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures
Interesting and honest conversation about being a woman in science. Awino's presentation begins at timestamp 57:22. Her presentation is titled, Empowering Women and Girls: Disrupting Fear-based Silence for Thriving Sustainability Science. This is a presentation by LIAISE.

BOOK:
Weaving a Green Future: Opportunities and Barriers in Textile Manufacturing in Kenya (Eliva Press, 2025)

ARTICLES:
Closing the Loop: A framework for tackling single-use plastic waste in the food and beverage industry through circular economy - a review (Journal of Environmental Management)

Challenges and Opportunities for Green Transitions Adoption in Kenya's Textile Manufacturing Industry  (Frontiers in Sustainability)

Assessment of Green Growth Practices in the Textile Industry: A Study of Thika Cloth Mill and Rivatex in Kenya  (East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources)

LEADERSHIP:
The Green Embassy Kenya

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dinah Awino Kawino, Pendo Mazingira Dinah Awino Kawino, Tania Marien 00:48:14 You may have heard about the value of collaborating with others. I suspect you and I can probably point to several examples of collaborative projects within the world of environmental education. Today we’ll see an example of what cross-sector collaborations can look like as we learn about partnerships from guest Dinah Awino Kawino. You may have heard about the value of collaborating with others. I suspect you and I can probably point to several examples of collaborative projects within the world of environmental education. Today we’ll see an example of what cross-sector collaborations can look like as we learn about partnerships from guest Dinah Awino Kawino. environment, water, kenya, sustainability, fashion, children, esg, swahili, air, forests, textile mills, animals, africa, community, akadi eco, plants, natural resources, families, environmental education, ecosystem false full 135 1016a888-562e-4d67-872e-d2deb029016f Christina Carter, Gumnut Trails Christina Carter is the author, illustrator, and founder of Gumnut Trails—a unique collection of Outdoor Adventure Guides that help families rediscover the joy of exploring nature together.

In this episode, we dive into how Christina’s own nature-rich childhood inspired her to create the “Lonely Planet of childhood adventures”—starting with four beautifully illustrated Guides across Melbourne.

Each Adventure Guide transforms an ‘ordinary’ walk into an immersive experience using storytelling, creative missions, and joyful illustrations. Designed to be interactive, screen-free, and deeply local, Gumnut Trails helps families connect with the natural spaces around them in fun, meaningful ways.

Every guide is built around the history, features, and hidden stories of each location. Months of on-the-ground exploring, researching, writing, and illustrating go into each one—making them more than just ready-made adventures, but true works of art.

What began as one parent’s mission to capture the magic of a childhood spent outdoors is now a growing movement.

So how did it all come together—and what’s next for Gumnut Trails? Let’s find out.

Website: www.gumnuttrails.com.au

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumnut_trails/

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 23:35:38 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Christina Carter, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Christina Carter is the author, illustrator, and founder of Gumnut Trails—a unique collection of Outdoor Adventure Guides that help families rediscover the joy of exploring nature together.

In this episode, we dive into how Christina’s own nature-rich childhood inspired her to create the “Lonely Planet of childhood adventures”—starting with four beautifully illustrated Guides across Melbourne.

Each Adventure Guide transforms an ‘ordinary’ walk into an immersive experience using storytelling, creative missions, and joyful illustrations. Designed to be interactive, screen-free, and deeply local, Gumnut Trails helps families connect with the natural spaces around them in fun, meaningful ways.

Every guide is built around the history, features, and hidden stories of each location. Months of on-the-ground exploring, researching, writing, and illustrating go into each one—making them more than just ready-made adventures, but true works of art.

What began as one parent’s mission to capture the magic of a childhood spent outdoors is now a growing movement.

So how did it all come together—and what’s next for Gumnut Trails? Let’s find out.

Website: www.gumnuttrails.com.au

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumnut_trails/

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Christina Carter, Gumnut Trails Christina Carter, Tania Marien 00:40:47 Christina Carter is the author, illustrator, and founder of Gumnut Trails—a collection of hand-illustrated, story-led Outdoor Adventure Guides based in Melbourne. Inspired by her own nature-filled childhood, Christina set out to create the “Lonely Planet of childhood adventures.” Each guide transforms local walks into immersive experiences with creative missions, storytelling, and joyful artwork. In this episode, we explore how Gumnut Trails began, why it's resonating with families, and what’s next for this growing movement.   Christina Carter is the author, illustrator, and founder of Gumnut Trails—a collection of hand-illustrated, story-led Outdoor Adventure Guides based in Melbourne. Inspired by her own nature-filled childhood, Christina set out to create the “Lonely Planet of childhood adventures.” Each guide transforms local walks into immersive experiences with creative missions, storytelling, and joyful artwork. In this episode, we explore how Gumnut Trails began, why it's resonating with families, and what’s next for this growing movement.   nature, outdoor adventure, teachers, australia, parks, melbourne, schools, environmental career, family, nature trails, hiking trail, freelance, parents, books, environmental education, urban nature false full 134 5766db8a-3061-4114-9469-21e2fe825c1c Louise Karch, Interview Database for Environmental Educators We are all in the attention economy.

Louise Karch (pronounced CARSH) makes sure good people like us break out not blend in.

Louise is delighted to speak us. She has a special fondness for environmental educators having been an Outward Bound Instructor.

For over a decade, she also was a career management professional, She was honoured to study with and support Richard Bolles, the author of the bestselling career/life planning in history, What Color Is Your Parachute.

It was Richard Bolles who inspired Louise to write guidebooks. Louise is the award-winning author of Word Glue, and head cheerleader and one of the co-authors of the global mega-hit The Carbon Almanac, It’s Not Too Late (Penguin Random House),

Louise’s most recent book, First Aid for Fairies: From Rain to Rainbows, is an uplifting steampunk-inspired guide that helps teens shift from stress to strength It’s been nominated for the American Library Association’s MIchael Princz award.

Louise has mentored leaders in 71 countries and edu-tained audiences from Australia to the Arctic. She prefers being warm.

You can find Louise at…

Word Glue

First Aid for Fairies

Interview Database with Addendum for Environmental Educators

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

What color is your parachute? (2022)*

Transitions (2019)*

Brag! Toot Your Own Horn Without Blowing It*

Outward Bound (Canada)

Outward Bound (USA)

 

ASSESSMENT

Institute on Character

Jackson Vocational Interest Survey

Gallup CliftonStrengths Finder

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:23:08 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Louise Karch, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com We are all in the attention economy.

Louise Karch (pronounced CARSH) makes sure good people like us break out not blend in.

Louise is delighted to speak us. She has a special fondness for environmental educators having been an Outward Bound Instructor.

For over a decade, she also was a career management professional, She was honoured to study with and support Richard Bolles, the author of the bestselling career/life planning in history, What Color Is Your Parachute.

It was Richard Bolles who inspired Louise to write guidebooks. Louise is the award-winning author of Word Glue, and head cheerleader and one of the co-authors of the global mega-hit The Carbon Almanac, It’s Not Too Late (Penguin Random House),

Louise’s most recent book, First Aid for Fairies: From Rain to Rainbows, is an uplifting steampunk-inspired guide that helps teens shift from stress to strength It’s been nominated for the American Library Association’s MIchael Princz award.

Louise has mentored leaders in 71 countries and edu-tained audiences from Australia to the Arctic. She prefers being warm.

You can find Louise at…

Word Glue

First Aid for Fairies

Interview Database with Addendum for Environmental Educators

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

What color is your parachute? (2022)*

Transitions (2019)*

Brag! Toot Your Own Horn Without Blowing It*

Outward Bound (Canada)

Outward Bound (USA)

 

ASSESSMENT

Institute on Character

Jackson Vocational Interest Survey

Gallup CliftonStrengths Finder

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Louise Karch, Interview Database for Environmental Educators Louise Karch, Tania Marien 00:49:52 Our guest today has a special fondness for environmental educators because she was a former Outward Bound Instructor. Louise Karch (pronounced carsh) went on to become career management professional serving sectors from banking to health care to sports professionals. She studied and worked with Richard Bolles, the author of the bestselling career/life planning in history, "What Color Is Your Parachute?". Our guest today has a special fondness for environmental educators because she was a former Outward Bound Instructor. Louise Karch (pronounced carsh) went on to become career management professional serving sectors from banking to health care to sports professionals. She studied and worked with Richard Bolles, the author of the bestselling career/life planning in history, "What Color Is Your Parachute?". transition, environment, sustainability, resumé, interview, leadership development, moving, career development, entrepreneur, careers, job, business development, environmental education, environmental entrepreneur false full 133 93e5ce57-4e99-4c3d-8d7f-40ee0bb7cc94 Vanessa Thompson, Career Opportunities in Sustainability for Environmental Educators Episode description:

Join us as we dive into the world of innovation with Vanessa Thompson, Managing Director of The Sustainability Experts. Vanessa shares bold strategies for sparking disruptive ideas, seizing new opportunities, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform businesses and careers.

A renowned keynote speaker and consultant, Vanessa partners with startups, VCs, and global corporations to deliver powerful solutions that merge innovation with sustainability for lasting impact.

Listen to Vanessa’s Podcast: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/the-show
Book Vanessa as a Speaker: https://www.vanessathompson.com
Contact Us:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts/?viewAsMember=true
- Email: info@the-sustainability-experts.com
- Website: The Sustainability Experts
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PLmkmxJLJQ5BJ2Kgluxku

Don’t miss this insightful episode packed with actionable ideas to drive innovation and sustainable success!

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:57:56 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Vanessa Thompson, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Episode description:

Join us as we dive into the world of innovation with Vanessa Thompson, Managing Director of The Sustainability Experts. Vanessa shares bold strategies for sparking disruptive ideas, seizing new opportunities, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform businesses and careers.

A renowned keynote speaker and consultant, Vanessa partners with startups, VCs, and global corporations to deliver powerful solutions that merge innovation with sustainability for lasting impact.

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Don’t miss this insightful episode packed with actionable ideas to drive innovation and sustainable success!

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TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Vanessa Thompson, Career Opportunities in Sustainability for Environmental Educators Vanessa Thompson, Tania Marien 00:41:32 Episode description: Join us as we dive into the world of innovation with Vanessa Thompson, Managing Director of The Sustainability Experts. Vanessa shares bold strategies for sparking disruptive ideas, seizing new opportunities, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform businesses and careers. Episode description: Join us as we dive into the world of innovation with Vanessa Thompson, Managing Director of The Sustainability Experts. Vanessa shares bold strategies for sparking disruptive ideas, seizing new opportunities, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform businesses and careers. false full 132 f0280177-6857-40f4-8daf-4cb2af74df1a [INSIGHT] Announcing Transferable Solutions Last week I launched the new newsletter. It’s called Transferable Solutions and the theme of the newsletter is “Environmental Skills, Reimagined.” When I started The Freelance Project, I wanted to explore what freelancing looked like in environmental education. The people we've had the opportunity to meet through the podcast have shown us there are dozens of ways to approach working as an environmental education professional. 

With this deeper understanding established, it is time to add the next layer to my project.

Subscribe to the newsletter at https://talaterra.com.

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:50:26 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Last week I launched the new newsletter. It’s called Transferable Solutions and the theme of the newsletter is “Environmental Skills, Reimagined.” When I started The Freelance Project, I wanted to explore what freelancing looked like in environmental education. The people we've had the opportunity to meet through the podcast have shown us there are dozens of ways to approach working as an environmental education professional. 

With this deeper understanding established, it is time to add the next layer to my project.

Subscribe to the newsletter at https://talaterra.com.

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> [INSIGHT] Announcing Transferable Solutions Tania Marien 00:03:24 Project announcement and an introduction to the newsletter "Transferable Solutions." The theme of the newsletter is "Environmental Skills, Reimagined." Project announcement and an introduction to the newsletter "Transferable Solutions." The theme of the newsletter is "Environmental Skills, Reimagined." newsletter, podcast, project news, talaterra false bonus c7e20ce3-c262-4585-a426-94fdeebf3dca Kalliopi Monoyios, Visual Climate Communication Today we get to learn from Kalliopi Monoyios, visual science communicator and lead author of "Visuals as a Catalyst for Climate Science Communication," a chapter in the book "Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions" (Springer Nature, 2024).

In this episode, Kalliopi and I discuss the value of visuals in climate change communication. We discuss what effective visuals look like and also talk about creating culturally relevant and sensitive information. Kalliopi shares how someone can become a visual science communicator and what a collaborative project between a visual science communicator and a client might look like.

 

LINKS

Kalliopi Monoyios website

Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

Visuals as a Catalyst for Climate Communication (Open Access)

Kirsten Carlson | Fathom iT Studios

Taina Litwak 

Fiona Martin | Visualizing Science

Your Inner Fish (book)

Your Inner Fish (PBS video)

Association of Medical Illustrators

 

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Storytelling and Climate Solutions - A conversation with co-editors Emily Coren and Hua (Helen) Wang

Gretchen Halpert, Scientific Illustration Distance Program

Gary Hoyle discusses museum plant models, exhibit design, and dioramas

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:27:59 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Kalliopi Monoyios, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today we get to learn from Kalliopi Monoyios, visual science communicator and lead author of "Visuals as a Catalyst for Climate Science Communication," a chapter in the book "Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions" (Springer Nature, 2024).

In this episode, Kalliopi and I discuss the value of visuals in climate change communication. We discuss what effective visuals look like and also talk about creating culturally relevant and sensitive information. Kalliopi shares how someone can become a visual science communicator and what a collaborative project between a visual science communicator and a client might look like.

 

LINKS

Kalliopi Monoyios website

Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

Visuals as a Catalyst for Climate Communication (Open Access)

Kirsten Carlson | Fathom iT Studios

Taina Litwak 

Fiona Martin | Visualizing Science

Your Inner Fish (book)

Your Inner Fish (PBS video)

Association of Medical Illustrators

 

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Storytelling and Climate Solutions - A conversation with co-editors Emily Coren and Hua (Helen) Wang

Gretchen Halpert, Scientific Illustration Distance Program

Gary Hoyle discusses museum plant models, exhibit design, and dioramas

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kalliopi Monoyios, Visual Climate Communication Kalliopi Monoyios, Tania Marien 00:46:42 Today we get to learn from Kalliopi Monoyios, visual science communicator and lead author of "Visuals as a Catalyst for Climate Science Communication," a chapter in the book "Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions" (Springer Nature, 2024). In this episode, Kalliopi and I discuss the value of visuals in climate change communication. We discuss what effective visuals look like and also talk about creating culturally relevant and sensitive information. Kalliopi shares how someone can become a visual science communicator and what a collaborative project between a visual science communicator and a client might look like. Today we get to learn from Kalliopi Monoyios, visual science communicator and lead author of "Visuals as a Catalyst for Climate Science Communication," a chapter in the book "Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions" (Springer Nature, 2024). In this episode, Kalliopi and I discuss the value of visuals in climate change communication. We discuss what effective visuals look like and also talk about creating culturally relevant and sensitive information. Kalliopi shares how someone can become a visual science communicator and what a collaborative project between a visual science communicator and a client might look like. science illustration, fashion, public art, climate change, scientific illustration, visual science communication, exhibition, culture, plastic, informal science education, freelance, art, science education false full 131 d570da23-533b-4862-abba-1bbd40d4cdf4 Emily Coren and Helen Wang, Storytelling and Climate Solutions A conversation with Emily Coren and Hua (Helen) Wang, editors of Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions (Springer Nature, 2024). They collaborated with 44 authors to create a resource addressing many forms of climate communication.

Each of the book chapters addresses a specific type of storytelling. You’ll find chapters about entertainment education, locally-driven narratives, youth engagement, Hollywood, climate fiction, music, news reporting, geospatial tools, interactive storytelling, mental health, and telling stories through food. There is also a chapter about using visuals as a catalyst for climate science communication. 

Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions is an open-access title. You can download the entire book or individual chapters for free. 

 

LINKS

Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions (Download)

Publications by Emily Coren

Contact Emily Coren

Helen Wang, University of Buffalo

Entertainment-Education Behind the Scenes - Case Studies for Theory and Practice (Download)

Emily Coren: Science communicator, author, and affiliate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. (Read Bio)

Hua Wang: Professor of Communication at the University of Buffalo, New York. Communication scientist whose specialties are health promotion, behavior change, and social justice. (Full Bio)

Episode Art: Photo by Naoram Sea on Unsplash

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 2 Aug 2024 22:09:35 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Emily Coren, Hua (Helen) Wang, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com A conversation with Emily Coren and Hua (Helen) Wang, editors of Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions (Springer Nature, 2024). They collaborated with 44 authors to create a resource addressing many forms of climate communication.

Each of the book chapters addresses a specific type of storytelling. You’ll find chapters about entertainment education, locally-driven narratives, youth engagement, Hollywood, climate fiction, music, news reporting, geospatial tools, interactive storytelling, mental health, and telling stories through food. There is also a chapter about using visuals as a catalyst for climate science communication. 

Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions is an open-access title. You can download the entire book or individual chapters for free. 

 

LINKS

Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions (Download)

Publications by Emily Coren

Contact Emily Coren

Helen Wang, University of Buffalo

Entertainment-Education Behind the Scenes - Case Studies for Theory and Practice (Download)

Emily Coren: Science communicator, author, and affiliate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. (Read Bio)

Hua Wang: Professor of Communication at the University of Buffalo, New York. Communication scientist whose specialties are health promotion, behavior change, and social justice. (Full Bio)

Episode Art: Photo by Naoram Sea on Unsplash

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Emily Coren and Helen Wang, Storytelling and Climate Solutions Emily Coren, Hua (Helen) Wang, Tania Marien 00:58:57 A conversation with Emily Coren and Hua (Helen) Wang, editors of "Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions" (Springer Nature, 2024). They collaborated with 44 authors to create a resource addressing many forms of climate communication. Each of the book chapters addresses a specific type of storytelling. You’ll find chapters about entertainment education, locally-driven narratives, youth engagement, Hollywood, climate fiction, music, news reporting, geospatial tools, interactive storytelling, mental health, and telling stories through food. There is also a chapter about using visuals as a catalyst for climate science communication.  “Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions” is an open-access title. You can download the entire book or individual chapters for free.  A conversation with Emily Coren and Hua (Helen) Wang, editors of "Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions" (Springer Nature, 2024). They collaborated with 44 authors to create a resource addressing many forms of climate communication. Each of the book chapters addresses a specific type of storytelling. You’ll find chapters about entertainment education, locally-driven narratives, youth engagement, Hollywood, climate fiction, music, news reporting, geospatial tools, interactive storytelling, mental health, and telling stories through food. There is also a chapter about using visuals as a catalyst for climate science communication.  “Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions” is an open-access title. You can download the entire book or individual chapters for free.  book, communication, springer nature, science, storytelling, science communication, climate communication, motionpictures, hollywood, climate, los angeles, community setting, entertainment-education, openaccess, art, social impact false full 130 b85bf850-71a4-4f02-b21d-d74255402153 [INSIGHT] What kind of freelancer are you? Introducing a new feature to the podcast. This new feature is called INSIGHT. With each episode we’ll explore some aspect of freelancing and how it intersects with the environmental awareness work being done by independent professionals worldwide. In this first episode, we consider seven types of freelancing as described by Nikita Tambe, a contributor to Forbes magazine. Which type of freelancing best describes you?

Let’s talk. I am inviting people to 1:1 conversations to learn more about them and their experiences freelancing. Join me here.

 

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The Freelance Project Portfolio

What is freelancing and how does it work? (Nikita Tambe)

 

(Photo in episode art by Annie Spratt on Unsplash)

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Introducing a new feature to the podcast. This new feature is called INSIGHT. With each episode we’ll explore some aspect of freelancing and how it intersects with the environmental awareness work being done by independent professionals worldwide. In this first episode, we consider seven types of freelancing as described by Nikita Tambe, a contributor to Forbes magazine. Which type of freelancing best describes you?

Let’s talk. I am inviting people to 1:1 conversations to learn more about them and their experiences freelancing. Join me here.

 

LINKS

The Freelance Project Portfolio

What is freelancing and how does it work? (Nikita Tambe)

 

(Photo in episode art by Annie Spratt on Unsplash)

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> [INSIGHT] What kind of freelancer are you? Tania Marien 00:05:46 Introducing a new feature to the podcast. This new feature is called INSIGHT. With each episode we’ll explore some aspect of freelancing and how it intersects with the environmental awareness work being done by independent professionals worldwide. In this first episode, we consider seven types of freelancing as described by Nikita Tambe, a contributor to “Forbes" magazine. Which type of freelancing best describes you? Introducing a new feature to the podcast. This new feature is called INSIGHT. With each episode we’ll explore some aspect of freelancing and how it intersects with the environmental awareness work being done by independent professionals worldwide. In this first episode, we consider seven types of freelancing as described by Nikita Tambe, a contributor to “Forbes" magazine. Which type of freelancing best describes you? environment, self-employment, consultant, moonlighter, informal science education, independent contractor, freelance, environmental education, science education, freelance business owner, temporary worker false full 129 f56bdf7a-0f56-4a5c-93de-a65b5a7428e8 Maria Coryell-Martin, Expeditionary Art and Art Toolkit Maria Coryell-Martin is an expeditionary artist.

That’s right.

Expeditionary, as in expeditions. What type of imagery does this bring up? If you imagine an artist traveling with a scientist or an explorer, you are imagining things correctly.

This episode originally aired in 2019. Back then, Maria took a few moments to speak with me while she was packing for her trip to meet a scientist in Alaska.

In this episode, we discuss Maria’s journey from student to artist, how she has sustained herself as a working artist, and the three questions she answers before taking on new projects.

Plus, I have exciting updates to share. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Maria.

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Maria Coryell-Martin, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Maria Coryell-Martin is an expeditionary artist.

That’s right.

Expeditionary, as in expeditions. What type of imagery does this bring up? If you imagine an artist traveling with a scientist or an explorer, you are imagining things correctly.

This episode originally aired in 2019. Back then, Maria took a few moments to speak with me while she was packing for her trip to meet a scientist in Alaska.

In this episode, we discuss Maria’s journey from student to artist, how she has sustained herself as a working artist, and the three questions she answers before taking on new projects.

Plus, I have exciting updates to share. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Maria.

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Maria Coryell-Martin, Expeditionary Art and Art Toolkit Maria Coryell-Martin, Tania Marien 00:36:53 Maria Coryell-Martin is an expeditionary artist. That’s right. Expeditionary, as in expeditions. What type of imagery does this bring up? If you imagine an artist traveling with a scientist or an explorer, you are imagining things correctly. This episode originally aired in 2019. Back then, Maria took a few moments to speak with me while she was packing for her trip to meet a scientist in Alaska. In this episode, we discuss Maria’s journey from student to artist, how she has sustained herself as a working artist, and the three questions she answers before taking on new projects. Plus, I have exciting updates to share. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Maria. Maria Coryell-Martin is an expeditionary artist. That’s right. Expeditionary, as in expeditions. What type of imagery does this bring up? If you imagine an artist traveling with a scientist or an explorer, you are imagining things correctly. This episode originally aired in 2019. Back then, Maria took a few moments to speak with me while she was packing for her trip to meet a scientist in Alaska. In this episode, we discuss Maria’s journey from student to artist, how she has sustained herself as a working artist, and the three questions she answers before taking on new projects. Plus, I have exciting updates to share. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Maria. washington, paint, alaska, nature journal, climate change, science, draw, watson fellowship, birds, expeditionary art, art toolkit, freelance, carleton college, art, environmental education, port townsend false full 128 2485eca2-759e-4ed1-a9a4-162ec0d4a219 Wendy Nadherny Fachon, Story Walking Wendy Nadherny Fachon is an author, journalist, podcast host and environmental educator. Her work is published by Natural Awakenings Magazine, Sustainable Living News, and Dreamvisions 7 Radio.

After working many years in the healthcare industry, Wendy left her position to focus on children's health and wellness issues. She developed an afterschool walking program, which gave rise to her radio show, the Story Walking Radio Hour.

How did Wendy develop her afterschool program?

What is her radio show about?

How does she approach partnership building, which has been critical to her success?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Story Walking Radio Hour

Listen to the latest episode

Story Walking Website

Story Walking Radio Hour Facebook group

Nature Drawing Program

The Empowerment Factory's Trash to Treasures Short Video (YouTube)

Contact Wendy

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 23:36:32 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Wendy Nadherny Fachon, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Wendy Nadherny Fachon is an author, journalist, podcast host and environmental educator. Her work is published by Natural Awakenings Magazine, Sustainable Living News, and Dreamvisions 7 Radio.

After working many years in the healthcare industry, Wendy left her position to focus on children's health and wellness issues. She developed an afterschool walking program, which gave rise to her radio show, the Story Walking Radio Hour.

How did Wendy develop her afterschool program?

What is her radio show about?

How does she approach partnership building, which has been critical to her success?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Story Walking Radio Hour

Listen to the latest episode

Story Walking Website

Story Walking Radio Hour Facebook group

Nature Drawing Program

The Empowerment Factory's Trash to Treasures Short Video (YouTube)

Contact Wendy

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wendy Nadherny Fachon, Story Walking Wendy Nadherny Fachon, Tania Marien 00:41:10 Wendy Nadherny Fachon is an author, journalist, podcast host and environmental educator. Her work is published by Natural Awakenings Magazine, Sustainable Living News, and Dreamvisions 7 Radio. After working many years in the healthcare industry, Wendy left her position to focus on children's health and wellness issues. She developed an afterschool walking program, which gave rise to her radio show, the Story Walking Radio Hour. How did Wendy develop her afterschool program? What is her radio show about? How does she approach partnership building, which has been critical to her success? Let's find out. Wendy Nadherny Fachon is an author, journalist, podcast host and environmental educator. Her work is published by Natural Awakenings Magazine, Sustainable Living News, and Dreamvisions 7 Radio. After working many years in the healthcare industry, Wendy left her position to focus on children's health and wellness issues. She developed an afterschool walking program, which gave rise to her radio show, the Story Walking Radio Hour. How did Wendy develop her afterschool program? What is her radio show about? How does she approach partnership building, which has been critical to her success? Let's find out. nature, environment, after-school, outside, teacher, drawing, walking, story, climate, empowerment, trash, kids, radio, environmental education false full 127 0e1e4b5c-a692-4db7-9e6f-c8de1ecfcc0c Gloria Desanker, Map Nerd Consulting Mapping Untold Stories Today, we get to learn from Gloria Desanker, geospatial storyteller, founder, and Principal Consultant at Map Nerd Consulting.

More About Gloria

My name is Gloria Desanker, and I founded Map Nerd Consulting so that I could work as a Geospatial Storyteller to help others unlock the power of location-based insights. My services are designed to uplift community stories, especially communities of color. I offer tailored GIS solutions, visually appealing cartographic design, social media and marketing support, and storytelling guidance so that you can ensure your stories and experiences are authentically portrayed.

As a Black woman in the GIS, forestry, environmental science, and environmental education fields/sectors, I experience firsthand the lack of acknowledgment and representation these fields have of Black and brown successes, accomplishments, and feats. That is why I strive to change the white-dominant narrative of how data should be used, why data should be used, and how to use data and GIS to share an accurate representation of people of color in the U.S.

I take my clients through the full arc of mapping their story: story development, data collection and management, cartography and spatial analysis, graphic design and creation, and communications through Story Maps, infographic and report creation, or social media marketing. Data is only meaningful if a story is attached to it and we at Map Nerd Consulting believe there is a story in every map.

This past year, I joined the 2023 Cohort of the NAAEE CEE-Change Fellows where I am partnering with NorthStar of GIS whose mission is to advance intersectional racial justice, equity, and belonging in GIS, geography, and STEM. Together, we are developing GIS curriculum and training materials specifically for and by Black people and the Black African diaspora to change the narrative on how Black people and communities are portrayed in the context of climate change. 

Map Nerd Consulting

View Map Nerd Consulting's Linktree

Schedule a call with Gloria at https://calendly.com/mapnerd

Mercator Projection

How Maps Distort Our Perception of the World

Gloria’s Community Action Project with NAAEE CEE-Change Fellowship

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Gloria Desanker, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today, we get to learn from Gloria Desanker, geospatial storyteller, founder, and Principal Consultant at Map Nerd Consulting.

More About Gloria

My name is Gloria Desanker, and I founded Map Nerd Consulting so that I could work as a Geospatial Storyteller to help others unlock the power of location-based insights. My services are designed to uplift community stories, especially communities of color. I offer tailored GIS solutions, visually appealing cartographic design, social media and marketing support, and storytelling guidance so that you can ensure your stories and experiences are authentically portrayed.

As a Black woman in the GIS, forestry, environmental science, and environmental education fields/sectors, I experience firsthand the lack of acknowledgment and representation these fields have of Black and brown successes, accomplishments, and feats. That is why I strive to change the white-dominant narrative of how data should be used, why data should be used, and how to use data and GIS to share an accurate representation of people of color in the U.S.

I take my clients through the full arc of mapping their story: story development, data collection and management, cartography and spatial analysis, graphic design and creation, and communications through Story Maps, infographic and report creation, or social media marketing. Data is only meaningful if a story is attached to it and we at Map Nerd Consulting believe there is a story in every map.

This past year, I joined the 2023 Cohort of the NAAEE CEE-Change Fellows where I am partnering with NorthStar of GIS whose mission is to advance intersectional racial justice, equity, and belonging in GIS, geography, and STEM. Together, we are developing GIS curriculum and training materials specifically for and by Black people and the Black African diaspora to change the narrative on how Black people and communities are portrayed in the context of climate change. 

Map Nerd Consulting

View Map Nerd Consulting's Linktree

Schedule a call with Gloria at https://calendly.com/mapnerd

Mercator Projection

How Maps Distort Our Perception of the World

Gloria’s Community Action Project with NAAEE CEE-Change Fellowship

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Gloria Desanker, Map Nerd Consulting Mapping Untold Stories Gloria Desanker, Tania Marien 00:41:59 Today, we get to learn from Gloria Desanker, geospatial storyteller, founder, and Principal Consultant at Map Nerd Consulting. Gloria is also a Civics and Environmental Education - Change Fellow. She is a member of the 2023 cohort of educators and community leaders participating in a fellowship program hosted by the North American Association for Environmental Education. In this program, she is developing a GIS curriculum specifically for and by Black people and the Black African diaspora. Her objective is to provide the training that will lead to a more accurate representation of Black people in communities and more informed conversations about the impact of climate change. Today, we get to learn from Gloria Desanker, geospatial storyteller, founder, and Principal Consultant at Map Nerd Consulting. Gloria is also a Civics and Environmental Education - Change Fellow. She is a member of the 2023 cohort of educators and community leaders participating in a fellowship program hosted by the North American Association for Environmental Education. In this program, she is developing a GIS curriculum specifically for and by Black people and the Black African diaspora. Her objective is to provide the training that will lead to a more accurate representation of Black people in communities and more informed conversations about the impact of climate change. diversity, climate change, curriculum, steam, consulting, forestry, inclusion, equity, story, fellowship, maps, community, gis, stem, environmental education, environmental science false full 126 4295f9d0-fead-44ac-8efc-32d30a9110a9 Tom Rhoads, Exploring the Intersection of Environmental Education and Economics In this episode, we get to learn from Dr. Tom Rhoads, an economist and professor at Towson University.

Dr. Rhoads shares his transition from sports economics to environmental economics and his research integrating economics into environmental education.

Dr. Rhoads explains that his interest in environmental education began about five years ago when he noticed a shift in the demographics of his class, with more environmental science and studies majors than economics majors. This led him to change his approach to teaching environmental economics, focusing more on the environment and finding the economics within it.

 

LINKS

Tom Rhoads, Towson University

Aldo Leopold, Sand County Almanac*

Rachel Carson, Silent Spring*

The Leopold Writing Program

Working Paper - Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2023 Conference | Thinking like an economist while reading the land: Using reading quizzes to show environmental studies and sciences and economics intersecting in Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac; Working paper

Presentation Slides - North American Association for Environmental Education, 2023 Conference | Costs, Benefits, and Environmental Action; Presentation slides

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tom Rhoads, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com In this episode, we get to learn from Dr. Tom Rhoads, an economist and professor at Towson University.

Dr. Rhoads shares his transition from sports economics to environmental economics and his research integrating economics into environmental education.

Dr. Rhoads explains that his interest in environmental education began about five years ago when he noticed a shift in the demographics of his class, with more environmental science and studies majors than economics majors. This led him to change his approach to teaching environmental economics, focusing more on the environment and finding the economics within it.

 

LINKS

Tom Rhoads, Towson University

Aldo Leopold, Sand County Almanac*

Rachel Carson, Silent Spring*

The Leopold Writing Program

Working Paper - Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2023 Conference | Thinking like an economist while reading the land: Using reading quizzes to show environmental studies and sciences and economics intersecting in Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac; Working paper

Presentation Slides - North American Association for Environmental Education, 2023 Conference | Costs, Benefits, and Environmental Action; Presentation slides

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Tom Rhoads, Exploring the Intersection of Environmental Education and Economics Tom Rhoads, Tania Marien 00:50:00 In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tom Rhoads, an economist and professor at Towson University. Dr. Rhoads shares his transition from sports economics to environmental economics and his research integrating economics into environmental education. Dr. Rhoads explains that his interest in environmental education began about five years ago when he noticed a shift in the demographics of his class, with more environmental science and studies majors than economics majors. This led him to change his approach to teaching environmental economics, focusing more on the environment and finding the economics within it. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tom Rhoads, an economist and professor at Towson University. Dr. Rhoads shares his transition from sports economics to environmental economics and his research integrating economics into environmental education. Dr. Rhoads explains that his interest in environmental education began about five years ago when he noticed a shift in the demographics of his class, with more environmental science and studies majors than economics majors. This led him to change his approach to teaching environmental economics, focusing more on the environment and finding the economics within it. nature, environment, classroom, college, informal science education, education, economics, freelance, environmental education, formal education false full 125 24f7f7eb-d259-49ec-abc7-95e8cb28f57f Experiential Interpretive Design - Environmental Education and the Institute for Earth Education I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, and Mike Mayer, co-founders of Experiential Interpretive Design, a coaching company they founded to help individuals, organizations, and sites develop the interpretive experiences they provide.

In this episode, we learned about the founders, their respective specialties, and why they founded EID.

Today is part 2 of this conversation. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mayer to discuss his specialty (environmental education) and to learn more about the environmental program that inspires what he, Bill, and Lars do at EID.

We begin this episode by learning more about the Institute for Earth Education. Some of this may sound familiar because I included a short segment in Part 1. Don’t let this distract you because you’ll hear something a bit different before Mike walks us through an example of the type of programming offered by the Institute.

In this conversation, Mike and I also discuss creating holistic experiences in free-choice settings, the AMORE framework developed by Steve Van Matre, interpreting global topics across cultures, and what might change the status quo in environmental education.

 

LINKS

Experiential Interpretive Design

Institute for Earth Education

Interpretive Design and the Dance of Experience (2009)

Cooper Center for Environmental Learning, College of Education at the University of Arizona

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Mike Mayer) https://talaterra.com I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, and Mike Mayer, co-founders of Experiential Interpretive Design, a coaching company they founded to help individuals, organizations, and sites develop the interpretive experiences they provide.

In this episode, we learned about the founders, their respective specialties, and why they founded EID.

Today is part 2 of this conversation. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mayer to discuss his specialty (environmental education) and to learn more about the environmental program that inspires what he, Bill, and Lars do at EID.

We begin this episode by learning more about the Institute for Earth Education. Some of this may sound familiar because I included a short segment in Part 1. Don’t let this distract you because you’ll hear something a bit different before Mike walks us through an example of the type of programming offered by the Institute.

In this conversation, Mike and I also discuss creating holistic experiences in free-choice settings, the AMORE framework developed by Steve Van Matre, interpreting global topics across cultures, and what might change the status quo in environmental education.

 

LINKS

Experiential Interpretive Design

Institute for Earth Education

Interpretive Design and the Dance of Experience (2009)

Cooper Center for Environmental Learning, College of Education at the University of Arizona

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Experiential Interpretive Design - Environmental Education and the Institute for Earth Education Tania Marien, Mike Mayer 00:49:20 Today is part 2 of this conversation. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mayer to discuss his specialty (environmental education) and to learn more about the environmental program that inspires what he, Bill, and Lars do at EID. We begin this episode by learning more about the Institute for Earth Education. Some of this may sound familiar because I included a short segment in Part 1. Don’t let this distract you because you’ll hear something a bit different before Mike walks us through an example of the type of programming offered by the Institute. In this conversation, Mike and I also discuss creating holistic experiences in free-choice settings, the AMORE framework developed by Steve Van Mater, interpreting global topics across cultures, and what might change the status quo in environmental education. Today is part 2 of this conversation. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Mayer to discuss his specialty (environmental education) and to learn more about the environmental program that inspires what he, Bill, and Lars do at EID. We begin this episode by learning more about the Institute for Earth Education. Some of this may sound familiar because I included a short segment in Part 1. Don’t let this distract you because you’ll hear something a bit different before Mike walks us through an example of the type of programming offered by the Institute. In this conversation, Mike and I also discuss creating holistic experiences in free-choice settings, the AMORE framework developed by Steve Van Mater, interpreting global topics across cultures, and what might change the status quo in environmental education. nature, environmental economics, science center, outdoor education, nature center, consulting, adult education, ecology, earth, coaching, historic site, informal science education, economics, zoo, botanical garden, environmental education, status quo, aquarium, museum, heritage interpretation false bonus 76547e76-dbd9-40bf-8b09-1056a42172c5 Experiential Interpretive Design - Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, Mike Mayer In this episode, we meet the co-founders of Experiential Interpretive Design (EID) -- Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, and Mike Mayer. Collectively, they have many years of experience in interpretation and experience design and bring to EID the experience they gained from various roles in tourism, planning, heritage interpretation, environmental education, and coaching. We learn about the founders, why they started EID Coaching, and discuss what is working in the field of interpretation and what is not working. This is the first installment of a two-part episode. 

In Part 2 of this episode, I sit down with Mike Mayer to learn more about the environmental education program that inspires the work he, Bill, and Lars do at EID. 

 

LINKS

Experiential Interpretive Design

Métis Crossing

Steve Van Matre

John Ververke

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SHARED BY THE EID TEAM

Lars Wohlers’ bilingual website about digital evaluation (Visitor Studies)

Expecting Company? Preparing your site for Ag-Tourism! (youtube.com)

Sharing Great Ways to Greet the Guests (Part 1)

Sharing Great Ways to Greet the Guests (Part 2)

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Mike Mayer, Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com In this episode, we meet the co-founders of Experiential Interpretive Design (EID) -- Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, and Mike Mayer. Collectively, they have many years of experience in interpretation and experience design and bring to EID the experience they gained from various roles in tourism, planning, heritage interpretation, environmental education, and coaching. We learn about the founders, why they started EID Coaching, and discuss what is working in the field of interpretation and what is not working. This is the first installment of a two-part episode. 

In Part 2 of this episode, I sit down with Mike Mayer to learn more about the environmental education program that inspires the work he, Bill, and Lars do at EID. 

 

LINKS

Experiential Interpretive Design

Métis Crossing

Steve Van Matre

John Ververke

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SHARED BY THE EID TEAM

Lars Wohlers’ bilingual website about digital evaluation (Visitor Studies)

Expecting Company? Preparing your site for Ag-Tourism! (youtube.com)

Sharing Great Ways to Greet the Guests (Part 1)

Sharing Great Ways to Greet the Guests (Part 2)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Experiential Interpretive Design - Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, Mike Mayer Mike Mayer, Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, Tania Marien 01:08:40 In this episode, we meet the co-founders of Experiential Interpretive Design (EID) -- Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, and Mike Mayer. Collectively, they have many years of experience in interpretation and experience design and bring to EID the experience they gained from various roles in tourism, planning, heritage interpretation, environmental education, and coaching. We learn about the founders, why they started EID Coaching, and discuss what is working in the field of interpretation and what is not working. This is the first installment of a two-part episode. In Part 2 of this episode, I sit down with Mike Mayer to learn more about the environmental education program that inspires the work he, Bill, and Lars do at EID. In this episode, we meet the co-founders of Experiential Interpretive Design (EID) -- Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, and Mike Mayer. Collectively, they have many years of experience in interpretation and experience design and bring to EID the experience they gained from various roles in tourism, planning, heritage interpretation, environmental education, and coaching. We learn about the founders, why they started EID Coaching, and discuss what is working in the field of interpretation and what is not working. This is the first installment of a two-part episode. In Part 2 of this episode, I sit down with Mike Mayer to learn more about the environmental education program that inspires the work he, Bill, and Lars do at EID. nature center, experience design, informal learning environmenta, naturalist, informal science education, zoo, garden, trade shows, environmental education, aquarium, museum, heritage interpretation false full 124 bdfc7adc-836d-4752-acb3-63669e789422 Janice Kelley, Nature Detectives at Home Janice Kelley is the founder and program director for Nature Detectives, where children in kindergarten through third grade discover the mysteries of the outdoor world on their school campus, at home, at a park, and in their neighborhood.

She is the author of several publications, and when she was here before, we spoke about her book "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge: Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River." Today, we’re talking about a book she wrote for parents, grandparents, and family friends called "Nature Detectives at Home."

 

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Nature Detectives website

Nature Detectives at Home

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TALATERRA Community Calendar - Learn more about the calendar and how to add your events here.

 

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 5 Jan 2024 15:38:21 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Janice Kelley, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Janice Kelley is the founder and program director for Nature Detectives, where children in kindergarten through third grade discover the mysteries of the outdoor world on their school campus, at home, at a park, and in their neighborhood.

She is the author of several publications, and when she was here before, we spoke about her book "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge: Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River." Today, we’re talking about a book she wrote for parents, grandparents, and family friends called "Nature Detectives at Home."

 

LINKS

Nature Detectives website

Nature Detectives at Home

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TALATERRA Community Calendar - Learn more about the calendar and how to add your events here.

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Janice Kelley, Nature Detectives at Home Janice Kelley, Tania Marien 00:21:15 Janice Kelley is the founder and program director for Nature Detectives, where children in kindergarten through third grade discover the mysteries of the outdoor world on their school campus, at home, at a park, and in their neighborhood. She is the author of several publications, and when she was here before, we spoke about her book "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge: Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River." Today, we’re talking about a book she wrote for parents, grandparents, and family friends called "Nature Detectives at Home." Janice Kelley is the founder and program director for Nature Detectives, where children in kindergarten through third grade discover the mysteries of the outdoor world on their school campus, at home, at a park, and in their neighborhood. She is the author of several publications, and when she was here before, we spoke about her book "Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge: Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River." Today, we’re talking about a book she wrote for parents, grandparents, and family friends called "Nature Detectives at Home." nature, teacher, home, classroom, family, kindergarten, environmental education, homeschool false full 123 b2bf0fe0-3971-4434-be7b-cccb2d3cf2ea Dr. Raquel Pinderhughes, Roots of Success Environmental Literacy and Job Training Program Roots of Success (RoS) is an empowering environmental literacy and job training program that prepares youth and adults with significant barriers to employment to access jobs and career pathways in environmental fields and to improve environmental and social conditions in their communities. The program is centered around a federally registered Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship program and 10-module course. We prepare individuals for 70 jobs and 111 career pathways  in environmental and STEM fields.

Roots of Success is offered in job training programs, reentry programs, prisons, jails, juvenile facilities, high schools, youth programs, adult schools and other workforce and education settings throughout the United States. Since 2009, the program has been offered in over 600 programs in 40 states and over 26,000 youth and adults have gone through the program; more than 12,000 youth and adults took the course while incarcerated. The Roots of Success course is composed of 10 modules: 

1) Fundamentals of Environmental Literacy

2) Water

3) Waste

4) Transportation

5) Energy

6) Building

7) Health, Food & Agriculture

8) Community Organizing & Leadership

9) Financial Literacy & Social Entrepreneurship

10) Application & Practice
 

The program strengthens academic, professional, financial, social entrepreneurship, and advocacy skills. The teaching approach encourages students to use their lived experiences as the foundation upon which to build further knowledge and skills, deepen their understanding of environmental problems and solutions, and access  jobs in environmental fields. 

Graduates earn an “Environmental Specialist” Pre-Apprenticeship credential and are prepared to access 50 jobs and 111 career pathways in the water, waste, transportation, energy, building, food, open space, and environmental advocacy sectors. Detailed information about each of these jobs and career pathways is provided in a two volume Green Jobs and Career Pathways Guidebook that is included in the teaching materials used by instructors who teach the Roots of Success course. 

Roots of Success graduates have a high employment rate, are working in a wide range of fields, and are addressing environmental challenges and injustices through advocacy and policy efforts. A study conducted with community-based program partners that used Roots of Success for at least two years found that among 1,200 graduates 98% felt they were better prepared for job interviews, 75% found employment within 3 months, and 70% remained employed 6 months later.

In prisons, the Roots of Success program is usually taught by incarcerated men and women who are paid full time to teach the course to their peers and can also be taught by staff. Many Roots of Success instructors are serving long and life sentences and working with the Roots of Success program gives these men and women an opportunity to help others. The data we have collected for over a decade shows that participants who go through the Roots of Success course while incarcerated are finding stable, living wage employment opportunities when they return to the community and have very low recidivism rates.
Roots of Success is the leading resource for education and workforce programs across the country that strive to prepare youth and adults with barriers to employment for careers in environmental sectors and empower them to improve conditions in their communities. The program is easy to implement, cost effective, highly impactful, and provides graduates with industry recognized credentials that are highly valued by employers. 

To learn more about the Roots of Success program, go to rootsofsuccess.org or email us at info@rootsofsuccess.org

Download a one-page overview

Download a short brochure

Download the 10-year report

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:38:36 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dr. Raquel Pinderhughes, Douglas Pentland, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Roots of Success (RoS) is an empowering environmental literacy and job training program that prepares youth and adults with significant barriers to employment to access jobs and career pathways in environmental fields and to improve environmental and social conditions in their communities. The program is centered around a federally registered Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship program and 10-module course. We prepare individuals for 70 jobs and 111 career pathways  in environmental and STEM fields.

Roots of Success is offered in job training programs, reentry programs, prisons, jails, juvenile facilities, high schools, youth programs, adult schools and other workforce and education settings throughout the United States. Since 2009, the program has been offered in over 600 programs in 40 states and over 26,000 youth and adults have gone through the program; more than 12,000 youth and adults took the course while incarcerated. The Roots of Success course is composed of 10 modules: 

1) Fundamentals of Environmental Literacy

2) Water

3) Waste

4) Transportation

5) Energy

6) Building

7) Health, Food & Agriculture

8) Community Organizing & Leadership

9) Financial Literacy & Social Entrepreneurship

10) Application & Practice
 

The program strengthens academic, professional, financial, social entrepreneurship, and advocacy skills. The teaching approach encourages students to use their lived experiences as the foundation upon which to build further knowledge and skills, deepen their understanding of environmental problems and solutions, and access  jobs in environmental fields. 

Graduates earn an “Environmental Specialist” Pre-Apprenticeship credential and are prepared to access 50 jobs and 111 career pathways in the water, waste, transportation, energy, building, food, open space, and environmental advocacy sectors. Detailed information about each of these jobs and career pathways is provided in a two volume Green Jobs and Career Pathways Guidebook that is included in the teaching materials used by instructors who teach the Roots of Success course. 

Roots of Success graduates have a high employment rate, are working in a wide range of fields, and are addressing environmental challenges and injustices through advocacy and policy efforts. A study conducted with community-based program partners that used Roots of Success for at least two years found that among 1,200 graduates 98% felt they were better prepared for job interviews, 75% found employment within 3 months, and 70% remained employed 6 months later.

In prisons, the Roots of Success program is usually taught by incarcerated men and women who are paid full time to teach the course to their peers and can also be taught by staff. Many Roots of Success instructors are serving long and life sentences and working with the Roots of Success program gives these men and women an opportunity to help others. The data we have collected for over a decade shows that participants who go through the Roots of Success course while incarcerated are finding stable, living wage employment opportunities when they return to the community and have very low recidivism rates.
Roots of Success is the leading resource for education and workforce programs across the country that strive to prepare youth and adults with barriers to employment for careers in environmental sectors and empower them to improve conditions in their communities. The program is easy to implement, cost effective, highly impactful, and provides graduates with industry recognized credentials that are highly valued by employers. 

To learn more about the Roots of Success program, go to rootsofsuccess.org or email us at info@rootsofsuccess.org

Download a one-page overview

Download a short brochure

Download the 10-year report

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dr. Raquel Pinderhughes, Roots of Success Environmental Literacy and Job Training Program Dr. Raquel Pinderhughes, Douglas Pentland, Tania Marien 00:58:58 Roots of Success (RoS) is an empowering environmental literacy and job training program that prepares youth and adults with significant barriers to employment to access jobs and career pathways in environmental fields and to improve environmental and social conditions in their communities. The program is centered around a federally registered Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship program and 10-module course. We prepare individuals for 70 jobs and 111 career pathways  in environmental and STEM fields. Roots of Success (RoS) is an empowering environmental literacy and job training program that prepares youth and adults with significant barriers to employment to access jobs and career pathways in environmental fields and to improve environmental and social conditions in their communities. The program is centered around a federally registered Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship program and 10-module course. We prepare individuals for 70 jobs and 111 career pathways  in environmental and STEM fields. building, poverty, employment, water, sustainability, job development, agriculture, esg, social entrepreneurship, food, youth, career, waste, financial literacy, pathways out of poverty initiative, leadership, adults, jobs, community, community organizing, prisions, corporate social responsibility, environmental literacy, president obama, energy, transportation, health, jails false full 122 0f3195b1-e0d9-4593-9859-a7d84069d85c Jerry Willenbring, Electrify California Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Jerry Willenbring.

Jerry is a community organizer, teacher, and guide. He is also a physicist and an electrical engineer who has taken on electrifying California.

Literally.

In 2020, Jerry formed Electrify California, a nonprofit committed to providing education and resources to guide the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. When Jerry and I met we talked about why he started Electrify California, who he created it for, and how he engages with the public and supports them as they explore what’s possible while living an electrified life.

 

LINKS

ElectrifyNow.org

Inflation Reduction Act

Inflation Reduction Act Rebates and Tax Credits (MarketWatch)

CA Climate Action Rebates

Exxon scientists predicted global warming with ‘shocking skill and accuracy,’ Harvard researchers say.

The Climate Exxon Memo (1982)  (The Carbon Almanac)

Microgrid Community in Menifee, CA

More about heat pumps and property value  (Center for Global Sustainability, University of Maryland)

The Carbon Almanac

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:32:45 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Jerry Willenbring, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Jerry Willenbring.

Jerry is a community organizer, teacher, and guide. He is also a physicist and an electrical engineer who has taken on electrifying California.

Literally.

In 2020, Jerry formed Electrify California, a nonprofit committed to providing education and resources to guide the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. When Jerry and I met we talked about why he started Electrify California, who he created it for, and how he engages with the public and supports them as they explore what’s possible while living an electrified life.

 

LINKS

ElectrifyNow.org

Inflation Reduction Act

Inflation Reduction Act Rebates and Tax Credits (MarketWatch)

CA Climate Action Rebates

Exxon scientists predicted global warming with ‘shocking skill and accuracy,’ Harvard researchers say.

The Climate Exxon Memo (1982)  (The Carbon Almanac)

Microgrid Community in Menifee, CA

More about heat pumps and property value  (Center for Global Sustainability, University of Maryland)

The Carbon Almanac

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Jerry Willenbring, Electrify California Jerry Willenbring, Tania Marien 00:39:47 Jerry Willenbring is a community organizer, teacher, and guide. He is also a physicist and an electrical engineer who has taken on electrifying California. Literally. Jerry Willenbring is a community organizer, teacher, and guide. He is also a physicist and an electrical engineer who has taken on electrifying California. Literally. electricity, rebate, gas, freelancer, climate change, nonprofit, homeowner, exxon oil, california, heat pump, climate literacy, air conditioner, green energy, physics, inflation reduction act, oil, electric vehicle, environmental education, microgrid false full 121 1e20d8a5-de08-48cd-b46f-4a8132aa5bf6 Erin Majeske, Barefeet Farm School Erin Majeske is a mother, wife, dreamer, kitchen experimenter, wannabe gardener, nature explorer, and founder of Barefeet Farm School. When she's not in the outdoor classroom with preschoolers, she loves to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family and make as much music as possible.

In this episode, Erin shares how the need for a summer job led to her opening Barefeet Farm School. She shares her successes, challenges, and what she has learned to improve.

Topics discussed include licensing, consulting, working with parents, and building community partnerships.

 

LINKS

Barefeet Farm School

Explore starting your own preschool

Instagram (@barefeetfarmschool)

Loving Space School

Washington State is First to License Outdoor Preschools

Natural Start

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Erin Majeske, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Erin Majeske is a mother, wife, dreamer, kitchen experimenter, wannabe gardener, nature explorer, and founder of Barefeet Farm School. When she's not in the outdoor classroom with preschoolers, she loves to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family and make as much music as possible.

In this episode, Erin shares how the need for a summer job led to her opening Barefeet Farm School. She shares her successes, challenges, and what she has learned to improve.

Topics discussed include licensing, consulting, working with parents, and building community partnerships.

 

LINKS

Barefeet Farm School

Explore starting your own preschool

Instagram (@barefeetfarmschool)

Loving Space School

Washington State is First to License Outdoor Preschools

Natural Start

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Erin Majeske, Barefeet Farm School Erin Majeske, Tania Marien 00:37:11 Erin Majeske is a mother, wife, dreamer, kitchen experimenter, wannabe gardener, nature explorer, and founder of Barefeet Farm School. When she's not in the outdoor classroom with preschoolers, she loves to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family and make as much music as possible. In this episode, Erin shares how the need for a summer job led to her opening Barefeet Farm School. She shares her successes, challenges, and what she has learned to improve. Topics discussed include licensing, consulting, working with parents, and building community partnerships. Erin Majeske is a mother, wife, dreamer, kitchen experimenter, wannabe gardener, nature explorer, and founder of Barefeet Farm School. When she's not in the outdoor classroom with preschoolers, she loves to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family and make as much music as possible. In this episode, Erin shares how the need for a summer job led to her opening Barefeet Farm School. She shares her successes, challenges, and what she has learned to improve. Topics discussed include licensing, consulting, working with parents, and building community partnerships. nature, early childhood education, outdoors, preschool, independent, nature preschool, business, education, environmental education, outdoor preschool false full 120 2cd7836d-50c7-4e17-b14f-daccdbd5e63c Brad McLain, Designing Transformative Experiences Today we get to learn again from Dr. Brad McLain.

You might remember my conversation with Dr. McLain about identity theory and the professional identities of informal science educators.

In this episode, we pick up the conversation where we left it and talk about Dr. McLain’s new book called Designing Transformative Experiences.

In his book, Dr. McLain leads experience designers through the  methodology he developed through years of working with employees, students, corporations, museums, and nonprofit organizations like Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots.

While you may recognize a transformative experience when you have one, do you know how to create one for the people you serve?

 

LINKS

Designing Transformative Experiences: A Toolkit for Leaders, Trainers, Teachers, and Other Experience Designers (book)

Designing Transformative Experiences (website)

Ep98: Brad McLain, Identity of Informal Science Educators

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TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:02:29 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Brad McLain, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today we get to learn again from Dr. Brad McLain.

You might remember my conversation with Dr. McLain about identity theory and the professional identities of informal science educators.

In this episode, we pick up the conversation where we left it and talk about Dr. McLain’s new book called Designing Transformative Experiences.

In his book, Dr. McLain leads experience designers through the  methodology he developed through years of working with employees, students, corporations, museums, and nonprofit organizations like Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots.

While you may recognize a transformative experience when you have one, do you know how to create one for the people you serve?

 

LINKS

Designing Transformative Experiences: A Toolkit for Leaders, Trainers, Teachers, and Other Experience Designers (book)

Designing Transformative Experiences (website)

Ep98: Brad McLain, Identity of Informal Science Educators

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Brad McLain, Designing Transformative Experiences Brad McLain, Tania Marien 00:51:48 A conversation with Dr. Brad McLain about his new book "Designing Transformative Experiences." In his book, Dr. McLain leads experience designers through the methodology he developed through years of working with employees, students, corporations, museums, and nonprofit organizations like Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots. While you may recognize a transformative experience when you have one, do you know how to create one for the people you serve? A conversation with Dr. Brad McLain about his new book "Designing Transformative Experiences." In his book, Dr. McLain leads experience designers through the methodology he developed through years of working with employees, students, corporations, museums, and nonprofit organizations like Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots. While you may recognize a transformative experience when you have one, do you know how to create one for the people you serve? ngo, risk, teacher, book, film, leaders, nonprofit, storytelling, transformation, sociology, experience design, mentoring, business, interpretation, coaching, trainers, identity, leadership, narrative, psychology, education, parents, environmental education, museum false full 119 18d5164c-571a-4bc8-954e-995ffac6033c Saurabh Mithal, Strengthening Careers of Independent Professionals Saurabh Mithal is a teacher, independent professional, and the founder of Passionately Curious, a community for solopreneurs. I invited Saurabh to talk about his experience working with freelancers. In this episode, Saurabh shares how he helps independent professionals establish their businesses, and how he helps them manage self-doubt, procrastination, and distractions. 

 

LINKS

PassionatelyCurious.in

The Passionately Curious podcast

Saurabh on LinkedIn

Designing Your Life

Creativity Inc. 

Creative Confidence 

The Practice 

War of Art 

This is Marketing

The Art of Possibility

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 08:26:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Saurabh Mithal, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Saurabh Mithal is a teacher, independent professional, and the founder of Passionately Curious, a community for solopreneurs. I invited Saurabh to talk about his experience working with freelancers. In this episode, Saurabh shares how he helps independent professionals establish their businesses, and how he helps them manage self-doubt, procrastination, and distractions. 

 

LINKS

PassionatelyCurious.in

The Passionately Curious podcast

Saurabh on LinkedIn

Designing Your Life

Creativity Inc. 

Creative Confidence 

The Practice 

War of Art 

This is Marketing

The Art of Possibility

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Saurabh Mithal, Strengthening Careers of Independent Professionals Saurabh Mithal, Tania Marien 00:54:17 Saurabh Mithal is a teacher, independent professional, and the founder of Passionately Curious, a community for solopreneurs. I invited Saurabh to talk about his experience working with freelancers. In this episode, Saurabh shares how he helps independent professionals establish their businesses, and how he helps them manage self-doubt, procrastination, and distractions.  Saurabh Mithal is a teacher, independent professional, and the founder of Passionately Curious, a community for solopreneurs. I invited Saurabh to talk about his experience working with freelancers. In this episode, Saurabh shares how he helps independent professionals establish their businesses, and how he helps them manage self-doubt, procrastination, and distractions.  solopreneur, coach, independent professional, freelance false full 118 9aafe88d-f6e0-4edf-9caa-e976029bccf1 Jeffrey H. Ryan, The History of U.S. Public Lands My guest today is Jeffrey H. Ryan. Jeffrey is the author of Appalachian Odyssey and Blazing Ahead in his latest book, This Land Was Saved for You and Me.

Jeffrey introduces us to seven people who were key to forming and preserving America's public lands. Jeffrey tells how these individuals influenced and worked with each other and who they met during their careers.

He writes about the contributions made by Frederick Law Olmsted, Gifford Pinchot, Benton Mackaye, Theodore Roosevelt, Bob Marshall, Aldo Leopold, and Howard Zahniser.

Let's join the conversation.

 

LINKS

Jeffrey H. Ryan

Books by Jeffrey Ryan

Voices of the Wilderness

Wilderness Society

National Association for Interpretation

 

 

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 19:27:19 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Jeffrey H. Ryan, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com My guest today is Jeffrey H. Ryan. Jeffrey is the author of Appalachian Odyssey and Blazing Ahead in his latest book, This Land Was Saved for You and Me.

Jeffrey introduces us to seven people who were key to forming and preserving America's public lands. Jeffrey tells how these individuals influenced and worked with each other and who they met during their careers.

He writes about the contributions made by Frederick Law Olmsted, Gifford Pinchot, Benton Mackaye, Theodore Roosevelt, Bob Marshall, Aldo Leopold, and Howard Zahniser.

Let's join the conversation.

 

LINKS

Jeffrey H. Ryan

Books by Jeffrey Ryan

Voices of the Wilderness

Wilderness Society

National Association for Interpretation

 

 

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Jeffrey H. Ryan, The History of U.S. Public Lands Jeffrey H. Ryan, Tania Marien 00:47:32 Jeffrey H. Ryan is the author "This Land was Saved for You and Me." In this book, Jeffrey introduces us to seven people key to the formation and preservation of America's public lands. He tells the story of how these individuals influenced each other, worked with each other, and who they crossed paths with during their careers. The contributions of Fredrick Law Olmstead, Gifford Pinchot, Benton Mackaye, Theodore Roosevelt, Bob Marshall, Aldo Leopold, and Howard Zahniser are featured in this book. Jeffrey H. Ryan is the author "This Land was Saved for You and Me." In this book, Jeffrey introduces us to seven people key to the formation and preservation of America's public lands. He tells the story of how these individuals influenced each other, worked with each other, and who they crossed paths with during their careers. The contributions of Fredrick Law Olmstead, Gifford Pinchot, Benton Mackaye, Theodore Roosevelt, Bob Marshall, Aldo Leopold, and Howard Zahniser are featured in this book. nature, history wildlife, theodore roosevelt, benton mackaye, climate change, gifford pinchot, howard zahniser, forestry, story, central park, interpretation, aldo leopold, fredrick law olmstead, bob marshall, national parks, wilderness, america's public lands, environmental education, environmental conservation false full 117 09dc49c1-39d4-4076-8c4b-8b39e29567e7 Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, Diversity Education in Nature Today my guests are Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, founders of Diversity Education in Nature.

Dan and Camille’s unique approach to diversity education occur through the lens of ecological concepts and pairs outdoor experiences with conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

They reach beyond the field of environmental education and lead workshops for students, educators, parents, and caregivers. They have also developed a program for corporate settings and look forward to working with decision-makers at organizations large and small.

In this episode, we discuss the structure of their programs, radical empathy, consuming DEI as a “product,” and healing in communities.

Let’s join the conversation.

 

LINKS

Diversity Education in Nature (DEIN)

Contact Dan or Camille at DEINConsulting@gmail.com

Earth Wisdom, Dan Kriesberg’s website

Camille Simone Consulting

An Invitation to a Brave Space

Terri Givens, Radical Empathy

Subscribe to The Trail newsletter

View past issue of The Trail

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:27:38 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dan Kriesberg, Camille Simone Edwards, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today my guests are Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, founders of Diversity Education in Nature.

Dan and Camille’s unique approach to diversity education occur through the lens of ecological concepts and pairs outdoor experiences with conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion.

They reach beyond the field of environmental education and lead workshops for students, educators, parents, and caregivers. They have also developed a program for corporate settings and look forward to working with decision-makers at organizations large and small.

In this episode, we discuss the structure of their programs, radical empathy, consuming DEI as a “product,” and healing in communities.

Let’s join the conversation.

 

LINKS

Diversity Education in Nature (DEIN)

Contact Dan or Camille at DEINConsulting@gmail.com

Earth Wisdom, Dan Kriesberg’s website

Camille Simone Consulting

An Invitation to a Brave Space

Terri Givens, Radical Empathy

Subscribe to The Trail newsletter

View past issue of The Trail

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, Diversity Education in Nature Dan Kriesberg, Camille Simone Edwards, Tania Marien 00:53:35 Today my guests are Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, founders of Diversity Education in Nature. Dan and Camille’s unique approach to diversity education occurs through the lens of ecological concepts (like biomimicry) and pairs outdoor experiences with conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. They reach beyond the field of environmental education and lead workshops for students, educators, parents, and caregivers. They have also developed a program for corporate settings and look forward to working with decision-makers at organizations large and small. In this episode, we discuss the structure of their programs, radical empathy, consuming DEI as a “product,” and healing in communities. Let’s join the conversation. Today my guests are Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, founders of Diversity Education in Nature. Dan and Camille’s unique approach to diversity education occurs through the lens of ecological concepts (like biomimicry) and pairs outdoor experiences with conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. They reach beyond the field of environmental education and lead workshops for students, educators, parents, and caregivers. They have also developed a program for corporate settings and look forward to working with decision-makers at organizations large and small. In this episode, we discuss the structure of their programs, radical empathy, consuming DEI as a “product,” and healing in communities. Let’s join the conversation. nature, diversity, belonging, inclusion, independent consultant, equity, patterns, independent professional, biomimicry, freelance, environmental education false full 116 36eeacd9-3708-4497-beb9-3e1bacb07e41 Michael Hawk, Technology for Nature Education Today our guest is Michael Hawk.

Michael is the founder of Jumpstart Nature and the host of the Nature’s Archive podcast.

Jumpstart Nature is a new organization taking a tech-centric approach to how they connect people with nature. In this episode, we learn what inspired Michael to create the Nature's Archive podcast and what has informed his views about technology in nature education. Michael also shares how the AGILE approach to project management is key to how he and his collaborators built Jumpstart Nature.

Let’s join the conversation.

 

LINKS

Jumpstart Nature

Nature's Archive podcast

National Association for Interpretation

California Naturalist 

Presentations by Michael:

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Michael Hawk, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today our guest is Michael Hawk.

Michael is the founder of Jumpstart Nature and the host of the Nature’s Archive podcast.

Jumpstart Nature is a new organization taking a tech-centric approach to how they connect people with nature. In this episode, we learn what inspired Michael to create the Nature's Archive podcast and what has informed his views about technology in nature education. Michael also shares how the AGILE approach to project management is key to how he and his collaborators built Jumpstart Nature.

Let’s join the conversation.

 

LINKS

Jumpstart Nature

Nature's Archive podcast

National Association for Interpretation

California Naturalist 

Presentations by Michael:

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Michael Hawk, Technology for Nature Education Michael Hawk, Tania Marien 00:42:57 Today our guest is Michael Hawk. Michael is the founder of Jumpstart Nature and the host of the Nature’s Archive podcast. Jumpstart Nature is a new organization taking a tech-centric approach to how they connect people with nature. In this episode, we learn what inspired Michael to create the Nature's Archive podcast and what has informed his views about technology in nature education. Michael also shares how the AGILE approach to project management is key to how he and his collaborators built Jumpstart Nature. Let’s join the conversation. Today our guest is Michael Hawk. Michael is the founder of Jumpstart Nature and the host of the Nature’s Archive podcast. Jumpstart Nature is a new organization taking a tech-centric approach to how they connect people with nature. In this episode, we learn what inspired Michael to create the Nature's Archive podcast and what has informed his views about technology in nature education. Michael also shares how the AGILE approach to project management is key to how he and his collaborators built Jumpstart Nature. Let’s join the conversation. community science, interpretation, plant galls, behavioral science, insects, partnerships, technology, freelance, environmental education false full 115 5c54353d-5df8-495a-86cd-29fac0ba87e3 Jo Petroni, Permarchitecture - A Holistic Approach to Building on the Land Today my guest is Jo Petroni.

Jo is an architect, illustrator, writer and teacher. She's the author of Listen To Your Land, a Guide to Regenerative Land Design that blends biophilic design and permaculture philosophy. Jo is also a contributor to the Carbon Almanac and co-founder of Damn Good Humans, a creative agency about climate communication.

What is permarchitecture?

How can people listen to their land?

What is reversible habitat?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Permarchitecture - Regenerative Human Habitat Design Strategy

Bill Mollison

Jo's Epistolary

An illustrated time-lapse letter about climate from Jo's Epistolary

EcoVillage Network

The Carbon Almanac

Connect-the-Dots

Roam Research

Damn Good Humans - The Creative Agency for Climate Communication

 

 

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 06:25:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Jo Petroni, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today my guest is Jo Petroni.

Jo is an architect, illustrator, writer and teacher. She's the author of Listen To Your Land, a Guide to Regenerative Land Design that blends biophilic design and permaculture philosophy. Jo is also a contributor to the Carbon Almanac and co-founder of Damn Good Humans, a creative agency about climate communication.

What is permarchitecture?

How can people listen to their land?

What is reversible habitat?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Permarchitecture - Regenerative Human Habitat Design Strategy

Bill Mollison

Jo's Epistolary

An illustrated time-lapse letter about climate from Jo's Epistolary

EcoVillage Network

The Carbon Almanac

Connect-the-Dots

Roam Research

Damn Good Humans - The Creative Agency for Climate Communication

 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Jo Petroni, Permarchitecture - A Holistic Approach to Building on the Land Jo Petroni, Tania Marien 00:38:09 Today my guest is Jo Petroni. Jo is an architect, illustrator, writer and teacher. She's the author of "Listen To Your Land, a Guide to Regenerative Land Design" that blends biophilic design and permaculture philosophy. Jo is also a contributor to the Carbon Almanac and co-founder of Damn Good Humans, a creative agency about climate communication. Today my guest is Jo Petroni. Jo is an architect, illustrator, writer and teacher. She's the author of "Listen To Your Land, a Guide to Regenerative Land Design" that blends biophilic design and permaculture philosophy. Jo is also a contributor to the Carbon Almanac and co-founder of Damn Good Humans, a creative agency about climate communication. false full 114 d48e85de-0bc8-4510-8b81-7c0ac778f316 SciComm @ UCR, Communicating Science Across the Cline Today we learn from Jessica Maccaro, Catherine Nguyen, and Joshua Reger, the team behind the new science communication podcast Across the Cline.

This podcast is the latest outreach vehicle for SciComm @ UCR, the student-led science communication group at the University of California, Riverside.

SciComm @ UCR was established in 2019 to explore creative approaches to science communication and to provide learning opportunities in science communication to Riverside residents.

The Across the Cline podcast has a smart format; we’ll learn more about it in this episode.

We’ll also hear how SciComm @ UCR engages with graduate students across disciplines and learn about what graduate students will share with Riverside residents this spring.

Let’s meet Jess, Catherine, and Joshua!

 

LINKS

SciComm @ UCR website

Contact SciComm @ UCR

@SciCommUCR (Twitter)

@scicommucr (Instagram)

Jessica Maccaro on Twitter (@JessicaMaccaro)

Catherine (Thiên-Ý) Nguyễn on Twitter (@Catherine_TY_Ng)

ZME Science

@ZMEScience (Twitter)

 

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Catherine:

Joshua:

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:39:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Jessica Maccaro, Catherine Nguyen, Joshua Reger, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today we learn from Jessica Maccaro, Catherine Nguyen, and Joshua Reger, the team behind the new science communication podcast Across the Cline.

This podcast is the latest outreach vehicle for SciComm @ UCR, the student-led science communication group at the University of California, Riverside.

SciComm @ UCR was established in 2019 to explore creative approaches to science communication and to provide learning opportunities in science communication to Riverside residents.

The Across the Cline podcast has a smart format; we’ll learn more about it in this episode.

We’ll also hear how SciComm @ UCR engages with graduate students across disciplines and learn about what graduate students will share with Riverside residents this spring.

Let’s meet Jess, Catherine, and Joshua!

 

LINKS

SciComm @ UCR website

Contact SciComm @ UCR

@SciCommUCR (Twitter)

@scicommucr (Instagram)

Jessica Maccaro on Twitter (@JessicaMaccaro)

Catherine (Thiên-Ý) Nguyễn on Twitter (@Catherine_TY_Ng)

ZME Science

@ZMEScience (Twitter)

 

MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Jessica:

Catherine:

Joshua:

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> SciComm @ UCR, Communicating Science Across the Cline Jessica Maccaro, Catherine Nguyen, Joshua Reger, Tania Marien 00:40:27 Today we get to learn from Jessica Maccaro, Catherine Nguyen, and Joshua Reger, the team behind the new science communication podcast Across the Cline. This podcast is the latest outreach vehicle for SciComm @ UCR, the student-led science communication group at the University of California, Riverside. Today we get to learn from Jessica Maccaro, Catherine Nguyen, and Joshua Reger, the team behind the new science communication podcast Across the Cline. This podcast is the latest outreach vehicle for SciComm @ UCR, the student-led science communication group at the University of California, Riverside. entomology, organismic biology, phd, biology, photography, riverside, science, podcast, students, bugs, science communication, grad school, classrooms, exhibition, independent, art exhibition, insects, scuba diving, poetry, biological control, freelance, science writing, art, families, mouse, environmental education, public outreach, university of california, environmental false full 113 49c81b34-763f-4b79-b21b-63502aaad6ec Arjit Jere, Freelance Science Journalism Arjit Jere, is a biologist, science communicator, and popular science writer based in India. Arjit has written about the lifecycle of antlions, competitor behavior in hummingbirds, climate change, and the critically endangered Amboli toad that's found only in the mountains of Western India.

I met Arjit during the Science Journalism Forum, a global gathering of science journalists, communicators, and students. The forum is a virtual event, and as you know, virtual events make it possible to learn from people you would never meet otherwise. Like Arjit!  

In this episode, we discuss Arjit's experiences as a science journalist and what he would like to write about next.

Let's join the conversation.

 

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Arjit Jere on LinkedIn

Arjit’s blog, Nature and Football

Saevus Magazine

RoundGlass Sustain

Dr.Pankaj Koparde, Chatur Ullu Evolutionary Ecology Lab, MIT World Peace University, Pune

Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) World Peace University

Centre for Environmental Education, Pune

 

Articles:

A. Jere, Global warming and climate change - Current scenario. Biotechnology (2013) View Article 

A. Jere, Circle of Life, Saevus. December 2017 - February 2018, p. 66 (2017) View Article

A. Jere, Hummingbirds and their hidden daggers. Manthan, Volume 2.2, 3 (2020) View article

A. Jere, Meet the Tiger Toad. Youth for Nature Magazine (2022). Accessed 11 Jan 2023. https://yfnmagazine.wordpress.com/2022/10/12/meet-the-tiger-toad

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Arjit Jere, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Arjit Jere, is a biologist, science communicator, and popular science writer based in India. Arjit has written about the lifecycle of antlions, competitor behavior in hummingbirds, climate change, and the critically endangered Amboli toad that's found only in the mountains of Western India.

I met Arjit during the Science Journalism Forum, a global gathering of science journalists, communicators, and students. The forum is a virtual event, and as you know, virtual events make it possible to learn from people you would never meet otherwise. Like Arjit!  

In this episode, we discuss Arjit's experiences as a science journalist and what he would like to write about next.

Let's join the conversation.

 

CLICK HERE to engage with the transcript for this episode.

What do you think of this format? 

How does it help you relate to the guest and their work?

Please share your thoughts here (https://talaterra.com/contact).

 

LINKS

Arjit Jere on LinkedIn

Arjit’s blog, Nature and Football

Saevus Magazine

RoundGlass Sustain

Dr.Pankaj Koparde, Chatur Ullu Evolutionary Ecology Lab, MIT World Peace University, Pune

Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) World Peace University

Centre for Environmental Education, Pune

 

Articles:

A. Jere, Global warming and climate change - Current scenario. Biotechnology (2013) View Article 

A. Jere, Circle of Life, Saevus. December 2017 - February 2018, p. 66 (2017) View Article

A. Jere, Hummingbirds and their hidden daggers. Manthan, Volume 2.2, 3 (2020) View article

A. Jere, Meet the Tiger Toad. Youth for Nature Magazine (2022). Accessed 11 Jan 2023. https://yfnmagazine.wordpress.com/2022/10/12/meet-the-tiger-toad

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Arjit Jere, Freelance Science Journalism Arjit Jere, Tania Marien 00:39:24 Arjit Jere, is a biologist, science communicator, and popular science writer based in India. Arjit has written about the lifecycle of antlions, competitor behavior in hummingbirds, climate change, and the critically endangered Amboli toad that's found only in the mountains of Western India. In this episode, we discuss Arjit's experiences as a science journalist and what he would like to write about next. Arjit Jere, is a biologist, science communicator, and popular science writer based in India. Arjit has written about the lifecycle of antlions, competitor behavior in hummingbirds, climate change, and the critically endangered Amboli toad that's found only in the mountains of Western India. In this episode, we discuss Arjit's experiences as a science journalist and what he would like to write about next. nature, climate change, articles, science writer, magazine, toad, natural history, popular science, research, india, science journalism, biodiversity, freelance, environmental literacy, publishing, amphibians, environmental education false full 112 cba98135-1bc4-4bfc-80b4-188a8bb59fba Robin Lee Carlson, Cold Canyon Fire Journals - Understanding Wildfires Today we get to learn from Robin Lee Carlson.

Robin is a biologist, science writer, and scientific illustrator. In all aspects of her work, Robin transforms scientific information into stories to help people see the natural world in new ways. Her scientific illustration work and writings can be found on posters,  interpretive panels, and informative species cards used by the California Department of Transportation.

Robin is also the author and illustrator of The Cold Canyon Fire Journals: Green Shoots and Silver Linings in the Ashes.

In The Cold Canyon Fire Journals, Robin takes us to her local nature preserve that has twice experienced the type of fast-moving and expansive wildfires seen more and more often in California.

Through her illustrations and text, Robin takes us on a tour of the canyon before and after the fires and teaches us about fire ecology in an engaging way.

How did Robin’s relationship with Cold Canyon begin?

How did her illustrations and field notes become a book?

When it comes to fire management, who should be part of the conversation?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Robin Lee Carlson Illustration

Robin on Instagram (@anthropocenesketchbook)

Reading the Ashes | The Common

California Wilderness Coalition Bundle (Book + Bandana)

A couple of great podcasts about fire and controlled and cultural burning:

Book resources for cultural fire:

 

MUSIC:

So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.

 

LIVE CAPTIONS:

Each episode of the Talaterra podcast can be read while listening using the Live Caption feature in Google Chrome. To activate this free tool, follow these instructions. This tool also works with videos.

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2022 04:24:43 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Robin Lee Carlson, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today we get to learn from Robin Lee Carlson.

Robin is a biologist, science writer, and scientific illustrator. In all aspects of her work, Robin transforms scientific information into stories to help people see the natural world in new ways. Her scientific illustration work and writings can be found on posters,  interpretive panels, and informative species cards used by the California Department of Transportation.

Robin is also the author and illustrator of The Cold Canyon Fire Journals: Green Shoots and Silver Linings in the Ashes.

In The Cold Canyon Fire Journals, Robin takes us to her local nature preserve that has twice experienced the type of fast-moving and expansive wildfires seen more and more often in California.

Through her illustrations and text, Robin takes us on a tour of the canyon before and after the fires and teaches us about fire ecology in an engaging way.

How did Robin’s relationship with Cold Canyon begin?

How did her illustrations and field notes become a book?

When it comes to fire management, who should be part of the conversation?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Robin Lee Carlson Illustration

Robin on Instagram (@anthropocenesketchbook)

Reading the Ashes | The Common

California Wilderness Coalition Bundle (Book + Bandana)

A couple of great podcasts about fire and controlled and cultural burning:

Book resources for cultural fire:

 

MUSIC:

So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.

 

LIVE CAPTIONS:

Each episode of the Talaterra podcast can be read while listening using the Live Caption feature in Google Chrome. To activate this free tool, follow these instructions. This tool also works with videos.

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Robin Lee Carlson, Cold Canyon Fire Journals - Understanding Wildfires Robin Lee Carlson, Tania Marien 00:46:39 Today we get to learn from Robin Lee Carlson, author, and illustrator of "The Cold Canyon Fire Journals," published by Heyday Books. Today we get to learn from Robin Lee Carlson, author, and illustrator of "The Cold Canyon Fire Journals," published by Heyday Books. nature, climate change, california, regeneration, indigenous, animals, ecology, controlled burn, wildfire, public, fire, traditional ecological knowledge, plants, environmental education false full 111 25d20056-31d1-43dc-b69a-49e1be99f6bf The World As It Could Be - Environmental Education and Human Rights “Human rights are held by all persons equally, universally and forever.

Human rights are the basic standards without which people cannot live in dignity.

These rights are inalienable. This means you cannot lose these rights just as you cannot cease to be a human.“

 

                                                                                                                                         - The World As It Could Be

 

In this episode, we learn from Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Chang of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. We also learn about a collaboration between TWAICB and Talaterra that will help environmental professionals from diverse fields advance their work within a human rights framework.

  • What circumstances led to the creation of The World As It Could Be?
  • How do Sandy and Ellen introduce people to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
  • How have they strengthened the relationship between community members and law enforcement?
  • How is The World As It Could Be and Talaterra collaborating to help environmental professionals view their environmental work through a human rights framework?

These questions will be answered in this episode.

We begin with Sandy explaining how The World As It Could Be, got its start.

(A quick note to our regular listeners. This episode is a little longer than our usual episode.)

LINKS

Register for Amplify Your Practice for People and the Planet (begins January 19, 2023). 

Join Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Change of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program to amplify the impact of your environmental education practice.

In this workshop, you’ll consider your educational objectives and the impact your programs have on people and the planet. You will engage in conversation about the fundamental purpose of environmental education and reflect on how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights connects with your practice and environmental education overall.

View Details/Register

___________________________________________

ABOUT SANDY SOHCOT

Director and originator of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. Sandy holds a California Lifetime Teaching Credential. In July 2001, Sandy became Executive Director of the Rex Foundation and served as in that capacity through 2013, to help renew the Foundation in the absence of direct Grateful Dead concert funding. In 2006, as part of her work, Sandy developed The World As It Could Be initiative to raise awareness about the human rights framework. The initial work evolved to become a full program with curriculum that includes the creative arts as a vital part of teaching about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since January 2014, Sandy has been Director of TWAICB, now a program of the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League (DSAL). Sandy has been active in the small business and women’s communities of San Francisco. She co-founded the Women’s Leadership Alliance, and is past president of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. In July 1999, the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women honored Sandy with their Women Who Make a Difference Award. Sandy served as a Commissioner on the San Francisco Human Rights Commission 2004 – 2008.

___________________________________________

ABOUT ELLEN SEBASTIAN CHANG:

Ellen Sebastian Chang (she/her), whose creative practice spans 45 years, is a storied figure in the performing arts, as a multi-disciplinary director (theater, opera, dance, and installation) arts educator, and lighting designer. 

"I create as a director, producer, writer, and teaching artist.  I began my theater practice as a lighting technician (Berkeley Stage Company) and designer. In 1981, I shifted to directing/writing/creating devised experimental performances with the premiere of Your Place is No Longer with Us which followed a ten-year-old biracial girl throughout a Victorian mansion in San Francisco.  In 1986, I was the co-founder/co-artistic director of LIFE ON THE WATER, a national and internationally known presenting and producing organization at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center. In the 21st century, with Deep Waters Dance Theater I have co-created 14 Episodes of "House/Full of Blackwomen," in 2020 episode 14 called New Chitlin Circuitry: a reparations vaudeville; “How to Fall in Love in A Brothel” interactive installation, performances and short film with Sunhui Chang and Maya Gurantz commissioned by Catherine Clark Gallery;  “A Hole In Space (Oakland Redux) created with Maya Gurantz connecting to Oakland neighborhoods via 24-hour video portal; Consulting Producer for “Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley” HBO and interviewee; “Fabulation”  by Lynne Nottage Lorraine Hansberry Theater with Margo Hall and Daveed Diggs. Lost and Found Sound with The Kitchen Sisters. Since 2006 as the ongoing Creative Director and Teaching Artist for The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program (TWAICB) I co-created curriculum and a series of successful initiatives employing the creative arts to deepen learning about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its principles. My perspective is an ongoing desire to engage creatively and collaboratively, to make works that connect us across disciplines, cultures, class, and break through our fears by challenging our learned beliefs. I have collaborated with and directed the works of KITKA, Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Eisa Davis, Youth Speaks, Holly Hughes, Word for Word, Center for Digital Story Telling, Fauxnique, Magic Theater, Lorraine Hansberry Theater, The Kitchen Sisters, Bill Talen, Anne Galjour, Felonious with One Ring Zero, Robert Karimi and George Coates Performance Works."

Between 2013-2017, she was the co-owner and events planner for the award-winning West Oakland restaurant FuseBOX, with co-owner and Chef Sunhui Chang.

She is currently serving as Resident Owner and Board Member for East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative/Advisor for Esther’s Orbit Room Project/Artist Housing.

She is a recipient of awards and grants from Creative Capital, MAP Fund, A Blade of Grass Fellowship in Social Engagement, Art Matters, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, NEA,  MAP Fund, Creative Work Fund, California Arts Council, Sam Mazza Foundation and Zellerbach Family Community Arts Fund.

 

MUSIC:

So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:44:03 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Sandy Sohcot, Ellen Sebastian Chang, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com “Human rights are held by all persons equally, universally and forever.

Human rights are the basic standards without which people cannot live in dignity.

These rights are inalienable. This means you cannot lose these rights just as you cannot cease to be a human.“

 

                                                                                                                                         - The World As It Could Be

 

In this episode, we learn from Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Chang of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. We also learn about a collaboration between TWAICB and Talaterra that will help environmental professionals from diverse fields advance their work within a human rights framework.

  • What circumstances led to the creation of The World As It Could Be?
  • How do Sandy and Ellen introduce people to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
  • How have they strengthened the relationship between community members and law enforcement?
  • How is The World As It Could Be and Talaterra collaborating to help environmental professionals view their environmental work through a human rights framework?

These questions will be answered in this episode.

We begin with Sandy explaining how The World As It Could Be, got its start.

(A quick note to our regular listeners. This episode is a little longer than our usual episode.)

LINKS

Register for Amplify Your Practice for People and the Planet (begins January 19, 2023). 

Join Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Change of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program to amplify the impact of your environmental education practice.

In this workshop, you’ll consider your educational objectives and the impact your programs have on people and the planet. You will engage in conversation about the fundamental purpose of environmental education and reflect on how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights connects with your practice and environmental education overall.

View Details/Register

___________________________________________

ABOUT SANDY SOHCOT

Director and originator of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. Sandy holds a California Lifetime Teaching Credential. In July 2001, Sandy became Executive Director of the Rex Foundation and served as in that capacity through 2013, to help renew the Foundation in the absence of direct Grateful Dead concert funding. In 2006, as part of her work, Sandy developed The World As It Could Be initiative to raise awareness about the human rights framework. The initial work evolved to become a full program with curriculum that includes the creative arts as a vital part of teaching about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since January 2014, Sandy has been Director of TWAICB, now a program of the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League (DSAL). Sandy has been active in the small business and women’s communities of San Francisco. She co-founded the Women’s Leadership Alliance, and is past president of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. In July 1999, the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women honored Sandy with their Women Who Make a Difference Award. Sandy served as a Commissioner on the San Francisco Human Rights Commission 2004 – 2008.

___________________________________________

ABOUT ELLEN SEBASTIAN CHANG:

Ellen Sebastian Chang (she/her), whose creative practice spans 45 years, is a storied figure in the performing arts, as a multi-disciplinary director (theater, opera, dance, and installation) arts educator, and lighting designer. 

"I create as a director, producer, writer, and teaching artist.  I began my theater practice as a lighting technician (Berkeley Stage Company) and designer. In 1981, I shifted to directing/writing/creating devised experimental performances with the premiere of Your Place is No Longer with Us which followed a ten-year-old biracial girl throughout a Victorian mansion in San Francisco.  In 1986, I was the co-founder/co-artistic director of LIFE ON THE WATER, a national and internationally known presenting and producing organization at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center. In the 21st century, with Deep Waters Dance Theater I have co-created 14 Episodes of "House/Full of Blackwomen," in 2020 episode 14 called New Chitlin Circuitry: a reparations vaudeville; “How to Fall in Love in A Brothel” interactive installation, performances and short film with Sunhui Chang and Maya Gurantz commissioned by Catherine Clark Gallery;  “A Hole In Space (Oakland Redux) created with Maya Gurantz connecting to Oakland neighborhoods via 24-hour video portal; Consulting Producer for “Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley” HBO and interviewee; “Fabulation”  by Lynne Nottage Lorraine Hansberry Theater with Margo Hall and Daveed Diggs. Lost and Found Sound with The Kitchen Sisters. Since 2006 as the ongoing Creative Director and Teaching Artist for The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program (TWAICB) I co-created curriculum and a series of successful initiatives employing the creative arts to deepen learning about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its principles. My perspective is an ongoing desire to engage creatively and collaboratively, to make works that connect us across disciplines, cultures, class, and break through our fears by challenging our learned beliefs. I have collaborated with and directed the works of KITKA, Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Eisa Davis, Youth Speaks, Holly Hughes, Word for Word, Center for Digital Story Telling, Fauxnique, Magic Theater, Lorraine Hansberry Theater, The Kitchen Sisters, Bill Talen, Anne Galjour, Felonious with One Ring Zero, Robert Karimi and George Coates Performance Works."

Between 2013-2017, she was the co-owner and events planner for the award-winning West Oakland restaurant FuseBOX, with co-owner and Chef Sunhui Chang.

She is currently serving as Resident Owner and Board Member for East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative/Advisor for Esther’s Orbit Room Project/Artist Housing.

She is a recipient of awards and grants from Creative Capital, MAP Fund, A Blade of Grass Fellowship in Social Engagement, Art Matters, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, NEA,  MAP Fund, Creative Work Fund, California Arts Council, Sam Mazza Foundation and Zellerbach Family Community Arts Fund.

 

MUSIC:

So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> The World As It Could Be - Environmental Education and Human Rights Sandy Sohcot, Ellen Sebastian Chang, Tania Marien 01:15:41 “Human rights are held by all persons equally, universally and forever. Human rights are the basic standards without which people cannot live in dignity. These rights are inalienable. This means you cannot lose these rights just as you cannot cease to be a human.“ - The World As It Could Be (TWAICB) In this episode, we learn from Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Chang of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. We also learn about a collaboration between TWAICB and Talaterra that will help environmental professionals from diverse fields advance their work within a human rights framework. What circumstances led to the creation of The World As It Could Be? How do Sandy and Ellen introduce people to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? How have they strengthened the relationship between community members and law enforcement? How is The World As It Could Be and Talaterra collaborating to help environmental professionals view their environmental work through a human rights framework? These questions will be answered in this episode. We begin with Sandy explaining how The World As It Could Be, got its start. (A quick note to our regular listeners. This episode is a little longer than our usual episode.) “Human rights are held by all persons equally, universally and forever. Human rights are the basic standards without which people cannot live in dignity. These rights are inalienable. This means you cannot lose these rights just as you cannot cease to be a human.“ - The World As It Could Be (TWAICB) In this episode, we learn from Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Chang of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. We also learn about a collaboration between TWAICB and Talaterra that will help environmental professionals from diverse fields advance their work within a human rights framework. What circumstances led to the creation of The World As It Could Be? How do Sandy and Ellen introduce people to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? How have they strengthened the relationship between community members and law enforcement? How is The World As It Could Be and Talaterra collaborating to help environmental professionals view their environmental work through a human rights framework? These questions will be answered in this episode. We begin with Sandy explaining how The World As It Could Be, got its start. (A quick note to our regular listeners. This episode is a little longer than our usual episode.) law enforcement, diversity, human rights, community engagement, california, inclusion, equity, youth, san francisco, ee forward, public, oakland, leadership, empathy, education, patience, art, theater, environmental education, sherriff, tolerance false full 110 90a125d8-e94c-4e91-907a-3241244072f9 Bonus - CarbonSessions, The Octopus' Garden This summer, I have featured episodes from various shows on The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network.

In July, I shared an episode from The Carbon Almanac Collective, a podcast about the team who created The Carbon Almanac. 

In August, I shared an episode from Generation Carbon, the podcast for kids 6-10.

This month, I am sharing an episode of the CarbonSessions podcast. This podcast features everyday conversations about climate with people from all over the world.

Listening to this podcast is like sitting at the kitchen table with neighbors and talking about the changes we're all seeing in the world around us.

In this episode, we gather around the table with host Katherine Palmer, an aromatherapist and workshop coordinator; Tonya Downing, a digital marketer; and Kristy Sharrow, a journalist-turned-marketer.

Tonya and Kristy are also scriptwriters for Generation Carbon. In this episode, they discuss what they learned while researching and writing the script for the episode about ocean plastics.

 

LINKS

CarbonSessions

Generation Carbon - Ocean Plastics

The Carbon Almanac

Great Pacific Garbage Patch (National Geographic)

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Leekei Tang, Katherine Palmer, Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow, Rob Slater, Steve Heatherington, Olabanji Stephen, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com This summer, I have featured episodes from various shows on The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network.

In July, I shared an episode from The Carbon Almanac Collective, a podcast about the team who created The Carbon Almanac. 

In August, I shared an episode from Generation Carbon, the podcast for kids 6-10.

This month, I am sharing an episode of the CarbonSessions podcast. This podcast features everyday conversations about climate with people from all over the world.

Listening to this podcast is like sitting at the kitchen table with neighbors and talking about the changes we're all seeing in the world around us.

In this episode, we gather around the table with host Katherine Palmer, an aromatherapist and workshop coordinator; Tonya Downing, a digital marketer; and Kristy Sharrow, a journalist-turned-marketer.

Tonya and Kristy are also scriptwriters for Generation Carbon. In this episode, they discuss what they learned while researching and writing the script for the episode about ocean plastics.

 

LINKS

CarbonSessions

Generation Carbon - Ocean Plastics

The Carbon Almanac

Great Pacific Garbage Patch (National Geographic)

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Bonus - CarbonSessions, The Octopus' Garden Leekei Tang, Katherine Palmer, Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow, Rob Slater, Steve Heatherington, Olabanji Stephen, Tania Marien 00:25:43 This summer, I have been featuring episodes from various shows on The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. For the past several months, I've had the opportunity to help build this network with volunteers from several countries. Today I introduce you to the third show in the network, CarbonSessions. This summer, I have been featuring episodes from various shows on The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. For the past several months, I've had the opportunity to help build this network with volunteers from several countries. Today I introduce you to the third show in the network, CarbonSessions. nature, environment, pollution, climate change, microplastic, garbage, plastic, ocean, trash, single-use plastic, gyre, marine biology, oceanography false bonus 6de6d5c3-7e86-4723-8d9f-90104d2c4209 Diane Wyzga, How Environmental Educators Can Get to the Heart of Their Message Today we get to learn from Diane Wyzga, story strategist, guide, and founder of the practice called Engaged Storyism.

Diane is also the creator, host, and producer of Stories From Women Who Walk, a much-loved and listened-to podcast that has spread wisdom and touched hearts worldwide.

I reached out to Diane so you and I could think about story. Not in an MBA/marketing sort of way, but in a real way. A way that reflects who we are as individuals and professionals.

What is your story?

How do you find it?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Quarter Moon Story Arts

Stories From Women Who Walk

Camino de Santiago

Receive updates about the story workshop with Diane

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2022 19:31:18 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Diane Wyzga, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today we get to learn from Diane Wyzga, story strategist, guide, and founder of the practice called Engaged Storyism.

Diane is also the creator, host, and producer of Stories From Women Who Walk, a much-loved and listened-to podcast that has spread wisdom and touched hearts worldwide.

I reached out to Diane so you and I could think about story. Not in an MBA/marketing sort of way, but in a real way. A way that reflects who we are as individuals and professionals.

What is your story?

How do you find it?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Quarter Moon Story Arts

Stories From Women Who Walk

Camino de Santiago

Receive updates about the story workshop with Diane

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Diane Wyzga, How Environmental Educators Can Get to the Heart of Their Message Diane Wyzga, Tania Marien 00:56:33 Today we get to learn from Diane Wyzga, story strategist, guide, and founder of the practice called Engaged Storyism. Diane is also the creator, host, and producer of “Stories From Women Who Walk,” a much-loved and listened-to podcast that has spread wisdom and touched hearts worldwide. I reached out to Diane so you and I could think about story. Not in an MBA/marketing sort of way, but in a real way. A way that reflects who we are as individuals and professionals. What is your story? How do you find it? Let’s find out. Today we get to learn from Diane Wyzga, story strategist, guide, and founder of the practice called Engaged Storyism. Diane is also the creator, host, and producer of “Stories From Women Who Walk,” a much-loved and listened-to podcast that has spread wisdom and touched hearts worldwide. I reached out to Diane so you and I could think about story. Not in an MBA/marketing sort of way, but in a real way. A way that reflects who we are as individuals and professionals. What is your story? How do you find it? Let’s find out. camino de santiago, biology, medicine, hero's journey, storytelling, story, career, environmental educators, college, job, physiology, freelance, plants, environmental education false full 109 30ff1f1b-bfa4-48b4-a6e3-f8e75547bb80 Bonus - Generation Carbon, Bugs and Climate Change As you know, I've been working on a project involving The Carbon Almanac for the past several months. One of the projects I've been able to help with is the Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. This network includes a podcast featuring conversations with individuals who worked on the book, a podcast about climate conversations happening across the globe, a podcast featuring the conversations everyday people are having about our changing world, and a podcast for kids aged 6-10. 

Today's bonus episode comes from Generation Carbon, the kids' podcast. In this episode about bugs, you'll meet our host Edie, Callie Caterpillar, and Spencer Sparrow. You'll also hear science reporters on the climate case and curious changemakers asking Beetlelady questions about bugs and our changing climate.

If you are a longtime listener of this podcast and wondering why Beetlelady sounds familiar to you, it's because you've met her before in a  previous episode.

Generation Carbon is part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts and has been rebroadcast with permission.

Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua. Senior Producer: Tonya Downing. Expert Outreach Advisor: Tania Marien. Written by: Carolanne Petrusiak with support from Kristy Sharrow. Hosted By: Jennifer Myers Chua, Edie Chua. Talent: Sam Schuffenecker, Olabanji Stephen, Steve Heatherington Editor: Jennifer Myers Chua. Project Co-ordinator: Jen Ankenmann. Shownotes: Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett

View Generation Carbon’s catalog of episodes

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Jen Ankenmann, Jennifer Myers Chua, Olabanji Stephen, Carolanne Petrusiak, Edie Chua, Steve Heatherington, Sam Schuffenecker, Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow, Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett) https://talaterra.com As you know, I've been working on a project involving The Carbon Almanac for the past several months. One of the projects I've been able to help with is the Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. This network includes a podcast featuring conversations with individuals who worked on the book, a podcast about climate conversations happening across the globe, a podcast featuring the conversations everyday people are having about our changing world, and a podcast for kids aged 6-10. 

Today's bonus episode comes from Generation Carbon, the kids' podcast. In this episode about bugs, you'll meet our host Edie, Callie Caterpillar, and Spencer Sparrow. You'll also hear science reporters on the climate case and curious changemakers asking Beetlelady questions about bugs and our changing climate.

If you are a longtime listener of this podcast and wondering why Beetlelady sounds familiar to you, it's because you've met her before in a  previous episode.

Generation Carbon is part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts and has been rebroadcast with permission.

Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua. Senior Producer: Tonya Downing. Expert Outreach Advisor: Tania Marien. Written by: Carolanne Petrusiak with support from Kristy Sharrow. Hosted By: Jennifer Myers Chua, Edie Chua. Talent: Sam Schuffenecker, Olabanji Stephen, Steve Heatherington Editor: Jennifer Myers Chua. Project Co-ordinator: Jen Ankenmann. Shownotes: Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett

View Generation Carbon’s catalog of episodes

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Bonus - Generation Carbon, Bugs and Climate Change Tania Marien, Jen Ankenmann, Jennifer Myers Chua, Olabanji Stephen, Carolanne Petrusiak, Edie Chua, Steve Heatherington, Sam Schuffenecker, Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow, Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett 00:13:30 Today's bonus episode comes from Generation Carbon, the kids' podcast. In this episode about bugs, you'll meet our host Edie, Callie Caterpillar, and Spencer Sparrow. You'll also hear science reporters on the climate case and curious changemakers asking Beetlelady questions about bugs and our changing climate. Today's bonus episode comes from Generation Carbon, the kids' podcast. In this episode about bugs, you'll meet our host Edie, Callie Caterpillar, and Spencer Sparrow. You'll also hear science reporters on the climate case and curious changemakers asking Beetlelady questions about bugs and our changing climate. nature, environment, beef, climate change, cows, outdoors, food, bugs, beetles, methane, insects, caterpillar, sparrow, leaves false bonus 98ff90dd-3f8e-4305-afc5-48a7616befa5 Sue Heatherington, Quiet Disruptors Sue Heatherington is a quiet disruptor. She started introducing herself this way after a period of time marked by family trauma, business challenges, and serious illness. The first time Sue introduced herself as a quiet disruptor, she was surprised by the reaction she received.  in this episode, we join a conversation Sue led at an author event in May.

What is a quiet disruptor?

What has Sue learned about them?

Let's join the conversation.

 

LINKS

QuietDisruptors.com

Maria Sibylla Merian

Twitter (@QuietDisruptors)

Facebook (@quietdisruptors)

Instagram (@quietdisruptors)

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Sue Heatherington, Virginie Glaenzer, Bill McAllister Lovatt, Suzanne Marshall, Barbara Moss, Norman Speirs, Diane Wyzga, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Sue Heatherington is a quiet disruptor. She started introducing herself this way after a period of time marked by family trauma, business challenges, and serious illness. The first time Sue introduced herself as a quiet disruptor, she was surprised by the reaction she received.  in this episode, we join a conversation Sue led at an author event in May.

What is a quiet disruptor?

What has Sue learned about them?

Let's join the conversation.

 

LINKS

QuietDisruptors.com

Maria Sibylla Merian

Twitter (@QuietDisruptors)

Facebook (@quietdisruptors)

Instagram (@quietdisruptors)

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sue Heatherington, Quiet Disruptors Sue Heatherington, Virginie Glaenzer, Bill McAllister Lovatt, Suzanne Marshall, Barbara Moss, Norman Speirs, Diane Wyzga, Tania Marien 00:32:53 Sue Heatherington is a quiet disruptor. She started introducing herself this way after a period of time marked by family trauma, business challenges, and serious illness. The first time Sue introduced herself as a quiet disruptor, she was surprised by the reaction she received. in this episode, we join a conversation Sue led at an author event in May. What is a quiet disruptor? What has Sue learned about them? Let's join the conversation. Sue Heatherington is a quiet disruptor. She started introducing herself this way after a period of time marked by family trauma, business challenges, and serious illness. The first time Sue introduced herself as a quiet disruptor, she was surprised by the reaction she received. in this episode, we join a conversation Sue led at an author event in May. What is a quiet disruptor? What has Sue learned about them? Let's join the conversation. environment, advocacy, society, future, change, work, business, independent professional, community, education, changemakers, freelance false full 108 510851a3-5621-4bf2-a93b-4fbc9be18567 Bonus - A Pause, An Almanac, and The Carbon Almanac Collective Welcome back to the Talaterra podcast!

A landmark project pulled me away, and I let it take priority during an intense period of its production. So I return to podcasting by explaining where I've been, and to do this, I've decided to share a conversation I had for The Carbon Almanac Collective. This podcast is one of the podcasts built around The Carbon Almanac, a book of facts that will make it easier for ALL of us to talk about climate change. 

I had the opportunity to contribute to The Carbon Almanac Project and am excited to share that the book will be published next week. To learn more, visit thecarbonalmanac.org.

Special thanks to Jennifer Myers Chua, Executive Producer of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network, for allowing me to share this episode with you.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Jennifer Myers Chua, Leekei Tang, Manon Doran, Olabanji Stephen, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Welcome back to the Talaterra podcast!

A landmark project pulled me away, and I let it take priority during an intense period of its production. So I return to podcasting by explaining where I've been, and to do this, I've decided to share a conversation I had for The Carbon Almanac Collective. This podcast is one of the podcasts built around The Carbon Almanac, a book of facts that will make it easier for ALL of us to talk about climate change. 

I had the opportunity to contribute to The Carbon Almanac Project and am excited to share that the book will be published next week. To learn more, visit thecarbonalmanac.org.

Special thanks to Jennifer Myers Chua, Executive Producer of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network, for allowing me to share this episode with you.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Bonus - A Pause, An Almanac, and The Carbon Almanac Collective Jennifer Myers Chua, Leekei Tang, Manon Doran, Olabanji Stephen, Tania Marien 00:42:45 Welcome back to the Talaterra podcast! A landmark project pulled me away, and I let it take priority during an intense period of its production. So I return to podcasting by explaining where I've been, and to do this, I've decided to share a conversation I had for The Carbon Almanac Collective. This podcast is one of the podcasts built around The Carbon Almanac, a book of facts that will make it easier for ALL of us to talk about climate change. I had the opportunity to contribute to The Carbon Almanac Project and am excited to share that the book will be published next week. To learn more, visit thecarbonalmanac.org. Special thanks to Jennifer Myers Chua, Executive Producer of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network, for allowing me to share this episode with you. Welcome back to the Talaterra podcast! A landmark project pulled me away, and I let it take priority during an intense period of its production. So I return to podcasting by explaining where I've been, and to do this, I've decided to share a conversation I had for The Carbon Almanac Collective. This podcast is one of the podcasts built around The Carbon Almanac, a book of facts that will make it easier for ALL of us to talk about climate change. I had the opportunity to contribute to The Carbon Almanac Project and am excited to share that the book will be published next week. To learn more, visit thecarbonalmanac.org. Special thanks to Jennifer Myers Chua, Executive Producer of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network, for allowing me to share this episode with you. nature, environment, carbon, carbon almanac, climate change, podcast, climate, community, climate emergency false bonus 024ecee5-974a-40f0-b9ac-a28ddf40c52a Kalliopi Monoyios, Plastic is More Than Bags and Straws About Kalliopi

Kalliopi Monoyios is a visual creative dedicated to communicating the wonder of the natural world to a wide and varied audience.  After graduating from Princeton University with a degree in geology, she built her career as a science illustrator for the prominent paleontologist Neil Shubin at The University of Chicago. Her scientific illustrations have appeared inside and on the covers of top peer-review journals such as Nature and Science as well as in four popular science books, including The New York Times best-seller, Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin as well as his most recent, Some Assembly Required. In 2011, she co-founded Symbiartic, a blog covering the intersection of science and art for Scientific American. Since 2019, she has been on the Board of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, a group of professionals who communicate science through art, acting as President since 2020. Now, driven by the conviction that science communicators operating in all spheres are a critical part of creating a scientifically literate public, she is developing new avenues of public engagement with science via her own art and curated exhibits. 

The Shubin Lab at the University of Chicago studies the great leaps in evolution by combining paleontology with cutting-edge molecular biology and genetics. Professor Shubin is also an author, frequent public speaker, and television host, having authored three popular non-fiction science books and hosted the PBS series Your Inner Fish (highly recommend!).

Patterns of Consumption, a solo exhibit of work by Kalliopi Monoyios, explores the complexity of our relationship with plastic with humor, beauty, and wonder. It is on view at the Littleton Museum in Littleton, CO now through June 26, 2022. An online artist's talk will be scheduled in May.

The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) is a 54-year-strong organization that began at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, USA. Today, they are a community of over 800 visual science communication professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. In addition to functioning as a generous and resourceful community of peers, they host the annual GNSI Visual SciComm Conference, publish the Journal of Natural Science Illustration, and run workshops and social events year-round, both in-person and online.

Ridwell, a company that specializes in keeping trash out of landfills by collecting hard to recycle items and finding local companies to either sustainably reuse or recycle them. (For the record, I don't get any perks for referring people to them beyond a cleaner world for us all!)

Sashiko Embroidery on Instagram

Symbiartic was a blog written by Kalliopi Monoyios, Glendon Mellow and Katie McKissick covering the intersection of science and art for Scientific American from 2011-2016. Select archives are still available here and here.

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 8 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Kalliopi Monoyios, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com About Kalliopi

Kalliopi Monoyios is a visual creative dedicated to communicating the wonder of the natural world to a wide and varied audience.  After graduating from Princeton University with a degree in geology, she built her career as a science illustrator for the prominent paleontologist Neil Shubin at The University of Chicago. Her scientific illustrations have appeared inside and on the covers of top peer-review journals such as Nature and Science as well as in four popular science books, including The New York Times best-seller, Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin as well as his most recent, Some Assembly Required. In 2011, she co-founded Symbiartic, a blog covering the intersection of science and art for Scientific American. Since 2019, she has been on the Board of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, a group of professionals who communicate science through art, acting as President since 2020. Now, driven by the conviction that science communicators operating in all spheres are a critical part of creating a scientifically literate public, she is developing new avenues of public engagement with science via her own art and curated exhibits. 

The Shubin Lab at the University of Chicago studies the great leaps in evolution by combining paleontology with cutting-edge molecular biology and genetics. Professor Shubin is also an author, frequent public speaker, and television host, having authored three popular non-fiction science books and hosted the PBS series Your Inner Fish (highly recommend!).

Patterns of Consumption, a solo exhibit of work by Kalliopi Monoyios, explores the complexity of our relationship with plastic with humor, beauty, and wonder. It is on view at the Littleton Museum in Littleton, CO now through June 26, 2022. An online artist's talk will be scheduled in May.

The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) is a 54-year-strong organization that began at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, USA. Today, they are a community of over 800 visual science communication professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. In addition to functioning as a generous and resourceful community of peers, they host the annual GNSI Visual SciComm Conference, publish the Journal of Natural Science Illustration, and run workshops and social events year-round, both in-person and online.

Ridwell, a company that specializes in keeping trash out of landfills by collecting hard to recycle items and finding local companies to either sustainably reuse or recycle them. (For the record, I don't get any perks for referring people to them beyond a cleaner world for us all!)

Sashiko Embroidery on Instagram

Symbiartic was a blog written by Kalliopi Monoyios, Glendon Mellow and Katie McKissick covering the intersection of science and art for Scientific American from 2011-2016. Select archives are still available here and here.

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kalliopi Monoyios, Plastic is More Than Bags and Straws Kalliopi Monoyios, Tania Marien 00:37:26 Kalliopi Monoyios is an independent science communicator, visual creative, scientific illustrator, and educator. Her illustrations have appeared in the journals "Nature" and "Science" and in four popular science books, including "Your Inner Fish" by Neil Shubin. In this episode, we talk about society's relationship with plastic and how she engages the public in conversation through her art and exhibitions. Her current exhibition, "Patterns of Consumption" is on view at the Littleton Museum in Littleton, CO now through June 26, 2022. Kalliopi Monoyios is an independent science communicator, visual creative, scientific illustrator, and educator. Her illustrations have appeared in the journals "Nature" and "Science" and in four popular science books, including "Your Inner Fish" by Neil Shubin. In this episode, we talk about society's relationship with plastic and how she engages the public in conversation through her art and exhibitions. Her current exhibition, "Patterns of Consumption" is on view at the Littleton Museum in Littleton, CO now through June 26, 2022. nature, environment, paleontology, pollution, science, plastic bags, science communication, exhibition, nurse, waste, plastic, colorado, trash, electronics, straws, technology, embroidery, archeology, illustration, freelance, apple, homeschool, quilting, littleton false full 107 e5c9cd86-39bd-4146-b211-13d4dffb5115 I am a ... Blending art and science to help young learners establish a science identity.

A tabletop activity designed for a Pi Day event introduces students and families to Fibonacci and scientific illustration as a career path. This activity was adapted for classroom use by The Leonardo Principle. In this episode, we learn more about The Leonardo Principle from founding director, Sally Bensusen.

 

LINKS

The Leonardo Principle

Activities for developing observation skills

Vi Hart - Fibonacci, Doodling & Math

Science Identity Matters

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World*

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Sally Bensusen, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Blending art and science to help young learners establish a science identity.

A tabletop activity designed for a Pi Day event introduces students and families to Fibonacci and scientific illustration as a career path. This activity was adapted for classroom use by The Leonardo Principle. In this episode, we learn more about The Leonardo Principle from founding director, Sally Bensusen.

 

LINKS

The Leonardo Principle

Activities for developing observation skills

Vi Hart - Fibonacci, Doodling & Math

Science Identity Matters

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World*

 

* Talaterra is a Bookstore affiliate. Commissions support the podcast.

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> I am a ... Sally Bensusen, Tania Marien 00:43:44 Blending art and science to help young learners establish a science identity. A tabletop activity designed for a Pi Day event introduces students and families to Fibonacci and scientific illustration as a career path. This activity was adapted for classroom use by The Leonardo Principle. In this episode, we learn more about The Leonardo Principle from founding director, Sally Bensusen. Blending art and science to help young learners establish a science identity. A tabletop activity designed for a Pi Day event introduces students and families to Fibonacci and scientific illustration as a career path. This activity was adapted for classroom use by The Leonardo Principle. In this episode, we learn more about The Leonardo Principle from founding director, Sally Bensusen. teachers, drawing, science, scientific illustration, steam, professional development, classroom, life science, informal science education, education, art, stem, science teacher, free-choice learning false full 106 69ebdeed-3cf5-447a-b58c-d494648a71a9 Stephanie Rozzo, Nature Sketch Crate Stephanie Rozzo is the founder and principal educator of Nature Sketch Crate, a subscription service that not only inspires interest in nature but supports people in their exploration of it. How did she build this subscription service?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS
www.naturesketchcrate.com

Nature Sketch Crate on Facebook

Nature Sketch Crate on Instagram

Nature Sketch Crate on YouTube

Nature Sketch Crate on Tiktok

Nature Sketch Crate on Twitter

 

Special coupon code for Talaterra listeners: 

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Use this code at www.naturesketchcrate.com to receive 20% off your first crate with a month-to-month purchase or 3 Month

prepay. Offer valid March 11, 2022 - April 29, 2022.

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Stephanie Rozzo, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Stephanie Rozzo is the founder and principal educator of Nature Sketch Crate, a subscription service that not only inspires interest in nature but supports people in their exploration of it. How did she build this subscription service?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS
www.naturesketchcrate.com

Nature Sketch Crate on Facebook

Nature Sketch Crate on Instagram

Nature Sketch Crate on YouTube

Nature Sketch Crate on Tiktok

Nature Sketch Crate on Twitter

 

Special coupon code for Talaterra listeners: 

TALATERRA20

Use this code at www.naturesketchcrate.com to receive 20% off your first crate with a month-to-month purchase or 3 Month

prepay. Offer valid March 11, 2022 - April 29, 2022.

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Stephanie Rozzo, Nature Sketch Crate Stephanie Rozzo, Tania Marien 00:36:55 Stephanie Rozzo is the founder and principal educator of Nature Sketch Crate, a subscription service that not only inspires interest in nature but supports people in their exploration of it. How did she build this subscription service? Let's find out. Stephanie Rozzo is the founder and principal educator of Nature Sketch Crate, a subscription service that not only inspires interest in nature but supports people in their exploration of it. How did she build this subscription service? Let's find out. nature, environment, paint, nature journal, drawing, science, draw, sketchbook, scientific illustration, wellness, science communication, subscription service, earth day, art, health, watercolor false full 105 83b69e1c-f035-4276-b094-a38079637b3c Be a Guiding Light Be a guiding light.

Here is the link you need to lead.

 

Photo by Joshua Woroniecki on Unsplash

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com Be a guiding light.

Here is the link you need to lead.

 

Photo by Joshua Woroniecki on Unsplash

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Be a Guiding Light TALATERRA Inc. 00:04:50 Be a guiding light. Be a guiding light. nature, environment, articles, environmental educator, independent professional, informal science education, freelance, environmental professional, books, environmental education false full 104 17912e09-a7c7-462f-befd-53084350e738 Sarah Johnson, The COP26 Experience Sarah R. Johnson is a landscape-based environmental educator. As a freelance science educator, she is focused on climate change, public lands, watershed science, civics, and geography, and teaching and learning through her business,  Wild Rose Education. She designs and facilitates educator professional development workshops, teaches public lands courses, teaches International Arctic Buoy Program STEM programs, and facilitates a Colorado cohort of climate change educators. Sarah has created and facilitated numerous environmental education programs including the award-winning Youth Water Leadership Program. 

Sarah is currently a  PolarTREC educator,  Spirituality and EE eePro Group Moderator,  Guidelines for Excellence eePro Group Moderator, and also a student of the  Living School  at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Sarah has been based in western Colorado working to protect rivers and public lands through education since 2004 where she enjoys playing outside during all seasons, gardening, and making music.

 

Follow Sarah’s  Arctic Expeditions

Learn more about and join the  U.S. ACE Coalition

Read more about  Sarah’s UNFCCC COP26 experience through her blog.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

More about Sarah and how she founded Wild Rose Education

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Sarah Johnson, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Sarah R. Johnson is a landscape-based environmental educator. As a freelance science educator, she is focused on climate change, public lands, watershed science, civics, and geography, and teaching and learning through her business,  Wild Rose Education. She designs and facilitates educator professional development workshops, teaches public lands courses, teaches International Arctic Buoy Program STEM programs, and facilitates a Colorado cohort of climate change educators. Sarah has created and facilitated numerous environmental education programs including the award-winning Youth Water Leadership Program. 

Sarah is currently a  PolarTREC educator,  Spirituality and EE eePro Group Moderator,  Guidelines for Excellence eePro Group Moderator, and also a student of the  Living School  at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Sarah has been based in western Colorado working to protect rivers and public lands through education since 2004 where she enjoys playing outside during all seasons, gardening, and making music.

 

Follow Sarah’s  Arctic Expeditions

Learn more about and join the  U.S. ACE Coalition

Read more about  Sarah’s UNFCCC COP26 experience through her blog.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

More about Sarah and how she founded Wild Rose Education

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sarah Johnson, The COP26 Experience Sarah Johnson, Tania Marien 00:46:38 Science educator Sarah Johnson talks about her experience at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and offers her thoughts about building relationships and addressing climate change. Science educator Sarah Johnson talks about her experience at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and offers her thoughts about building relationships and addressing climate change. water, international arctic buoy program, nsf, climate change, environmental educator, science communication, climate science, cop26, national science foundation, united nations climate change conference of the parties, glasgow, scotland, environmental education, science education, polartrec false full 103 232f9cac-02b3-4a57-a4b4-f368dbc779d1 Rebecca Rolnick, Inviting Conversation About Neurodiversity in Environmental Education Rebecca Rolnick is a naturalist, writer, and educator. She is the founder of Forest School-to-You and leads in-person and online programs for both K-12 students and adults. Rebecca also leads conversations about neurodiversity in environmental education.

What is neurodiversity?

Why is Rebecca inviting environmental educators to conversations about this topic?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

About me 

Rebecca Rolnick: Naturalist | Writer | Educator 

www.rebeccarolnick.com 

IG: @forestschooltoyou

Youtube: Forest School-to-You

Recordings of Nature Journal Writing Workshops; other Nature Journaling videos 

John Muir Law's Nature Journal Community Calendar

Includes my free class, Nature Journal “Writing Workshop Wednesdays” 

Free mini-ebook “Science & Imagination: Exploring Words in Your Nature Journal” 


Get notified when registration opens soon for “Nature Journaling for Re-STORY-ation Course, and free class coming soon “A World Full of Stories”:

Join the waitlist

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Other Resources That I Like


Panel Discussion “Supporting Neurodivergent Students & Educators” NAAEE 2021

With Rebecca Rolnick, John Muir Laws, Sylvia Collazo, Katrina Thomas 


Books mentioned in the podcast

  • The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss
  • Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer
  • Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature by Jon Young, Ellen Haas, Evan McGown (forward by Richard Louv)


Autism Resources 

Youtube Channels 

Yo Samdy Sam 

Chloe Haydn 

Aspergers from the Inside 


Mottron, Laurent. 2011. “The Power of Autism.” Nature 479 (7371): 33–35. https://doi.org/10.1038/479033a.

“...people with autism need opportunities and support more than they need treatment. As a result, my research group and others believe that autism should be described and investigated as a variant within the human species.….By emphasizing the abilities and strengths of people with autism, deciphering how autistics learn and succeed in natural settings, and avoiding language that frames autism as a defect to be corrected, [scientists] can help shape the entire discussion.”


ADHD

Youtube Channel: How to ADHD

ADHD “Under the Sea” Parody by The Holderness Family  

 

Dyslexia

ARM Reports "Hard to Read: How American Schools Fail Kids with Dyslexia"

Scientific American: The Advantages of Dyslexia

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

What is neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity: On the neurological underpinnings of geekdom (Harvey Blume, The Atlantic)

Episode 33: John Muir Laws, Community Building

 

Braiding Sweetgrass and other resources are available at Talaterra’s bookshop. Talaterra is a Bookshop.org affiliate and ten percent of each purchase goes towards the production of this podcast.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Rebecca Rolnick, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Rebecca Rolnick is a naturalist, writer, and educator. She is the founder of Forest School-to-You and leads in-person and online programs for both K-12 students and adults. Rebecca also leads conversations about neurodiversity in environmental education.

What is neurodiversity?

Why is Rebecca inviting environmental educators to conversations about this topic?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

About me 

Rebecca Rolnick: Naturalist | Writer | Educator 

www.rebeccarolnick.com 

IG: @forestschooltoyou

Youtube: Forest School-to-You

Recordings of Nature Journal Writing Workshops; other Nature Journaling videos 

John Muir Law's Nature Journal Community Calendar

Includes my free class, Nature Journal “Writing Workshop Wednesdays” 

Free mini-ebook “Science & Imagination: Exploring Words in Your Nature Journal” 


Get notified when registration opens soon for “Nature Journaling for Re-STORY-ation Course, and free class coming soon “A World Full of Stories”:

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Other Resources That I Like


Panel Discussion “Supporting Neurodivergent Students & Educators” NAAEE 2021

With Rebecca Rolnick, John Muir Laws, Sylvia Collazo, Katrina Thomas 


Books mentioned in the podcast

  • The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss
  • Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer
  • Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature by Jon Young, Ellen Haas, Evan McGown (forward by Richard Louv)


Autism Resources 

Youtube Channels 

Yo Samdy Sam 

Chloe Haydn 

Aspergers from the Inside 


Mottron, Laurent. 2011. “The Power of Autism.” Nature 479 (7371): 33–35. https://doi.org/10.1038/479033a.

“...people with autism need opportunities and support more than they need treatment. As a result, my research group and others believe that autism should be described and investigated as a variant within the human species.….By emphasizing the abilities and strengths of people with autism, deciphering how autistics learn and succeed in natural settings, and avoiding language that frames autism as a defect to be corrected, [scientists] can help shape the entire discussion.”


ADHD

Youtube Channel: How to ADHD

ADHD “Under the Sea” Parody by The Holderness Family  

 

Dyslexia

ARM Reports "Hard to Read: How American Schools Fail Kids with Dyslexia"

Scientific American: The Advantages of Dyslexia

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

What is neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity: On the neurological underpinnings of geekdom (Harvey Blume, The Atlantic)

Episode 33: John Muir Laws, Community Building

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Rebecca Rolnick, Inviting Conversation About Neurodiversity in Environmental Education Rebecca Rolnick, Tania Marien 00:45:40 Rebecca Rolnick is a naturalist, writer, and educator. She is the founder of Forest School-to-You and leads in-person and online programs for both K-12 students and adults. Rebecca also leads conversations about neurodiversity in environmental education. What is neurodiversity? Why is Rebecca inviting environmental educators to conversations about this topic? Let’s find out. Rebecca Rolnick is a naturalist, writer, and educator. She is the founder of Forest School-to-You and leads in-person and online programs for both K-12 students and adults. Rebecca also leads conversations about neurodiversity in environmental education. What is neurodiversity? Why is Rebecca inviting environmental educators to conversations about this topic? Let’s find out. nature, dyslexia, teacher, nature journal, autism, nature journaling, outdoors, conservation, forest, workplace, neurodiversity, adults, adhd, parents, environmental education, americans with disabilities act false full 102 8210ca8e-91d3-4fcc-933d-d13805c85937 Mindi Rosser, Establishing Credibility as an Independent Professional Today my guest is Mindi Rosser.

Mindi helps business owners and subject matter experts have conversations with their LinkedIn audience, peers, and prospects.

Mindi helps people establish a presence based on trust, authenticity, and consistency. I invited Mindi to talk about how independent professionals can establish credibility in their respective fields.

Joining us today is a panel of independent professionals representing STEM fields, photography, and storytelling.

You will hear from Mindi and me first. Then you will begin to hear from the guest panel.

Let’s join the conversation.

 

LINKS

Mindi Rosser helps B2B business owners, thought leaders, and subject matter experts to start having great conversations with their audience, prospects, and peers based on trust, authenticity, and consistency on LinkedIn. She's worked within the agency world, with startups, and then decided to branch out to work directly with business leaders on their social presence, building thought leadership and working with them to fill their pipelines with ideal clients using LinkedIn. As an entrepreneur, she values freedom and coloring outside the lines. She loves building systems that work on LinkedIn and testing them to generate results for her clients.

Mindi on LinkedIn

Mindi's LinkedIn Accelerator Waitlist

Mindi Rosser Marketing on Facebook

Mindi Rosser Marketing on YouTube

Mindi on Instagram

Mindi on TikTok

 

Special Thanks:

Maria Kauffman, Kauffman Institute

Maria is a Women’s Leadership Coach who helps women progress through successful career and business advancements with empowerment programs. Her signature Leadership Mastery Makeover coaching program uses the '5 Natural Steps to Advancement' to help women quickly go from Imposter to Impressive.

Maria on LinkedIn

Strategies Course for Empowered Women (free)

 

Laeti Golden, Laeti Photography

Laeti is a lifestyle photographer in Minneapolis who helps couples celebrate their love. With over 20 years of experience and a background in various types of photography, she enjoys helping people save their precious memories with each click of the camera's shutter. Her relaxed approach to each session places people at ease, allowing them to focus on their special moments. Her ability to recognize the uniqueness of her client's emotions, energy,  approach to life, and their special occasion- ensures they will be comfortable and feel cared for during a photography session. 

Laeti on LinkedIn

Laeti on Alignable

Laeti on Instagram

 

Diane Wyzga, Quarter Moon Story Arts

Diane coaches professional women who are ready to confidently convey their stories to be seen, heard, and understood. Diane is a story strategizer and founder of the Engaged Storyism Method. 

What if you could discover your one true authentic voice to shape your personal or professional story, mission, or vision so you are seen, heard, understood, and listened to?

What if, indeed! If you have a desire to say what you mean and mean what you say, come as you are and change inside Quarter Moon Story Arts.

Stories From Women Who Walk

Diane on LinkedIn

Direct message Diane on LinkedIn

Contact Diane

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Mindi Rosser, Maria Kauffman, Laeti Golden, Diane Wyzga, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today my guest is Mindi Rosser.

Mindi helps business owners and subject matter experts have conversations with their LinkedIn audience, peers, and prospects.

Mindi helps people establish a presence based on trust, authenticity, and consistency. I invited Mindi to talk about how independent professionals can establish credibility in their respective fields.

Joining us today is a panel of independent professionals representing STEM fields, photography, and storytelling.

You will hear from Mindi and me first. Then you will begin to hear from the guest panel.

Let’s join the conversation.

 

LINKS

Mindi Rosser helps B2B business owners, thought leaders, and subject matter experts to start having great conversations with their audience, prospects, and peers based on trust, authenticity, and consistency on LinkedIn. She's worked within the agency world, with startups, and then decided to branch out to work directly with business leaders on their social presence, building thought leadership and working with them to fill their pipelines with ideal clients using LinkedIn. As an entrepreneur, she values freedom and coloring outside the lines. She loves building systems that work on LinkedIn and testing them to generate results for her clients.

Mindi on LinkedIn

Mindi's LinkedIn Accelerator Waitlist

Mindi Rosser Marketing on Facebook

Mindi Rosser Marketing on YouTube

Mindi on Instagram

Mindi on TikTok

 

Special Thanks:

Maria Kauffman, Kauffman Institute

Maria is a Women’s Leadership Coach who helps women progress through successful career and business advancements with empowerment programs. Her signature Leadership Mastery Makeover coaching program uses the '5 Natural Steps to Advancement' to help women quickly go from Imposter to Impressive.

Maria on LinkedIn

Strategies Course for Empowered Women (free)

 

Laeti Golden, Laeti Photography

Laeti is a lifestyle photographer in Minneapolis who helps couples celebrate their love. With over 20 years of experience and a background in various types of photography, she enjoys helping people save their precious memories with each click of the camera's shutter. Her relaxed approach to each session places people at ease, allowing them to focus on their special moments. Her ability to recognize the uniqueness of her client's emotions, energy,  approach to life, and their special occasion- ensures they will be comfortable and feel cared for during a photography session. 

Laeti on LinkedIn

Laeti on Alignable

Laeti on Instagram

 

Diane Wyzga, Quarter Moon Story Arts

Diane coaches professional women who are ready to confidently convey their stories to be seen, heard, and understood. Diane is a story strategizer and founder of the Engaged Storyism Method. 

What if you could discover your one true authentic voice to shape your personal or professional story, mission, or vision so you are seen, heard, understood, and listened to?

What if, indeed! If you have a desire to say what you mean and mean what you say, come as you are and change inside Quarter Moon Story Arts.

Stories From Women Who Walk

Diane on LinkedIn

Direct message Diane on LinkedIn

Contact Diane

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mindi Rosser, Establishing Credibility as an Independent Professional Mindi Rosser, Maria Kauffman, Laeti Golden, Diane Wyzga, Tania Marien 00:52:07 Today my guest is Mindi Rosser. Mindi helps business owners and subject matter experts have conversations with their LinkedIn audience, peers, and prospects. Mindi helps people establish a presence based on trust, authenticity, and consistency. I invited Mindi to talk about how independent professionals can establish credibility in their respective fields. Joining us today is a panel of independent professionals representing STEM fields, photography, and storytelling. You will hear from Mindi and me first. Then you will begin to hear from the guest panel. Let’s join the conversation. Today my guest is Mindi Rosser. Mindi helps business owners and subject matter experts have conversations with their LinkedIn audience, peers, and prospects. Mindi helps people establish a presence based on trust, authenticity, and consistency. I invited Mindi to talk about how independent professionals can establish credibility in their respective fields. Joining us today is a panel of independent professionals representing STEM fields, photography, and storytelling. You will hear from Mindi and me first. Then you will begin to hear from the guest panel. Let’s join the conversation. nature, environment, photography, freelancer, stories from women who walk, podcast, storytelling, kauffman institute, wedding, professional, couples, independent, credibility, engineers, community, mindi rosser marketing, laeti golden photography, linkedin, stem, quarter moon story arts, women false full 101 31672cb0-87be-4145-856b-f80e45c573cb Jim Folsom, Botany In Context Jim Folsom is the creator and host of @BotanyInContext, a fun and fascinating channel on TikTok about the plants we engage with and see in our daily lives. Jim is a teacher, a gardener, a botanist, and a cook who enjoys talking about plants. He is also Director Emeritus of the botanical gardens at The Huntington, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in Southern California. In this episode, Jim tells us about his TikTok channel, the 1,000-page botanical book he wrote, and what he would like the public to understand about plants.

 

LINKS

Botany In Context (website)

@BotanyInContext (TikTok)

A Botanical Reader (Apple Books)

Orthosiphon aristarus

Obedient Plant

Nesocodon (Gecko-pollinated flower)

Edward Lum

Tale of the Bean (TikTok)

Tale of the Bean (PDF download)

Glass Flowers at Harvard University

Why Plants and Gardens Matter

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Jim Folsom, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Jim Folsom is the creator and host of @BotanyInContext, a fun and fascinating channel on TikTok about the plants we engage with and see in our daily lives. Jim is a teacher, a gardener, a botanist, and a cook who enjoys talking about plants. He is also Director Emeritus of the botanical gardens at The Huntington, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in Southern California. In this episode, Jim tells us about his TikTok channel, the 1,000-page botanical book he wrote, and what he would like the public to understand about plants.

 

LINKS

Botany In Context (website)

@BotanyInContext (TikTok)

A Botanical Reader (Apple Books)

Orthosiphon aristarus

Obedient Plant

Nesocodon (Gecko-pollinated flower)

Edward Lum

Tale of the Bean (TikTok)

Tale of the Bean (PDF download)

Glass Flowers at Harvard University

Why Plants and Gardens Matter

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Jim Folsom, Botany In Context Jim Folsom, Tania Marien 00:36:23 Jim Folsom is the creator and host of @BotanyInContext, a fun and fascinating channel on TikTok about the plants we engage with and see in our daily lives. Jim is a teacher, a gardener, a botanist, and a cook who enjoys talking about plants. He is also Director Emeritus of the botanical gardens at The Huntington, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in Southern California. In this episode, Jim tells us about his TikTok channel, the 1,000-page botanical book he wrote, and what he would like the public to understand about plants. Jim Folsom is the creator and host of @BotanyInContext, a fun and fascinating channel on TikTok about the plants we engage with and see in our daily lives. Jim is a teacher, a gardener, a botanist, and a cook who enjoys talking about plants. He is also Director Emeritus of the botanical gardens at The Huntington, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in Southern California. In this episode, Jim tells us about his TikTok channel, the 1,000-page botanical book he wrote, and what he would like the public to understand about plants. nature, san marino, gardens, children, outdoors, @botanyincontext, science communication, california, the huntington library, harvard university, botanical gardens, informal science education, tiktok, plants, books, environmental education, glass flowers, botany, gecko false full 100 3e5a777d-a4ae-4a27-80e0-c2e3dd8640e0 Marijke Hecht, Establishing a Naturalist's Identity in Community Programs Dr. Marijke Hecht is an Assistant Professor at Penn State whose research of urban greenspaces involves the interaction between humans and more-than-human nature. In 2019 I read Dr. Hecht's paper about cultivating 21st-century naturalists. When I sat down with Dr. Hecht to discuss her research, she was then a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh. I am excited to share that Dr. Hecht's dissertation is now complete and has been published. 

If you have an interest in identity development, out-of-school learning, informal science education, or curriculum design, consider reading Marijke’s dissertation. You’ll find a link in the show notes.

Before you dig in, listen to our conversation first. This will give you a solid introduction to Dr. Hecht's research.

 

LINKS

Marijke Hecht (Faculty Profile at Penn State)

Dr. Hecht's Dissertation (2020)

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:20:58 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dr. Marijke Hecht, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Dr. Marijke Hecht is an Assistant Professor at Penn State whose research of urban greenspaces involves the interaction between humans and more-than-human nature. In 2019 I read Dr. Hecht's paper about cultivating 21st-century naturalists. When I sat down with Dr. Hecht to discuss her research, she was then a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh. I am excited to share that Dr. Hecht's dissertation is now complete and has been published. 

If you have an interest in identity development, out-of-school learning, informal science education, or curriculum design, consider reading Marijke’s dissertation. You’ll find a link in the show notes.

Before you dig in, listen to our conversation first. This will give you a solid introduction to Dr. Hecht's research.

 

LINKS

Marijke Hecht (Faculty Profile at Penn State)

Dr. Hecht's Dissertation (2020)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Marijke Hecht, Establishing a Naturalist's Identity in Community Programs Dr. Marijke Hecht, Tania Marien 00:42:55 Dr. Marijke Hecht is an Assistant Professor at Penn State whose research of urban greenspaces involves the interaction between humans and more-than-human nature. In 2019 I read Dr. Hecht's paper about cultivating 21st-century naturalists. When I sat down with Dr. Hecht to discuss her research, she was then a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh. I am excited to share that Dr. Hecht's dissertation is now complete and has been published. If you have an interest in identity development, out-of-school learning, informal science education, or curriculum design, consider reading Marijke’s dissertation. You’ll find a link in the show notes. Before you dig in, listen to our conversation first. This will give you a solid introduction to Dr. Hecht's research. Dr. Marijke Hecht is an Assistant Professor at Penn State whose research of urban greenspaces involves the interaction between humans and more-than-human nature. In 2019 I read Dr. Hecht's paper about cultivating 21st-century naturalists. When I sat down with Dr. Hecht to discuss her research, she was then a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh. I am excited to share that Dr. Hecht's dissertation is now complete and has been published. If you have an interest in identity development, out-of-school learning, informal science education, or curriculum design, consider reading Marijke’s dissertation. You’ll find a link in the show notes. Before you dig in, listen to our conversation first. This will give you a solid introduction to Dr. Hecht's research. biology, outdoors, conservation, science, public program, nature out-of-school, identity, naturalist, informal science education, freelance false full 99 242579ef-6970-4852-bf3a-36a9b55dd017 Brad McLain, Professional Identity of Informal Science Educators Dr. Brad McLain is a social scientist interested in the nature and psychology of identity development, learning, and leadership.

He is the Director of the Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Senior Researcher and Director of Corporate Research at the National Center for Women in Information Technology,

I reached out to Dr. McLain after reading a chapter he wrote about identity construction in informal science educators.

In this episode, we discuss identity theory. We discuss what informal science educators have in common with independent environmental education professionals, Dr. McLain’s work as chair of Dr. Jane Goodall’s US Roots & Shoots program, and his current research dedicated to the design of transformative experiences.

What is identity theory?

How do transformative experiences work?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Preparing Informal Science Educators (Book)

Informal Science Educator Identity Construction

Inspire Me: Dr. Brad McLain at TEDx Lincoln

Center for STEM Learning, University of Colorado Boulder

National Center for Women and Information Technology

Roots and Shoots

David Whyte, Poet

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 4 Dec 2021 03:29:56 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Brad McLain, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Dr. Brad McLain is a social scientist interested in the nature and psychology of identity development, learning, and leadership.

He is the Director of the Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Senior Researcher and Director of Corporate Research at the National Center for Women in Information Technology,

I reached out to Dr. McLain after reading a chapter he wrote about identity construction in informal science educators.

In this episode, we discuss identity theory. We discuss what informal science educators have in common with independent environmental education professionals, Dr. McLain’s work as chair of Dr. Jane Goodall’s US Roots & Shoots program, and his current research dedicated to the design of transformative experiences.

What is identity theory?

How do transformative experiences work?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Preparing Informal Science Educators (Book)

Informal Science Educator Identity Construction

Inspire Me: Dr. Brad McLain at TEDx Lincoln

Center for STEM Learning, University of Colorado Boulder

National Center for Women and Information Technology

Roots and Shoots

David Whyte, Poet

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Brad McLain, Professional Identity of Informal Science Educators Brad McLain, Tania Marien 00:43:18 Dr. Brad McLain is a social scientist interested in the nature and psychology of identity development, learning, and leadership. He is the Director of the Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Senior Researcher and Director of Corporate Research at the National Center for Women in Information Technology, I reached out to Dr. McLain after reading a chapter he wrote about identity construction in informal science educators. In this episode, we discuss identity theory. We discuss what informal science educators have in common with independent environmental education professionals, Dr. McLain’s work as chair of Dr. Jane Goodall’s US Roots & Shoots program, and his current research dedicated to the design of transformative experiences. What is identity theory? How do transformative experiences work? Let’s find out. Dr. Brad McLain is a social scientist interested in the nature and psychology of identity development, learning, and leadership. He is the Director of the Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Senior Researcher and Director of Corporate Research at the National Center for Women in Information Technology, I reached out to Dr. McLain after reading a chapter he wrote about identity construction in informal science educators. In this episode, we discuss identity theory. We discuss what informal science educators have in common with independent environmental education professionals, Dr. McLain’s work as chair of Dr. Jane Goodall’s US Roots & Shoots program, and his current research dedicated to the design of transformative experiences. What is identity theory? How do transformative experiences work? Let’s find out. university of colorado boulder, non-formal education, book, david whyte, professional, career, experience design, independent, roots & shoots, technology, leadership, poetry, freelance, informal science educators, stem, environmental education, identity theory, women, formal education, jane goodall, free-choice learning false full 98 02c56cd7-004b-4460-9d75-4ea6380b29d8 Thank you, Friends The Friends of Talaterra.

 

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Survey - Friends of Talaterra

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 20 Nov 2021 04:12:56 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com The Friends of Talaterra.

 

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Survey - Friends of Talaterra

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thank you, Friends TALATERRA Inc. 00:05:12 Dear Friends, I have a question… Dear Friends, I have a question… survey, attention, interest, social media, job, community, talaterra, freelance, environmental education false full 97 08444f28-dc98-4bd4-9d97-ae142b9027c0 Dina Falconi and Wendy Hollender, Wild Food Cookbook Dina Falconi and Wendy Hollender discuss how they wrote and illustrated their award-winning book, "Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide to Wild Food Cookbook." They also discuss how they launched a  successful Kickstarter campaign to raise money for their project.

Dina Falconi is a clinical herbalist, author, and teacher. Her specialty areas are food activism and nutritional healing. 

Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist, illustrator, and author. She is one of the world's leading experts in using colored pencils and watercolor in detailed botanical illustrations.

 

LINKS

Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide to Wild Food Cookbook (Botanical Arts Press)

Kickstarter Campaign

Foraging and Feasting on Instagram

Foraging and Feasting on Facebook

Dina Falconi on YouTube

WendyHollender.com

DrawBotanical.com

Wendy Hollender on YouTube

Talaterra on YouTube

 

Theme music for the podcast is provided by:

Jahzzar, So Far So Close, CC By 4.0 US (Episode 16 - onward)

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2021 07:26:36 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dina Falconi, Wendy Hollender, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Dina Falconi and Wendy Hollender discuss how they wrote and illustrated their award-winning book, "Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide to Wild Food Cookbook." They also discuss how they launched a  successful Kickstarter campaign to raise money for their project.

Dina Falconi is a clinical herbalist, author, and teacher. Her specialty areas are food activism and nutritional healing. 

Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist, illustrator, and author. She is one of the world's leading experts in using colored pencils and watercolor in detailed botanical illustrations.

 

LINKS

Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide to Wild Food Cookbook (Botanical Arts Press)

Kickstarter Campaign

Foraging and Feasting on Instagram

Foraging and Feasting on Facebook

Dina Falconi on YouTube

WendyHollender.com

DrawBotanical.com

Wendy Hollender on YouTube

Talaterra on YouTube

 

Theme music for the podcast is provided by:

Jahzzar, So Far So Close, CC By 4.0 US (Episode 16 - onward)

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dina Falconi and Wendy Hollender, Wild Food Cookbook Dina Falconi, Wendy Hollender, Tania Marien 00:42:25 Dina Falconi and Wendy Hollender discuss how they wrote and illustrated their award-winning book, "Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide to Wild Food Cookbook." They also discuss how they launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise money for their project. Dina Falconi is a clinical herbalist, author, and teacher. Her specialty areas are food activism and nutritional healing. Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist, illustrator, and author. She is one of the world's leading experts in using colored pencils and watercolor in detailed botanical illustrations. Dina Falconi and Wendy Hollender discuss how they wrote and illustrated their award-winning book, "Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide to Wild Food Cookbook." They also discuss how they launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise money for their project. Dina Falconi is a clinical herbalist, author, and teacher. Her specialty areas are food activism and nutritional healing. Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist, illustrator, and author. She is one of the world's leading experts in using colored pencils and watercolor in detailed botanical illustrations. nature, environment, book, outdoors, cookbook, draw, kickstarter, wild food, career, foraging, feasting, botanical art, illustration, herbs, freelance, garden false full 96 5f9d36ee-782a-47f3-b2fb-bd42fd138167 Eleanor Chaney, The Library of Nature Eleanor Chaney is a freelance artist and educator. She is also the founder and creative director of The Library of Nature, an online resource for children. In this episode, Eleanor and I discuss how her experience as a contemporary artist has informed her approach to art, nature, teaching, and learning. We also talk about Eleanor's exquisite paper sculptures, her enthusiasm for natural history books, and how she secured enough funding to launch her project.

 

LINKS

Eleanor's website

Sign up for Eleanor's free five-day mini-course

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube


The Library Of Nature:

Library of Nature Website

Library of Nature on Facebook

Library of Nature on Instagram


Special Thanks

Janice Benson for supporting Eleanor with her application for The Library Of Nature; Neil Mather for his help and support on the project, and Tullie House Museum and Gallery for their support on Eleanor's recent Hidden Natural Histories project.

 

Theme music for the podcast is provided by:

Jahzzar, So Far So Close, CC By 4.0 US (Episode 16 - onward)

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Eleanor Chaney, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Eleanor Chaney is a freelance artist and educator. She is also the founder and creative director of The Library of Nature, an online resource for children. In this episode, Eleanor and I discuss how her experience as a contemporary artist has informed her approach to art, nature, teaching, and learning. We also talk about Eleanor's exquisite paper sculptures, her enthusiasm for natural history books, and how she secured enough funding to launch her project.

 

LINKS

Eleanor's website

Sign up for Eleanor's free five-day mini-course

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube


The Library Of Nature:

Library of Nature Website

Library of Nature on Facebook

Library of Nature on Instagram


Special Thanks

Janice Benson for supporting Eleanor with her application for The Library Of Nature; Neil Mather for his help and support on the project, and Tullie House Museum and Gallery for their support on Eleanor's recent Hidden Natural Histories project.

 

Theme music for the podcast is provided by:

Jahzzar, So Far So Close, CC By 4.0 US (Episode 16 - onward)

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Eleanor Chaney, The Library of Nature Eleanor Chaney, Tania Marien 00:44:04 Eleanor Chaney is a freelance artist and educator. She is also the founder and creative director of The Library of Nature, an online resource for children. In this episode, Eleanor and I discuss how her experience as a contemporary artist has informed her approach to art, nature, teaching, and learning. We also talk about Eleanor's exquisite paper sculptures, her enthusiasm for natural history books, and how she secured enough funding to launch her project. Eleanor Chaney is a freelance artist and educator. She is also the founder and creative director of The Library of Nature, an online resource for children. In this episode, Eleanor and I discuss how her experience as a contemporary artist has informed her approach to art, nature, teaching, and learning. We also talk about Eleanor's exquisite paper sculptures, her enthusiasm for natural history books, and how she secured enough funding to launch her project. nature, environment, semaphore, teacher, children, outdoors, library, scientific illustration, visual science communication, natural history, botanical illustration, science communication, united kingdom, caregiver, landscape, botanical art, pandemic, herbarium, talaterra, freelance, art, parents, environmental education, cumbria false full 95 d3b16ef0-54fa-4ef9-8e24-ccb1d01c47d2 Rebecca Kling, Stories for Advocacy and Social Change Today my guest is Rebecca Kling.

Rebecca is an educator, performer, community organizer, storyteller, and advocate for social change.

Rebecca is also an advocate for transgender rights, is involved in the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign, and is the co-founder of Better World Collaborative, a trans, woman, and Latinx-owned consultancy rooted in social justice and the creative arts.

I met Rebecca in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop that was hosted by StoryCenter. We learned about Earth Stories in the last episode.

The workshop was my introduction to her advocacy work, and how storytelling is a tool she uses throughout her work with individuals and organizations.

It is this aspect of her work that we will focus on today.

 

LINKS

RebeccaKling.com

Rebecca on Twitter (@RebeccaKling)

Better World Collaborative

Beyond Coal Initiative, Sierra Club

"Not Permanent" - A short film by Rebecca Kling, featured in the Earth Stories playlist by StoryCenter.

NEW! Storytelling for Advocacy, an interactive workshop with Rebecca Kling. (Learn More)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 8 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Rebecca Kling, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today my guest is Rebecca Kling.

Rebecca is an educator, performer, community organizer, storyteller, and advocate for social change.

Rebecca is also an advocate for transgender rights, is involved in the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign, and is the co-founder of Better World Collaborative, a trans, woman, and Latinx-owned consultancy rooted in social justice and the creative arts.

I met Rebecca in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop that was hosted by StoryCenter. We learned about Earth Stories in the last episode.

The workshop was my introduction to her advocacy work, and how storytelling is a tool she uses throughout her work with individuals and organizations.

It is this aspect of her work that we will focus on today.

 

LINKS

RebeccaKling.com

Rebecca on Twitter (@RebeccaKling)

Better World Collaborative

Beyond Coal Initiative, Sierra Club

"Not Permanent" - A short film by Rebecca Kling, featured in the Earth Stories playlist by StoryCenter.

NEW! Storytelling for Advocacy, an interactive workshop with Rebecca Kling. (Learn More)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Rebecca Kling, Stories for Advocacy and Social Change Rebecca Kling, Tania Marien 00:47:19 Today my guest is Rebecca Kling. Rebecca is an educator, performer, community organizer, storyteller, and advocate for social change. Rebecca is also an advocate for transgender rights, is involved in the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign, and the co-founder of Better World Collaborative, a trans, woman and Latinx owned consultancy rooted in social justice and the creative arts. I met Rebecca in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop that was hosted by StoryCenter. We learned about Earth Stories in the last episode. The workshop was my introduction to her advocacy work, and how storytelling is a tool she uses throughout her work with individuals and organizations. It is this aspect of her work that we will focus on today. Today my guest is Rebecca Kling. Rebecca is an educator, performer, community organizer, storyteller, and advocate for social change. Rebecca is also an advocate for transgender rights, is involved in the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign, and the co-founder of Better World Collaborative, a trans, woman and Latinx owned consultancy rooted in social justice and the creative arts. I met Rebecca in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop that was hosted by StoryCenter. We learned about Earth Stories in the last episode. The workshop was my introduction to her advocacy work, and how storytelling is a tool she uses throughout her work with individuals and organizations. It is this aspect of her work that we will focus on today. environment, advocacy, latinx, film, climate change, storycenter, storytelling, independent, earth, transgender rights, coal, freelance, sierra club, environmental education, lgbtq, clean energy false full 94 d0343f44-d77c-4236-b965-54f9535f7d3f Earth Stories by StoryCenter Today we are joined by Amy Hill, Yakuta Poonawalla, and Cassidy Villeneuve, creators, and facilitators of a new workshop experience at StoryCenter, the founders of the digital storytelling movement. I met Amy, Yakuta, and Cassidy while a student in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop. This workshop focuses on the personal connections individuals have with the natural world.

In this conversation, Amy, Yakuta, Cassidy, and I talk about how this workshop was created, how digital storytelling can change peoples’ minds, and so much more.

 

LINKS

StoryCenter

View films from Earth Stories pilot

Frameworks Institute

Episodic vs. Thematic Stories

Paolo Friere

 

GUEST PROFILES

Amy Hill, StoryCenter

Amy is director of Silence Speaks, an initiative that works to bring personal stories into education and advocacy environments around women's rights and human rights. Amy also coordinates a lot of StoryCenter's social justice and environmental justice work.


Yakuta Poonawalla, Earth Stories Facilitator

Yakuta works at Golden Gate Parks Conservancy in San Francisco, CA, and feels extremely lucky and privileged to tell stories of the natural world and find ways to connect Bay Area communities to the natural world and parks in San Mateo and Marin counties.


Cassidy Villeneuve, Earth Stories Facilitator

Cassidy works at Frog Hollow Farm, a regenerative organic farm in California, and is interested in connecting experts, scientists, farmers, and individuals with expertise in climate solutions, to a broader audience through storytelling. 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 25 Sep 2021 02:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Cassidy Villeneuve, Yakuta Poonawalla, Amy Hill) https://talaterra.com Today we are joined by Amy Hill, Yakuta Poonawalla, and Cassidy Villeneuve, creators, and facilitators of a new workshop experience at StoryCenter, the founders of the digital storytelling movement. I met Amy, Yakuta, and Cassidy while a student in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop. This workshop focuses on the personal connections individuals have with the natural world.

In this conversation, Amy, Yakuta, Cassidy, and I talk about how this workshop was created, how digital storytelling can change peoples’ minds, and so much more.

 

LINKS

StoryCenter

View films from Earth Stories pilot

Frameworks Institute

Episodic vs. Thematic Stories

Paolo Friere

 

GUEST PROFILES

Amy Hill, StoryCenter

Amy is director of Silence Speaks, an initiative that works to bring personal stories into education and advocacy environments around women's rights and human rights. Amy also coordinates a lot of StoryCenter's social justice and environmental justice work.


Yakuta Poonawalla, Earth Stories Facilitator

Yakuta works at Golden Gate Parks Conservancy in San Francisco, CA, and feels extremely lucky and privileged to tell stories of the natural world and find ways to connect Bay Area communities to the natural world and parks in San Mateo and Marin counties.


Cassidy Villeneuve, Earth Stories Facilitator

Cassidy works at Frog Hollow Farm, a regenerative organic farm in California, and is interested in connecting experts, scientists, farmers, and individuals with expertise in climate solutions, to a broader audience through storytelling. 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Earth Stories by StoryCenter Cassidy Villeneuve, Yakuta Poonawalla, Amy Hill 00:58:39 Today we are joined by Amy Hill, Yakuta Poonawalla, and Cassidy Villeneuve, creators, and facilitators of a new workshop experience at StoryCenter, the founders of the digital storytelling movement. I met Amy, Yakuta, and Cassidy while a student in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop. This workshop focuses on the personal connections individuals have with the natural world. In this conversation, Amy, Yakuta, Cassidy, and I talk about how this workshop was created, how digital storytelling can change peoples’ minds, and so much more. See show notes at Talaterra.com for links and guest profiles. Today we are joined by Amy Hill, Yakuta Poonawalla, and Cassidy Villeneuve, creators, and facilitators of a new workshop experience at StoryCenter, the founders of the digital storytelling movement. I met Amy, Yakuta, and Cassidy while a student in the pilot of the Earth Stories workshop. This workshop focuses on the personal connections individuals have with the natural world. In this conversation, Amy, Yakuta, Cassidy, and I talk about how this workshop was created, how digital storytelling can change peoples’ minds, and so much more. See show notes at Talaterra.com for links and guest profiles. earth stories, social justice, film, climate change, environmental justice, short story, storycenter, digital storytelling, video, independent filmmakers false full 93 fa0c479d-e497-44ab-94f0-5d686e173273 Susan B. Inches, Storytelling and The Art of Advocacy Susan B. Inches is an author, educator, and environmental advocate. In this episode, we discuss her career and new book, “Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action.”

How did Susan become an independent advocate?

What is the difference between advocacy and direct action?

How can advocates connect with decision-makers?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Susan B. Inches - Author, Educator, Environmental Advocate

Pine Tree Amendment

Frameworks Institute

Buy "Advocating for the Environment" *

*Note: Talaterra is a Bookshop.org affiliate. 

 

Theme music for the podcast is provided by:

Jason Shaw, Audionautix, CC By 3.0 US (Episodes 1 - 15)

Jahzzar, So Far So Close, CC By 4.0 US (Episode 16 - onward)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Susan B. Inches) https://talaterra.com Susan B. Inches is an author, educator, and environmental advocate. In this episode, we discuss her career and new book, “Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action.”

How did Susan become an independent advocate?

What is the difference between advocacy and direct action?

How can advocates connect with decision-makers?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Susan B. Inches - Author, Educator, Environmental Advocate

Pine Tree Amendment

Frameworks Institute

Buy "Advocating for the Environment" *

*Note: Talaterra is a Bookshop.org affiliate. 

 

Theme music for the podcast is provided by:

Jason Shaw, Audionautix, CC By 3.0 US (Episodes 1 - 15)

Jahzzar, So Far So Close, CC By 4.0 US (Episode 16 - onward)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Susan B. Inches, Storytelling and The Art of Advocacy Tania Marien, Susan B. Inches 00:47:25 Susan B. Inches is an author, educator, and environmental advocate. In this episode, we discuss her new book, “Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action.” How did Susan become an independent advocate? What is the difference between advocacy and direct action? How can advocates connect with decision-makers? Let’s find out. Susan B. Inches is an author, educator, and environmental advocate. In this episode, we discuss her new book, “Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action.” How did Susan become an independent advocate? What is the difference between advocacy and direct action? How can advocates connect with decision-makers? Let’s find out. environment, washington, government, u.s. congress, advocacy, book, rally, civics, pine tree amendment, maine, green amendment, freelance, lobbyist, local, citizens, environmental education false full 92 34ac7b0f-b942-4a82-9219-248f0eed5225 Gretchen Halpert, Visual Science Communication (2019) Scientific illustrator and science communicator, Gretchen Halpert, discusses how she entered the field of science illustration, shares a story about the time she demonstrated the value of drawing at a medical school, and tells us about the distance learning program she created for anyone interested in learning about scientific illustration. 

 

LINKS

Scientific Illustration Distance Program 

Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 19:17:06 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Gretchen Halpert, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Scientific illustrator and science communicator, Gretchen Halpert, discusses how she entered the field of science illustration, shares a story about the time she demonstrated the value of drawing at a medical school, and tells us about the distance learning program she created for anyone interested in learning about scientific illustration. 

 

LINKS

Scientific Illustration Distance Program 

Guild of Natural Science Illustrators

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Gretchen Halpert, Visual Science Communication (2019) Gretchen Halpert, Tania Marien 00:20:17 Scientific illustrator and science communicator, Gretchen Halpert, discusses how she entered the field of science illustration, shares a story about the time she demonstrated the value of drawing at a medical school, and tells us about the distance learning program she created for anyone interested in learning about scientific illustration. Scientific illustrator and science communicator, Gretchen Halpert, discusses how she entered the field of science illustration, shares a story about the time she demonstrated the value of drawing at a medical school, and tells us about the distance learning program she created for anyone interested in learning about scientific illustration. paint, science, draw, internship, scientific illustration, visual science communication, science communication, online classes, medical school, freelance, art, environmental education false full 91 6813a04d-4d41-4a8a-9197-34943e756bfb Miguel Cruz - Culture, Environment, Education Environmental and cultural educator, Miguel Cruz, prepares to launch environmental education programs in Mexico and to learn Otomi, his family's indigenous language.

 

LINKS

Miguel's YouTube channel - Nature, Culture, Nurture (@venconmige)

Facebook (@venconmige)

Instagram (@venconmige)

Miguel on LinkedIn

Information about ethnicity and language (Otomi)

Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival (AICLS)

AICLS Master Apprentice Program

Native-Land.ca

BEETLES

EE Forward Summit

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, MIguel Cruz) https://talaterra.com Environmental and cultural educator, Miguel Cruz, prepares to launch environmental education programs in Mexico and to learn Otomi, his family's indigenous language.

 

LINKS

Miguel's YouTube channel - Nature, Culture, Nurture (@venconmige)

Facebook (@venconmige)

Instagram (@venconmige)

Miguel on LinkedIn

Information about ethnicity and language (Otomi)

Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival (AICLS)

AICLS Master Apprentice Program

Native-Land.ca

BEETLES

EE Forward Summit

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Miguel Cruz - Culture, Environment, Education Tania Marien, MIguel Cruz 00:41:23 Environmental and cultural educator, Miguel Cruz, prepares to launch environmental education programs in Mexico and to learn Otomi, his family's indigenous language. Environmental and cultural educator, Miguel Cruz, prepares to launch environmental education programs in Mexico and to learn Otomi, his family's indigenous language. nature, language, diversity, english, beetles, inclusion, indigenous, equity, culture, ancestry, family, geneology, mexico, education, freelance, youtube, public programs, otomi, environmental education, heritage interpretation false full 90 220c60c3-4a15-4dcf-be5e-ea4c69d98977 Tami Cole, Blooming Hope Project and Prison Food Systems Tami Cole and her family established Optimistic Orchard to create sustainable and healthy food systems in prisons.

How are they doing?

Let's find out.

 

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LINKS

Optimistic Orchard

Blooming Hope Project

Kiss the Ground

Photo Contest for a Cause (Regenerative Theme)

Flyers for photo contest and talent show

Legacy Alliance Outreach

Las Positas College

Legaseeds

 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Tami Cole) https://talaterra.com Tami Cole and her family established Optimistic Orchard to create sustainable and healthy food systems in prisons.

How are they doing?

Let's find out.

 

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LINKS

Optimistic Orchard

Blooming Hope Project

Kiss the Ground

Photo Contest for a Cause (Regenerative Theme)

Flyers for photo contest and talent show

Legacy Alliance Outreach

Las Positas College

Legaseeds

 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Tami Cole, Blooming Hope Project and Prison Food Systems Tania Marien, Tami Cole 00:53:58 Tami Cole and her family created Optimistic Orchard to create sustainable and healthy food systems in prisons. How are they doing? Let's find out. Tami Cole and her family created Optimistic Orchard to create sustainable and healthy food systems in prisons. How are they doing? Let's find out. nature, prison, photography, regenerative gardening, agriculture, outdoors, podcast, orchard, regenerative agriculture, farming, gardening, food systems, prison reform, nutrition, jobs, community, seeds, contest, prisons, environmental education false full 89 fa0c7223-13f8-40dd-a9e5-ca5edf9d5bc8 Anne Armstrong: Let's Talk About Climate Change This summer, I have the wonderful opportunity to be involved with projects addressing conversations around climate change. I couldn't do this work without revisiting the book "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators" by Anne Armstrong.

Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University.

She is also the mother of a young daughter who inspires her investigation into how environmental educators communicate climate change.

Anne stopped by to discuss her new book, "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators."

What kind of field experiences inspired Anne to write her book?

How can environmental educators facilitate conversations about climate change?

What types of resources can educators use to develop programs about climate change?

Let’s find out.

 

(This is a remix of the original episode that was published on October 2, 2019.)

 

LINKS

Anne Armstrong

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators ($19.95), Cornell University Press

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators (Open Access), Cornell Open

Shore People Advancing Readiness for Knowledge (SPARK)

Iceberg Model of Culture

Claudia Diaz Carrasco, Intercultural Competence

National Network for Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCI)

Greta Thunberg’s Speech at U.N. Climate Action Summit, September 2019

Cornell Civic Ecology Lab

Rocking the Boat

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 1

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 2

North American Association for Environmental Education

EECapacity

Self-Efficacy: Confidence in your ability to achieve goals (Armstrong, 2018).

Free-Choice Learning

Climate Urban Systems Partnership (CUSP)

National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Information (NNOCCI)

Project WET

Frameworks Institute

Alliance for Climate Education

Drawdown

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

You're Invited!  Let's talk about the purpose of environmental education

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:40:55 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Anne Armstrong, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com This summer, I have the wonderful opportunity to be involved with projects addressing conversations around climate change. I couldn't do this work without revisiting the book "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators" by Anne Armstrong.

Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University.

She is also the mother of a young daughter who inspires her investigation into how environmental educators communicate climate change.

Anne stopped by to discuss her new book, "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators."

What kind of field experiences inspired Anne to write her book?

How can environmental educators facilitate conversations about climate change?

What types of resources can educators use to develop programs about climate change?

Let’s find out.

 

(This is a remix of the original episode that was published on October 2, 2019.)

 

LINKS

Anne Armstrong

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators ($19.95), Cornell University Press

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators (Open Access), Cornell Open

Shore People Advancing Readiness for Knowledge (SPARK)

Iceberg Model of Culture

Claudia Diaz Carrasco, Intercultural Competence

National Network for Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCI)

Greta Thunberg’s Speech at U.N. Climate Action Summit, September 2019

Cornell Civic Ecology Lab

Rocking the Boat

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 1

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 2

North American Association for Environmental Education

EECapacity

Self-Efficacy: Confidence in your ability to achieve goals (Armstrong, 2018).

Free-Choice Learning

Climate Urban Systems Partnership (CUSP)

National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Information (NNOCCI)

Project WET

Frameworks Institute

Alliance for Climate Education

Drawdown

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

You're Invited!  Let's talk about the purpose of environmental education

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Anne Armstrong: Let's Talk About Climate Change Anne Armstrong, Tania Marien 00:44:20 This summer, I have the wonderful opportunity to be involved with projects addressing conversations around climate change. I couldn't do this work without revisiting the book "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators" by Anne Armstrong. Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University. She is also the mother of a young daughter who inspires her investigation into how environmental educators communicate climate change. Anne stopped by to discuss her new book, "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators." What kind of field experiences inspired Anne to write her book? How can environmental educators facilitate conversations about climate change? What types of resources can educators use to develop programs about climate change? Let’s find out. (This is a remix of the original episode that was published on October 2, 2019.) This summer, I have the wonderful opportunity to be involved with projects addressing conversations around climate change. I couldn't do this work without revisiting the book "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators" by Anne Armstrong. Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University. She is also the mother of a young daughter who inspires her investigation into how environmental educators communicate climate change. Anne stopped by to discuss her new book, "Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators." What kind of field experiences inspired Anne to write her book? How can environmental educators facilitate conversations about climate change? What types of resources can educators use to develop programs about climate change? Let’s find out. (This is a remix of the original episode that was published on October 2, 2019.) nature, teachers, diversity, climate change, outdoors, environmental justice, inclusion, equity, cornell university, informal science education, environmental education false full 88 f5ef9e42-c197-44c4-9fcf-415cdba6b04f Drew Dumsch, The Ecology School The Ecology School in Saco, Maine began as a seasonal outdoor camp in a rented facility. Today it is an established institution on a 105-acre working farm and is about to open two of the greenest buildings in the country for a residential environmental education center. How did founder Drew Dumsch and his colleagues turn an idea into The Ecology School?

Let's find out.

 

AN INVITATION 

The Ecology School explores ways that we, as humans, can build communities that sustain the very ecosystems that in turn sustain us. Beginning in the Summer of 2021, with the opening of their new campus at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine, The Ecology School is offering overnight summer camp experiences for both families and youth. 

River Bend Farm Family Camp is now accepting applications for its July and October sessions. Listeners to the Talaterra podcast can receive 25% off the cost of River Bend Farm Family Camp by emailing  info@theecologyschool.org and mentioning the podcast! 

To learn more about The Ecology School, visit www.TheEcologySchool.org.

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED (plus a few extra!)

EcologyOnline.org - Online learning by The Ecology School

"Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children" by Joseph Bruchac and Michael Caduto. 

"Sharing Nature with Children" by Joseph Cornell

Earth Education UK and Steve Van Matre

"Thinking in Systems" by Donella Meadows *

Alisa Gravitz, Green America

"Reading the Forested Landscape" by Tom Wessels *

"The Triple Focus: A New Approach to Education" by Daniel Golman & Peter Seng

International Living Future Institute

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Certification

Passive house design

Poland Spring Water

Chewonki

Schoodic Institute

Environmental Living and Learning for Maine (ELLM)

Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA)

 

* Affiliate link to Talaterra's shop at Bookshop.org. Talaterra receives a small percentage of each purchase made through this store. Proceeds support this podcast.

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Drew Dumsch) https://talaterra.com The Ecology School in Saco, Maine began as a seasonal outdoor camp in a rented facility. Today it is an established institution on a 105-acre working farm and is about to open two of the greenest buildings in the country for a residential environmental education center. How did founder Drew Dumsch and his colleagues turn an idea into The Ecology School?

Let's find out.

 

AN INVITATION 

The Ecology School explores ways that we, as humans, can build communities that sustain the very ecosystems that in turn sustain us. Beginning in the Summer of 2021, with the opening of their new campus at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine, The Ecology School is offering overnight summer camp experiences for both families and youth. 

River Bend Farm Family Camp is now accepting applications for its July and October sessions. Listeners to the Talaterra podcast can receive 25% off the cost of River Bend Farm Family Camp by emailing  info@theecologyschool.org and mentioning the podcast! 

To learn more about The Ecology School, visit www.TheEcologySchool.org.

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED (plus a few extra!)

EcologyOnline.org - Online learning by The Ecology School

"Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children" by Joseph Bruchac and Michael Caduto. 

"Sharing Nature with Children" by Joseph Cornell

Earth Education UK and Steve Van Matre

"Thinking in Systems" by Donella Meadows *

Alisa Gravitz, Green America

"Reading the Forested Landscape" by Tom Wessels *

"The Triple Focus: A New Approach to Education" by Daniel Golman & Peter Seng

International Living Future Institute

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Certification

Passive house design

Poland Spring Water

Chewonki

Schoodic Institute

Environmental Living and Learning for Maine (ELLM)

Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA)

 

* Affiliate link to Talaterra's shop at Bookshop.org. Talaterra receives a small percentage of each purchase made through this store. Proceeds support this podcast.

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Drew Dumsch, The Ecology School Tania Marien, Drew Dumsch 00:47:56 The Ecology School in Saco, Maine began as a seasonal outdoor camp in a rented facility. Today it is an established institution on a 105-acre working farm and is about to open two of the greenest buildings in the country for a residential environmental education center. How did founder Drew Dumsch and his colleagues turn an idea into The Ecology School? Let's find out. The Ecology School in Saco, Maine began as a seasonal outdoor camp in a rented facility. Today it is an established institution on a 105-acre working farm and is about to open two of the greenest buildings in the country for a residential environmental education center. How did founder Drew Dumsch and his colleagues turn an idea into The Ecology School? Let's find out. nature, whole foods, water, bottled water, farm, ecology, summer camp, business, residential learning center, food systems, partnerships, family, maine, freelance, systems thinking, environmental education false full 87 2051b8b1-e045-4cc6-9b59-9b97d573d689 The First EE Forward Summit A recap of the first EE Forward Summit, a professional development and partnership-building event for independent environmental education professionals and community partners.

 

LINKS

Meghan McCarroll - What We Know About Water 

What We Know About Water: A Water Literacy Review

Diane Wyzga - Communication and Story Skills

Rupu Gupta - Inclusive Approaches in Climate Resilience Partnerships

Erica Fielder - Designing Interpretive Displays About Watersheds

Don Smith - Food, Water & You (Kiss the Ground)

Mark & Crystal Mandica - The Amphibian Foundation

Alastair Duncan - StillWalks

Bethan Burton - Journaling with Nature

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:15:26 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com A recap of the first EE Forward Summit, a professional development and partnership-building event for independent environmental education professionals and community partners.

 

LINKS

Meghan McCarroll - What We Know About Water 

What We Know About Water: A Water Literacy Review

Diane Wyzga - Communication and Story Skills

Rupu Gupta - Inclusive Approaches in Climate Resilience Partnerships

Erica Fielder - Designing Interpretive Displays About Watersheds

Don Smith - Food, Water & You (Kiss the Ground)

Mark & Crystal Mandica - The Amphibian Foundation

Alastair Duncan - StillWalks

Bethan Burton - Journaling with Nature

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> The First EE Forward Summit Tania Marien 00:07:38 A recap of the first EE Forward Summit, a professional development and partnership-building event for independent environmental education professionals and community partners. A recap of the first EE Forward Summit, a professional development and partnership-building event for independent environmental education professionals and community partners. nature, summit, environment, water, nature journal, outdoors, food, storytelling, professional development, regenerative agriculture, water literacy, watershed, climate, sound, food systems, partnerships, freelance, environmental education, interpretive display false full 86 2d41e256-02b3-46c4-8b26-5e93be7fb0d1 Choose nature, not "hurry sickness" Our preoccupation with time has led to an affliction author Christian McEwen calls "hurry sickness." As we kick off a new summer season, here are three suggestions to help you wind down and leave timers and alerts behind.

 

LINKS

Christian McEwen

World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down

The Alphabet of the Trees: A Guide to Naure doin.

Bethan Burton, International Nature Journaling Week

Bethan Burton,  Building Bridges

 

 

 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 5 Jun 2021 06:37:27 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Our preoccupation with time has led to an affliction author Christian McEwen calls "hurry sickness." As we kick off a new summer season, here are three suggestions to help you wind down and leave timers and alerts behind.

 

LINKS

Christian McEwen

World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down

The Alphabet of the Trees: A Guide to Naure doin.

Bethan Burton, International Nature Journaling Week

Bethan Burton,  Building Bridges

 

 

 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Choose nature, not "hurry sickness" Tania Marien 00:12:21 Our preoccupation with time has led to an affliction author Christian McEwen calls "hurry sickness." As we kick off a new summer season, here are three suggestions to help you wind down and leave timers and alerts behind. Our preoccupation with time has led to an affliction author Christian McEwen calls "hurry sickness." As we kick off a new summer season, here are three suggestions to help you wind down and leave timers and alerts behind. environment, phones, nature journals, wellness, smartphones, work, relax, writing, community, freelance, time, environmental education, health false full 85 8ef4f5fb-544c-4293-8b7d-8fb02a732326 Start Fixing Your Freelance Problem Time. 

Money. 

Liveable wage. 

To be taken seriously.

Be more visible.

More opportunities.

These are things independent educators have told me they want.

And this is only a partial list.

The items on this list and the items I’m not talking about today inform the work I do for The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities Project, as well as the other initiatives led at Talaterra.

This list of six items — time, money, livable wage, to be taken seriously, being more visible, and having more opportunities can be addressed by answering this question…

 

LINKS

Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work!

The Trailhead

View a recorded live stream conversation about the EE Forward Summit on a special pop-up edition of Creative on Purpose Live!

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Time. 

Money. 

Liveable wage. 

To be taken seriously.

Be more visible.

More opportunities.

These are things independent educators have told me they want.

And this is only a partial list.

The items on this list and the items I’m not talking about today inform the work I do for The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities Project, as well as the other initiatives led at Talaterra.

This list of six items — time, money, livable wage, to be taken seriously, being more visible, and having more opportunities can be addressed by answering this question…

 

LINKS

Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work!

The Trailhead

View a recorded live stream conversation about the EE Forward Summit on a special pop-up edition of Creative on Purpose Live!

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Start Fixing Your Freelance Problem Tania Marien 00:05:45 Time.  Money.  Liveable wage.  To be taken seriously. Be more visible. More opportunities. These are things independent educators have told me they want. And this is only a partial list. The items on this list and the items I’m not talking about today inform the work I do for The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities Project, as well as the other initiatives led at Talaterra. This list of six items — time, money, livable wage, to be taken seriously, being more visible, and having more opportunities can be addressed by answering this question… Time.  Money.  Liveable wage.  To be taken seriously. Be more visible. More opportunities. These are things independent educators have told me they want. And this is only a partial list. The items on this list and the items I’m not talking about today inform the work I do for The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities Project, as well as the other initiatives led at Talaterra. This list of six items — time, money, livable wage, to be taken seriously, being more visible, and having more opportunities can be addressed by answering this question… nature, show your work!, teacher, money, income, professional, story, career, freelance, austin kleon, time, environmental education, future of work false full 84 354699cb-4884-451f-904c-df98536cf547 Announcing the EE Forward Summit There’s a new event designed with the independent environmental education professional in mind.

What’s it about?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

More about the EE Forward Summit

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com There’s a new event designed with the independent environmental education professional in mind.

What’s it about?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

More about the EE Forward Summit

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Announcing the EE Forward Summit Tania Marien 00:05:59 There’s a new event designed with the independent environmental education professional in mind. What’s it about? Let’s find out. There’s a new event designed with the independent environmental education professional in mind. What’s it about? Let’s find out. nature, summit, water, nature journal, teachers, agriculture, outdoors, food, careers, sound, amphibian, reptile, independent professional, herpetology, conference, freelance, environmental education false full 83 e77676f7-dab0-45f2-96ac-f7974b4e22fb Susan Chung, Biophilic Design Meets Graphic Storytelling During the past month, we’ve been able to learn about biophilic design and how graphic narratives can be used as effective learning tools.

My conversations with biophilic designer Sonja Bochart and illustrator Michi Mathias made me reflect on the conversation I had with Susan Chung in December 2019.

Susan is an illustrator with the Co-Design Group which is an association of architects, designers, and researchers in Canada. The Co-Design Group doesn’t design buildings, they design how life is lived in and around public spaces.

If you appreciate biophilic design and value the power of graphic narratives, you’ll want to listen to this conversation.

I hope you enjoy it.

 

LINKS

View links and images in the show notes at Talaterra.com.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Susan Chung) https://talaterra.com During the past month, we’ve been able to learn about biophilic design and how graphic narratives can be used as effective learning tools.

My conversations with biophilic designer Sonja Bochart and illustrator Michi Mathias made me reflect on the conversation I had with Susan Chung in December 2019.

Susan is an illustrator with the Co-Design Group which is an association of architects, designers, and researchers in Canada. The Co-Design Group doesn’t design buildings, they design how life is lived in and around public spaces.

If you appreciate biophilic design and value the power of graphic narratives, you’ll want to listen to this conversation.

I hope you enjoy it.

 

LINKS

View links and images in the show notes at Talaterra.com.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Susan Chung, Biophilic Design Meets Graphic Storytelling Tania Marien, Susan Chung 00:40:45 During the past month, we’ve been able to learn about biophilic design and how graphic narratives can be used as effective learning tools. My conversations with biophilic designer Sonja Bochart and illustrator Michi Mathias made me reflect on the conversation I had with Susan Chung in December 2019. Susan is an illustrator with the Co-Design Group which is an association of architects, designers, and researchers in Canada. The Co-Design Group doesn’t design buildings, they design how life is lived in and around public spaces. If you appreciate biophilic design and value the power of graphic narratives, you’ll want to listen to this conversation. I hope you enjoy it. During the past month, we’ve been able to learn about biophilic design and how graphic narratives can be used as effective learning tools. My conversations with biophilic designer Sonja Bochart and illustrator Michi Mathias made me reflect on the conversation I had with Susan Chung in December 2019. Susan is an illustrator with the Co-Design Group which is an association of architects, designers, and researchers in Canada. The Co-Design Group doesn’t design buildings, they design how life is lived in and around public spaces. If you appreciate biophilic design and value the power of graphic narratives, you’ll want to listen to this conversation. I hope you enjoy it. environment, co-design, architecture, children, canada, planners, vancouver, indigenous, public spaces, illustration, rooftop garden, first nations false full 82 c8b6a9b3-2b58-4a25-9bc2-988d73247050 Michi Mathias, Comics and Graphic Novels Michi Mathias is an illustrator, author, and educator who creates informational illustrations to help people teach complicated concepts. She has written and illustrated short graphic narratives, a booklet about the science moments we experience every day, and a fun interactive comic about a day in the life of a freelance professional who is trying to get kids to school on time while getting work done. It is written in a “choose-your-own-adventure” type of format and is a lot of fun.

How did Michi begin her illustration and graphic novel practice?

How does she find the story in her projects?

How does she illustrate to inspire behavior change?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

MichiMathias.com

Michi on LinkedIn

Go behind-the-scenes of Michi’s book projects

Article about children, gardening, and comics.

Photosynthesis comic book

Scientific illustration hack for wiggly campers

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 9 Apr 2021 21:21:34 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Michi Mathias) https://talaterra.com Michi Mathias is an illustrator, author, and educator who creates informational illustrations to help people teach complicated concepts. She has written and illustrated short graphic narratives, a booklet about the science moments we experience every day, and a fun interactive comic about a day in the life of a freelance professional who is trying to get kids to school on time while getting work done. It is written in a “choose-your-own-adventure” type of format and is a lot of fun.

How did Michi begin her illustration and graphic novel practice?

How does she find the story in her projects?

How does she illustrate to inspire behavior change?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

MichiMathias.com

Michi on LinkedIn

Go behind-the-scenes of Michi’s book projects

Article about children, gardening, and comics.

Photosynthesis comic book

Scientific illustration hack for wiggly campers

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Michi Mathias, Comics and Graphic Novels Tania Marien, Michi Mathias 00:48:46 Michi Mathias is an illustrator, author, and educator who creates informational illustrations to help people teach complicated concepts. She has written and illustrated short graphic narratives, a booklet about the science moments we experience every day, and a fun interactive comic about a day in the life of a freelance professional who is trying to get kids to school on time while getting work done. It is written in a “choose-your-own-adventure” type of format and is a lot of fun. How did Michi begin her illustration and graphic novel practice? How does she find the story in her projects? How does she illustrate to inspire behavior change? Let’s find out. Michi Mathias is an illustrator, author, and educator who creates informational illustrations to help people teach complicated concepts. She has written and illustrated short graphic narratives, a booklet about the science moments we experience every day, and a fun interactive comic about a day in the life of a freelance professional who is trying to get kids to school on time while getting work done. It is written in a “choose-your-own-adventure” type of format and is a lot of fun. How did Michi begin her illustration and graphic novel practice? How does she find the story in her projects? How does she illustrate to inspire behavior change? Let’s find out. nature, environment, comics, outdoors, cookbook, illustrator, camping, cycling, illustration, graphic novels, freelance, history, recipes, books, environmental education false full 81 edcd40d2-e8cd-44c8-af04-3c1cbe8d766b Sonja Bochart, Biophilic Design Today we reflect on the green spaces where we live.

Beyond parks and gardens, we sometimes find green spaces inside buildings, between buildings, on tops of buildings, in parking lots, and in places, we may not expect to find them.

When we do find them, we may not recognize them as green spaces, yet we experience the restful changes in mood these spaces were designed to create.

Today we get to learn from Sonja Bochart, LEED-accredited independent professional whose expertise is in interior design, health and wellness, and regenerative design.

 

LINKS

Sonja Bochart Wellbeing+Design

Sonja on LinkedIn

Sonja on Twitter (@sonjabochart)

TEDx - How Buildings Can Make Us Better

Project for Public Spaces

Biophilic Cities

Stephen R, Kellert

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Sonja Bochart, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today we reflect on the green spaces where we live.

Beyond parks and gardens, we sometimes find green spaces inside buildings, between buildings, on tops of buildings, in parking lots, and in places, we may not expect to find them.

When we do find them, we may not recognize them as green spaces, yet we experience the restful changes in mood these spaces were designed to create.

Today we get to learn from Sonja Bochart, LEED-accredited independent professional whose expertise is in interior design, health and wellness, and regenerative design.

 

LINKS

Sonja Bochart Wellbeing+Design

Sonja on LinkedIn

Sonja on Twitter (@sonjabochart)

TEDx - How Buildings Can Make Us Better

Project for Public Spaces

Biophilic Cities

Stephen R, Kellert

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sonja Bochart, Biophilic Design Sonja Bochart, Tania Marien 00:41:12 Today we reflect on the green spaces where we live. Beyond parks and gardens, we sometimes find green spaces inside buildings, between buildings, on tops of buildings, in parking lots, and in places we may not expect to find them. When we do find them, we may not recognize them as green spaces, yet we experience the restful changes in mood these spaces were designed to create. Today we get to learn from Sonja Bochart, LEED-accredited independent professional whose expertise is in interior design, health and wellness, and regenerative design. Today we reflect on the green spaces where we live. Beyond parks and gardens, we sometimes find green spaces inside buildings, between buildings, on tops of buildings, in parking lots, and in places we may not expect to find them. When we do find them, we may not recognize them as green spaces, yet we experience the restful changes in mood these spaces were designed to create. Today we get to learn from Sonja Bochart, LEED-accredited independent professional whose expertise is in interior design, health and wellness, and regenerative design. environment, biophilia, green spaces, wellness, public, independent professional, regenerative design, freelance, leed, biophilic design, health, interior design false full 80 8461af9f-cc3e-4608-8cf5-4a6a2cf65cf5 Sally Bensusen, The Leonardo Principle STEAM Initiative Sally Bensusen is a former astronomer, a graphic designer, and a scientific illustrator. Her illustrations have been used by the National Science Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution, and Scientific American magazine.

In 2019 she retired as a graphic designer from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Sally is the founding director of The Leonardo Principle, a new endeavor destined to become a library of STEAM activities focused on developing observation skills blending art and science.

What prompted Sally to create the Leonardo Principle?

How did she launch this initiative?

When did Sally's love of drawing begin?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

The Leonardo Principle

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Sally Bensusen, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Sally Bensusen is a former astronomer, a graphic designer, and a scientific illustrator. Her illustrations have been used by the National Science Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution, and Scientific American magazine.

In 2019 she retired as a graphic designer from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Sally is the founding director of The Leonardo Principle, a new endeavor destined to become a library of STEAM activities focused on developing observation skills blending art and science.

What prompted Sally to create the Leonardo Principle?

How did she launch this initiative?

When did Sally's love of drawing begin?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

The Leonardo Principle

 

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sally Bensusen, The Leonardo Principle STEAM Initiative Sally Bensusen, Tania Marien 00:39:32 Sally Bensusen is a former astronomer, a graphic designer, and a scientific illustrator. Her illustrations have been used by the National Science Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution, and Scientific American magazine. In 2019 she retired as a graphic designer from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Sally is the founding director of The Leonardo Principle, a new endeavor destined to become a library of STEAM activities focused on developing observation skills blending art and science. What prompted Sally to create the Leonardo Principle? How did she launch this initiative? When did Sally's love of drawing begin? Let's find out. Sally Bensusen is a former astronomer, a graphic designer, and a scientific illustrator. Her illustrations have been used by the National Science Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution, and Scientific American magazine. In 2019 she retired as a graphic designer from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Sally is the founding director of The Leonardo Principle, a new endeavor destined to become a library of STEAM activities focused on developing observation skills blending art and science. What prompted Sally to create the Leonardo Principle? How did she launch this initiative? When did Sally's love of drawing begin? Let's find out. nature, outdoors, science, scientific illustration, steam, engineering, technology, freelance, art, stem, environmental education, mathematics false full 79 8668e0a6-7c26-4ffe-ac7c-6279dd090d43 Claudia Diaz-Carrasco, Engaging Latinx Youth Claudia Diaz-Carrasco discusses how she engages with Latinx youth in Southern California as the 4-H Youth Development Advisor for the University of California Extension. This episode originally aired in 2019. Since then, Claudia's community research has informed the work of many practitioners. At the end of this episode, I introduce a new resource based on Claudia's work.

 

LINKS

Overview of Guiding Principles for Engaging Latinx Youth

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Claudia Diaz-Carrasco) https://talaterra.com Claudia Diaz-Carrasco discusses how she engages with Latinx youth in Southern California as the 4-H Youth Development Advisor for the University of California Extension. This episode originally aired in 2019. Since then, Claudia's community research has informed the work of many practitioners. At the end of this episode, I introduce a new resource based on Claudia's work.

 

LINKS

Overview of Guiding Principles for Engaging Latinx Youth

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Claudia Diaz-Carrasco, Engaging Latinx Youth Tania Marien, Claudia Diaz-Carrasco 00:44:07 Claudia Diaz-Carrasco discusses how she engages with Latinx youth in Southern California as the 4-H Youth Development Advisor for the University of California Extension. This episode originally aired in 2019. Since then, Claudia's community research has informed the work of many practitioners. At the end of this episode, I introduce a new resource based on Claudia's work. Claudia Diaz-Carrasco discusses how she engages with Latinx youth in Southern California as the 4-H Youth Development Advisor for the University of California Extension. This episode originally aired in 2019. Since then, Claudia's community research has informed the work of many practitioners. At the end of this episode, I introduce a new resource based on Claudia's work. environment, teachers, latinx, agriculture, youth empowerment, youth, 4-h, community, natural resources, university of california false full 78 6f9e9dd8-6ef3-4c38-afb4-0251d35a1eb7 Dean Waye, Audience Attention Dean Waye is a professional copywriter who helps independent professionals, small business owners, and corporations write copy for their respective initiatives. He also produces webinars as Chief Copywriter at WebinarGhostWriter.com. In today's episode, Dean and I talk about writing for LinkedIn, how to hold your audience's attention, and how to create online presentations. Dean shares valuable insight and resources environmental education professionals can use to develop presentations for their programs. As we enter another year in this new era of distance learning, you'll want to hear what Dean has to say about earning your audience's attention.

 

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Learn more from Dean at CMOWebinars.com

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Dean Waye) https://talaterra.com Dean Waye is a professional copywriter who helps independent professionals, small business owners, and corporations write copy for their respective initiatives. He also produces webinars as Chief Copywriter at WebinarGhostWriter.com. In today's episode, Dean and I talk about writing for LinkedIn, how to hold your audience's attention, and how to create online presentations. Dean shares valuable insight and resources environmental education professionals can use to develop presentations for their programs. As we enter another year in this new era of distance learning, you'll want to hear what Dean has to say about earning your audience's attention.

 

LINKS

Learn more from Dean at CMOWebinars.com

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dean Waye, Audience Attention Tania Marien, Dean Waye 00:39:45 Dean Waye is a professional copywriter who helps independent professionals, small business owners, and corporations write copy for their respective initiatives. He also produces webinars as Chief Copywriter at WebinarGhostWriter.com. In today's episode, Dean and I talk about writing for LinkedIn, how to hold your audience's attention, and how to create online presentations. Dean shares valuable insight and resources environmental education professionals can use to develop presentations for their programs. As we enter another year in this new era of distance learning, you'll want to hear what Dean has to say about earning your audience's attention. Dean Waye is a professional copywriter who helps independent professionals, small business owners, and corporations write copy for their respective initiatives. He also produces webinars as Chief Copywriter at WebinarGhostWriter.com. In today's episode, Dean and I talk about writing for LinkedIn, how to hold your audience's attention, and how to create online presentations. Dean shares valuable insight and resources environmental education professionals can use to develop presentations for their programs. As we enter another year in this new era of distance learning, you'll want to hear what Dean has to say about earning your audience's attention. nature, ceo, environment, attention, educator, teacher, outdoors, webinars, marketing, audience, business, seminar, trainer, online learning, education, chief marketing officer, cmo, conference, freelance, symposium false full 77 25a0e7ec-453a-4c7f-962b-37e90084ae41 The Reach of Freelance Environmental Education Professionals If environmental education organizations do not open by the end of 2020, it is estimated that 11 million children will miss out on outdoor learning opportunities. This statement comes from the policy brief created by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley. This policy brief is titled "A Field at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental and Outdoor Science Education." This policy brief is the result of a survey that the Lawrence Hall of Science and its partners conducted in April of last year.

Nine hundred ninety-five organizations responded to this survey. These organizations included science centers, museums, nature centers, school districts, aquaria parks, government agencies, colleges, universities, and some Botanic gardens too.

The information in this brief is not encouraging. The research group estimated that in addition to the 11 million children who would be missing out on outdoor learning opportunities, the 995 participating organizations may lose $600 million in revenue. The research group also estimated that approximately 30,000 employees would be furloughed or laid off. And that 37% of the organizations surveyed would not reopen.

And if this wasn't bad enough, it was estimated that more than one-third of the field may disappear. The survey conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science took into consideration the fate of organizations, their employees, and the people they serve. It did not look at how the pandemic was affecting independent professionals in the field.

In early summer, I began to look at this specific aspect myself.

 

LINKS

Talaterra

The Trailhead

The Freelance Project in "Legacy" magazine

A Field at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental and Outdoor Science Education

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com If environmental education organizations do not open by the end of 2020, it is estimated that 11 million children will miss out on outdoor learning opportunities. This statement comes from the policy brief created by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley. This policy brief is titled "A Field at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental and Outdoor Science Education." This policy brief is the result of a survey that the Lawrence Hall of Science and its partners conducted in April of last year.

Nine hundred ninety-five organizations responded to this survey. These organizations included science centers, museums, nature centers, school districts, aquaria parks, government agencies, colleges, universities, and some Botanic gardens too.

The information in this brief is not encouraging. The research group estimated that in addition to the 11 million children who would be missing out on outdoor learning opportunities, the 995 participating organizations may lose $600 million in revenue. The research group also estimated that approximately 30,000 employees would be furloughed or laid off. And that 37% of the organizations surveyed would not reopen.

And if this wasn't bad enough, it was estimated that more than one-third of the field may disappear. The survey conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science took into consideration the fate of organizations, their employees, and the people they serve. It did not look at how the pandemic was affecting independent professionals in the field.

In early summer, I began to look at this specific aspect myself.

 

LINKS

Talaterra

The Trailhead

The Freelance Project in "Legacy" magazine

A Field at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental and Outdoor Science Education

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> The Reach of Freelance Environmental Education Professionals Tania Marien 00:08:14 If environmental education organizations do not open by the end of 2020, it is estimated that 11 million children will miss out on outdoor learning opportunities. This statement comes from the policy brief created by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley. This policy brief is titled "A Field at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental and Outdoor Science Education." This policy brief is the result of a survey that the Lawrence Hall of Science and its partners conducted in April of last year. Nine hundred ninety-five organizations responded to this survey. These organizations included science centers, museums, nature centers, school districts, aquaria parks, government agencies, colleges, universities, and some Botanic gardens too. The information in this brief is not encouraging. The research group estimated that in addition to the 11 million children who would be missing out on outdoor learning opportunities, the 995 participating organizations may lose $600 million in revenue. The research group also estimated that approximately 30,000 employees would be furloughed or laid off. And that 37% of the organizations surveyed would not reopen. And if this wasn't bad enough, it was estimated that more than one-third of the field may disappear. The survey conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science took into consideration the fate of organizations, their employees, and the people they serve. It did not look at how the pandemic was affecting independent professionals in the field. In early summer, I began to look at this specific aspect myself. If environmental education organizations do not open by the end of 2020, it is estimated that 11 million children will miss out on outdoor learning opportunities. This statement comes from the policy brief created by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley. This policy brief is titled "A Field at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental and Outdoor Science Education." This policy brief is the result of a survey that the Lawrence Hall of Science and its partners conducted in April of last year. Nine hundred ninety-five organizations responded to this survey. These organizations included science centers, museums, nature centers, school districts, aquaria parks, government agencies, colleges, universities, and some Botanic gardens too. The information in this brief is not encouraging. The research group estimated that in addition to the 11 million children who would be missing out on outdoor learning opportunities, the 995 participating organizations may lose $600 million in revenue. The research group also estimated that approximately 30,000 employees would be furloughed or laid off. And that 37% of the organizations surveyed would not reopen. And if this wasn't bad enough, it was estimated that more than one-third of the field may disappear. The survey conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science took into consideration the fate of organizations, their employees, and the people they serve. It did not look at how the pandemic was affecting independent professionals in the field. In early summer, I began to look at this specific aspect myself. covid-19, science, universities, parks, career, business, colleges, school, botanica gardents, freelance, nature centers, museums, environmental education, aquarium false full 76 48c165f2-d98d-47e9-9d8e-059604bc236d Sara Lynn Cramb, Nature Coloring Pages Sara Lynn Cramb is a designer and illustrator who creates illustrations for children’s books, apps, and other educational products. Sara’s clients include Scholastic, Nosy Crow, Silver Dolphin Books, Cambridge University Press, and the Akron Zoo.

Through her work, she introduces young learners to the world outside their doors. She also teaches them about human biology, geography, molecules, and more.

Sara’s Nature Coloring Pages caught my eye and I reached out to her to learn more about them.

Sara has worked as a freelance professional for more than 7 years. In today’s episode, I speak with her about her work and how she built her career.

 

LINKS

Sara Lynn Creative

Nature Activity Sheets by Sara

Sara's Red Bubble Store (magnets, stickers, children's clothes, and more)

Sara on Instagram (@saralynncreative)

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Sara Lynn Cramb) https://talaterra.com Sara Lynn Cramb is a designer and illustrator who creates illustrations for children’s books, apps, and other educational products. Sara’s clients include Scholastic, Nosy Crow, Silver Dolphin Books, Cambridge University Press, and the Akron Zoo.

Through her work, she introduces young learners to the world outside their doors. She also teaches them about human biology, geography, molecules, and more.

Sara’s Nature Coloring Pages caught my eye and I reached out to her to learn more about them.

Sara has worked as a freelance professional for more than 7 years. In today’s episode, I speak with her about her work and how she built her career.

 

LINKS

Sara Lynn Creative

Nature Activity Sheets by Sara

Sara's Red Bubble Store (magnets, stickers, children's clothes, and more)

Sara on Instagram (@saralynncreative)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sara Lynn Cramb, Nature Coloring Pages Tania Marien, Sara Lynn Cramb 00:39:45 Sara Lynn Cramb is a designer and illustrator who creates illustrations for children’s books, apps, and other educational products. Sara’s clients include Scholastic, Nosy Crow, Silver Dolphin Books, Cambridge University Press, and the Akron Zoo. Through her work, she introduces young learners to the world outside their doors. She also teaches them about human biology, geography, molecules, and more. Sara’s Nature Coloring Pages caught my eye and I reached out to her to learn more about them. Sara has worked as a freelance professional for more than 7 years. In today’s episode, I speak with her about her work and how she built her career. Sara Lynn Cramb is a designer and illustrator who creates illustrations for children’s books, apps, and other educational products. Sara’s clients include Scholastic, Nosy Crow, Silver Dolphin Books, Cambridge University Press, and the Akron Zoo. Through her work, she introduces young learners to the world outside their doors. She also teaches them about human biology, geography, molecules, and more. Sara’s Nature Coloring Pages caught my eye and I reached out to her to learn more about them. Sara has worked as a freelance professional for more than 7 years. In today’s episode, I speak with her about her work and how she built her career. nature, coloring pages, outdoors, molecules, human biology, ocean, children's books, illustration, design, freelance, geography, books, environmental education, graphic design false full 75 92c41ced-2e50-4eda-9941-db015d156f6b The Moments That Mattered Welcome to the new year and to part two of our look at some of the themes that have emerged from my conversations with guests of this podcast.

I have had the good fortune to interview more than 40 guests since launching the podcast two years ago this month. Guests have come from many fields. What they share in common is their commitment to nurturing peoples’ relationship with the outdoors and their status as independent professionals.

In the previous episode, we took a look at guests’ earliest memories of enjoying nature.

Today we’ll hear guests talk about the moment nature became important to them.

 

LINKS

Rayma Peterson

Dr. Marijke Hecht

John Muir Laws

Tina Demirdjian

Dr. Stephanie Dole

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 1 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dr. Marijke Hecht, John Muir Laws, Rayma Peterson, Tania Marien, Dr. Stephanie Dole, Tina Demirdjian) https://talaterra.com Welcome to the new year and to part two of our look at some of the themes that have emerged from my conversations with guests of this podcast.

I have had the good fortune to interview more than 40 guests since launching the podcast two years ago this month. Guests have come from many fields. What they share in common is their commitment to nurturing peoples’ relationship with the outdoors and their status as independent professionals.

In the previous episode, we took a look at guests’ earliest memories of enjoying nature.

Today we’ll hear guests talk about the moment nature became important to them.

 

LINKS

Rayma Peterson

Dr. Marijke Hecht

John Muir Laws

Tina Demirdjian

Dr. Stephanie Dole

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> The Moments That Mattered Dr. Marijke Hecht, John Muir Laws, Rayma Peterson, Tania Marien, Dr. Stephanie Dole, Tina Demirdjian 00:15:09 Welcome to the new year and to part two of our look at some of the themes that have emerged from my conversations with guests of this podcast. I have had the good fortune to interview more than 40 guests since launching the podcast two years ago this month. Guests have come from many fields. What they share in common is their commitment to nurturing peoples’ relationship with the outdoors and their status as independent professionals. In the previous episode, we took a look at guests’ earliest memories of enjoying nature. Today we’ll hear guests talk about the moment nature became important to them. Welcome to the new year and to part two of our look at some of the themes that have emerged from my conversations with guests of this podcast. I have had the good fortune to interview more than 40 guests since launching the podcast two years ago this month. Guests have come from many fields. What they share in common is their commitment to nurturing peoples’ relationship with the outdoors and their status as independent professionals. In the previous episode, we took a look at guests’ earliest memories of enjoying nature. Today we’ll hear guests talk about the moment nature became important to them. nature, advocacy, nature journal, natural science illustration, outdoors, science communication, insects, botanical art, independent professional, poetry, freelance, nature awareness, environmental education false full 74 a25036f6-fc01-40c1-929b-4e77a9e5455c Earliest Memory of Enjoying Nature Since launching the podcast, I've had the opportunity to learn from 43 wonderful guests. Along the way, I started asking guests questions about their earliest experiences with nature. I also started to ask guests when it was that nature became important to them. These became the show's signature questions.

In this episode, we reflect on themes emerging from guest responses to the question:

What is your earliest memory of enjoying nature?

 

LINKS

Kate Field

Dr. Kathayoon Khalil

Katura Reynolds

Crystal Mandica

Bethan Burton

John Muir Laws

Talaterra on Twitter (@Talaterra)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Katura Reynolds, Bethan Burton, Kate Field, Tania Marien, John Muir Laws, Crystal Mandica, Dr. Kathayoon Khalil) https://talaterra.com Since launching the podcast, I've had the opportunity to learn from 43 wonderful guests. Along the way, I started asking guests questions about their earliest experiences with nature. I also started to ask guests when it was that nature became important to them. These became the show's signature questions.

In this episode, we reflect on themes emerging from guest responses to the question:

What is your earliest memory of enjoying nature?

 

LINKS

Kate Field

Dr. Kathayoon Khalil

Katura Reynolds

Crystal Mandica

Bethan Burton

John Muir Laws

Talaterra on Twitter (@Talaterra)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Earliest Memory of Enjoying Nature Katura Reynolds, Bethan Burton, Kate Field, Tania Marien, John Muir Laws, Crystal Mandica, Dr. Kathayoon Khalil 00:13:09 Since launching the podcast, I've had the opportunity to learn from 43 wonderful guests. Along the way, I started asking guests questions about their childhood experiences with nature. I also started to ask guests when it was that nature became important to them. These became my signature questions. In this episode, we reflect on the first question: What is your earliest memory of enjoying nature? Since launching the podcast, I've had the opportunity to learn from 43 wonderful guests. Along the way, I started asking guests questions about their childhood experiences with nature. I also started to ask guests when it was that nature became important to them. These became my signature questions. In this episode, we reflect on the first question: What is your earliest memory of enjoying nature? nature, outdoors, play, memory, freelance, environmental education false full 73 922d1937-140f-4b0d-bd52-15d232381274 Nicole Felts, Felts Family Farmette Nicole Felts is a biologist and ecologist by training and has a Bachelor's degree in biology and a Master's degree in geography and environmental systems. Nicole is also the co-founder and principal educator at Felts Family Farmette, a suburban farm she founded with her parents just as the pandemic began to change our lives. Nicole shares how she navigated her first year in business and talks about what she needs to learn next.

If you've ever thought about starting an urban farm, bringing fresh and nutritious food to your community, and serving as an educational resource, you'll want to listen to Nicole's story.

How did Nicole position herself for success?

How did she decide on which farmer's market to join?

What does five-star customer service look like to her?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Felts Family Farmette on Instagram (@feltsfamilyfarmette)

Felts Family Farmette on Facebook (@feltsfamilyfarmette)

Do you have questions about starting your own small urban farm? Nicole has generously offered to respond to questions from listeners.

Overlea Farmers Market

Maryland Farmers Market Association

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

 

 

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Nicole Felts) https://talaterra.com Nicole Felts is a biologist and ecologist by training and has a Bachelor's degree in biology and a Master's degree in geography and environmental systems. Nicole is also the co-founder and principal educator at Felts Family Farmette, a suburban farm she founded with her parents just as the pandemic began to change our lives. Nicole shares how she navigated her first year in business and talks about what she needs to learn next.

If you've ever thought about starting an urban farm, bringing fresh and nutritious food to your community, and serving as an educational resource, you'll want to listen to Nicole's story.

How did Nicole position herself for success?

How did she decide on which farmer's market to join?

What does five-star customer service look like to her?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Felts Family Farmette on Instagram (@feltsfamilyfarmette)

Felts Family Farmette on Facebook (@feltsfamilyfarmette)

Do you have questions about starting your own small urban farm? Nicole has generously offered to respond to questions from listeners.

Overlea Farmers Market

Maryland Farmers Market Association

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Nicole Felts, Felts Family Farmette Tania Marien, Nicole Felts 00:59:33 Nicole Felts is a biologist and ecologist by training and has a Bachelor's degree in biology and a Master's degree in geography and environmental systems. Nicole is also the co-founder and principal educator at Felts Family Farmette, a suburban farm she founded with her parents just as the pandemic began to change our lives. Nicole shares how she navigated her first year in business and talks about what she needs to learn next. If you've ever thought about starting an urban farm, bringing fresh and nutritious food to your community, and serving as an educational resource, you'll want to listen to Nicole's story. How did Nicole position herself for success? How did she decide on which farmer's market to join? What does five-star customer service look like to her? Let's find out. Nicole Felts is a biologist and ecologist by training and has a Bachelor's degree in biology and a Master's degree in geography and environmental systems. Nicole is also the co-founder and principal educator at Felts Family Farmette, a suburban farm she founded with her parents just as the pandemic began to change our lives. Nicole shares how she navigated her first year in business and talks about what she needs to learn next. If you've ever thought about starting an urban farm, bringing fresh and nutritious food to your community, and serving as an educational resource, you'll want to listen to Nicole's story. How did Nicole position herself for success? How did she decide on which farmer's market to join? What does five-star customer service look like to her? Let's find out. environment, urban farm, biology, agriculture, farmers market, stream ecology, vegetables, maryland, family, freelance, natural resources, environmental education, fruit, ecosystem false full 72 3d38397c-9906-44b9-aaf3-edaad07523df Dr. Lee Ann Woolery, Field Biology with Citizen Artist Dr. Lee Ann Woolery is a researcher, naturalist, educator, and artist. She is also the founder of EcoArt Expeditions and the Citizen Artist project. In this episode, Dr. Woolery and I discuss her interdisciplinary approach to ecological field research and the Train-the-Trainer pilot program that will launch in the new year.

 

LINKS

EcoArts Expeditions

Art-Based Perceptual Ecology

Knowing the Language of Place Through the Arts

Dr. Woolery's publications on ResearchGate

Contact Dr. Woolery

Maria Sibylla Merian, Smithsonian Institution

 

 

 

 

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Dr. Lee Ann Woolery) https://talaterra.com Dr. Lee Ann Woolery is a researcher, naturalist, educator, and artist. She is also the founder of EcoArt Expeditions and the Citizen Artist project. In this episode, Dr. Woolery and I discuss her interdisciplinary approach to ecological field research and the Train-the-Trainer pilot program that will launch in the new year.

 

LINKS

EcoArts Expeditions

Art-Based Perceptual Ecology

Knowing the Language of Place Through the Arts

Dr. Woolery's publications on ResearchGate

Contact Dr. Woolery

Maria Sibylla Merian, Smithsonian Institution

 

 

 

 

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dr. Lee Ann Woolery, Field Biology with Citizen Artist Tania Marien, Dr. Lee Ann Woolery 00:46:26 Dr. Lee Ann Woolery is a researcher, naturalist, educator, and artist. She is also the founder of EcoArt Expeditions and the Citizen Artist project. In this episode, Dr. Woolery and I discuss her interdisciplinary approach to ecological field research and the Train-the-Trainer pilot program that will launch in the new year. Dr. Lee Ann Woolery is a researcher, naturalist, educator, and artist. She is also the founder of EcoArt Expeditions and the Citizen Artist project. In this episode, Dr. Woolery and I discuss her interdisciplinary approach to ecological field research and the Train-the-Trainer pilot program that will launch in the new year. nature, arizona, biology, outdoors, pilot study, ecology, citizen science, desert, partnerships, artist, citizen, freelance, art, environmental education false full 71 264367ec-f311-4098-8530-a505b5e9855f Plant Awareness Disparity with Kathryn Parsley and Dr. Elisabeth Schussler Students in the United States like studying animals more than plants.

People tend not to pay attention to the plants in their surroundings.

These are only two factors contributing to a condition described as "plant blindness" in the botany and science education literature. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elisabeth Schussler, one of the two botanists who coined the phrase in 1999. I also speak with Kathryn Parsley, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Memphis, whose specialty is botanical literacy. In a paper written for the journal "Plants People Planet," Kathryn makes a case for replacing the phrase "plant blindness" with Plant Awareness Disparity. Find out why formal and informal educators should consider doing the same.

 

LINKS

Links to Kathryn Parsley's websites and projects

Dr. Elisabeth Schussler, University of Tennessee

Article - Plant Awareness Disparity: A Case for Renaming Plant Blindness

Article - Preventing Plant Blindness

Botanical Society of America

American Society of Plant Biologists

Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary (Harris & Harris)

Ed Yong, Science Journalist

Besley Framework

Episode 47: Kathryn Parsley, Plant Blindness

 

 

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dr. Elisabeth Schussler, Tania Marien, Kathryn Parsley) https://talaterra.com Students in the United States like studying animals more than plants.

People tend not to pay attention to the plants in their surroundings.

These are only two factors contributing to a condition described as "plant blindness" in the botany and science education literature. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elisabeth Schussler, one of the two botanists who coined the phrase in 1999. I also speak with Kathryn Parsley, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Memphis, whose specialty is botanical literacy. In a paper written for the journal "Plants People Planet," Kathryn makes a case for replacing the phrase "plant blindness" with Plant Awareness Disparity. Find out why formal and informal educators should consider doing the same.

 

LINKS

Links to Kathryn Parsley's websites and projects

Dr. Elisabeth Schussler, University of Tennessee

Article - Plant Awareness Disparity: A Case for Renaming Plant Blindness

Article - Preventing Plant Blindness

Botanical Society of America

American Society of Plant Biologists

Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary (Harris & Harris)

Ed Yong, Science Journalist

Besley Framework

Episode 47: Kathryn Parsley, Plant Blindness

 

 

 

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]]> Plant Awareness Disparity with Kathryn Parsley and Dr. Elisabeth Schussler Dr. Elisabeth Schussler, Tania Marien, Kathryn Parsley 00:43:49 Students in the United States like studying animals more than plants. People tend not to pay attention to the plants in their surroundings. These are only two factors contributing to a condition described as "plant blindness" in the botany and science education literature. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elisabeth Schussler, one of the two botanists who coined the phrase in 1999. I also speak with Kathryn Parsley, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Memphis, whose specialty is botanical literacy. In a paper written for the journal "Plants People Planet," Kathryn makes a case for replacing the phrase "plant blindness" with Plant Awareness Disparity. Find out why formal and informal educators should consider doing the same. Students in the United States like studying animals more than plants. People tend not to pay attention to the plants in their surroundings. These are only two factors contributing to a condition described as "plant blindness" in the botany and science education literature. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elisabeth Schussler, one of the two botanists who coined the phrase in 1999. I also speak with Kathryn Parsley, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Memphis, whose specialty is botanical literacy. In a paper written for the journal "Plants People Planet," Kathryn makes a case for replacing the phrase "plant blindness" with Plant Awareness Disparity. Find out why formal and informal educators should consider doing the same. science communication, plant awareness disparity, animals, plant blindness, people, plants, planet, science education, botany false full 70 5d64d67d-62a8-4fd7-b981-3c2ab60715e5 The Trailhead Community The Trailhead is the newest initiative by Talaterra. It is an open forum for independent professionals working in environmental education. Learn more about this initiative and The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities project.

 

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The Trailhead

Talaterra

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 22:39:16 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com The Trailhead is the newest initiative by Talaterra. It is an open forum for independent professionals working in environmental education. Learn more about this initiative and The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities project.

 

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The Trailhead

Talaterra

Share Your Story

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> The Trailhead Community Tania Marien 00:04:47 The Trailhead is the newest initiative by Talaterra. It is an open forum for independent professionals working in environmental education. Learn more about this initiative and The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities project. The Trailhead is the newest initiative by Talaterra. It is an open forum for independent professionals working in environmental education. Learn more about this initiative and The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities project. nature, outdoors, podcast, story, architect of change, independent professional, community, change agent, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 69 134767a0-c713-4d9c-a03a-d66d79a901a1 Kathayoon Khalil, Empathy in Environmental Education Today my guest is Dr. Kathayoon Khalil, conservation and education professional and the Conservation Impact Manager at the Oregon Zoo. Dr. Kahlil is all the co-author of "Practical Evaluation for Conservation Education and Outreach: Assessing Impacts and Enhancing Effectiveness."

In my conversation with Dr. Khalil, we discuss why conservation is a people problem and not an animal problem. We talk about sociology, biology, anthropomorphism, and teaching in informal learning environments.

What role does empathy play in environmental education?

Let’s find out.

 

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Kathayoon Kahlil on LinkedIn

Society for Conservation Biology

Effective Practices for Fostering Empathy Towards Marine Life

Measuring Empathy: Collaborative Assessment Project

Plants as Persons: A Philosophical Botany*

Practical Evaluation for Conservation Education and Outreach*

The People Problem: Including Social Sciences in Wildlife Conservation

Lightning Talk at Seattle Aquarium (Death of Tahlequah)

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Dr. Kathayoon Kahlil) https://talaterra.com Today my guest is Dr. Kathayoon Khalil, conservation and education professional and the Conservation Impact Manager at the Oregon Zoo. Dr. Kahlil is all the co-author of "Practical Evaluation for Conservation Education and Outreach: Assessing Impacts and Enhancing Effectiveness."

In my conversation with Dr. Khalil, we discuss why conservation is a people problem and not an animal problem. We talk about sociology, biology, anthropomorphism, and teaching in informal learning environments.

What role does empathy play in environmental education?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Kathayoon Kahlil on LinkedIn

Society for Conservation Biology

Effective Practices for Fostering Empathy Towards Marine Life

Measuring Empathy: Collaborative Assessment Project

Plants as Persons: A Philosophical Botany*

Practical Evaluation for Conservation Education and Outreach*

The People Problem: Including Social Sciences in Wildlife Conservation

Lightning Talk at Seattle Aquarium (Death of Tahlequah)

 

*Talaterra is an affiliate of Bookshop.org

Social media image of octopus by Jeahn Laffitte on Unsplash

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kathayoon Khalil, Empathy in Environmental Education Tania Marien, Dr. Kathayoon Kahlil 00:48:06 Today my guest is Dr. Kathayoon Khalil, conservation and education professional and the Conservation Impact Manager at the Oregon Zoo. Dr. Kahlil is all the co-author of "Practical Evaluation for Conservation Education and Outreach: Assessing Impacts and Enhancing Effectiveness." In my conversation with Dr. Khalil, we discuss why conservation is a people problem and not an animal problem. We talk about sociology, biology, anthropomorphism, and teaching in informal learning environments. What role does empathy play in environmental education? Let’s find out. Today my guest is Dr. Kathayoon Khalil, conservation and education professional and the Conservation Impact Manager at the Oregon Zoo. Dr. Kahlil is all the co-author of "Practical Evaluation for Conservation Education and Outreach: Assessing Impacts and Enhancing Effectiveness." In my conversation with Dr. Khalil, we discuss why conservation is a people problem and not an animal problem. We talk about sociology, biology, anthropomorphism, and teaching in informal learning environments. What role does empathy play in environmental education? Let’s find out. biology, conservation, marine life, conservation psychology, animals, wildlife, social science, informal learning environmenta, empathy, freelance, plants, environmental education false full 68 88429faa-e622-48f2-b39e-2aa049232f03 Rayma Peterson, Art Projects for Classrooms and Families Rayma Peterson is a botanist, artist, and author. Her new book, "Very Fine Art Projects for Artists and Educators," features 29 projects perfect for classroom teachers, educators working in informal learning environments, and parents leading homeschool programs.

Why did Rayma create this book of projects?

How did she establish herself as a freelance artist and educator?

How does she hope to guide people’s understanding of the outdoors with this book and  upcoming books?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Rayma Peterson's website

American Society of Botanical Artists

Rayma's Studio

Alberta Native Plant Council

Very Fine Art Projects for Artists and Educators

Treaty Six

Albrecht Durer’s “Great Piece of Turf”

Contact Rayma

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:00:22 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Rayma Peterson, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Rayma Peterson is a botanist, artist, and author. Her new book, "Very Fine Art Projects for Artists and Educators," features 29 projects perfect for classroom teachers, educators working in informal learning environments, and parents leading homeschool programs.

Why did Rayma create this book of projects?

How did she establish herself as a freelance artist and educator?

How does she hope to guide people’s understanding of the outdoors with this book and  upcoming books?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Rayma Peterson's website

American Society of Botanical Artists

Rayma's Studio

Alberta Native Plant Council

Very Fine Art Projects for Artists and Educators

Treaty Six

Albrecht Durer’s “Great Piece of Turf”

Contact Rayma

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Rayma Peterson, Art Projects for Classrooms and Families Rayma Peterson, Tania Marien 00:40:17 Rayma Peterson is a botanist, artist, and author. Her new book, "Very Fine Art Projects for Artists and Educators," features 29 projects perfect for classroom teachers, educators working in informal learning environments, and parents leading homeschool programs. Rayma Peterson is a botanist, artist, and author. Her new book, "Very Fine Art Projects for Artists and Educators," features 29 projects perfect for classroom teachers, educators working in informal learning environments, and parents leading homeschool programs. nature, educators, fine art, artists, botanist, art projects, canada, alberta, plant blindness, botanical art, freelance, art, parents, environmental education, homeschool, botany false full 67 8f81896c-48e3-48b1-97be-3d0678c1c1a4 Bethan Burton, Building Bridges Sometimes I have the good fortune to visit with a past guest to find out how they are doing. Recently I had the opportunity to visit with Bethan Burton. Bethan and I spoke earlier this year when she was busy preparing for International Nature Journaling Week. It was March and global state-at-home orders were just beginning to be implemented. I reached out to Bethan to find out how things were going for her.

How did International Nature Journaling Week go?

What is Bethan working on now?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Journaling with Nature (Bethan’s website)

Journaling with Nature Podcast

Wild Wonder Virtual Nature Journal Conference (Oct. 7-11, 2020)

Brisbane Nature Journal Club

Amy Kirkbright, Melbourne Nature Journal Club

Art & Fear* 

 

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:00:16 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Bethan Burton) https://talaterra.com Sometimes I have the good fortune to visit with a past guest to find out how they are doing. Recently I had the opportunity to visit with Bethan Burton. Bethan and I spoke earlier this year when she was busy preparing for International Nature Journaling Week. It was March and global state-at-home orders were just beginning to be implemented. I reached out to Bethan to find out how things were going for her.

How did International Nature Journaling Week go?

What is Bethan working on now?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Journaling with Nature (Bethan’s website)

Journaling with Nature Podcast

Wild Wonder Virtual Nature Journal Conference (Oct. 7-11, 2020)

Brisbane Nature Journal Club

Amy Kirkbright, Melbourne Nature Journal Club

Art & Fear* 

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Bethan Burton, Building Bridges Tania Marien, Bethan Burton 00:24:07 Sometimes I have the good fortune to visit with a past guest to find out how they are doing. Recently I had the opportunity to visit with Bethan Burton. Bethan and I spoke earlier this year when she was busy preparing for International Nature Journaling Week. It was March and global state-at-home orders were just beginning to be implemented. I reached out to Bethan to find out how things were going for her. How did International Nature Journaling Week go? What is Bethan working on now? Let’s find out. Sometimes I have the good fortune to visit with a past guest to find out how they are doing. Recently I had the opportunity to visit with Bethan Burton. Bethan and I spoke earlier this year when she was busy preparing for International Nature Journaling Week. It was March and global state-at-home orders were just beginning to be implemented. I reached out to Bethan to find out how things were going for her. How did International Nature Journaling Week go? What is Bethan working on now? Let’s find out. nature, fear, nature journal, outdoors, podcast, brisbane, family, conference, art, environmental education false full 66 262c5a18-869a-4b54-9c3a-7e20c162e0f2 Darrel Griffin, LinkedIn Strategies for Environmental Educators Today, my guest is Darrel Griffin. Darrel is a LinkedIn strategist who helps business owners and freelance professionals attract new clients. I had the opportunity to learn from Darrel last year and reached out to him to see if he had time to discuss how freelance environmental educators can use LinkedIn during this time. 

How should environmental education professionals present themselves on LinkedIn?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Policy Brief: A Field at Risk

Darrel Griffin on LinkedIn

Darrel’s website

Request Darrel’s LinkedIn Handbook

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:00:28 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Darrel Griffin, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today, my guest is Darrel Griffin. Darrel is a LinkedIn strategist who helps business owners and freelance professionals attract new clients. I had the opportunity to learn from Darrel last year and reached out to him to see if he had time to discuss how freelance environmental educators can use LinkedIn during this time. 

How should environmental education professionals present themselves on LinkedIn?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Policy Brief: A Field at Risk

Darrel Griffin on LinkedIn

Darrel’s website

Request Darrel’s LinkedIn Handbook

View transcript while listening

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Darrel Griffin, LinkedIn Strategies for Environmental Educators Darrel Griffin, Tania Marien 00:48:11 Today, my guest is Darrel Griffin. Darrel is a LinkedIn strategist who helps business owners and freelance professionals attract new clients. I had the opportunity to learn from Darrel last year and reached out to him to see if he had time to discuss how freelance environmental educators can use LinkedIn during this time. We had a wonderful conversation. So get your pen and paper ready. Today, my guest is Darrel Griffin. Darrel is a LinkedIn strategist who helps business owners and freelance professionals attract new clients. I had the opportunity to learn from Darrel last year and reached out to him to see if he had time to discuss how freelance environmental educators can use LinkedIn during this time. We had a wonderful conversation. So get your pen and paper ready. nature, employment, outdoors, collaboration, marketing, pod, career, partnerships, business development, networking, jobs, community, freelance, linkedin, environmental education, branding false full 65 7eeaaca0-0818-4488-bfac-d04aa16c70c1 Kathryn Owen, Evaluating Community Events Kathryn Owen is an independent evaluator who helps zoos, aquariums, nature centers, and conservation groups assess the effectiveness of their exhibitions, programs, and initiatives. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years.

I reached out to Kathryn because I wanted to speak with her about doing evaluation in the kind of community settings where freelance educators often work — settings such as an environmental education fair, a neighborhood conference, or some other community event.

How many ways are there to evaluate the impact of brief interactions at community events?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Email Kathryn Owen

Kathryn Owen (LinkedIn)

Kathryn offers free one-hour phone consults and is happy to offer feedback and suggestions on evaluating your programs.

Helpful resources for those seeking more about evaluation include:

My Environmental Education Evaluation Resource Assistant is an online tool that takes you step-by-step through the process of designing and implementing your own evaluation.

The Visitor Studies Association is a professional organization for anyone engaged or interested in visitor research and evaluation.

Informalscience.org offers a large archive of current and past evaluation reports from projects in the field of informal learning. Skim through the reports in the Evaluation section, and you’ll see what kinds of evaluation tools and approaches others have used to measure the outcomes you’re interest in.

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

Practitioner Guide to Assessing Connections to Nature

Institute for Learning Innovation

American Evaluation Association

Poll Everywhere

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:38:45 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Kathryn Owen) https://talaterra.com Kathryn Owen is an independent evaluator who helps zoos, aquariums, nature centers, and conservation groups assess the effectiveness of their exhibitions, programs, and initiatives. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years.

I reached out to Kathryn because I wanted to speak with her about doing evaluation in the kind of community settings where freelance educators often work — settings such as an environmental education fair, a neighborhood conference, or some other community event.

How many ways are there to evaluate the impact of brief interactions at community events?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Email Kathryn Owen

Kathryn Owen (LinkedIn)

Kathryn offers free one-hour phone consults and is happy to offer feedback and suggestions on evaluating your programs.

Helpful resources for those seeking more about evaluation include:

My Environmental Education Evaluation Resource Assistant is an online tool that takes you step-by-step through the process of designing and implementing your own evaluation.

The Visitor Studies Association is a professional organization for anyone engaged or interested in visitor research and evaluation.

Informalscience.org offers a large archive of current and past evaluation reports from projects in the field of informal learning. Skim through the reports in the Evaluation section, and you’ll see what kinds of evaluation tools and approaches others have used to measure the outcomes you’re interest in.

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

Practitioner Guide to Assessing Connections to Nature

Institute for Learning Innovation

American Evaluation Association

Poll Everywhere

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kathryn Owen, Evaluating Community Events Tania Marien, Kathryn Owen 00:50:52 Kathryn Owen is an independent evaluator who helps zoos, aquariums, nature centers, and conservation groups assess the effectiveness of their exhibitions, programs, and initiatives. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years. I reached out to Kathryn because I wanted to speak with her about doing evaluation in the kind of community settings where freelance educators often work — settings such as an environmental education fair, a neighborhood conference, or some other community event. How many ways are there to evaluate the impact of brief interactions at community events? Let’s find out. Kathryn Owen is an independent evaluator who helps zoos, aquariums, nature centers, and conservation groups assess the effectiveness of their exhibitions, programs, and initiatives. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years. I reached out to Kathryn because I wanted to speak with her about doing evaluation in the kind of community settings where freelance educators often work — settings such as an environmental education fair, a neighborhood conference, or some other community event. How many ways are there to evaluate the impact of brief interactions at community events? Let’s find out. nature, compassion, social justice, visitor studies, demographic, climate change, outdoors, culturally responsive evaluation, psychographic, evaluation, empathy, freelance, environmental education, museum, audience research false full 64 10dcd433-2754-49cc-a5c3-5001d41df3fb Alastair Duncan, Interpreting Place Through Sound Alastair Duncan is an award-winning artist and educator who uses sound to interpret place. As founder and director of StillWalks he develops interactive projects that promote understanding of place and the outdoors.

How does Alastair create StillWalks projects?

What has he learned about sound?

How does he work with schools, community organizations, a local prison, and immigration services?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

StillWalks

StillWalks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@stillwalks)

Viewing Nature Scenes Positivity Affects Recovery of Autonomic Function Following Acute-Mental Stress

View Through a Window May Influence Recovery from Surgery

From Orange to Blue: How Nature Imagery Affects Inmates in the “Blue Room”

High Tide Birds soundtrack, courtesy of StillWalks®, all rights reserved.

 

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Near the end at 49:11, when talking about research, Alastair mentioned the University of Exeter. He intended to say the University of Essex.

 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:00:36 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Alastair Duncan, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Alastair Duncan is an award-winning artist and educator who uses sound to interpret place. As founder and director of StillWalks he develops interactive projects that promote understanding of place and the outdoors.

How does Alastair create StillWalks projects?

What has he learned about sound?

How does he work with schools, community organizations, a local prison, and immigration services?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

StillWalks

StillWalks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@stillwalks)

Viewing Nature Scenes Positivity Affects Recovery of Autonomic Function Following Acute-Mental Stress

View Through a Window May Influence Recovery from Surgery

From Orange to Blue: How Nature Imagery Affects Inmates in the “Blue Room”

High Tide Birds soundtrack, courtesy of StillWalks®, all rights reserved.

 

Correction: 

Near the end at 49:11, when talking about research, Alastair mentioned the University of Exeter. He intended to say the University of Essex.

 

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends and colleagues and consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts.”). Your review brings attention to the significant contributions independent environmental education professionals make to the field and society.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Alastair Duncan, Interpreting Place Through Sound Alastair Duncan, Tania Marien 00:52:59 Alastair Duncan is an award-winning artist and educator who uses sound to interpret place. As founder and director of StillWalks he develops interactive projects that promote understanding of place and the outdoors. How does Alastair create StillWalks projects? What has he learned about sound? How does he work with schools, community organizations, a local prison, and immigration services? Let’s find out. Alastair Duncan is an award-winning artist and educator who uses sound to interpret place. As founder and director of StillWalks he develops interactive projects that promote understanding of place and the outdoors. How does Alastair create StillWalks projects? What has he learned about sound? How does he work with schools, community organizations, a local prison, and immigration services? Let’s find out. nature, mindfulness, ireland, outdoors, textiles, weaving, sound, mental health, wales, immigration, freelance, prisons, scotland, environmental education false full 63 74cf3ba3-c788-4603-a317-eed23d901aa0 Katura Reynolds, Creating Bilingual Learning Environments Katura Reynolds is an Interpretive Content Developer and scientific illustrator. She has worked in exhibit design since 1997 and has created learning environments at museums such as The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and most recently Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA.

She is especially interested in bilingual and bi-cultural content development and community-based social marketing.

How did Katura learn to design bilingual learning environments?

What recommendations does she have for us?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Scribbiling Science

Best practices for the design of bilingual museum graphics (NISE Network)

Translation Process Guide (NISE Network)

Bilingual Exhibit Research Initiative (BERI), diving into how folks use bilingual graphics in museums.

Roots of Wisdom Legacy Document, with insights on cross-cultural collaborations.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:05:06 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Katura Reynolds) https://talaterra.com Katura Reynolds is an Interpretive Content Developer and scientific illustrator. She has worked in exhibit design since 1997 and has created learning environments at museums such as The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and most recently Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA.

She is especially interested in bilingual and bi-cultural content development and community-based social marketing.

How did Katura learn to design bilingual learning environments?

What recommendations does she have for us?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Scribbiling Science

Best practices for the design of bilingual museum graphics (NISE Network)

Translation Process Guide (NISE Network)

Bilingual Exhibit Research Initiative (BERI), diving into how folks use bilingual graphics in museums.

Roots of Wisdom Legacy Document, with insights on cross-cultural collaborations.

View transcript

 

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends and colleagues and consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts.”). Your review brings attention to the significant contributions independent environmental education professionals make to the field and society.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Katura Reynolds, Creating Bilingual Learning Environments Tania Marien, Katura Reynolds 00:37:31 Katura Reynolds is an Interpretive Content Developer and scientific illustrator. She has worked in exhibit design since 1997 and has created learning environments at museums such as The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and most recently Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA. She is especially interested in bilingual and bi-cultural content development and community-based social marketing. How did Katura learn to design bilingual learning environments? How recommendations does she have for us? Let’s find out. Katura Reynolds is an Interpretive Content Developer and scientific illustrator. She has worked in exhibit design since 1997 and has created learning environments at museums such as The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and most recently Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA. She is especially interested in bilingual and bi-cultural content development and community-based social marketing. How did Katura learn to design bilingual learning environments? How recommendations does she have for us? Let’s find out. language, exhibit design, scientific illustration, exhibition, culture, interpretation, family, bilingual, zoo, freelance, botanic garden, environmental education, museum false full 62 e98de8a9-53cb-4845-aaf7-b7a5516fb468 Kate Field, Regenerative Farming Kate Field is a co-founder of Leap Farm, a 300-acre award-winning family farm in Tasmania. Together with her husband, Kate implements regenerative farming techniques to produce their signature cheese and to raise goats and cattle.

Kate is also the host and producer of “The Curious Farmer” podcast in which she explores the topic of regenerative agriculture.

How did Kate and her husband come to own their independent farm?

What changes to the land have they observed since taking an ecological approach to farming?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Leap Farm

The Curious Farmer

 

Thank you for listening.

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 4 Jul 2020 00:42:19 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Kate Field) https://talaterra.com Kate Field is a co-founder of Leap Farm, a 300-acre award-winning family farm in Tasmania. Together with her husband, Kate implements regenerative farming techniques to produce their signature cheese and to raise goats and cattle.

Kate is also the host and producer of “The Curious Farmer” podcast in which she explores the topic of regenerative agriculture.

How did Kate and her husband come to own their independent farm?

What changes to the land have they observed since taking an ecological approach to farming?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Leap Farm

The Curious Farmer

 

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends and colleagues and consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts.”). Your review brings attention to the significant contributions independent environmental education professionals make to the field and society.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kate Field, Regenerative Farming Tania Marien, Kate Field 00:57:05 Kate Field is a co-founder of Leap Farm, a 300-acre award-winning family farm in Tasmania. Together with her husband, Kate implements regenerative farming techniques to produce their signature cheese and to raise goats and cattle. Kate is also the host and producer of “The Curious Farmer” podcast in which she explores the topic of regenerative agriculture. How did Kate and her husband come to own their independent farm? What changes to the land have they observed since taking an ecological approach to farming? Let's find out. Kate Field is a co-founder of Leap Farm, a 300-acre award-winning family farm in Tasmania. Together with her husband, Kate implements regenerative farming techniques to produce their signature cheese and to raise goats and cattle. Kate is also the host and producer of “The Curious Farmer” podcast in which she explores the topic of regenerative agriculture. How did Kate and her husband come to own their independent farm? What changes to the land have they observed since taking an ecological approach to farming? Let's find out. agriculture, farmers market, conservation, australia, farm, regenerative agriculture, restoration, goats, freelance, cheese, cattle, environmental education, tasmania false full 61 a37c01d5-64cf-48ee-942b-f82b75ce5ad6 What is environmental education for? Next week Talaterra Cowork will host Breakthrough! - Purpose of Environmental Education.

This Breakthrough! session will be the first of many monthly conversations to encourage dialogue between independent professionals working in fields related to environmental education and their colleagues.

This month’s topic was inspired by papers I read by Dr. Rupu Gupta and her colleagues. Last year I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Gupta for the podcast. Dr. Gupta’s specialty is conservation psychology. She studies why people have an interest in nature, why they don’t, what motivates them to take care of nature, and what barriers prevent people from caring for the environment.

This week we revisit my conversation with Dr. Gupta because next week’s Breakthrough! session is informed and inspired by her work and the research tool she helped create at Knology.

I hope you enjoy learning about Dr. Rupu’s research and that you consider participating in next week’s Breakthrough! conversation.

 

LINKS

Knology.org

More about Dr. Rupu Gupta

Let’s Talk: What to you is the purpose of environmental education?

Transcript: Ep60, What is Environmental Education for?

Social media photo by Marleen Mulder-Wieske on Unsplash

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:02:28 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Rupu Gupta, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Next week Talaterra Cowork will host Breakthrough! - Purpose of Environmental Education.

This Breakthrough! session will be the first of many monthly conversations to encourage dialogue between independent professionals working in fields related to environmental education and their colleagues.

This month’s topic was inspired by papers I read by Dr. Rupu Gupta and her colleagues. Last year I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Gupta for the podcast. Dr. Gupta’s specialty is conservation psychology. She studies why people have an interest in nature, why they don’t, what motivates them to take care of nature, and what barriers prevent people from caring for the environment.

This week we revisit my conversation with Dr. Gupta because next week’s Breakthrough! session is informed and inspired by her work and the research tool she helped create at Knology.

I hope you enjoy learning about Dr. Rupu’s research and that you consider participating in next week’s Breakthrough! conversation.

 

LINKS

Knology.org

More about Dr. Rupu Gupta

Let’s Talk: What to you is the purpose of environmental education?

Transcript: Ep60, What is Environmental Education for?

Social media photo by Marleen Mulder-Wieske on Unsplash

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> What is environmental education for? Rupu Gupta, Tania Marien 00:43:09 Next week Talaterra Cowork will host Breakthrough! - Purpose of Environmental Education. This Breakthrough! session will be the first of many monthly conversations to encourage dialogue between independent professionals working in fields related to environmental education and their colleagues. This month’s topic was inspired by papers I read by Dr. Rupu Gupta and her colleagues. Last year I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Gupta for the podcast. Dr. Gupta’s specialty is conservation psychology. She studies why people have an interest in nature, why they don’t, what motivates them to take care of nature, and what barriers prevent people from caring for the environment. This week we revisit my conversation with Dr. Gupta because next week’s Breakthrough! session is informed and inspired by her work and the research tool she helped create at Knology. I hope you enjoy learning about Dr. Rupu’s research and that you consider participating in next week’s Breakthrough! conversation. Learn more at https://talaterra.com/events. Next week Talaterra Cowork will host Breakthrough! - Purpose of Environmental Education. This Breakthrough! session will be the first of many monthly conversations to encourage dialogue between independent professionals working in fields related to environmental education and their colleagues. This month’s topic was inspired by papers I read by Dr. Rupu Gupta and her colleagues. Last year I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Gupta for the podcast. Dr. Gupta’s specialty is conservation psychology. She studies why people have an interest in nature, why they don’t, what motivates them to take care of nature, and what barriers prevent people from caring for the environment. This week we revisit my conversation with Dr. Gupta because next week’s Breakthrough! session is informed and inspired by her work and the research tool she helped create at Knology. I hope you enjoy learning about Dr. Rupu’s research and that you consider participating in next week’s Breakthrough! conversation. Learn more at https://talaterra.com/events. nature, advocacy, behavior, diversity, network, conservation, cowork, inclusion, culture, psychology, freelance, environmental education false full 60 81c15ebb-2ee6-4066-8f5d-f17ac5d73743 The Future of Work The future of work is uncertain. 

What does this mean to independent professionals like you and me?

We can talk about it if you want.

How?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Talaterra

When Every Aspect of Your Museum Job Has Changed, How Do You Move Forward?

International Nature Journaling Week

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 30 May 2020 03:27:19 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com The future of work is uncertain. 

What does this mean to independent professionals like you and me?

We can talk about it if you want.

How?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Talaterra

When Every Aspect of Your Museum Job Has Changed, How Do You Move Forward?

International Nature Journaling Week

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> The Future of Work TALATERRA Inc. 00:07:35 The future of work is uncertain.  What does this mean to independent professionals like you and me? We can talk about it if you want. How? Let’s find out. The future of work is uncertain.  What does this mean to independent professionals like you and me? We can talk about it if you want. How? Let’s find out. nature, professional, independent, freelance, environmental education, museum false full 59 70fcc8b0-d443-4b14-984e-d66d9bb28473 Talaterra announces Breakthrough! Last week I had the opportunity to meet with a group of environmental educators. Participants logged in from California, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maine, Mexico, and Costa Rica.

What did I learn?

What is Talaterra’s next initiative for freelance environmental professionals?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Register for Breakthrough! - Purpose of EE

Practitioners’ perspectives on the purpose of environmental education

Transcript: Ep 58, Announcing Breakthrough!

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 18:35:49 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com Last week I had the opportunity to meet with a group of environmental educators. Participants logged in from California, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maine, Mexico, and Costa Rica.

What did I learn?

What is Talaterra’s next initiative for freelance environmental professionals?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Register for Breakthrough! - Purpose of EE

Practitioners’ perspectives on the purpose of environmental education

Transcript: Ep 58, Announcing Breakthrough!

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Talaterra announces Breakthrough! TALATERRA Inc. 00:04:26 Last week I had the opportunity to meet with a group of environmental educators. Participants logged in from California, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maine, Mexico, and Costa Rica. What did I learn? What is Talaterra’s next initiative for freelance environmental professionals? Let’s find out. Last week I had the opportunity to meet with a group of environmental educators. Participants logged in from California, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maine, Mexico, and Costa Rica. What did I learn? What is Talaterra’s next initiative for freelance environmental professionals? Let’s find out. nature, career, mastermind group, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 58 68b4377c-97b2-4814-a2cc-c0da1f7e669a How did you begin in informal education? “(A) lack of environmental education opportunities in our daughters’ elementary school.”

“Through work I was doing with scientific journals and museum publications.”

“(An) internship with an organic farm through school.”

These are only a few of the responses I received to the question:

How did you start working in the field of informal education?

I included this question in the survey I used in the early days of The Freelance Project.

What else did I learn?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Freelancing in Environmental Education

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 17:17:30 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com “(A) lack of environmental education opportunities in our daughters’ elementary school.”

“Through work I was doing with scientific journals and museum publications.”

“(An) internship with an organic farm through school.”

These are only a few of the responses I received to the question:

How did you start working in the field of informal education?

I included this question in the survey I used in the early days of The Freelance Project.

What else did I learn?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Freelancing in Environmental Education

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> How did you begin in informal education? Tania Marien 00:05:05 “(A) lack of environmental education opportunities in our daughters’ elementary school.” “Through work I was doing with scientific journals and museum publications.” “(An) internship with an organic farm through school.” These are only a few of the responses I received to the question: How did you start working in the field of informal education? I included this question in the survey I used in the early days of The Freelance Project. What else did I learn? Let's find out. “(A) lack of environmental education opportunities in our daughters’ elementary school.” “Through work I was doing with scientific journals and museum publications.” “(An) internship with an organic farm through school.” These are only a few of the responses I received to the question: How did you start working in the field of informal education? I included this question in the survey I used in the early days of The Freelance Project. What else did I learn? Let's find out. nature, interpretation, coworking, freelance, heritage, environmental education false full 57 1c8d23ac-0523-4f36-8079-866d3daf9a44 Mark and Crystal Mandica: Amphibian Foundation Launches New Initiative for Families This week we meet up with Mark and Crystal Mandica, founders of The Amphibian Foundation. When Mark and Crystal launched the Foundation in 2016, they had to get creative when it came to funding because a federal startup grant they were counting on did not come through. They hit the ground running and turned their Foundation into what it is today. Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, they once again find themselves having to fund themselves creatively.

After listening to the original episode (aired December 18, 2019), you’ll hear the conversation I had with Mark and Crystal earlier this week. They have exciting new updates to share, so be sure to stick around to find out what’s new.

How is The Amphibian Foundation growing their network?

What is their new initiative for families?

Let’s find out. 

 

LINKS

The Amphibian Foundation

Amphibian Foundation Membership

Critter Camp Worldwide

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 7 May 2020 22:00:04 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Crystal Mandica, Tania Marien, Mark Mandica) https://talaterra.com This week we meet up with Mark and Crystal Mandica, founders of The Amphibian Foundation. When Mark and Crystal launched the Foundation in 2016, they had to get creative when it came to funding because a federal startup grant they were counting on did not come through. They hit the ground running and turned their Foundation into what it is today. Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, they once again find themselves having to fund themselves creatively.

After listening to the original episode (aired December 18, 2019), you’ll hear the conversation I had with Mark and Crystal earlier this week. They have exciting new updates to share, so be sure to stick around to find out what’s new.

How is The Amphibian Foundation growing their network?

What is their new initiative for families?

Let’s find out. 

 

LINKS

The Amphibian Foundation

Amphibian Foundation Membership

Critter Camp Worldwide

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mark and Crystal Mandica: Amphibian Foundation Launches New Initiative for Families Crystal Mandica, Tania Marien, Mark Mandica 00:57:18 This week we meet up with Mark and Crystal Mandica, founders of The Amphibian Foundation. When Mark and Crystal launched the Foundation in 2016, they had to get creative when it came to funding because a federal startup grant they were counting on did not come through. They hit the ground running and turned their Foundation into what it is today. Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, they once again find themselves having to fund themselves creatively. After listening to the original episode (aired December 18, 2019), you’ll hear the conversation I had with Mark and Crystal earlier this week. They have exciting new updates to share, so be sure to stick around to find out what’s new. How is The Amphibian Foundation growing their network? What is their new initiative for families? Let’s find out. This week we meet up with Mark and Crystal Mandica, founders of The Amphibian Foundation. When Mark and Crystal launched the Foundation in 2016, they had to get creative when it came to funding because a federal startup grant they were counting on did not come through. They hit the ground running and turned their Foundation into what it is today. Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, they once again find themselves having to fund themselves creatively. After listening to the original episode (aired December 18, 2019), you’ll hear the conversation I had with Mark and Crystal earlier this week. They have exciting new updates to share, so be sure to stick around to find out what’s new. How is The Amphibian Foundation growing their network? What is their new initiative for families? Let’s find out. nature, snakes, lizards, conservation, summer, frogs, online, family, community, freelance, amphibians, environmental education false full 56 d4647f7a-e71f-45f2-9250-69b05a62ee78 Alice Merry: Museo Wak'a Pop-up Museum Alice Merry is a co-founder of Museo Wak'a, a pop-up participatory museum delighting communities in Lima, Peru. I spoke with Alice to learn more about Museo Wak'a and how it contributes to lifelong learning in communities.

Alice and co-founder Gustavo Florez Salcedo and team member Rolando Flores Vega launched Museo Wak'a three years ago in a garage after a flood. Since then, they received a grant from the Royal Society of Arts, formed partnerships with museums, and won the hearts of residents.

How did Museo Wak'a develop partnerships with traditional museums?

What has been Waka's most successful approach to sponsorships?

What's next for this community-oriented museum?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Museo Wak'a: A New Kind of Museum

Museo Wak'a on Facebook

Event photos on Facebook

Our First Few Interviews: Heritage, Shame, and Food

More Interviews: Make an Event of It

Alice on LinkedIn

Alice's podcast about women and financial inclusion (The Feminist Finance Podcast)

Data for Visitor-serving Organizations

A Beautiful Constraint

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 1 May 2020 06:27:42 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Alice Merry, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Alice Merry is a co-founder of Museo Wak'a, a pop-up participatory museum delighting communities in Lima, Peru. I spoke with Alice to learn more about Museo Wak'a and how it contributes to lifelong learning in communities.

Alice and co-founder Gustavo Florez Salcedo and team member Rolando Flores Vega launched Museo Wak'a three years ago in a garage after a flood. Since then, they received a grant from the Royal Society of Arts, formed partnerships with museums, and won the hearts of residents.

How did Museo Wak'a develop partnerships with traditional museums?

What has been Waka's most successful approach to sponsorships?

What's next for this community-oriented museum?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Museo Wak'a: A New Kind of Museum

Museo Wak'a on Facebook

Event photos on Facebook

Our First Few Interviews: Heritage, Shame, and Food

More Interviews: Make an Event of It

Alice on LinkedIn

Alice's podcast about women and financial inclusion (The Feminist Finance Podcast)

Data for Visitor-serving Organizations

A Beautiful Constraint

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Alice Merry: Museo Wak'a Pop-up Museum Alice Merry, Tania Marien 00:53:44 Alice Merry is a co-founder of Museo Wak'a, a pop-up participatory museum delighting communities in Lima, Peru. I spoke with Alice to learn more about Museo Wak'a and how it contributes to lifelong learning in communities. Alice and co-founder Gustavo Florez Salcedo and team member Rolando Flores Vega launched Museo Wak'a three years ago in a garage after a flood. Since then, they received a grant from the Royal Society of Arts, formed partnerships with museums, and won the hearts of residents. How did Museo Wak'a develop partnerships with traditional museums? What has been the Waka's most successful approach to sponsorships? What's next for this community-oriented museum? Let's find out. Alice Merry is a co-founder of Museo Wak'a, a pop-up participatory museum delighting communities in Lima, Peru. I spoke with Alice to learn more about Museo Wak'a and how it contributes to lifelong learning in communities. Alice and co-founder Gustavo Florez Salcedo and team member Rolando Flores Vega launched Museo Wak'a three years ago in a garage after a flood. Since then, they received a grant from the Royal Society of Arts, formed partnerships with museums, and won the hearts of residents. How did Museo Wak'a develop partnerships with traditional museums? What has been the Waka's most successful approach to sponsorships? What's next for this community-oriented museum? Let's find out. diversity, pop-up, inclusion, equity, exhibition, culture, participatory museum, community, freelance, heritage, peru, museum, lifelong learning true full 55 adec44f8-afea-482c-8842-4b87eaefcc11 Janice Kelley: Nature Detectives and Podcast Update Janice Kelley is an author and the founder of an afterschool program called Nature Detectives. This week we revisit my conversation with Janice because she recently launched a podcast series based on her book, Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge. Today's episode begins with our discussion about her new podcast, followed by an in-depth conversation about her book and afterschool program. Our in-depth interview first aired on March 7, 2019.

What's the story behind the book Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge?

How did Janice create and grow Nature Detectives?

Where does she want to take the program?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Nature Legacies (Janice’s website)

Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge podcast

Nature Detectives

Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge: Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River

Through the Eyes of John Muir: Practices in Environmental Stewardship

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:19:33 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Janice Kelley) https://talaterra.com Janice Kelley is an author and the founder of an afterschool program called Nature Detectives. This week we revisit my conversation with Janice because she recently launched a podcast series based on her book, Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge. Today's episode begins with our discussion about her new podcast, followed by an in-depth conversation about her book and afterschool program. Our in-depth interview first aired on March 7, 2019.

What's the story behind the book Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge?

How did Janice create and grow Nature Detectives?

Where does she want to take the program?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Nature Legacies (Janice’s website)

Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge podcast

Nature Detectives

Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge: Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River

Through the Eyes of John Muir: Practices in Environmental Stewardship

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Janice Kelley: Nature Detectives and Podcast Update Tania Marien, Janice Kelley 00:40:02 Janice Kelley is an author and the founder of an afterschool program called Nature Detectives. This week we revisit my conversation with Janice because she recently launched a podcast series based on her book, Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge. Today's episode begins with our discussion about her new podcast, followed by an in-depth conversation about her book and afterschool program. Our in-depth interview first aired on March 7, 2019. What's the story behind the book Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge? How did Janice create Nature Detectives? Where does she want to take the program? Let's find out. Janice Kelley is an author and the founder of an afterschool program called Nature Detectives. This week we revisit my conversation with Janice because she recently launched a podcast series based on her book, Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge. Today's episode begins with our discussion about her new podcast, followed by an in-depth conversation about her book and afterschool program. Our in-depth interview first aired on March 7, 2019. What's the story behind the book Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge? How did Janice create Nature Detectives? Where does she want to take the program? Let's find out. nature, book, freelancer, podcast, john muir, sacramento, river, afterschool program, environmental education false full 54 41acf9ac-ba96-48b5-a4a4-232cecd16c1b Tina Demirdjian: Poetry in Nature Tina Demirdjian is a poet, author, and teacher. Tina uses poetry and creative strategies to build sustainable partnerships. In this episode, Tina helps us see how poetry can be used to view the world in new and creative ways.

How does Tina use poetry as a tool for community building?

How does she work with multi-generational audiences?

 

Let's find out. 

 

LINKS

Poetry Consults

Tina on Instagram

Two Dying Bees (poem)

Worm Biology (poem)

Mid-Afternoon (poem)

Talaterra on Poetry: Use Poetry to Engage with Your Subject, Your Audience, and Yourself

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:53:35 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tina Demirdjian, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Tina Demirdjian is a poet, author, and teacher. Tina uses poetry and creative strategies to build sustainable partnerships. In this episode, Tina helps us see how poetry can be used to view the world in new and creative ways.

How does Tina use poetry as a tool for community building?

How does she work with multi-generational audiences?

 

Let's find out. 

 

LINKS

Poetry Consults

Tina on Instagram

Two Dying Bees (poem)

Worm Biology (poem)

Mid-Afternoon (poem)

Talaterra on Poetry: Use Poetry to Engage with Your Subject, Your Audience, and Yourself

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Tina Demirdjian: Poetry in Nature Tina Demirdjian, Tania Marien 00:43:09 Tina Demirdjian is a poet, author, and teacher. Tina uses poetry and creative strategies to build sustainable partnerships. In this episode, Tina helps us see how poetry can be used to view the world in new and creative ways. How does Tina use poetry as a tool for community building? How does she work with multi-generational audiences? Let's find out. Tina Demirdjian is a poet, author, and teacher. Tina uses poetry and creative strategies to build sustainable partnerships. In this episode, Tina helps us see how poetry can be used to view the world in new and creative ways. How does Tina use poetry as a tool for community building? How does she work with multi-generational audiences? Let's find out. nature, community, school, poetry, freelance, art, environmental education false full 53 3531beb4-5756-4428-a0e9-53da6af84d0f Engagement While reviewing survey results collected in the early stage of The Freelance Project, I was struck by the questions about place and responses educators provided. I know it is our current challenge with the coronavirus that made them stand out. The world was different back then. 

I did read something in the survey that encouraged me, though.

 

LINKS

Talaterra

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:33:47 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com While reviewing survey results collected in the early stage of The Freelance Project, I was struck by the questions about place and responses educators provided. I know it is our current challenge with the coronavirus that made them stand out. The world was different back then. 

I did read something in the survey that encouraged me, though.

 

LINKS

Talaterra

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Engagement TALATERRA Inc. 00:04:16 While reviewing survey results collected in the early stage of The Freelance Project, I was struck by the questions about place and responses educators provided. I know it is our current challenge with the coronavirus that made them stand out. The world was different back then. I did read something in the survey that encouraged me, though. While reviewing survey results collected in the early stage of The Freelance Project, I was struck by the questions about place and responses educators provided. I know it is our current challenge with the coronavirus that made them stand out. The world was different back then. I did read something in the survey that encouraged me, though. nature journaling, coworking, place, freelance, environmental education false full 52 d4de05e3-eb60-4975-8cae-903d9eb59141 Donna Cravotta: Thoughtful Social Media Donna Cravotta is the founder and CEO of Social Pivot PR. Donna's passion is to inspire people to rethink their approach to social media. I invited Donna to the show today because she achieved the impossible. She got me to see that social media isn't just junk and noise. It is possible to engage with social media thoughtfully and purposefully, and with generosity.

I had one question on my mind when I reached out to Donna. It was:

How can freelance environmental educators and interpreters use social media to move themselves forward while separated from the people they serve?

What did she say?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

SocialPivot PR

Donna on LinkedIn

Donna on Facebook

Donna on Twitter

Donna on Instagram

 

Donna’s Visibility Workshops (use code gathersale, one sale $75 each)

Podcasts: Before, During & After the Interview

Media: Pitch & Position Yourself to Land Media

From the Stage: Speak to Your Audience

 

Gather Masterclass - 4-hour LIVE virtual workshop (use gatherjd for 20% off)

 

HARO

TweetDeck

Later.com

eClincher

SmarterQueue

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2020 07:21:14 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Donna Cravotta) https://talaterra.com Donna Cravotta is the founder and CEO of Social Pivot PR. Donna's passion is to inspire people to rethink their approach to social media. I invited Donna to the show today because she achieved the impossible. She got me to see that social media isn't just junk and noise. It is possible to engage with social media thoughtfully and purposefully, and with generosity.

I had one question on my mind when I reached out to Donna. It was:

How can freelance environmental educators and interpreters use social media to move themselves forward while separated from the people they serve?

What did she say?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

SocialPivot PR

Donna on LinkedIn

Donna on Facebook

Donna on Twitter

Donna on Instagram

 

Donna’s Visibility Workshops (use code gathersale, one sale $75 each)

Podcasts: Before, During & After the Interview

Media: Pitch & Position Yourself to Land Media

From the Stage: Speak to Your Audience

 

Gather Masterclass - 4-hour LIVE virtual workshop (use gatherjd for 20% off)

 

HARO

TweetDeck

Later.com

eClincher

SmarterQueue

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Donna Cravotta: Thoughtful Social Media Tania Marien, Donna Cravotta 00:38:44 Donna Cravotta is the founder and CEO of Social Pivot PR. Donna's passion is to inspire people to rethink their approach to social media. I invited Donna to the show today because she achieved the impossible. She got me to see that social media isn't just junk and noise. It is possible to engage with social media thoughtfully and purposefully, and with generosity. I had one question on my mind when I reached out to Donna. It was: How can freelance environmental educators and interpreters use social media to move themselves forward while separated from the people they serve? What did she say? Let's find out. Donna Cravotta is the founder and CEO of Social Pivot PR. Donna's passion is to inspire people to rethink their approach to social media. I invited Donna to the show today because she achieved the impossible. She got me to see that social media isn't just junk and noise. It is possible to engage with social media thoughtfully and purposefully, and with generosity. I had one question on my mind when I reached out to Donna. It was: How can freelance environmental educators and interpreters use social media to move themselves forward while separated from the people they serve? What did she say? Let's find out. nature, environment, twitter, conservation, instagram, social media, facebook, freelance, linkedin, environmental education false full 51 dc56e3d5-9fe2-4d94-87dc-d038f99c2719 Bethan Burton: International Nature Journaling Week Bethan Burton is a teacher, avid nature journaler, and founder of International Nature Journaling Week, an online global celebration occurring June 1-7, 2020.

When did Bethan decide to make journaling her career?

How does she teach nature journaling to toddlers?

What is International Nature Journaling Week all about?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Journaling with Nature (Bethan's website)

Bethan on Instagram (@journalingwithnature)

International Nature Journaling Week

Alfred Russel Wallace

The Sketchbook Project at Brooklyn Art Library

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:39:02 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Bethan Burton) https://talaterra.com Bethan Burton is a teacher, avid nature journaler, and founder of International Nature Journaling Week, an online global celebration occurring June 1-7, 2020.

When did Bethan decide to make journaling her career?

How does she teach nature journaling to toddlers?

What is International Nature Journaling Week all about?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Journaling with Nature (Bethan's website)

Bethan on Instagram (@journalingwithnature)

International Nature Journaling Week

Alfred Russel Wallace

The Sketchbook Project at Brooklyn Art Library

 

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Bethan Burton: International Nature Journaling Week Tania Marien, Bethan Burton 00:36:58 Bethan Burton is a teacher, avid nature journaler, and founder of International Nature Journaling Week, an online global celebration occurring June 1-7, 2020. When did Bethan decide to make journaling her career? How does she teach nature journaling to toddlers? What is International Nature Journaling Week all about? Let's find out. Bethan Burton is a teacher, avid nature journaler, and founder of International Nature Journaling Week, an online global celebration occurring June 1-7, 2020. When did Bethan decide to make journaling her career? How does she teach nature journaling to toddlers? What is International Nature Journaling Week all about? Let's find out. nature, nature journal, sketchbook, australia, natural history, borneo, freelance, environmental education false full 50 ba0e477e-82ac-429e-b3d1-44edf95796fd Doors Open As some of you already know, last week I opened the doors to Talaterra Cowork, the coworking space that was established for independent professionals working in our field. If you are an independent professional working in environmental education, natural resource fields, nature, and heritage interpretation or in really any field, where through your work, you connect people with nature, this coworking space is for you. 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 04:39:10 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com As some of you already know, last week I opened the doors to Talaterra Cowork, the coworking space that was established for independent professionals working in our field. If you are an independent professional working in environmental education, natural resource fields, nature, and heritage interpretation or in really any field, where through your work, you connect people with nature, this coworking space is for you. 

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Doors Open TALATERRA Inc. 00:03:12 Last week I announced a restructuring of Talaterra Cowork in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. What changed? Let’s find out. Last week I announced a restructuring of Talaterra Cowork in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. What changed? Let’s find out. nature, interpreter, educator, coronavirus, coworking, freelance, environmental education false full 49 268cc423-469b-4fda-ba1b-9599c577a5c3 Roundtable Discussion: Where is your audience? How do you find "the others?" 

This question was the focus of a conversation I had earlier this morning. 

Today I had the opportunity to participate in the Ruckus Makers Roundtable, hosted by Scott Perry, Chief Difference Maker at Creative on Purpose. Scott is currently hosting a series of conversations with individuals from ForwardLink, the alumni community created by Seth Godin. Joining me on the call was Penny Harris, founder of Mission Centered Fundraising. Some of the things Scott, Penny, and I spoke about are who the "others" are, how we move ourselves forward, what we're regularly shipping, and what to do when your audience changes. I'm not going to fill you in with all the details. Instead, I'd like to invite you to listen in on our conversation. You'll find the link to this morning's session in the show notes. 

Thank you for stopping by the podcast today. See you next week.

 

LINKS

Ruckus Makers Roundtable: How do you "find the others?"

Creative on Purpose

Akimbo Workshops

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 04:55:54 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Scott Perry, Tania Marien, Penny Harris) https://talaterra.com How do you find "the others?" 

This question was the focus of a conversation I had earlier this morning. 

Today I had the opportunity to participate in the Ruckus Makers Roundtable, hosted by Scott Perry, Chief Difference Maker at Creative on Purpose. Scott is currently hosting a series of conversations with individuals from ForwardLink, the alumni community created by Seth Godin. Joining me on the call was Penny Harris, founder of Mission Centered Fundraising. Some of the things Scott, Penny, and I spoke about are who the "others" are, how we move ourselves forward, what we're regularly shipping, and what to do when your audience changes. I'm not going to fill you in with all the details. Instead, I'd like to invite you to listen in on our conversation. You'll find the link to this morning's session in the show notes. 

Thank you for stopping by the podcast today. See you next week.

 

LINKS

Ruckus Makers Roundtable: How do you "find the others?"

Creative on Purpose

Akimbo Workshops

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Roundtable Discussion: Where is your audience? Scott Perry, Tania Marien, Penny Harris 00:03:45 How do you find "the others?" This question was the focus of a conversation I had earlier this morning. Today I had the opportunity to participate in the Ruckus Makers Roundtable, hosted by Scott Perry, Chief Difference Maker at Creative on Purpose. Scott is currently hosting a series of conversations with individuals from ForwardLink, the alumni community created by Seth Godin. Joining me on the call was Penny Harris, founder of Mission Centered Fundraising. Some of the things Scott, Penny, and I spoke about are who the "others" are, how we move ourselves forward, what we're regularly shipping, and what to do when your audience changes. I'm not going to fill you in with all the details. Instead, I'd like to invite you to listen in on our conversation. You'll find the link to this morning's session in the show notes. Thank you for stopping by the podcast today. See you next week. How do you find "the others?" This question was the focus of a conversation I had earlier this morning. Today I had the opportunity to participate in the Ruckus Makers Roundtable, hosted by Scott Perry, Chief Difference Maker at Creative on Purpose. Scott is currently hosting a series of conversations with individuals from ForwardLink, the alumni community created by Seth Godin. Joining me on the call was Penny Harris, founder of Mission Centered Fundraising. Some of the things Scott, Penny, and I spoke about are who the "others" are, how we move ourselves forward, what we're regularly shipping, and what to do when your audience changes. I'm not going to fill you in with all the details. Instead, I'd like to invite you to listen in on our conversation. You'll find the link to this morning's session in the show notes. Thank you for stopping by the podcast today. See you next week. nature, forward link, podcast, altmba, akimbo, freelance, environmental education false full 48 91a10e3d-713c-4ada-af00-bdec964f203e Kathryn Parsley: Plant Blindness Kathryn Parsley is a Ph.D. candidate whose specialty is plant blindness and botanical literacy. She is creating tools to asses plant blindness in students and hopes to make her tools available to teachers for use in any learning environment.

Why did Kathryn choose to study plant blindness?

What are her tools about?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Kathryn's website

Validity and Reliability of the Plant Blindness Index (PBI) and the Botanical Literacy Inventory (BLI)

Analyzing Plant and Animal Images in Undergraduate Biology Textbooks

The Plant Blindness Problem

Sabel Lab at University of Memphis

Center for Biodiversity at the University of Memphis

Kathryn's Plantae Fellow profile

Kathryn on LinkedIn

Kathryn on Twitter

Kathryn on Instagram

Toward a Theory of Plant Blindness

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2020 23:09:07 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Kathryn Parsley, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Kathryn Parsley is a Ph.D. candidate whose specialty is plant blindness and botanical literacy. She is creating tools to asses plant blindness in students and hopes to make her tools available to teachers for use in any learning environment.

Why did Kathryn choose to study plant blindness?

What are her tools about?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Kathryn's website

Validity and Reliability of the Plant Blindness Index (PBI) and the Botanical Literacy Inventory (BLI)

Analyzing Plant and Animal Images in Undergraduate Biology Textbooks

The Plant Blindness Problem

Sabel Lab at University of Memphis

Center for Biodiversity at the University of Memphis

Kathryn's Plantae Fellow profile

Kathryn on LinkedIn

Kathryn on Twitter

Kathryn on Instagram

Toward a Theory of Plant Blindness

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kathryn Parsley: Plant Blindness Kathryn Parsley, Tania Marien 00:36:58 Kathryn Parsley is a Ph.D. candidate whose specialty is plant blindness and botanical literacy. She is creating tools to asses plant blindness in students and hopes to make her tools available to teachers for use in any learning environment. Why did Kathryn choose to study plant blindness? What are her tools about? Let's find out. Kathryn Parsley is a Ph.D. candidate whose specialty is plant blindness and botanical literacy. She is creating tools to asses plant blindness in students and hopes to make her tools available to teachers for use in any learning environment. Why did Kathryn choose to study plant blindness? What are her tools about? Let's find out. nature, environment, biofuel, tennessee, sustainability, memphis, climate change, plant blindness, freelance, plants, environmental education, food security false full 47 a18805b2-ec05-4a7d-892d-6ee87764cb53 Erica Fielder: Designing Interpretive Displays Erica Fielder is the owner of Erica Fielder Studio, an interpretive studio that creates interpretive displays for parks and visitor centers. Erica has worked with over 50 creative partners during the studio’s 30-year history and has guided the production of almost 1,400 interpretive displays.

How did Erica become a designer of interpretive panels?

How does she prepare watercolor paintings for her panels?

How does Erica begin conversations with prospective clients?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Erica Fielder Studio

Sam H. Ham•

Freeman Tilden •

Jug Handle Creek Farm & Nature Center

Maraya Cornell on Twitter 

National Association for Interpretation (NAI) 

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

Pannier Graphics - Outdoor Signage and Exhibit Bases

iZone Imaging - Custom Signs and Environmental Graphics

 

Talaterra is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. If you choose to purchase a book through a link on any of Talaterra’s websites, Talaterra receives a small percentage from each sale.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:45:19 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Erica Fielder, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Erica Fielder is the owner of Erica Fielder Studio, an interpretive studio that creates interpretive displays for parks and visitor centers. Erica has worked with over 50 creative partners during the studio’s 30-year history and has guided the production of almost 1,400 interpretive displays.

How did Erica become a designer of interpretive panels?

How does she prepare watercolor paintings for her panels?

How does Erica begin conversations with prospective clients?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Erica Fielder Studio

Sam H. Ham•

Freeman Tilden •

Jug Handle Creek Farm & Nature Center

Maraya Cornell on Twitter 

National Association for Interpretation (NAI) 

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

Pannier Graphics - Outdoor Signage and Exhibit Bases

iZone Imaging - Custom Signs and Environmental Graphics

 

Talaterra is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. If you choose to purchase a book through a link on any of Talaterra’s websites, Talaterra receives a small percentage from each sale.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Erica Fielder: Designing Interpretive Displays Erica Fielder, Tania Marien 00:44:03 Erica Fielder is the owner of Erica Fielder Studio, an interpretive studio that creates interpretive displays for parks and visitor centers. Erica has worked with over 50 creative partners during the studio’s 30-year history and has guided the production of almost 1,400 interpretive displays. How did Erica become a designer of interpretive panels? How does she prepare watercolor paintings for her panels? How does Erica begin conversations with prospective clients? Let’s find out. Erica Fielder is the owner of Erica Fielder Studio, an interpretive studio that creates interpretive displays for parks and visitor centers. Erica has worked with over 50 creative partners during the studio’s 30-year history and has guided the production of almost 1,400 interpretive displays. How did Erica become a designer of interpretive panels? How does she prepare watercolor paintings for her panels? How does Erica begin conversations with prospective clients? Let’s find out. nature, interpretive panels, interpretation, naturalist, freelance, environmental education false full 46 b48e1abd-a68e-43a1-aa57-a0b0d3dbbf7a Freelance EE: Perspectives on the field of freelance environmental education Episode 45: Introducing Freelance EE

February 20, 2020

 

Tania Marien  0:00 

Freelance environmental education? That's a thing? Yes, it is. I've had more than one conversation with people who weren't aware that freelance environmental educators existed. And this is one of the handful of reasons why I started the freelance project, this podcast and the coworking space. Today I'm introducing a new element to the podcast. I'm calling it Freelance EE. 

Share your specialty

Learn more about the podcast and Talaterra Cowork at Talaterra.com.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2020 04:03:51 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com Episode 45: Introducing Freelance EE

February 20, 2020

 

Tania Marien  0:00 

Freelance environmental education? That's a thing? Yes, it is. I've had more than one conversation with people who weren't aware that freelance environmental educators existed. And this is one of the handful of reasons why I started the freelance project, this podcast and the coworking space. Today I'm introducing a new element to the podcast. I'm calling it Freelance EE. 

Share your specialty

Learn more about the podcast and Talaterra Cowork at Talaterra.com.

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Freelance EE: Perspectives on the field of freelance environmental education TALATERRA Inc. 00:05:46 Today I am introducing a new element to the podcast. I'm calling it Freelance EE. This feature will address the freelance community as a whole. As you know, this podcast is already about highlighting the work of individuals. This new feature will provide a broader perspective of the field. I see it as a way to round out the conversation and something that I need to do to bring proper attention to the field. Today I am introducing a new element to the podcast. I'm calling it Freelance EE. This feature will address the freelance community as a whole. As you know, this podcast is already about highlighting the work of individuals. This new feature will provide a broader perspective of the field. I see it as a way to round out the conversation and something that I need to do to bring proper attention to the field. nature, climate change, interpretation, freelance, environmental education, heritage interpretation false full 45 bd04613c-9de6-4d0d-8d9c-c1f0da6c8525 Claudia Diaz Carrasco: Engaging with diverse audiences Today’s episode addresses this question:

How can freelance educators learn to engage with diverse audiences and develop intercultural competence?

This question kicked off my conversation with Claudia Diaz-Carrasco. This episode is one of the most listened to episodes to date. It first aired in March 2019.

Make sure you stick around until the very end so you don’t miss the special announcement.

 

LINKS

Talaterra Mailing List for Freelance Educators

Transcript to Episode 9: Claudia Diaz Carrasco, Intercultural Competence

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:43:08 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Claudia Diaz Carrasco) https://talaterra.com Today’s episode addresses this question:

How can freelance educators learn to engage with diverse audiences and develop intercultural competence?

This question kicked off my conversation with Claudia Diaz-Carrasco. This episode is one of the most listened to episodes to date. It first aired in March 2019.

Make sure you stick around until the very end so you don’t miss the special announcement.

 

LINKS

Talaterra Mailing List for Freelance Educators

Transcript to Episode 9: Claudia Diaz Carrasco, Intercultural Competence

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Claudia Diaz Carrasco: Engaging with diverse audiences Tania Marien, Claudia Diaz Carrasco 00:44:39 How can freelance educators learn to engage with diverse audiences and develop intercultural competence? This question kicked off my conversation with Claudia Diaz-Carrasco. This episode is one of the most listened to episodes to date. It first aired in March 2019. Make sure you stick around until the very end so you don’t miss the special announcement. How can freelance educators learn to engage with diverse audiences and develop intercultural competence? This question kicked off my conversation with Claudia Diaz-Carrasco. This episode is one of the most listened to episodes to date. It first aired in March 2019. Make sure you stick around until the very end so you don’t miss the special announcement. environment, diversity, inclusion, equity, freelance false full 44 c16b491c-e2e7-40bd-9ad4-b16002ce2b16 Kimberly Beck: Rewilding and Nature Therapy Hello and welcome to February.

How is your year going? 

Has it been nonstop busy since the holidays? 

For me this year, January went the same way it went last year — busy, busy, busy — but lots of good things are happening, so no complaints.

The events of the past month made me think about our fast-moving world and how it really isn’t a surprise that people don’t notice their surroundings. I then switched to thinking about myself and how I might make myself slow down. Then I thought about my conversation with Kimberly Beck, one of the first guests on this podcast. Kimberly is an environmental educator and psychotherapist at Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding. Here Kimberly offers rewilding programs and nature therapy. I thought about what she does in her programs and found myself wishing that Colorado wasn’t so far away.

If you've been wishing for more quiet moments and have been looking for more stillness for you and for your audience, I recommend listening to this episode to find out how Kimberly incorporates stillness and guides the participants in her programs.

Enjoy.

 

LINKS

Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding

Follow Kimberly on Facebook

Is encouraging gratitude an antidote for materialism? (article)

Not a Stick (children’s book)

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2020 23:56:11 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Kimberly Beck) https://talaterra.com Hello and welcome to February.

How is your year going? 

Has it been nonstop busy since the holidays? 

For me this year, January went the same way it went last year — busy, busy, busy — but lots of good things are happening, so no complaints.

The events of the past month made me think about our fast-moving world and how it really isn’t a surprise that people don’t notice their surroundings. I then switched to thinking about myself and how I might make myself slow down. Then I thought about my conversation with Kimberly Beck, one of the first guests on this podcast. Kimberly is an environmental educator and psychotherapist at Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding. Here Kimberly offers rewilding programs and nature therapy. I thought about what she does in her programs and found myself wishing that Colorado wasn’t so far away.

If you've been wishing for more quiet moments and have been looking for more stillness for you and for your audience, I recommend listening to this episode to find out how Kimberly incorporates stillness and guides the participants in her programs.

Enjoy.

 

LINKS

Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding

Follow Kimberly on Facebook

Is encouraging gratitude an antidote for materialism? (article)

Not a Stick (children’s book)

_______________

CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kimberly Beck: Rewilding and Nature Therapy Tania Marien, Kimberly Beck 00:41:50 Hello and welcome to February. How is your year going?  Has it been nonstop busy since the holidays?  For me this year, January went the same way it went last year — busy, busy, busy — but lots of good things are happening, so no complaints. The events of the past month made me think about our fast-moving world and how it really isn’t a surprise that people don’t notice their surroundings. I then switched to thinking about myself and how I might make myself slow down. Then I thought about my conversation with Kimberly Beck, one of the first guests on this podcast. Kimberly is an environmental educator and psychotherapist at Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding. Here Kimberly offers rewilding programs and nature therapy. I thought about what she does in her programs and found myself wishing that Colorado wasn’t so far away. If you've been wishing for more quiet moments and have been looking for more stillness for you and for your audience, I recommend listening to this episode to find out how Kimberly incorporates stillness and guides the participants in her programs. Enjoy. Hello and welcome to February. How is your year going?  Has it been nonstop busy since the holidays?  For me this year, January went the same way it went last year — busy, busy, busy — but lots of good things are happening, so no complaints. The events of the past month made me think about our fast-moving world and how it really isn’t a surprise that people don’t notice their surroundings. I then switched to thinking about myself and how I might make myself slow down. Then I thought about my conversation with Kimberly Beck, one of the first guests on this podcast. Kimberly is an environmental educator and psychotherapist at Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding. Here Kimberly offers rewilding programs and nature therapy. I thought about what she does in her programs and found myself wishing that Colorado wasn’t so far away. If you've been wishing for more quiet moments and have been looking for more stillness for you and for your audience, I recommend listening to this episode to find out how Kimberly incorporates stillness and guides the participants in her programs. Enjoy. nature, psychotherapy, nature therapy, materialism, gratitude, freelance, rewilding, nature guide, environmental education false full 43 48a3ff78-20af-4f25-a744-8179999a110e Coworking for Freelance Environmental Educators This week’s episode is about the launch of Talaterra Cowork, a coworking space for freelance environmental educators. What’s it all about?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Talaterra Cowork (cowork.talaterra.com)

Transcript: Ep42 Talaterra Cowork

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:36:20 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com This week’s episode is about the launch of Talaterra Cowork, a coworking space for freelance environmental educators. What’s it all about?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Talaterra Cowork (cowork.talaterra.com)

Transcript: Ep42 Talaterra Cowork

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Coworking for Freelance Environmental Educators Tania Marien 00:08:21 This week’s episode is about the launch of Talaterra Cowork, a coworking space for freelance environmental educators. What’s it all about? Let’s find out. This week’s episode is about the launch of Talaterra Cowork, a coworking space for freelance environmental educators. What’s it all about? Let’s find out. freelancer, cowork, professional development, career, coworking, freelance, environmental education, future of work false full 42 9b01a282-786f-474f-a8e4-3803203b654b Margaret Best, Seeing Plants Through Botanical Art Margaret Best is an award-winning contemporary botanical artist and a respected teacher. Her work can be viewed in books, catalogs, magazines, public and private collections, and on coins distributed by the Royal Canadian Mint.

How did Margaret stumble into this genre?

What life experience prepared Margaret for the specialty she’s become known for?

How does botanical art differ from flower painting?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Margaret Best’s website

Margaret on Instagram (@margaretbest8904)

Margaret on Facebook

Ann Swan

Pandora Sellars

Coral Guest

American Society of Botanical Artists

Out of the Woods Exhibition

Botanical Art and Artists

Plant Blindness

Margaret Best Designs Wild Rose for Royal Canadian Mint

Margaret Best Discusses Color in Botanical Art, Provides Tips for Informal Science Educators

The Blue of the Artist’s Ocean, an article for Environmental Education Week by Margaret Best

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:22:26 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Margaret Best) https://talaterra.com Margaret Best is an award-winning contemporary botanical artist and a respected teacher. Her work can be viewed in books, catalogs, magazines, public and private collections, and on coins distributed by the Royal Canadian Mint.

How did Margaret stumble into this genre?

What life experience prepared Margaret for the specialty she’s become known for?

How does botanical art differ from flower painting?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Margaret Best’s website

Margaret on Instagram (@margaretbest8904)

Margaret on Facebook

Ann Swan

Pandora Sellars

Coral Guest

American Society of Botanical Artists

Out of the Woods Exhibition

Botanical Art and Artists

Plant Blindness

Margaret Best Designs Wild Rose for Royal Canadian Mint

Margaret Best Discusses Color in Botanical Art, Provides Tips for Informal Science Educators

The Blue of the Artist’s Ocean, an article for Environmental Education Week by Margaret Best

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Margaret Best, Seeing Plants Through Botanical Art Tania Marien, Margaret Best 00:44:24 Margaret Best is an award-winning contemporary botanical artist and a respected teacher. Her work can be viewed in books, catalogs, magazines, public and private collections, and on coins distributed by the Royal Canadian Mint. How did Margaret stumble into this genre? What life experience prepared Margaret for the specialty she’s become known for? How does botanical art differ from flower painting? Let’s find out. Visit https://talaterra.com to view show notes. Margaret Best is an award-winning contemporary botanical artist and a respected teacher. Her work can be viewed in books, catalogs, magazines, public and private collections, and on coins distributed by the Royal Canadian Mint. How did Margaret stumble into this genre? What life experience prepared Margaret for the specialty she’s become known for? How does botanical art differ from flower painting? Let’s find out. Visit https://talaterra.com to view show notes. nature, colored pencil, canada, ferns, royal horticultural society, royal botanic gardens kew, mushrooms, botanical art, freelance, art, plants, environmental education, hunt institute for botanical documentation, botany false full 41 a66ca649-7654-4ba1-91be-9c709bc026b5 Marijke Hecht: Developing a Naturalist Identity Marijke Hecht is a doctoral candidate in Learning Sciences and Policy at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research is focused on how people learn about nature outside of the classroom. I shared her paper, “Becoming a Naturalist,” this past summer (see Episode 21).

What has Marijke learned about how a naturalist identity develops?

How can guest educators contribute to an outdoor program?

What drives learning ecosystems in the informal sector? What should be driving them instead?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

View Marijke’s research

Follow Marijke on Twitter (@marijkehecht)

Visit the UPCLOSE lab at the University of Pittsburgh

iNaturalist

Episode 21: Cultivating Naturalists

Transcript: Ep40, Marijke Hecht, Developing a Naturalist Identity

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2020 09:06:03 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Marijke Hecht) https://talaterra.com Marijke Hecht is a doctoral candidate in Learning Sciences and Policy at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research is focused on how people learn about nature outside of the classroom. I shared her paper, “Becoming a Naturalist,” this past summer (see Episode 21).

What has Marijke learned about how a naturalist identity develops?

How can guest educators contribute to an outdoor program?

What drives learning ecosystems in the informal sector? What should be driving them instead?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

View Marijke’s research

Follow Marijke on Twitter (@marijkehecht)

Visit the UPCLOSE lab at the University of Pittsburgh

iNaturalist

Episode 21: Cultivating Naturalists

Transcript: Ep40, Marijke Hecht, Developing a Naturalist Identity

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Marijke Hecht: Developing a Naturalist Identity Tania Marien, Marijke Hecht 00:41:52 Marijke Hecht is a doctoral candidate in Learning Sciences and Policy at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research is focused on how people learn about nature outside of the classroom. I shared her paper, “Becoming a Naturalist,” this past summer (see Episode 21). What has Marijke learned about how a naturalist identity develops? How can guest educators contribute to an outdoor program? What drives learning ecosystems in the informal sector? What should be driving them instead? Let’s find out. Marijke Hecht is a doctoral candidate in Learning Sciences and Policy at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research is focused on how people learn about nature outside of the classroom. I shared her paper, “Becoming a Naturalist,” this past summer (see Episode 21). What has Marijke learned about how a naturalist identity develops? How can guest educators contribute to an outdoor program? What drives learning ecosystems in the informal sector? What should be driving them instead? Let’s find out. nature, policy, science, learning, informal learning, out of school, naturalist, freelance, pittsburgh, environmental education false full 40 f2524940-0dd4-491c-8686-9e6b6671bdb9 New Year Reflections Hello and Happy New Year. 

Almost one year ago, in January 2019, I launched this podcast. Launching this podcast was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. I wanted so much to move my project forward, but at the same time was very unsure about hearing my own voice out in the world. When I published the trailer for this show, it was the first time that I spoke my intention out loud outside of my group of podcasting peers and colleagues. Since then, I've had the opportunity to interview amazing educators and researchers, people who've picked themselves to create change in their communities. But since today is January 1, and as this week is a time of reflection, I wanted to reflect on how my podcasting journey began. And I wanted to do this by revisiting my very first interview, which was with scientific illustrator Gretchen Halpert, founder of the Science Illustration Distance Program. If you heard this interview a year ago, thank you so much for being on this journey with me. If you haven't heard this interview before, sit back and relax as you learn how scientific illustration is being used in science communication.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2020 05:25:06 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com Hello and Happy New Year. 

Almost one year ago, in January 2019, I launched this podcast. Launching this podcast was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. I wanted so much to move my project forward, but at the same time was very unsure about hearing my own voice out in the world. When I published the trailer for this show, it was the first time that I spoke my intention out loud outside of my group of podcasting peers and colleagues. Since then, I've had the opportunity to interview amazing educators and researchers, people who've picked themselves to create change in their communities. But since today is January 1, and as this week is a time of reflection, I wanted to reflect on how my podcasting journey began. And I wanted to do this by revisiting my very first interview, which was with scientific illustrator Gretchen Halpert, founder of the Science Illustration Distance Program. If you heard this interview a year ago, thank you so much for being on this journey with me. If you haven't heard this interview before, sit back and relax as you learn how scientific illustration is being used in science communication.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> New Year Reflections TALATERRA Inc. 00:20:33 Almost one year ago, in January 2019, I launched this podcast. Launching this podcast was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. I wanted so much to move my project forward, but at the same time was very unsure about hearing my own voice out in the world. When I published the trailer for this show, it was the first time that I spoke my intention out loud outside of my group of podcasting peers and colleagues. Since then, I've had the opportunity to interview amazing educators and researchers, people who've picked themselves to create change in their communities. But since today is January 1, and as this week is a time of reflection, I wanted to reflect on how my podcasting journey began. And I wanted to do this by revisiting my very first interview, which was with scientific illustrator Gretchen Halpert, founder of the Science Illustration Distance Program. If you heard this interview a year ago, thank you so much for being on this journey with me. If you haven't heard this interview before, sit back and relax as you learn how scientific illustration is being used in science communication. View transcript at Talaterra.com. Almost one year ago, in January 2019, I launched this podcast. Launching this podcast was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. I wanted so much to move my project forward, but at the same time was very unsure about hearing my own voice out in the world. When I published the trailer for this show, it was the first time that I spoke my intention out loud outside of my group of podcasting peers and colleagues. Since then, I've had the opportunity to interview amazing educators and researchers, people who've picked themselves to create change in their communities. But since today is January 1, and as this week is a time of reflection, I wanted to reflect on how my podcasting journey began. And I wanted to do this by revisiting my very first interview, which was with scientific illustrator Gretchen Halpert, founder of the Science Illustration Distance Program. If you heard this interview a year ago, thank you so much for being on this journey with me. If you haven't heard this interview before, sit back and relax as you learn how scientific illustration is being used in science communication. View transcript at Talaterra.com. new year, podcast, scientific illustration, gretchen halpert, reflection false full 39 f047c4c4-2aac-4d17-8ac4-eea2f7a7a84c Mark and Crystal Mandica: Amphibian Conservation Mark and Crystal Mandica founded the Amphibian Foundation in 2016. The Foundation focuses on the conservation of amphibians in the southeastern region of the United States. Mark and Crystal also lead educational initiatives that facilitate conversations addressing the global amphibian extinction crisis.

How did Mark and Crystal build The Amphibian Foundation to what it is today?

What is their philosophy about community building?

What is critter camp for adults?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Amphibian Foundation

The Amphibian Foundation on Facebook

The Amphibian Foundation on Twitter

The Amphibian Foundation on Instagram

Frog.life Store

Donation page for The Amphibian Foundation

Urban Kings Citizen Science Project

Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Famous Frog Toughie Dies, Sending Species to Extinction

Taking Stock of Hurricane Michael's Effects on Rare Wild Animals

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 23:00:15 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Crystal Mandica, Mark Mandica, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Mark and Crystal Mandica founded the Amphibian Foundation in 2016. The Foundation focuses on the conservation of amphibians in the southeastern region of the United States. Mark and Crystal also lead educational initiatives that facilitate conversations addressing the global amphibian extinction crisis.

How did Mark and Crystal build The Amphibian Foundation to what it is today?

What is their philosophy about community building?

What is critter camp for adults?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Amphibian Foundation

The Amphibian Foundation on Facebook

The Amphibian Foundation on Twitter

The Amphibian Foundation on Instagram

Frog.life Store

Donation page for The Amphibian Foundation

Urban Kings Citizen Science Project

Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Famous Frog Toughie Dies, Sending Species to Extinction

Taking Stock of Hurricane Michael's Effects on Rare Wild Animals

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mark and Crystal Mandica: Amphibian Conservation Crystal Mandica, Mark Mandica, Tania Marien 00:43:58 Mark and Crystal Mandica founded the Amphibian Foundation in 2016. The Foundation focuses on the conservation of amphibians in the southeastern region of the United States. Mark and Crystal also lead educational initiatives that facilitate conversations addressing the global amphibian extinction crisis. How did Mark and Crystal build The Amphibian Foundation to what it is today? What is their philosophy about community building? What is critter camp for adults? Let’s find out. Mark and Crystal Mandica founded the Amphibian Foundation in 2016. The Foundation focuses on the conservation of amphibians in the southeastern region of the United States. Mark and Crystal also lead educational initiatives that facilitate conversations addressing the global amphibian extinction crisis. How did Mark and Crystal build The Amphibian Foundation to what it is today? What is their philosophy about community building? What is critter camp for adults? Let’s find out. nature, environment, salamander, frog, climate, georgia, amphibian, hurricane, freelance, extinction, natural resources, environmental education false full 38 0fa2c00d-c886-4d29-ac45-af13bb181d3a Steve Heatherington: Fall in Love with Alpacas Steve Heatherington is an alpaca shepherd and co-owner of Welsh Valley Alpacas in Wales. Steve manages a large herd of alpacas and offers support services to alpaca owners, as well as workshops for individuals interested in owning alpacas. Steve welcomes the public to his farm and provides immersive learning experiences for visitors.

Steve also provides learning opportunities through his podcast. To “visit” the farm yourself, visit Steve and the alpacas on Instagram. There’s a link in the show notes.

How did Steve become an alpaca shepherd?

What is his podcast about?

What's next for this 21st-century shepherd?

 

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

 

Welsh Valley Alpacas

Alpaca Tribe podcast

The Waterside

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2019 07:30:08 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Steve Heatherington) https://talaterra.com Steve Heatherington is an alpaca shepherd and co-owner of Welsh Valley Alpacas in Wales. Steve manages a large herd of alpacas and offers support services to alpaca owners, as well as workshops for individuals interested in owning alpacas. Steve welcomes the public to his farm and provides immersive learning experiences for visitors.

Steve also provides learning opportunities through his podcast. To “visit” the farm yourself, visit Steve and the alpacas on Instagram. There’s a link in the show notes.

How did Steve become an alpaca shepherd?

What is his podcast about?

What's next for this 21st-century shepherd?

 

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

 

Welsh Valley Alpacas

Alpaca Tribe podcast

The Waterside

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Steve Heatherington: Fall in Love with Alpacas Tania Marien, Steve Heatherington 00:38:30 Steve Heatherington is an alpaca shepherd and co-owner of Welsh Valley Alpacas in Wales. Steve manages a large herd of alpacas and offers support services to alpaca owners, as well as workshops for individuals interested in owning alpacas. Steve welcomes the public to his farm and provides immersive learning experiences for visitors. Steve also provides learning opportunities through his podcast. To “visit” the farm yourself, visit Steve and the alpacas on Instagram. There’s a link in the show notes. How did Steve become an alpaca shepherd? What is his podcast about? What's next for this 21st-century shepherd? Let's find out. Steve Heatherington is an alpaca shepherd and co-owner of Welsh Valley Alpacas in Wales. Steve manages a large herd of alpacas and offers support services to alpaca owners, as well as workshops for individuals interested in owning alpacas. Steve welcomes the public to his farm and provides immersive learning experiences for visitors. Steve also provides learning opportunities through his podcast. To “visit” the farm yourself, visit Steve and the alpacas on Instagram. There’s a link in the show notes. How did Steve become an alpaca shepherd? What is his podcast about? What's next for this 21st-century shepherd? Let's find out. podcast, farm, informal learning, alpacas, wales, freelance, company retreat, natural resources, environmental education false full 37 942122a4-4e93-48cc-8de9-ffb907db9884 Susan Chung: Co-Designing Sustainable Communities Susan Chung is an experienced co-design artist and a science educator. Her specialty areas are environmental education and intergenerational mentorship.

Her work promoting architecture as ecological education that helps youth respond creatively to ecological challenges has been recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

Susan teaches youth about sustainable design and has organized fairs, forums, and conferences for youth, parents, and the public.

How was Susan introduced to co-design?

What happens during a co-design session?

How does Susan involve youth in the design of sustainable communities?

 

LINKS

Co-Design Youth Manual Website

Youth Co-Design Workshops (PDF) - Workshop summary by the city of Vancouver for their planning of False Creek South.

Co-Design: A Process of Design Participation. 1989. Stanley King, Merinda Conley, Bill Latimer, Drew Ferrari. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold (9780442233334)

Correction to audio: The authors of the co-design book are Stanley King, Merinda Conley, Bill Latimer, and Drew Ferrari. Search for the book at your favorite used-book dealer.

Robson Square Project (click on "History" tab)

Robson Square Information

UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative

Urban Native Youth Association

View illustration from my co-design session with Susan

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2019 04:38:14 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Susan Chung, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Susan Chung is an experienced co-design artist and a science educator. Her specialty areas are environmental education and intergenerational mentorship.

Her work promoting architecture as ecological education that helps youth respond creatively to ecological challenges has been recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

Susan teaches youth about sustainable design and has organized fairs, forums, and conferences for youth, parents, and the public.

How was Susan introduced to co-design?

What happens during a co-design session?

How does Susan involve youth in the design of sustainable communities?

 

LINKS

Co-Design Youth Manual Website

Youth Co-Design Workshops (PDF) - Workshop summary by the city of Vancouver for their planning of False Creek South.

Co-Design: A Process of Design Participation. 1989. Stanley King, Merinda Conley, Bill Latimer, Drew Ferrari. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold (9780442233334)

Correction to audio: The authors of the co-design book are Stanley King, Merinda Conley, Bill Latimer, and Drew Ferrari. Search for the book at your favorite used-book dealer.

Robson Square Project (click on "History" tab)

Robson Square Information

UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative

Urban Native Youth Association

View illustration from my co-design session with Susan

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Susan Chung: Co-Designing Sustainable Communities Susan Chung, Tania Marien 00:39:39 Susan Chung is an experienced co-design artist and a science educator. Her specialty areas are environmental education and intergenerational mentorship. Her work promoting architecture as ecological education that helps youth respond creatively to ecological challenges has been recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Susan teaches youth about sustainable design and has organized fairs, forums, and conferences for youth, parents, and the public. How was Susan introduced to co-design? What happens during a co-design session? How does Susan involve youth in the design of sustainable communities? Let’s find out. Susan Chung is an experienced co-design artist and a science educator. Her specialty areas are environmental education and intergenerational mentorship. Her work promoting architecture as ecological education that helps youth respond creatively to ecological challenges has been recognized by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Susan teaches youth about sustainable design and has organized fairs, forums, and conferences for youth, parents, and the public. How was Susan introduced to co-design? What happens during a co-design session? How does Susan involve youth in the design of sustainable communities? Let’s find out. nature, co-design, sustainability, architecture, canada, youth, urban planning, freelance, environmental education, first nations false full 36 7554f6cc-bb4c-47dc-bfb7-1cc69373c2dc Progress and Gratitude The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities project experienced a lot of growth this year. Week by week, the number of episode downloads has increased. The number of newsletter subscribers has too, and while these metrics matter to some, the metric that matters the most to me is the number of face-to-face conversations I get to have with educators. 

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 07:00:13 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities project experienced a lot of growth this year. Week by week, the number of episode downloads has increased. The number of newsletter subscribers has too, and while these metrics matter to some, the metric that matters the most to me is the number of face-to-face conversations I get to have with educators. 

Click on "Transcripts" to view the transcript for this episode.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Progress and Gratitude TALATERRA Inc. 00:03:45 The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities project experienced a lot of growth this year. Week by week, the number of episode downloads has increased. The number of newsletter subscribers has too, and while these metrics matter to some, the metric that matters the most to me is the number of face-to-face conversations I get to have with educators. The Freelance Condition and Lifelong Learning in Communities project experienced a lot of growth this year. Week by week, the number of episode downloads has increased. The number of newsletter subscribers has too, and while these metrics matter to some, the metric that matters the most to me is the number of face-to-face conversations I get to have with educators. nature, freelance educator, podcast, thanksgiving, gratitude, natural resources, environmental education, lifelong learning false full 35 a7ad107a-54e6-40a2-913b-80fa946f3ea8 Dina Falconi and Wendy Hollender: Foraging & Feasting Today my guests are the author and illustrator of the award-winning book "Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook."

Dina Falconi is a clinical herbalist, author, and teacher. Her focus is on food activism and nutritional healing.

Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist, illustrator, author, and instructor.

Together Dina and Wendy own Botanical Arts Press, a publishing company formed to handle all aspects of the marketing and distribution of their book and related products.

How long has Dina worked on this cookbook?

How did Dina and Wendy create the contents of this book?

How did they launch a successful Kickstarter campaign without having an extensive online presence?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Botanical Arts Press

WendyHollender.com

DrawBotanical.com

Foraging & Feasting on Facebook

Foraging & Feasting on Twitter

Foraging & Feasting on Instagram

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:00:05 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dina Falconi, Wendy Hollender, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Today my guests are the author and illustrator of the award-winning book "Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook."

Dina Falconi is a clinical herbalist, author, and teacher. Her focus is on food activism and nutritional healing.

Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist, illustrator, author, and instructor.

Together Dina and Wendy own Botanical Arts Press, a publishing company formed to handle all aspects of the marketing and distribution of their book and related products.

How long has Dina worked on this cookbook?

How did Dina and Wendy create the contents of this book?

How did they launch a successful Kickstarter campaign without having an extensive online presence?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Botanical Arts Press

WendyHollender.com

DrawBotanical.com

Foraging & Feasting on Facebook

Foraging & Feasting on Twitter

Foraging & Feasting on Instagram

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dina Falconi and Wendy Hollender: Foraging & Feasting Dina Falconi, Wendy Hollender, Tania Marien 00:41:44 Today my guests are the author and illustrator of the award-winning book "Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook." Dina Falconi is a clinical herbalist, author, and teacher. Her focus is on food activism and nutritional healing. Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist, illustrator, author, and instructor. Together Dina and Wendy own Botanical Arts Press, a publishing company formed to handle all aspects of the marketing and distribution of their book and related products. How long has Dina worked on this cookbook? How did Dina and Wendy create the contents of this book? How did they launch a successful Kickstarter campaign without having an extensive online presence? Let’s find out. Today my guests are the author and illustrator of the award-winning book "Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook." Dina Falconi is a clinical herbalist, author, and teacher. Her focus is on food activism and nutritional healing. Wendy Hollender is a botanical artist, illustrator, author, and instructor. Together Dina and Wendy own Botanical Arts Press, a publishing company formed to handle all aspects of the marketing and distribution of their book and related products. How long has Dina worked on this cookbook? How did Dina and Wendy create the contents of this book? How did they launch a successful Kickstarter campaign without having an extensive online presence? Let’s find out. nature, educators, dina falconi, book, cookbook, kickstarter, recipe, plant, wendy hollender, foraging, botanical false full 34 69fca161-7874-4228-86e9-96906c9dea2d John Muir Laws: Community Building Through Nature Journaling John Muir Laws is a scientist, educator, and author whose books and workshops help people forge personal connections with nature. A trained wildlife biologist, John has inspired nature journalers across the globe.

What generous act launched John's freelance career?

What's the key reason why people don't keep a nature journal?

What is John's next book about?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

John Muir Laws’ website

The Nature Journal Club Public Group | Facebook

Join John’s mailing list

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 6 Nov 2019 23:00:01 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, John Muir Laws) https://talaterra.com John Muir Laws is a scientist, educator, and author whose books and workshops help people forge personal connections with nature. A trained wildlife biologist, John has inspired nature journalers across the globe.

What generous act launched John's freelance career?

What's the key reason why people don't keep a nature journal?

What is John's next book about?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

John Muir Laws’ website

The Nature Journal Club Public Group | Facebook

Join John’s mailing list

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> John Muir Laws: Community Building Through Nature Journaling Tania Marien, John Muir Laws 00:47:19 John Muir Laws is a scientist, educator, and author whose books and workshops help people forge personal connections with nature. A trained wildlife biologist, John has inspired nature journalers across the globe. John Muir Laws is a scientist, educator, and author whose books and workshops help people forge personal connections with nature. A trained wildlife biologist, John has inspired nature journalers across the globe. nature, nature journal, drawing, california, john muir, painting, freelance, natural resources, environmental education, sierra nevada false full 33 3341b177-0c65-40ef-8d4d-efa2967b3047 Alasdair Plambeck, Transformations in Nature Alasdair Plambeck is a retreat leader, coach, and founder of RippleOut Retreats. He and his team lead transformational travel experiences enriching people’s connection to nature and place.

Why did Alasdair leave the California startup scene to travel the world?

Why did he create RippleOut Retreats?

How does he facilitate connections between people and nature?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Alasdair Plambeck’s website

RippleOut Retreats

The FAR OUT Podcast

Leave No Trace

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:00:09 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Alasdair Plambeck) https://talaterra.com Alasdair Plambeck is a retreat leader, coach, and founder of RippleOut Retreats. He and his team lead transformational travel experiences enriching people’s connection to nature and place.

Why did Alasdair leave the California startup scene to travel the world?

Why did he create RippleOut Retreats?

How does he facilitate connections between people and nature?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Alasdair Plambeck’s website

RippleOut Retreats

The FAR OUT Podcast

Leave No Trace

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Alasdair Plambeck, Transformations in Nature Tania Marien, Alasdair Plambeck 00:36:49 Alasdair Plambeck is a retreat leader, coach, and founder of RippleOut Retreats. He and his team lead transformational travel experiences enriching people’s connection to nature and place. Alasdair Plambeck is a retreat leader, coach, and founder of RippleOut Retreats. He and his team lead transformational travel experiences enriching people’s connection to nature and place. nature, environment, podcast, california, travel, leave no trace, startup, yosemite, freelance, wilderness, natural resources, sierra nevada false full 32 a0a614ff-2b5c-4529-9ac4-e0d43ca04307 Dr. Stephanie Dole, Discover insects with Beetlelady Dr. Stephanie Dole is a scientist, educator, researcher and the founder of Beetlelady.

Through programs taught at schools, libraries, birthday parties, and corporate events, Stephanie introduces the public to insects and the field of entomology.

Stephanie has extensive field experience collecting and studying insects and brings her expertise to her public programs.

What kind of research has Stephanie completed?

How did she start Beetlelady?

How is she expanding her programs?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Beetlelady

Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis

Taxon Expeditions

Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference Schedule

Pollinator Week

Pollinator Syndromes

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2019 22:00:20 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Dr. Stephanie A. Dole) https://talaterra.com Dr. Stephanie Dole is a scientist, educator, researcher and the founder of Beetlelady.

Through programs taught at schools, libraries, birthday parties, and corporate events, Stephanie introduces the public to insects and the field of entomology.

Stephanie has extensive field experience collecting and studying insects and brings her expertise to her public programs.

What kind of research has Stephanie completed?

How did she start Beetlelady?

How is she expanding her programs?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Beetlelady

Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis

Taxon Expeditions

Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference Schedule

Pollinator Week

Pollinator Syndromes

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dr. Stephanie Dole, Discover insects with Beetlelady Tania Marien, Dr. Stephanie A. Dole 00:45:51 Dr. Stephanie Dole is a scientist, educator, researcher and the founder of Beetlelady. Through programs taught at schools, libraries, birthday parties, and corporate events, Stephanie introduces the public to insects and the field of entomology. Stephanie has extensive field experience collecting and studying insects and brings her expertise to her public programs. What kind of research has Stephanie completed? How did she start Beetlelady? How is she expanding her programs? Let’s find out. Dr. Stephanie Dole is a scientist, educator, researcher and the founder of Beetlelady. Through programs taught at schools, libraries, birthday parties, and corporate events, Stephanie introduces the public to insects and the field of entomology. Stephanie has extensive field experience collecting and studying insects and brings her expertise to her public programs. What kind of research has Stephanie completed? How did she start Beetlelady? How is she expanding her programs? Let’s find out. nature, entomology, library, bugs, insects, birthday parties, school, freelance, natural resources, environmental education, corporate events false full 31 6d330927-d122-459d-ab84-732ea1536054 Lessons from a film festival The Talaterra podcast goes to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour to introduce festival-goers to the work of freelance environmental educators. 

While at the festival, I had the opportunity to interview three people in-between my conversations with the public.

What did I learn from the people I interviewed during the event?

What did this experience teach me about community building?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Inland Empire Waterkeeper

Talaterra Handout w/QR Codes

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Inland Empire Resource Conservation District

Western Riverside Council of Governments

Monster Media

Prints on Wood

Inland Empire Kids Outdoors

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:54:01 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Kyle Rodriguez, Crystal Valenzuela, Megan Brousseau) https://talaterra.com The Talaterra podcast goes to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour to introduce festival-goers to the work of freelance environmental educators. 

While at the festival, I had the opportunity to interview three people in-between my conversations with the public.

What did I learn from the people I interviewed during the event?

What did this experience teach me about community building?

Let's find out.

 

LINKS

Inland Empire Waterkeeper

Talaterra Handout w/QR Codes

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Inland Empire Resource Conservation District

Western Riverside Council of Governments

Monster Media

Prints on Wood

Inland Empire Kids Outdoors

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Lessons from a film festival Tania Marien, Kyle Rodriguez, Crystal Valenzuela, Megan Brousseau 00:28:20 The Talaterra podcast goes to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour to introduce festival-goers to the work of freelance environmental educators. The Talaterra podcast goes to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour to introduce festival-goers to the work of freelance environmental educators. educator, riverside, filmmaker, wild & scenic film festival, partnerships, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 30 322aafe8-972f-45e9-908c-0c1634e432fb Mindy Lighthipe, Journey to Costa Rica Mindy Lighthipe is a nature artist and the author and illustrator of The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration and Mother Monarch, a children’s book about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.

Her work is featured in the book Today’s Botanical Artists, a book about North American botanical artists and on a set of oracle cards about nature’s wisdom.

Mindy is also an award-winning artist. In 2009, her series titled Symbiosis received a silver-gilt medal from the Royal Horticulture Society.

How did Mindy develop her freelance career?

How does she help her students tell their story?

Why does she lead trips to Costa Rica?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Mindy Lighthipe

Journey to the Heart of Creativity in Costa Rica

Holbrook Travel

Wanderlust Entrepreneur

Nature’s Wisdom Oracle Cards

The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration

Mother Monarch

Today’s Botanical Artists

New York Botanic Garden Botanical Art & Illustration Program

Royal Horticultural Society

Vicky Earle - An Artist’s Journey for Conservation

Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI)

American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA)

ArtPlantae

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:56:28 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Mindy Lighthipe, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Mindy Lighthipe is a nature artist and the author and illustrator of The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration and Mother Monarch, a children’s book about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.

Her work is featured in the book Today’s Botanical Artists, a book about North American botanical artists and on a set of oracle cards about nature’s wisdom.

Mindy is also an award-winning artist. In 2009, her series titled Symbiosis received a silver-gilt medal from the Royal Horticulture Society.

How did Mindy develop her freelance career?

How does she help her students tell their story?

Why does she lead trips to Costa Rica?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Mindy Lighthipe

Journey to the Heart of Creativity in Costa Rica

Holbrook Travel

Wanderlust Entrepreneur

Nature’s Wisdom Oracle Cards

The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration

Mother Monarch

Today’s Botanical Artists

New York Botanic Garden Botanical Art & Illustration Program

Royal Horticultural Society

Vicky Earle - An Artist’s Journey for Conservation

Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI)

American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA)

ArtPlantae

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mindy Lighthipe, Journey to Costa Rica Mindy Lighthipe, Tania Marien 00:59:33 Mindy Lighthipe is a nature artist and the author and illustrator of "The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration" and "Mother Monarch," a children’s book about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Her work is featured in the book "Today’s Botanical Artists," a book about North American botanical artists and on a set of oracle cards about nature’s wisdom. Mindy is also an award-winning artist. In 2009, her series titled "Symbiosis" received a silver-gilt medal from the Royal Horticulture Society. How did Mindy develop her freelance career? How does she help her students tell their stories​? Why does she lead trips to Costa Rica? Let’s find out. Mindy Lighthipe is a nature artist and the author and illustrator of "The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration" and "Mother Monarch," a children’s book about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Her work is featured in the book "Today’s Botanical Artists," a book about North American botanical artists and on a set of oracle cards about nature’s wisdom. Mindy is also an award-winning artist. In 2009, her series titled "Symbiosis" received a silver-gilt medal from the Royal Horticulture Society. How did Mindy develop her freelance career? How does she help her students tell their stories​? Why does she lead trips to Costa Rica? Let’s find out. nature, rainforest, conservation, costa rica, artist, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 29 10ed0c4c-a2bb-4682-8299-7de5496e8bce Anne Armstrong, Climate Change Communication for Educators Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University.

She is also the mother of a three-year-old daughter who inspires her investigation into how environmental educators communicate climate change.

Anne stopped by to discuss her new book, Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators.

What kind of field experiences inspired Anne to write her book?

How can environmental educators facilitate conversations about climate change?

What types of resources can educators use to develop programs about climate change?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Anne Armstrong

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators ($19.95), Cornell University Press

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators (Open Access), Cornell Open

Shore People Advancing Readiness for Knowledge (SPARK)

Iceberg Model of Culture

Claudia Diaz Carrasco, Intercultural Competence

National Network for Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCI)

Greta Thunberg’s Speech at U.N. Climate Action Summit, September 2019

Cornell Civic Ecology Lab

Rocking the Boat

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 1

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 2

North American Association for Environmental Education

EECapacity

Self-Efficacy: Confidence in your ability to achieve goals (Armstrong, 2018).

Free-Choice Learning

Climate Urban Systems Partnership

Project WET

Frameworks Institute

Alliance for Climate Education

Drawdown

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2019 01:08:27 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Anne Armstrong) https://talaterra.com Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University.

She is also the mother of a three-year-old daughter who inspires her investigation into how environmental educators communicate climate change.

Anne stopped by to discuss her new book, Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators.

What kind of field experiences inspired Anne to write her book?

How can environmental educators facilitate conversations about climate change?

What types of resources can educators use to develop programs about climate change?

Let’s find out.

 

LINKS

Anne Armstrong

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators ($19.95), Cornell University Press

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators (Open Access), Cornell Open

Shore People Advancing Readiness for Knowledge (SPARK)

Iceberg Model of Culture

Claudia Diaz Carrasco, Intercultural Competence

National Network for Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCI)

Greta Thunberg’s Speech at U.N. Climate Action Summit, September 2019

Cornell Civic Ecology Lab

Rocking the Boat

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 1

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 2

North American Association for Environmental Education

EECapacity

Self-Efficacy: Confidence in your ability to achieve goals (Armstrong, 2018).

Free-Choice Learning

Climate Urban Systems Partnership

Project WET

Frameworks Institute

Alliance for Climate Education

Drawdown

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Anne Armstrong, Climate Change Communication for Educators Tania Marien, Anne Armstrong 00:43:23 Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University. She is also the mother of a three-year-old​ daughter who inspires her investigation into how environmental educators communicate climate change. Anne stopped by to discuss her new book, “Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators.” What kind of field experiences inspired Anne to write her book? How can environmental educators facilitate conversations about climate change? What types of resources can educators use to develop programs about climate change? Let’s find out. (Download a copy of "Communicating Climate Change" and view a long list of resources in the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.) Anne Armstrong is an author, an educator, and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University. She is also the mother of a three-year-old​ daughter who inspires her investigation into how environmental educators communicate climate change. Anne stopped by to discuss her new book, “Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators.” What kind of field experiences inspired Anne to write her book? How can environmental educators facilitate conversations about climate change? What types of resources can educators use to develop programs about climate change? Let’s find out. (Download a copy of "Communicating Climate Change" and view a long list of resources in the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.) environment, educators, climate change, global warming, communication, climate crisis, freelance, natural resources false full 28 f6ed31c4-482e-4cd3-bc3f-ed1f342d85af Interdisciplinary Learning Pathways The article A Learning Pathway to an Integrated Approach Involving Natural, Applied and Social Science, Humanities and Arts to Face Climate Change by Stephano Alessandri was written for non-scientists, scholars, students, and scientists whose fields do not involve the study of climate. 

Alessandri, Stefano. (2019). A learning pathway to an integrated approach involving natural, applied and social science, humanities and arts to face climate change. Sustainability: The Journal of Record. 12(4): 199 - 214. Retrieved from https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/sus.2018.0040

 

LINKS

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 1

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 2

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:43:36 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com The article A Learning Pathway to an Integrated Approach Involving Natural, Applied and Social Science, Humanities and Arts to Face Climate Change by Stephano Alessandri was written for non-scientists, scholars, students, and scientists whose fields do not involve the study of climate. 

Alessandri, Stefano. (2019). A learning pathway to an integrated approach involving natural, applied and social science, humanities and arts to face climate change. Sustainability: The Journal of Record. 12(4): 199 - 214. Retrieved from https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/sus.2018.0040

 

LINKS

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 1

Building Community with Dr. Rupu Gupta, Part 2

 

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Interdisciplinary Learning Pathways Tania Marien 00:06:07 The article "A Learning Pathway to an Integrated Approach Involving Natural, Applied and Social Science, Humanities and Arts to Face Climate Change" by Stephano Alessandri was written for non-scientists, scholars, students, and scientists whose fields do not involve the study of climate. His article is an informative overview of a complex topic. Alessandri, Stefano. (2019). A learning pathway to an integrated approach involving natural, applied and social science, humanities and arts to face climate change. Sustainability: The Journal of Record. 12(4): 199 - 214 The article "A Learning Pathway to an Integrated Approach Involving Natural, Applied and Social Science, Humanities and Arts to Face Climate Change" by Stephano Alessandri was written for non-scientists, scholars, students, and scientists whose fields do not involve the study of climate. His article is an informative overview of a complex topic. Alessandri, Stefano. (2019). A learning pathway to an integrated approach involving natural, applied and social science, humanities and arts to face climate change. Sustainability: The Journal of Record. 12(4): 199 - 214 sustainability, climate change, environmental awareness, interdisciplinary studies, participation false full 27 08e16b4b-6718-479c-8f38-2e9114ff7259 Kellie Cox, Botanical Muralist Kellie Cox is a landscape designer, botanical muralist, and teacher who encourages an interest in horticulture, gardening, and native plants through public art.

How does Kellie get her projects?

What type of community partnerships has she formed?

Where can you see Kellie's art in person?

Let's find out.

Related Links

 

Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:30:38 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Kellie Cox) https://talaterra.com Kellie Cox is a landscape designer, botanical muralist, and teacher who encourages an interest in horticulture, gardening, and native plants through public art.

How does Kellie get her projects?

What type of community partnerships has she formed?

Where can you see Kellie's art in person?

Let's find out.

Related Links

 

Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kellie Cox, Botanical Muralist Tania Marien, Kellie Cox 00:43:27 Kellie Cox is a landscape designer, botanical muralist, and teacher who encourages an interest in horticulture, gardening, and native plants through public art. Kellie Cox is a landscape designer, botanical muralist, and teacher who encourages an interest in horticulture, gardening, and native plants through public art. water, sand, public art, horticulture, gardening, murals, ithaca false full 26 b6f6e629-4f38-4faa-8a58-d4c52d9c0b19 Nature Writing The problem most students seem to have is that they see nature as “Other.” Nature is a tourist destination, a place on the map, something saved by buying and selling crunchy candy. They rarely understand that they themselves might actually be a part of it.

                                                                                         — Christian McEwen and Mark Statman

The Alphabet of the Trees: A Guide to Nature Writing is a collection of essays written by nature writers, poets, fiction writers, and educators. Editors Christian McEwen and Mark Statman published this book for teachers because they wanted to change how the subject of nature is approached in the classroom.

To view a list of contributors and the activities they write about, view the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:55:03 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com The problem most students seem to have is that they see nature as “Other.” Nature is a tourist destination, a place on the map, something saved by buying and selling crunchy candy. They rarely understand that they themselves might actually be a part of it.

                                                                                         — Christian McEwen and Mark Statman

The Alphabet of the Trees: A Guide to Nature Writing is a collection of essays written by nature writers, poets, fiction writers, and educators. Editors Christian McEwen and Mark Statman published this book for teachers because they wanted to change how the subject of nature is approached in the classroom.

To view a list of contributors and the activities they write about, view the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

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TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Nature Writing TALATERRA Inc. 00:06:00 "The Alphabet of the Trees: A Guide to Nature Writing" is a collection of essays written by nature writers, poets, fiction writers, and educators. Editors Christian McEwen and Mark Statman published this book for teachers because they wanted to change how the subject of nature is approached in the classroom. "The Alphabet of the Trees: A Guide to Nature Writing" is a collection of essays written by nature writers, poets, fiction writers, and educators. Editors Christian McEwen and Mark Statman published this book for teachers because they wanted to change how the subject of nature is approached in the classroom. nature, educators, nature journal, outdoors, trees, classroom, writing, poetry, natural resources, environmental education false full 25 3829b2de-ced4-41c5-8d07-41cd583a20fa Anna Laurent, Seeds, Conservation, The Fertile Crescent Anna Laurent is an award-winning photographer, author, and teacher. Through her projects, Anna introduces new audiences to the wonders of the botanical world. Anna has worked as a columnist for Garden Design magazine and Print magazine. Her first book, published in 2016, examines the art and science of plant biology in 19th-century wall charts. Anna’s interest in plants began in college. Years later, her interest prompted her to quit her job and to find a way to get paid to learn about plants.

Did she succeed?

Let’s find out.

Links
Anna Laurent’s website
The Sorcery of Seedpods: Little Packages of DNA that Explode with Beauty
Temperate House at Royal Botanic Garden, Kew
Botanical Art from the Golden Age of Scientific Discovery

Anna has graciously shared photos of her work with listeners. You can view these photos at Talaterra.com.

Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2019 07:15:03 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Anna Laurent, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Anna Laurent is an award-winning photographer, author, and teacher. Through her projects, Anna introduces new audiences to the wonders of the botanical world. Anna has worked as a columnist for Garden Design magazine and Print magazine. Her first book, published in 2016, examines the art and science of plant biology in 19th-century wall charts. Anna’s interest in plants began in college. Years later, her interest prompted her to quit her job and to find a way to get paid to learn about plants.

Did she succeed?

Let’s find out.

Links
Anna Laurent’s website
The Sorcery of Seedpods: Little Packages of DNA that Explode with Beauty
Temperate House at Royal Botanic Garden, Kew
Botanical Art from the Golden Age of Scientific Discovery

Anna has graciously shared photos of her work with listeners. You can view these photos at Talaterra.com.

Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Anna Laurent, Seeds, Conservation, The Fertile Crescent Anna Laurent, Tania Marien 00:45:28 Anna Laurent is an award-winning artist and author. Her projects include the internationally exhibited "Dispersal" project; a book about Victorian botanic wall charts (2016, University of Chicago Press); "The Iraqi Seed Project", a documentary about biodiversity in the Fertile Crescent; and commissioned work in the Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Anna studied literature at Harvard University and holds an MSc in History & Philosophy of Science from University College of London. Anna Laurent is an award-winning artist and author. Her projects include the internationally exhibited "Dispersal" project; a book about Victorian botanic wall charts (2016, University of Chicago Press); "The Iraqi Seed Project", a documentary about biodiversity in the Fertile Crescent; and commissioned work in the Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Anna studied literature at Harvard University and holds an MSc in History & Philosophy of Science from University College of London. photography, agriculture, conservation, botanical art, seeds, garden, norway, wall charts false full 24 a11ec135-82a0-42aa-90e0-73666ec06ea1 Dr. Rupu Gupta, Building Community, Part 2 To download the card sorting activity and instructor guide, visit the show notes for this episode.

This week we return to our conversation with Dr. Rupu Gupta, conservation psychologist at New Knowledge Organization whose research focuses on inclusion and equity in the environmental field.

Last week, Dr. Gupta talked about community building. Part of our conversation centered around the paper “Practitioners’ perspectives on the purpose of environmental education.”

If you read this paper, it becomes clear that the field of environmental education (EE) is struggling to answer the question, “What’s it for?”

Today we take a brief look at this paper. In this paper, Dr. Gupta and her colleagues answer this big question:

How do North American environmental education practitioners (both from formal and non-formal institutions) think about their work?

View the show notes for this episode

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:00:20 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Dr. Rupu Gupta) https://talaterra.com To download the card sorting activity and instructor guide, visit the show notes for this episode.

This week we return to our conversation with Dr. Rupu Gupta, conservation psychologist at New Knowledge Organization whose research focuses on inclusion and equity in the environmental field.

Last week, Dr. Gupta talked about community building. Part of our conversation centered around the paper “Practitioners’ perspectives on the purpose of environmental education.”

If you read this paper, it becomes clear that the field of environmental education (EE) is struggling to answer the question, “What’s it for?”

Today we take a brief look at this paper. In this paper, Dr. Gupta and her colleagues answer this big question:

How do North American environmental education practitioners (both from formal and non-formal institutions) think about their work?

View the show notes for this episode

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dr. Rupu Gupta, Building Community, Part 2 Tania Marien, Dr. Rupu Gupta 00:12:10 This week we return to our conversation with Dr. Rupu Gupta, conservation psychologist at New Knowledge Organization whose research focuses on inclusion and equity in the environmental field. Last week, Dr. Gupta talked about community building. Part of our conversation centered around the paper “Practitioners’ perspectives on the purpose of environmental education.” Today we take a brief look at this paper about practitioners' perspectives. In this paper, Dr. Gupta and her colleagues answer this big question: How do North American environmental education practitioners (both from formal and non-formal institutions) think about their work? This week we return to our conversation with Dr. Rupu Gupta, conservation psychologist at New Knowledge Organization whose research focuses on inclusion and equity in the environmental field. Last week, Dr. Gupta talked about community building. Part of our conversation centered around the paper “Practitioners’ perspectives on the purpose of environmental education.” Today we take a brief look at this paper about practitioners' perspectives. In this paper, Dr. Gupta and her colleagues answer this big question: How do North American environmental education practitioners (both from formal and non-formal institutions) think about their work? collaboration, evaluation, community, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 23 eed36520-7a18-4d21-b808-029b703e3e26 Dr. Rupu Gupta, Building Community Dr. Rupu Gupta is a conservation psychologist at the New Knowledge Organization whose research focus is inclusion and equity in the environmental field. Her interests are in what motivates or hinders people to care for nature and the environment.

In this episode we revisit Dr. Gupta’s paper about the diversity of the environmental field. We also talk about collaboration and bringing attention to the work of independent educators.

This is a two-part episode. Next week we’ll discuss a professional development exercise developed by Dr. Gupta and her colleagues.

Show Notes

Talaterra, Episode 14
Revisit Dr. Gupta’s paper about how many educators work in the environmental field.

New Knowledge Organization

National Association for Interpretation

Civic Ecology Lab, Cornell University

North American Association for Environmental Education

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2019 17:00:08 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Dr. Rupu Gupta, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Dr. Rupu Gupta is a conservation psychologist at the New Knowledge Organization whose research focus is inclusion and equity in the environmental field. Her interests are in what motivates or hinders people to care for nature and the environment.

In this episode we revisit Dr. Gupta’s paper about the diversity of the environmental field. We also talk about collaboration and bringing attention to the work of independent educators.

This is a two-part episode. Next week we’ll discuss a professional development exercise developed by Dr. Gupta and her colleagues.

Show Notes

Talaterra, Episode 14
Revisit Dr. Gupta’s paper about how many educators work in the environmental field.

New Knowledge Organization

National Association for Interpretation

Civic Ecology Lab, Cornell University

North American Association for Environmental Education

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Dr. Rupu Gupta, Building Community Dr. Rupu Gupta, Tania Marien 00:42:18 Dr. Rupu Gupta is a conservation psychologist at the New Knowledge Organization whose research focus is inclusion and equity in the environmental field. Her interests are in what motivates or hinders people to care for nature and the environment. Dr. Rupu Gupta is a conservation psychologist at the New Knowledge Organization whose research focus is inclusion and equity in the environmental field. Her interests are in what motivates or hinders people to care for nature and the environment. nature, environment, conservation, inclusion, equity, community, psychology, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 22 86e23a07-bb8b-4ff4-a304-4944bdfb8630 Cultivating Naturalists How do you cultivate a naturalist?

I landed on this question because while walking past the window of my independent bookstore, I saw the book The Not-So Great Outdoors by author and illustrator Madeline Kloepper.

It is a story about a young girl who is dreading her family’s upcoming camping trip. She wants nothing to do with nature and thinks nature is dirty and that there is nothing to do out there. She spends a good part of the story being grumpy and wanting to go home.

But then something changed her mind. You’ll have to get the book to find out what it was.

I read this book in the store before buying it. After leaving the store I began to wonder…

How does interest in nature develop?
What factors contribute to developing this interest?

Today we consider the findings of an investigation into how interest in the natural world can be developed.

What can educators in informal learning environments do to facilitate an interest in nature?

Let’s find out.

Show Notes

Hecht, M., Knutson, K. & Crowley, K. (2019). Becoming a naturalist: Interest development across the learning ecology. Science Education. 103(3): 1-23 (Download PDF)

Madeline Kloepper, author of The Not-So Great Outdoors

Find your local independent bookstore at IndieBound.

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:50:33 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com How do you cultivate a naturalist?

I landed on this question because while walking past the window of my independent bookstore, I saw the book The Not-So Great Outdoors by author and illustrator Madeline Kloepper.

It is a story about a young girl who is dreading her family’s upcoming camping trip. She wants nothing to do with nature and thinks nature is dirty and that there is nothing to do out there. She spends a good part of the story being grumpy and wanting to go home.

But then something changed her mind. You’ll have to get the book to find out what it was.

I read this book in the store before buying it. After leaving the store I began to wonder…

How does interest in nature develop?
What factors contribute to developing this interest?

Today we consider the findings of an investigation into how interest in the natural world can be developed.

What can educators in informal learning environments do to facilitate an interest in nature?

Let’s find out.

Show Notes

Hecht, M., Knutson, K. & Crowley, K. (2019). Becoming a naturalist: Interest development across the learning ecology. Science Education. 103(3): 1-23 (Download PDF)

Madeline Kloepper, author of The Not-So Great Outdoors

Find your local independent bookstore at IndieBound.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Cultivating Naturalists TALATERRA Inc. 00:09:06 How do you cultivate a naturalist? Today we consider the findings of an investigation into how interest in the natural world can be developed. What can educators in informal learning environments do to facilitate an interest in nature? How do you cultivate a naturalist? Today we consider the findings of an investigation into how interest in the natural world can be developed. What can educators in informal learning environments do to facilitate an interest in nature? false full 21 912da092-f860-4ddf-b8eb-d0fdc651f470 Karena de Souza, Environmental Awareness and The Future of Work Karena de Souza is a strategist who helps Generation Z (those born between 1996-2010) navigate the future of work. While Karena speaks with students, her messaging is directed towards parents as well.

I invited Karena to be a guest because she doesn’t talk only about career-building. She talks about environmental awareness too.

What is Karena’s message to parents?

Why does she take an environmental position in her work?

What does the future of work look like and how might freelance environmental educators contribute to this future?

Let’s find out.

Related Links:

Karena de Souza’s website
TILT the Future on Apple Podcasts
IQ and EQ Skills (a brief overview)
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
10 Things You Need to Know About Generation Z
Defining Generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z Begins

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 7 Aug 2019 19:00:06 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Karena de Souza, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Karena de Souza is a strategist who helps Generation Z (those born between 1996-2010) navigate the future of work. While Karena speaks with students, her messaging is directed towards parents as well.

I invited Karena to be a guest because she doesn’t talk only about career-building. She talks about environmental awareness too.

What is Karena’s message to parents?

Why does she take an environmental position in her work?

What does the future of work look like and how might freelance environmental educators contribute to this future?

Let’s find out.

Related Links:

Karena de Souza’s website
TILT the Future on Apple Podcasts
IQ and EQ Skills (a brief overview)
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
10 Things You Need to Know About Generation Z
Defining Generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z Begins

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Karena de Souza, Environmental Awareness and The Future of Work Karena de Souza, Tania Marien 00:44:33 Karena de Souza is a strategist who helps Generation Z (those born between 1996-2010) navigate the future of work. While Karena speaks with students, her messaging is directed towards parents as well. I invited Karena to be a guest because she doesn’t talk only about career-building. She talks about environmental awareness too. What does the future of work look like and how might freelance environmental educators contribute to this future? Karena de Souza is a strategist who helps Generation Z (those born between 1996-2010) navigate the future of work. While Karena speaks with students, her messaging is directed towards parents as well. I invited Karena to be a guest because she doesn’t talk only about career-building. She talks about environmental awareness too. What does the future of work look like and how might freelance environmental educators contribute to this future? millennials, freelance, generation z, natural resources, environmental education, future of work false full 20 3eac23ef-98de-4d16-bb77-50473faaf313 The Opposite of Busy It is one thing to research ways to connect people with the natural world and quite another to figure out how to make time to apply the ideas you've learned.

Has something inside you been telling you to slow down and focus so you can create more meaningful work? Consider reading "World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down" by Christian McEwen.

Related Links

Christian McEwen's website

"World Enough & Time" can be purchased from the author and independent bookstores. It is also available in the following formats: Audible audiobook and Kindle.

Read a review of "World Enough & Time"

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2019 23:16:39 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com It is one thing to research ways to connect people with the natural world and quite another to figure out how to make time to apply the ideas you've learned.

Has something inside you been telling you to slow down and focus so you can create more meaningful work? Consider reading "World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down" by Christian McEwen.

Related Links

Christian McEwen's website

"World Enough & Time" can be purchased from the author and independent bookstores. It is also available in the following formats: Audible audiobook and Kindle.

Read a review of "World Enough & Time"

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> The Opposite of Busy Tania Marien 00:07:42 It is one thing to research ways to connect people with the natural world and quite another to figure out how to make time to apply the ideas you've learned. Are you looking for a break from the busyness of our digital world? Consider reading "World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down" by freelance writer and educator, Christian McEwen. It is one thing to research ways to connect people with the natural world and quite another to figure out how to make time to apply the ideas you've learned. Are you looking for a break from the busyness of our digital world? Consider reading "World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down" by freelance writer and educator, Christian McEwen. nature, play, walking, digital, interpretation, writing, poetry, creativity, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 19 4c3136a7-33b3-4c5a-987f-55f9ba0f3baf Talaterra Trailer, Season 2 Trailer for Talaterra, a podcast for and about independent educators working in natural resource fields and environmental education.

Theme music:
Jahzzar, So Far So Close, (CC By 4.0 US)

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:09:25 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (TALATERRA Inc.) https://talaterra.com Trailer for Talaterra, a podcast for and about independent educators working in natural resource fields and environmental education.

Theme music:
Jahzzar, So Far So Close, (CC By 4.0 US)

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Talaterra Trailer, Season 2 TALATERRA Inc. 00:01:29 Trailer for Talaterra, a podcast for and about independent educators working in natural resource fields and environmental education. Trailer for Talaterra, a podcast for and about independent educators working in natural resource fields and environmental education. talaterra, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false trailer d48a979f-908b-4d3f-9cda-bf0954cc557d Maria Coryell-Martin, Expeditionary Art Maria Coryell-Martin is a freelance artist and educator who travels to remote locations to document landscapes, people, and communities. This week she begins a project about climate change in Alaska.

Earlier this week Maria took a break from packing to discuss her work.

How did Maria become an expeditionary artist?
What is the focus of her current project?
How did she build her career and her audience?

Let’s find out.

View show notes for this episode

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:55:34 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien, Maria Coryell-Martin) https://talaterra.com Maria Coryell-Martin is a freelance artist and educator who travels to remote locations to document landscapes, people, and communities. This week she begins a project about climate change in Alaska.

Earlier this week Maria took a break from packing to discuss her work.

How did Maria become an expeditionary artist?
What is the focus of her current project?
How did she build her career and her audience?

Let’s find out.

View show notes for this episode

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Maria Coryell-Martin, Expeditionary Art Tania Marien, Maria Coryell-Martin 00:36:47 Maria Coryell-Martin is a freelance artist and educator who travels to remote locations to document landscapes, people, and communities. This week she begins a project about climate change in Alaska. Maria Coryell-Martin is a freelance artist and educator who travels to remote locations to document landscapes, people, and communities. This week she begins a project about climate change in Alaska. alaska, climate change, sketchbook, freelance, art, natural resources, environmental education, expedition false full 18 184c0270-b26f-40b3-af50-eee48d69a44c A look back at Season 1 The Talaterra podcast was launched in January. During the past 5 months, I have had the opportunity to speak with a wonderful group of independent professionals. I have interviewed a scientific illustrator, a game designer, a teacher and lifelong birder, a food systems scholar, a relational rewilding expert, a shamanic practitioner, the founder of an after-school program, and an environmental education consultant. Although they each have different titles, they have one thing in common. They are all teachers and advocates dedicated to nurturing relationships between people and nature. This episode is a look back at Season 1.

If you are a new listener, welcome. Thank you for joining us.

If you are a regular listener, thank you for being on this journey.

View all podcast episodes at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:23:26 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com The Talaterra podcast was launched in January. During the past 5 months, I have had the opportunity to speak with a wonderful group of independent professionals. I have interviewed a scientific illustrator, a game designer, a teacher and lifelong birder, a food systems scholar, a relational rewilding expert, a shamanic practitioner, the founder of an after-school program, and an environmental education consultant. Although they each have different titles, they have one thing in common. They are all teachers and advocates dedicated to nurturing relationships between people and nature. This episode is a look back at Season 1.

If you are a new listener, welcome. Thank you for joining us.

If you are a regular listener, thank you for being on this journey.

View all podcast episodes at Talaterra.com.

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CREDITS:

 

ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> A look back at Season 1 Tania Marien 00:09:47 The Talaterra podcast was launched in January. During its first five months, I have had the opportunity to speak with a wonderful group of independent professionals. I have had the privilege of speaking with a scientific illustrator, a game designer, a teacher and lifelong birder, a food systems scholar, a relational rewilding expert, a shamanic practitioner, the founder of an after-school program, and an environmental education consultant. Although they each have different titles, they have one thing in common. They are all teachers and advocates dedicated to nurturing relationships between people and nature. This episode is a look back at Season 1. If you are a new listener, welcome. Thank you for joining us. If you are a long-time listener, thank you for being on this journey and for your continued interest in this project. The Talaterra podcast was launched in January. During its first five months, I have had the opportunity to speak with a wonderful group of independent professionals. I have had the privilege of speaking with a scientific illustrator, a game designer, a teacher and lifelong birder, a food systems scholar, a relational rewilding expert, a shamanic practitioner, the founder of an after-school program, and an environmental education consultant. Although they each have different titles, they have one thing in common. They are all teachers and advocates dedicated to nurturing relationships between people and nature. This episode is a look back at Season 1. If you are a new listener, welcome. Thank you for joining us. If you are a long-time listener, thank you for being on this journey and for your continued interest in this project. nature, interpretation, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 17 f12ad4d4-831c-4810-b02c-0ea0cb2deeed Plant Blindness How do you interpret plants in your programs?
Share what you do! Leave a voice message about how you introduce your audience to the botanical world. A collection of responses will be shared next week. Share Here

Literature Cited:

*O’Donnell, Liam. (2007). Understanding Photosynthesis with Max Axiom, Super Scientist. Capstone Press, First edition. (Note: There is now a 4D version of this book. Learn More

Uno, Gordon E. (2009). Botanical literacy: What and how should students learn about plants? American Journal of Botany, Vol. 96 (10): 1753-1759. https://doi.org/10.3732/ajb.0900025

Wandersee, James H., and Elisabeth Schussler. (2001). Toward a Theory of Plant Blindness. Plant Science Bulletin, 47 (1): 2-9 (View)

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:47:39 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com How do you interpret plants in your programs?
Share what you do! Leave a voice message about how you introduce your audience to the botanical world. A collection of responses will be shared next week. Share Here

Literature Cited:

*O’Donnell, Liam. (2007). Understanding Photosynthesis with Max Axiom, Super Scientist. Capstone Press, First edition. (Note: There is now a 4D version of this book. Learn More

Uno, Gordon E. (2009). Botanical literacy: What and how should students learn about plants? American Journal of Botany, Vol. 96 (10): 1753-1759. https://doi.org/10.3732/ajb.0900025

Wandersee, James H., and Elisabeth Schussler. (2001). Toward a Theory of Plant Blindness. Plant Science Bulletin, 47 (1): 2-9 (View)

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Plant Blindness Tania Marien 00:10:29 In 2001 Dr. James Wandersee and Elisabeth Schussler coined the phrase “plant blindness” to describe the observation that people are largely unaware of the plants in their surroundings. What is plant blindness? What are its consequences? What can be done about it? Let’s find out. In 2001 Dr. James Wandersee and Elisabeth Schussler coined the phrase “plant blindness” to describe the observation that people are largely unaware of the plants in their surroundings. What is plant blindness? What are its consequences? What can be done about it? Let’s find out. medicine, food, plant conservation, plant science, shelter, plant blindness, botany false full 16 6abb9185-98cb-4a2e-8b80-9d42b6e1d099 Kathleen Garness - Plant Conservation View Kathleen's illustrations and paintings, download her guide to plant families of the Chicago Region, and view other resources by visiting the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2019 03:47:39 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com View Kathleen's illustrations and paintings, download her guide to plant families of the Chicago Region, and view other resources by visiting the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kathleen Garness - Plant Conservation Tania Marien 00:43:18 Kathleen Garness is a freelance scientific illustrator and a scientific affiliate at The Field Museum whose area of focus is plant conservation. When I interviewed Kathleen many years ago, she was busy monitoring populations of rare species. She was also in the early stages of creating a guide to common plant families of the Chicago region. How are things going for her seven years later? What else is she working on? Let’s find out. Kathleen Garness is a freelance scientific illustrator and a scientific affiliate at The Field Museum whose area of focus is plant conservation. When I interviewed Kathleen many years ago, she was busy monitoring populations of rare species. She was also in the early stages of creating a guide to common plant families of the Chicago region. How are things going for her seven years later? What else is she working on? Let’s find out. scientific illustration, natural history, chicago, botanical art, freelance, plants, natural resources, environmental education false full 15 28eadd23-36d9-461d-bb52-4fcb3966b42f How many environmental educators are there? Visit the show notes for this episode for links to the featured article.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2019 19:46:23 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Visit the show notes for this episode for links to the featured article.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> How many environmental educators are there? Tania Marien 00:06:16 How many independent educators work in natural resource fields and environmental education? I don't know. Where in the world do they work? I don't know. The answers to these questions (and many more) will come from my conversations with educators on this podcast and my communications with them through other channels. Behind all this research and discovery lies the question... How many environmental educators are out there anyway? Let's find out. How many independent educators work in natural resource fields and environmental education? I don't know. Where in the world do they work? I don't know. The answers to these questions (and many more) will come from my conversations with educators on this podcast and my communications with them through other channels. Behind all this research and discovery lies the question... How many environmental educators are out there anyway? Let's find out. false full 14 8b649f08-ea50-49b4-ad12-5d7081fd7d2e New Partnerships To view the open access article mentioned in this episode, see the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:37:13 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com To view the open access article mentioned in this episode, see the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> New Partnerships Tania Marien 00:06:43 As independent professionals, we are always forming new relationships with venues, with peers, and with prospective clients. Today I bring attention to a new type of partnership, one that maybe gets a little less attention in our busy lives. As independent professionals, we are always forming new relationships with venues, with peers, and with prospective clients. Today I bring attention to a new type of partnership, one that maybe gets a little less attention in our busy lives. partnerships, informal science education, freelance, natural resources, environmental education false full 13 c2d66a62-f09b-4021-90bd-c9b389fe4c64 What I Know So Far... Learn more about The Freelance Project at https://www.taniamarien.com/projects.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2019 06:23:18 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Learn more about The Freelance Project at https://www.taniamarien.com/projects.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> What I Know So Far... Tania Marien 00:06:43 Today I share what I have learned about freelance educators through The Freelance Condition Survey. I provide a small peek at how long educators have worked in informal education, how they got their start in the field, and the top five topics they address in their work. Today I share what I have learned about freelance educators through The Freelance Condition Survey. I provide a small peek at how long educators have worked in informal education, how they got their start in the field, and the top five topics they address in their work. informal education, freelance, environmental education false full 12 8b355ad6-46b4-433c-99c9-4c40cee686b0 What is a freelance educator? Mon, 8 Apr 2019 07:07:48 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com What is a freelance educator? Tania Marien 00:05:34 In this episode we begin to address the components of The Freelance Condition project. We begin by answering the question, "What is a freelance educator?" In this episode we begin to address the components of The Freelance Condition project. We begin by answering the question, "What is a freelance educator?" false full 11 38934dd0-be63-4654-8521-259f8d542a46 Kimberly Beck, Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2019 04:25:08 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Kimberly Beck, Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding Tania Marien 00:39:58 Kimberly Beck is an environmental educator, psychotherapist, and principal at Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding, an educational organization providing rewilding programs, youth mentoring, and nature therapy. In this episode, Kimberly discusses how she designs environmental education experiences from a relational perspective. Kimberly Beck is an environmental educator, psychotherapist, and principal at Relational Rewilding Nature Guiding, an educational organization providing rewilding programs, youth mentoring, and nature therapy. In this episode, Kimberly discusses how she designs environmental education experiences from a relational perspective. psychotherapy, rewild, freelance, environmental education false full 10 21a65e85-b2c3-421a-bb37-03ee4117bd81 Claudia Diaz Carrasco - Intercultural Competence Get the Transcript
Claudia provides so much insight into the issue of intercultural competence that a transcript was prepared for this episode. There is no need to take notes at a frantic pace. Download the transcript here.

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TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2019 03:51:53 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Get the Transcript
Claudia provides so much insight into the issue of intercultural competence that a transcript was prepared for this episode. There is no need to take notes at a frantic pace. Download the transcript here.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

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]]> Claudia Diaz Carrasco - Intercultural Competence Tania Marien 00:42:42 Claudia Diaz Carrasco is an educator conducting community research about intercultural competence in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. She is also the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator for the University of California Cooperative Extension in Riverside County. I met Claudia last year when I took her five-week intercultural competence workshop. I learned a lot from Claudia and I am thrilled to introduce you to her today. No need to take notes. Download the transcript. Claudia provides so much insight into the issue of intercultural competence that a transcript was prepared for this episode. There is no need to take notes at a frantic pace. Download the transcript for this episode at Talaterra.com. Claudia Diaz Carrasco is an educator conducting community research about intercultural competence in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. She is also the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator for the University of California Cooperative Extension in Riverside County. I met Claudia last year when I took her five-week intercultural competence workshop. I learned a lot from Claudia and I am thrilled to introduce you to her today. No need to take notes. Download the transcript. Claudia provides so much insight into the issue of intercultural competence that a transcript was prepared for this episode. There is no need to take notes at a frantic pace. Download the transcript for this episode at Talaterra.com. educator, diversity, agriculture, inclusion, equity, intercultural competence, 4-h, community, freelance, natural resources, environmental education, university of california false full 9 ae02c90d-4b4a-4987-a9a3-54fecf639e58 Deb Matlock - Spiritual Arts and Environmental Education Deb Matlock

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:02:48 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Deb Matlock, Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Deb Matlock

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Deb Matlock - Spiritual Arts and Environmental Education Deb Matlock, Tania Marien 00:41:45 Deb Matlock is an educator, mentor, shamanic practitioner, and principal at Wild Rhythms. We discuss how the environmental education (EE) field could be improved, humane education’s role in EE, and why educators should integrate the more-than-human voice into their practice. Deb Matlock is an educator, mentor, shamanic practitioner, and principal at Wild Rhythms. We discuss how the environmental education (EE) field could be improved, humane education’s role in EE, and why educators should integrate the more-than-human voice into their practice. nature, photography, spiritual, landscape design, empathy, place-based education, environmental education false full 8 efbc0ba3-f674-46af-99ca-5e8a35c38726 Janice Kelley - Nature Detectives Learn more about Janice's work on her website at NatureLegacies.com. View additional resources by visiting the show notes at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2019 18:39:05 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Learn more about Janice's work on her website at NatureLegacies.com. View additional resources by visiting the show notes at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Janice Kelley - Nature Detectives Tania Marien 00:35:12 Janice Kelley is an independent informal educator, author, and principal at Nature Detectives, an after-school enrichment program for children with curious minds and a love for problem-solving. Janice Kelley is an independent informal educator, author, and principal at Nature Detectives, an after-school enrichment program for children with curious minds and a love for problem-solving. nature, after-school, sacramento, recreation, freelance, environmental education, health false full 7 086d3bc1-0ee9-458d-8323-af27f306a619 Sarah Johnson - Wild Rose Education Sarah Johnson is the founder and principal of Wild Rose Education, a woman-owned small business providing place-based workshops for educators, youth leadership opportunities, and environmental education consulting located in Carbondale, CO.

In my conversation with Sarah we discuss leadership, networking, and how the field of environmental education can work with independent educators.

View the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

UPDATE: Sarah attends the United Nations Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland. Find out what her experience was like and what she learned from other attendees. Listen to Ep103

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:29:45 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Sarah Johnson is the founder and principal of Wild Rose Education, a woman-owned small business providing place-based workshops for educators, youth leadership opportunities, and environmental education consulting located in Carbondale, CO.

In my conversation with Sarah we discuss leadership, networking, and how the field of environmental education can work with independent educators.

View the show notes for this episode at Talaterra.com.

UPDATE: Sarah attends the United Nations Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland. Find out what her experience was like and what she learned from other attendees. Listen to Ep103

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Sarah Johnson - Wild Rose Education Tania Marien 00:39:02 Sarah Johnson is the founder and principal of Wild Rose Education, a woman-owned small business providing place-based workshops for educators, youth leadership opportunities, and environmental education consulting located in Carbondale, CO. Sarah Johnson is the founder and principal of Wild Rose Education, a woman-owned small business providing place-based workshops for educators, youth leadership opportunities, and environmental education consulting located in Carbondale, CO. nature, water, stewardship, youth, interpretation, aldo leopold, networking, leadership, freelance, environmental education false full 6 5f1d0edf-9605-4902-8823-5769e3924c54 Cynthia Espinosa Marrero - Food Systems and Permaculture Cynthia Espinosa Marrero is a food systems scholar who addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion through her work. She is also an instructor in an online permaculture program that offers a 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate, as well as a certificate in Social Systems Design.

Pulegium Consulting

Additional show notes can be viewed at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:50:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Cynthia Espinosa Marrero is a food systems scholar who addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion through her work. She is also an instructor in an online permaculture program that offers a 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate, as well as a certificate in Social Systems Design.

Pulegium Consulting

Additional show notes can be viewed at Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Cynthia Espinosa Marrero - Food Systems and Permaculture Tania Marien 00:44:19 Cynthia Espinosa Marrero is a food systems scholar who addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion through her work. She is also an instructor in an online permaculture program that offers a 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate, as well as a certificate in Social Systems Design. Cynthia Espinosa Marrero is a food systems scholar who addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion through her work. She is also an instructor in an online permaculture program that offers a 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate, as well as a certificate in Social Systems Design. diversity, gardens, permaculture, inclusion, equity, food systems, freelance, environmental education false full 5 19d4aae9-bb3c-4668-9c8e-72a0b1d750bb Tim Handley - Science and Game Design Mindful Mammoth
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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:01:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Mindful Mammoth
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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Tim Handley - Science and Game Design Tania Marien 00:29:47 Tim Handley is a scientist-turned-game designer who promotes an understanding of science, nature, and life through play at Mindful Mammoth, a company he founded to create games and puzzles for all ages. Tim Handley is a scientist-turned-game designer who promotes an understanding of science, nature, and life through play at Mindful Mammoth, a company he founded to create games and puzzles for all ages. game design, science, steam, ecology, college, physics, design, freelance, art, environmental education false full 4 236629f7-0ce9-477f-9546-bf468be220b7 Bruce Glick - Birds & Families Bruce Glick is a high school teacher who is balancing a full-time career and a post-retirement transition into a freelance lifestyle. We discuss his project about connecting families to local birds.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Bruce Glick is a high school teacher who is balancing a full-time career and a post-retirement transition into a freelance lifestyle. We discuss his project about connecting families to local birds.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Bruce Glick - Birds & Families Tania Marien 00:35:21 Bruce Glick is a high school teacher who is balancing a full-time career and a post-retirement transition into a freelance lifestyle. We discuss his project about connecting families to local birds. Bruce Glick is a high school teacher who is balancing a full-time career and a post-retirement transition into a freelance lifestyle. We discuss his project about connecting families to local birds. field guide, retirement, native plants, nature journal, high school, the marketing seminar, birds, seth godin, freelance, environmental education false full 3 af33487c-2715-45c3-9346-170c45e02ce4 Gretchen Halpert: Scientific Illustration Distance Program Gretchen Halpert is the founder the Scientific Illustration Distance Program. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design/ CE, Gretchen has many years of experience working as a scientific illustrator and as an instructor of natural science illustration.

The Scientific Illustration Distance Program is composed of four 10-week sessions and includes a ten-week internship or independent study project. The internship gives students the opportunity to work with professionals, develop contacts, and learn how to navigate the freelance world. Gretchen assists students with planning, writing contracts/agreements, and developing projects that benefit both student interns and mentors. 

Learn more at https://www.gretchenhalpert-distanceprogram.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:01:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Gretchen Halpert is the founder the Scientific Illustration Distance Program. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design/ CE, Gretchen has many years of experience working as a scientific illustrator and as an instructor of natural science illustration.

The Scientific Illustration Distance Program is composed of four 10-week sessions and includes a ten-week internship or independent study project. The internship gives students the opportunity to work with professionals, develop contacts, and learn how to navigate the freelance world. Gretchen assists students with planning, writing contracts/agreements, and developing projects that benefit both student interns and mentors. 

Learn more at https://www.gretchenhalpert-distanceprogram.com.

Theme Music

Jason Shaw, Audionautix

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Gretchen Halpert: Scientific Illustration Distance Program Tania Marien 00:18:59 Gretchen Halpert is a freelance scientific illustrator and the founder of the Scientific Illustration Distance Program. Gretchen has many years of experience working as a freelance illustrator. Her illustrations have been featured in magazines and books, and have been included in research papers and on commercial products. Through her program, Gretchen inspires a new generation of science communicators. How did Gretchen become a scientific illustrator? What is her distance learning program like? How do her students apply what they learn in the program? Let's find out. Gretchen Halpert is a freelance scientific illustrator and the founder of the Scientific Illustration Distance Program. Gretchen has many years of experience working as a freelance illustrator. Her illustrations have been featured in magazines and books, and have been included in research papers and on commercial products. Through her program, Gretchen inspires a new generation of science communicators. How did Gretchen become a scientific illustrator? What is her distance learning program like? How do her students apply what they learn in the program? Let's find out. art, science, informal education, illustration, natural resources, environmental education false full 2 5e06b74a-9124-4478-9cc8-8cd228a22a5d Project History An introduction to this podcast series and its host, Tania Marien.
Also see Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:22:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com An introduction to this podcast series and its host, Tania Marien.
Also see Talaterra.com.

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ABOUT:

TALATERRA combines "tala" (Icelandic for "to speak" and "to talk") with "terra" (Earth)—because speaking for our planet and telling its stories is what environmental educators do.

TALATERRA: to speak Earth.

 

* TALATERRA is an affiliate of Bookshop.org.

]]> Project History Tania Marien 00:03:11 An introduction to this podcast series and its host, Tania Marien. An introduction to this podcast series and its host, Tania Marien. interpretation, informal education, freelance, environmental education, future of work false full 1 737e9c86-9c79-48b2-b7d9-ee1f3f42c357 Trailer: Talaterra Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:52:00 +0000 contact@talaterra.com (Tania Marien) https://talaterra.com Trailer: Talaterra Tania Marien 00:01:31 Announcing Talaterra Announcing Talaterra freelance, environmental education false trailer 8