All Podcast Episodes

Ep.193: Ravine Biodiversity

Susan teaches listeners about the importabnce of biodoversity in ravine areas. She mentions some ravines in the Toronto area and shares the projects and groups she's part of to take care of them. She also gives listeners some ways to get involved with similar projects.

Contributor:
Susan Aaron
Ep.192: Horticultural Therapy

Guinevere teaches listeners where the term "horticulutral therapy" comes from and what it means. She also talks about her experiences that led her to horticultural therapy, what it is, how it helps people and where listeners can get involved with horticultural therapy.

Contributor:
Guinevere Kern
Ep.191: Toronto Gone Wild Exhibit

Amy and Jennifer talk about the Toronto Gone Wild Exhibit at the Museum of Toronto. They explain their research process for curating the exhibit and give their thoughts about wild animals in the city and initiatives that try to control invasive species.

Contributor:
Amy Lavender Harris and Jennifer Bonnell
Ep.190: Green Ummah’s environmental education program

Shaymaa talks about Green Ummah and how it incorporates faith into our role as carers of the planet. She describes how this goal is incorporated into classrooms, Green Ummah's partnership with Nature Canada, the programs and resources it offers, and how to get involved.

Contributor:
Shaymaa Zantout
Ep.189: Engaging Families in the Outdoors

Allison teaches listeners about Downsview Park and all the free programs is has to offer its community. She also explains how these programs help engage people of all ages in urban nature and why that's important.

Contributor:
Allison Best
Ep.188: Toronto’s Water Systems

Mariko talks about the journey our water takes to get to us and the journey it takes after we use it. She also talks about her illustrated book about Toronto's water systems.

Contributor:
Mariko Udo
Ep.187: Invasive Plant Species

Lynn talks about the difference between native, non-native and invasive species. She focuses on the effects of invasive plant species and what we can do to stop their spread, avoid introducing them, and how to control them.

Contributor:
Lynn Short
Ep.186: CAMH Sunshine Therapeutic Garden

Javad is back as a coordinator and educator at CAMH Therapeutic Garden known as Sunshine Garden. He explains what CAMH is and how their gardening program helps patients with their mental health. Javad explains what the program is and what its goals are.

Contributor:
Javad Mozafari
Ep.185: Ontario Place follow up

Francesca is back to talk about wildlife at the Ontario Place in the winter seasons. She tips the audience off about the hunt for a shy snowy owl! Francesca also gives an update about the land development plans at the Ontario Place and what people can do to help protect it.

Contributor:
Francesca Bouaoun
Ep.184: Toronto Bee Rescue

Peter talks about his beekeeping company, Toronto Bee Rescue, and how he created it. He also teaches the audience about what he does as a full-tme beekeeper, modern beekeeping and how the public can help protect the bees.

Contributor:
Peter
Ep.183: Resident Birds
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Emily teaches listeners about resident birds are and emphasizes how special they are. She explains why not all birds migrate south for the winter and how resident birds must change and adapt to Toronto's four seasons.

Contributor:
Emily Rondel
Ep.182: Invasivorism
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David returns to talk about the avant garde practice of cooking, preparing and eating invasive species. He talks about what invasive species are, which ones he's tried and prepared himself, and which ones he's liked!

Contributor:
David Cowl
Ep.181: Full Spectrum Social

Danielle talks about the relationship between people with autism and nature and how she, as an autistic person, is trying to make space for her community and her passions.

Contributor:
Danielle Pellatt-Hall
Ep.180: Norway Maple Trees

Jonathan details a brief history of the Norway Maple tree's trip around the globe, and how it ended up in Canada. He talks about its decades-long popularity in Toronto and how it differs from native Canadian sugar maple trees.

Contributor:
Jonathan Harris
Ep.179: Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) Canada

Michael and Ben explain the Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) Canada and how they seek to help birds stay safe from flying into buildings and windows. They describe how birds are harmed by architecture and glass windows, what FLAP Canada is doing to reduce the harm, and what homeowners and commer...

Contributor:
Michael Mesure and Ben Coleman
Ep.178: Jumping Worms
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Dr. Michael McTavish returns to spread awareness about the increase in jumping worms in Ontario. He explains what makes them different from other worms, where they came from, their impacts on our ecosystems, and what listeners should do if they spot a jumping worm.

Contributor:
Michael McTavish
Ep.177: Toronto Zoo’s Climate Action Learning & Leadership (CALL) program

Namrata and her team of interns, Kandy, Shawly, and Qurat, talk about their experiences, projects and takeaways from working in the Toronto Zoo's Climate Action Learning & Leadership (CALL) program.

Contributor:
Nam Menon & Team
Ep.176: Biological control of garlic mustard.

Michael explains what the ever-pesky garlic mustard plant is and how friendly little critters are released to biologically control the plant's spread and growth.

Contributor:
Michael McTavish
Ep.175: The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Jonathan discusses the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and its history, jurisdiction and role in Toronto. He provides listeners with ways to become involved with the TRCA as well.

Contributor:
Jonathan Harris
Ep.174: The TRCA Youth Council and Climate Activism

Vamika talks about the TRCA Youth Council, their experiences and opportunities and her own role and experiences as an executive member. She also talks about her and the youth council's role in climate activism and why she thinks more youth should get involved.

Contributor:
Vamika Sharma