All Podcast Episodes

Courtney Leermakers talks about at-risk snake species and conservation research as a Wetland Conservation Technician with the Toronto Zoo.

Lisa and Mary Kate talk about the value of data collection for people observing and for the scientists using that data. They describe how to contribute observations using the "Adopt-a-Pond" and "Clam Counter" apps available on Android and iOS.

Ambika Tenneti and Jacqueline L Scott discuss the absence of Black, Indigenous and immigrant voices from the environmental movement and how to change that.

Anna O'Brien discusses research on duckweed and its microbes, a tiny fast-growing floating aquatic plant. It presents possibilites for bioremediation of nutrient run-off and other contaminants, such as tire wear particles.

Nina-Marie Lister describes "biopolhilic" cities, how Toronto reflects this concept in its policies and infrastruture design, cities which examplify the concept, and how Toronto could improve.

Anne Purvis describes the TFN's Juniors Program, free, with activities appropriate for kids 6 to 14, reflecting different seasons, habitats, and species.

Julianne Labreche talks about invasive garden plants, why you should avoid buying or sreading them, and using "Grow Me Instead" a valuable resource from the Ontario Invasive Plants Council.

Nancy Dengler relates the history of the Allan Gardens green houses and describes the collection generally as well as some special plants.

Lorraine Johnson enlarges on the vagueness of Toronto’s grass and weeds by-law, effects on homeowners wanting a "natural" garden, and desirable by-law changes.

David Cowl talks about edible and medicinal elements of trees and shrubs and provides important information about foraging.