The Beasts from the East with Andrew Moore

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Andrew More (Author Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit) to discuss his new book The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of America’s Eastern Wilderness. Topics include doing justice to ecological events through research, collaboration in the field of restoration ecology, the importance of large animals to our ecological web, and signs of hope in our ecological future. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Andrew Moore Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz.  “That’s Hot” highlights a memorial and a tribute.  “This or That” questions how we look at restoration. “Listener Shoutouts” spark some great questions and “Grow Read A Book” makes a triumphant return!  Are you listening to the end for our secret?  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email [email protected] Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Sarah McAnulty (Biologist and Executive Director of Skype a Scientist) to discuss Squid and Native Plants in urban setting.  Topics include making science accessible to schools, getting the idea of native plants to an unsuspecting patron, marketing in unconventional ways, and the connection between education and art. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Skype a Scientist Here. Follow Sarah McAnulty Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick share one of their favorite episodes from the Native Plants Healthy Planet Archives by remembering Captain Al Modjeski of the American Littoral Society.  In this episode, Tom and Fran talk with Captain Al about coastal resiliency. Topics include the history of the American Littoral Society, how oysters and Christmas Trees both help in coastal resiliency, the importance of collaboration and community, as well as how you can make a difference.  Music by Egocentric Plastic Men. Follow American Littoral Society - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet - Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good.  Visit Here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Charlotte Lorick (Head of Biodiversity Conservation at Oak Spring Garden Foundation) to discuss collaboration in Land Stewardship Planning.  Topics include finding your inner Plant Whisperer, misconceptions about land stewarship planning, plant blindness, and tips on starting your own land stewardship plan. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Oak Spring Garden Foundation Here. Follow Charlotte Lorick on Instagram Here. View Charlotte Lorick's Tedx Talk Here Here. Sign up for Charlotte Lorick's Newsletter Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. What is the demographic this month and does it include jokes?.  “That’s Hot” highlights some great spring blooms.  “This or That” both feature how plants interact. We have plenty of "Listener Shoutouts" and "This or That" makes a triumphant return!  Are you listening to the end for our secret?  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email [email protected] Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Doug Tallamy (Author, Homegrown National Park, and Professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware), Michael Curran (CEO Abnova Ecological Solutions) and Timothy Robinson (Professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Mathematics and Statistics) to discuss collaboration in ecology.  Topics include the collaboration between our guests, influence and legacy, the importance of funding and results, Climate Change, and AI in research. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Doug Tallamy Here. Join A Homegrown National Park Here. Follow Abnova Ecological Solutions Here. Follow Timothy J Robinson Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Is there a new host?!?  Welcome to Native Plant Month.  “That’s Hot” highlights a listener suggestion.  “This or That” highlights a community that hurts and a community that helps. Tom and Fran are boots to the ground with a new Mt. Rushmore.  Are you listening to the end for our secret?  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email [email protected] Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Beth Ginter (Executive Director) of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, to discuss education, community, and quality in stewardship. Topics include the beginnings of the CCLC, the importance of the Turning a New Leaf Conference, why training matters, and how you can become involved. Music by Egocentric Plastic Men, Outro music by Dave Bennett. Follow Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Here. Become a Certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Here. Find a Certified Pro Here. Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189. Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Did you hear?  The Buzz is HOT!  Welcome to National Frog Month.  “That’s Hot” highlights emerging color.  “This or That” tackles theft and highlights a former guest. Tom and Fran get stuck with a Mt. Rushmore.  Are you listening to the end for our secret?  Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett. That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant Read Fran’s Article / Read Tom’s Article Have a question or a comment?  Call (215) 346-6189 Have a comment?  Email [email protected] Follow Native Plants Healthy Planet – Website / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube Follow Fran Chismar Here. Buy a T-shirt, spread the message, and do some good. Visit our store Here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.