CEO Confidential

113 – Trusting Nature – Meet Kelly Clark


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Welcome to the new version of BPE! We kick things off with local leader Kelly Clark, Owner of Kelly’s Working Well Farm and the Founder of Chagrin Valley School. Listen now to expand your knowledge of permaculture practices in farming and in society, find out what actually happens on the piece of land off South Franklin Street in Chagrin Falls, and hear Kelly’s journey from science teacher to the growth of a program that would nurture kids curiosity and drive to learn.  Learn more about Kelly’s Working Well Farm and Chagrin Valley School by visiting chagrinvalleyschool.org, where you can catch up on the issues they are having with Bainbridge Township zoning and fire departments on the Support page of the website. You can also follow Kelly’s Working Well Farm and Chagrin Valley School on Facebook to stay informed. Do you have ideas for new show names, or thoughts to share on the new direction of the show? Send us an email at bestpodcastever1[at]gmail.com. SHOW NOTES Welcome to the new BPE; Introducing Kelly Clark; Comments on food, alcohol, and new habits What is Kelly’s Working Well Farm and what is Permaculture  Social Permaculture, Chagrin Valley School, and a theory of development Welcome to the new BPE; Introducing Kelly Clark; Comments on food, alcohol, and new habits What is Kelly’s Working Well Farm and what is Permaculture  Social Permaculture, Chagrin Valley School, and a theory of development What’s on the Farm; Kelly’s Working Well in the community  An innate wish for chickens; A science teacher finds a farm  A cultural shift toward nature; Our relationship with food  Growth and evolution of the organization Timebank and building community; The value of time A positive impact on students; Nature versus screens The vision for the future  Kelly tests out our brand-new lightning round questions ALSO MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Watch episodes of Molly’s show Countertop Time at apieceofmollysmind.com/countertop-time. Rust Belt Riders is working to divert food waste from landfills. Visit rustbeltriders.com to learn more.  Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life by Peter Gray (book) Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan (book) Gamechangers on Netflix Fantastic Fungi documentary The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper (book series) John D looked up whether anyone ever walked into a boxing ring to Tom Waits. His findings: “A quick search says no. Although Goin' Out West was used in Fight Club.”
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CEO ConfidentialBy Alex Gertsburg