709 Watershed

On this episode, Host Darren Sheppard speaks with Black Cat Cemetery Preservation regarding their latest work in cemeteries in Greenspond and other locations in Newfoundland. Robyn and Ian also talk about techniques used in such preservation work, how individuals or groups can contact them to have work done on their own graveyards, their love for Newfoundland & Labrador, and much more!Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRcMusic...

On this episode, host Darren Sheppard chats with Frank Skeard, Councilor with the Qalipu First Nation (Glenwood Ward). Frank also is the District Ecosystem Manager for Forest Management with the Provincial Government, and is a member of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce. Frank has a true love for nature and helping people, of which, he goes into detail on that, and more! Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRcMusic by Ricky Val...

The fourth annual Greenspond show was recorded in mid-July, 2023 on site at Ida's Place within the fishing shed on the property. Guest included Terry Carter, owner of Sainsbury Lane, who talks about the history of the house, his roots to Greenspond, and summary of how he and his wife Elaine became owners of the beautiful home on the island. Linda White, publisher of the Greenspond Letter and administrator of the Greenspond Historical Society Facebook page, speaks about cemetery restoration an...

On this episode, we speak to Stewardship Association of Municipalities Executive Director Zachary Burrows. Known affectionately as SAM, the organization works with the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture in Newfoundland & Labrador to secure, enhance, & restore important wildlife habitat within municipal planning boundaries. The Town of Indian Bay has been a member of SAM since 2016, which has allowed for a strong partnership between IBEC and SAM to develop on several projects and shared int...

Curious about the Avian Flu and its affect on seabirds around Newfoundland? Are Murres safe to eat in this year's hunt? What is causing Leach's Storm-Petrels to be eaten in Cape Freels? Well, you've picked the right episode! Host Darren Sheppard speaks with Environment and Climate Change Canada Seabird Biologist Sabina Wilhelm. She also has a summer home in Greenspond, which we discuss at the end of the show.Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j...

The second part of this season's "Stories of Greenspond" recorded live at Ida's Place, features Co-Owner of Hub of the North, Wade Kean (Sylvia was busy cooking in the restaurant), who talks about his love for Greenspond, the suites and restaurant they operate, the tourism sector, and much more! We also welcome Historian Linda White, creator of the Greenspond Historical Society Facebook page, who talks about cemetery restoration on the island, tracing Greenspond family routes from Europe, ide...

709 Watershed is back on Greenspond for its 3rd annual "Stories of Greenspond" episodes. Two shows were produced from this year's visit, with this show having the Owner/Operator of Ida's Place, Heather Gordon, speaking about what has happen to the business over the past year and about her cheesecake and cinnamon buns. Host Darren Sheppard also speaks to Colton Firmage and Jade Burton, two young entrepreneurs of "Berries and Beads", who call Greenspond home, and who share their thoughts on wha...

Host Darren Sheppard sits down with Triffie Parsons, the multi-talented, multi-hat wearing, Town Manager/Clerk of Indian Bay, Chair of Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation, and Councillor of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity (CWT). She talks about the challenges and positives facing both Indian Bay and CWT. She shares some personal experiences from her past and her family. And she talks about her strong viewpoints regarding environmental topics facing the area and IBEC. An insightful episode awaits!Mus...

Host Darren Sheppard chats with Ashley Noseworthy, CEO/President of Edgewise Environmental. It is a St. John's based environmental consultancy focused on marine mammal, seabird, and marine noise mitigation solutions. Ashley has a background working with marine mammals and has worked in various positions offshore and throughout the world. She recently trained Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation personnel on various seabird protocols to be utilized in our Leach's Storm-Petrel study in Cape Freels,...

The Grade 8 class of Centreville Academy took on this BBC radio soap opera feel episode, providing insight of what it is like to be a shorebird in today's world, with professionalism and excitement! Written by Mrs. Perry with assistance from a couple of her students, the other students became shorebirds you would find in Cape Freels and Queen's Meade in Newtown. Every wonder what it was like to be chased by a dog? To be stuck in a bucket? To have your "home" taken away? Well, wonder no more! ...