In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kelley Hall of the Housatonic Valley Association, about their new project called Explore-A-Thon, which is spurring personal, family and group natural outings and experiences with the great Housatonic River Valley region. Kelly discusses the history of the Housatonic Valley Association, the value of nearly […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Christy McGill, award winning film producer, about her new film award winning film, PASANG: In The Shadow of Everest. Christy discusses the making of the film,  a story of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, who overcame profound obstacles and risked her life to become the first […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Liz Goodman of Berkshire Community Rowing. Liz discusses how Berkshire Community brings Berkshire county residents a new relationship with water by creating programming for community residents for directly experiencing water and going out onto the water. Liz also highlights how her organization emphasizes community […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jennifer Darby founder of the famed Irish dance school Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc (pronounced: Skoal RIN-ka BREF-nee O RORK) Jennifer discusses the intersection of dance and water and water consciousness, such as the practical need of proper hydration and the movement and flow […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Meredyth Babcock, Outreach Coordinator for Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee. Meredyth discusses the ‘Wild and Scenic’ designation, the work of empowering communities and how to stand up for waterways. Also a famous puppeteer, Meredyth discusses how her puppeteering has flowed into her valiant […]