For What It's Earth

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I am joined by Annie Cadden of Fisher Cat Fiber Co., and we talk about the wonders of botanical dye! There are so many incredible plants that give a dye, such as Black Walnut (which we both love), Hay Scented Ferns, Goldenrod and others, and we can utilize them to create more eco-friendly textiles. We also discuss sustainability, water conservation, and the importance of buying/making local.

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* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I give my guests a break and just talk about the art and science of Kokedama! What is a kokedama, what is its history, and how do we make one while keeping a plant's native habitat in mind? 

* Video version (which shows what a kokedama looks like and how I made mine) & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I am joined by Caylin Jayde, a talented natural history artist in Iowa, United States. We chat about invasive species, the role of documenting biodiversity through art as an educational tool, the role that public art can have on sparking conservation action as well as for raising awareness, and the beautiful prairie ecosystems of her home compared to the hilly forests of mine!

* Video version (which shows our beautiful faces and more) & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

oin myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I am joined by Brandi Bundles, aka @SciArtBro on Instagram, for a conversation about chemistry, and how her art highlights the roles that toxins and other complex chemicals are used in wild plants and animals as defense mechanisms and as secondary metabolites. 

* Video version & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I talk about using photography as a storytelling tool to communicate about the natural world, some properties of nature photography, ways to use them to educate, as well as some conservation photography tips.

* Video version (which shows photos, diagrams, art, and more) & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I chat with Kat Dale, about her work studying eels and other marine fishes, how she has utilized art as a form of science communication and data visualization, as well as how the public can engage with art to learn more about the dry data that science tells us.

* Video version (which shows photos, movement, art, and more) & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I chat with Katie Pustizzi of Liquid Spine (and 2023 Mini-Grant for Conservation recipient), about the role of dance and being a movement artist as a way to spark conversations and change to better our marine ecosystems.

Links:  The Art of Ecology | Katie Pustizzi's Website | Liquid Spine Cape Ann Film

* Video version (which shows photos, movement, art, and more) & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I talk about various educational concepts (learning methods/multiple intelligences) and why incorporating art into education, or using art to solidify understanding of environmental phenomenon can be so helpful.

Links:  The Art of Ecology

* Video version (which shows photos, diagrams, art, and more) & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and permanent guest, Zack Jacobs for a light-hearted nature-adventure mini series! In each episode, Zack and I will go through an old-fashioned, nature-themed choose your own adventure book and see if we can survive or make it through! After we find if we can survive (or not), we will discuss the adventure's realism, how it relates to the natural world, and our thoughts as environmentalists into the book. We are both huge sci-fi/fantasy/anime nerds as well, so you will get a unique combination of our backgrounds as nerdy adventure-lovers and natural life scientists!

In this episode, Zack and I go through the "Search for the Mountain Gorillas" book by Jim Wallace. Throughout it, we try to track down the elusive Mountain Gorilla species to photograph for conservation photojournalism, while discussing the importance of biodiversity, a behind-the-scenes look at creating conservation research proposals and following through with funders, and what wildlife we would wish to document!

Links: Joel Sartore's Photo Ark | DBTree on Instagram | The Art of Ecology

* Video version (which this mini-series is great for since we share pictures from the book and you get to immerse yourself in our adventure a little bit more) & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and permanent guest, Zack Jacobs for a light-hearted nature-adventure mini series! In each episode, Zack and I will go through an old-fashioned, nature-themed choose your own adventure book and see if we can survive or make it through! After we find if we can survive (or not), we will discuss the adventure's realism, how it relates to the natural world, and our thoughts as environmentalists into the book.   We are both huge sci-fi/fantasy/anime nerds as well, so you will get a unique combination of our backgrounds as nerdy adventure-lovers and natural life scientists!

In this episode, Zack and I go through the "Trouble on Planet Earth" book by R. A. Montgomery. Throughout it, we try to solve the mystery of where Earth's fossil fuel is disappearing to, while discussing the importance of renewable energy, electric & hybrid vehicles, and the importance of starting your environmentally-friendly journal where YOU are at, and not trying to jump to do something outside of your means. Do not worry if you have to start small and grow from there! It's the growth that matters, not the starting point.

* Video version (which this mini-series is great for since we share pictures from the book and you get to immerse yourself in our adventure a little bit more) & exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version will be published for the public a week later.