Kentucky Conservation Conversations

Join us for this exciting conservation conversation with Louisville Audubon Society President Lee Payne Jr. 

Do you know how to be a good steward of our native wildlife and flora? Have you ever found a baby animal and wondered what, if anything, to do? Do you want to grow a garden but don't know where to begin? This and more answered in today's episode.

Show links:

www.jeffcd.org

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Rehabbers List

Have you ever wondered how our Environmental Educator could help you, your students or organization become better stewards of Jefferson County's natural renewable resources?

Today our educator, Erin, gives short overview of her work and helps you understand how you can utilize her role in the county. Links below

Black Vulture Vocalizations : here

Email Erin : [email protected]

Join us as we talk to Martin Williams, Project Manager with the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and Madeline Marchal, the new Technical Assistant for the County about the CAIP Program, the history of the funds, who can apply and how to apply to the program. 

CAIP Website 

https://www.jeffcd.org/caip

We are back from our summer break with LeTicia Marshall from BearFruit and Grow and Bethany Pratt from the Jefferson County Extension Office. In this episode we discuss personal connections to the land and soil testing. 

Join us as we talk to PhD student Aaron Sexton about healthy soil systems and more. 

Donate at www.jeffcd.org

Visit Aaron's work here: www.aaronsexton.com

Have you ever considered how unique the geology of our county really is? Did you know we are sitting on a bed of fossils that extends continuously to Indianapolis? Ever wonder what happened to Corn Island? Do you know about the eagles downtown? Interpretive Naturalist and Park Paleontologist Alan Goldstein helps us understand the state of our county in prehistoric times. Don't forget to follow and share the podcast to help move our mission forward!

Donate!

www.jeffcd.org

Fall of the Ohio Interpretive Center

www.fallsoftheohio.org

Mike Jackson and Point Barnes share their work and vision for the Opportunity Corner Farmer's Market in West Louisville. Alongside the Black Community Development Corporation, they are striving to build a thriving Farmer's Market for the residents of West Louisville. Please visit them at:

https://www.blackcdcky.org/

www.kentuckygreens.com

https://www.facebook.com/KentuckianaBF

You can find the Jefferson County Conservation District at

www.jeffcd.org

In this episode we chat with Walt Walker and John Lenti from Greeley and Hansen about the structures and challenges surrounding the issue of Water Justice in the United States. Below is their recommended reading list for your continued learning. 

Thank you to Greeley and Hansen for helping us explore the depths of corporate responsibility. Stay tuned for a special announcement during the podcast!

Greeley and Hansen

Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District