Kentucky Conservation Conversations

Kentucky Conservation Conversations

By Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSociety & CultureDocumentary
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Kentucky Conservation Conversations episodes

  • Water (1)

    Do you remember how the Water Cycle works? In this episode, Kurt and I work to refresh your memory in order to provide context for future episodes.  Be sure to check out these links to explore water in Kentucky!


    Water in Kentucky (book) 

    Kentucky Waterways Alliance Watershed Guidebook

    Surf Your Watershed (guide to finding the watershed where you live provided by the EPA)

    31 min
  • Idlewild Butterfly Farm

    Today we had to chance to speak with Blair Leano-Helvey from Idlewild Butterfly Farm about her Urban Conservation work as well as how the Pandemic has challenged their business. 

    You can find Idlewild's website here.

    Information about the Hickory Horned Devil can be found here. 

    38 min
  • Kurt's Career

    In this episode, Kurt shares how his upbringing informed his career choices and how he ended up in Louisville, Ky. Visit us at www.jeffcd.org

    42 min
  • What is a Conservation District?

    Kurt and Erin discuss the origins of Conservation Districts and the unique challenges facing Jefferson County, Kentucky as an Urban District. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.jeffcd.org

    50 min

About Kentucky Conservation Conversations

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Members of the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District discuss the history and future of Conservation work in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Guests include a variety of those working in…