Mark Fraley Podcast

Mark Fraley Podcast

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  • Interview with Richard Hitt, President, Wild Ones, Middle Tennessee Chapter (Episode 104)

    There is a growing movement of concerned citizens which is  encouraging  people and communities to be more thoughtful about how they manage their home landscapes.  Encouraging the reduction of turf grass and exotic ornamentals and encouraging the use of native plants.

    The Middle Tennessee Chapter of Wild Ones is a group which has this as their mission. “Healing the earth, one yard at a time”.

    Today I talk with the President and one of the founders of this organization Richard Hitt.  We learn all about the organizations history along with current projects and activities.

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    48 min
  • Interview with 2023 TRPA Fellow Award Winner, Michael Gorham (Episode 103)

    Each year the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) recognizes one or more persons with the Fellow Award.  This is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Parks and Recreation Profession.

    Our guest today is Michael Gorham, the 2023 TPRA Fellow.   Mike served as President of TRPA in 2001-2002,  at which time he was Parks and Recreation Director for Portland, Tennessee.  Mike is a graduate of the UT Martin Parks and Natural Resources program and attained his Masters Degree in Recreation Administration  from Western Kentucky University.

    We have a conversation about Mikes  widely varied career which included service in both municipal recreation and also military recreation.

    Mike retired in 2019 as Chief of the Sports, Fitness and Aquatics  Division at Fort Campbell.

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    40 min
  • Interview with Monika Pretz, PhD, Staff Biologist & Pollinator Program Leader, Tennessee Environmental Council (Episode 102)

    It  has now become commonplace to hear scientists  express concern for loss of habitat for wildlife.  This is true across the broad spectrum of plants and animals.  Much attention has been placed upon the decrease in population  of important pollinator species such as bees, butterflies and moths.  This loss  has been caused by many factors such as the widespread use of insecticide, but also by the loss of host plant  species upon which these pollinators rely for food and reproduction.

    Our guest today, Monika Pretz, PhD is now leading a program for the Tennessee Environmental Council called “Generate Some Buzz”.  This program  is aimed at educating the general public about the important role which pollinators play in the environment and about the  mitigation of  pollinator loss through   the establishment of   wildflower gardens filled with the native plants upon which these insects rely .

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    38 min
  • Jim Gregory, Executive Director, Nashville Tree Conservation Corps an Update (Episode 101)
    Remember when the NFL draft occurred at Riverfront Park in Downtown Nashville  and several ornamental Japanese Cherry Trees were to be removed to accommodate the stage for this production? The trees in Nashville can not speak for themselves.  And, with the dramatic and sometimes unwieldy growth and development pressures in Nashville it is important to … Continue reading "Jim Gregory, Executive Director, Nashville Tree Conservation Corps an Update (Episode 101)"
    57 min
  • Interview With Robby Tidwell, Area Manager, Fort Pillow State Historic Park (Episode 100)
    Fort Pillow State Park was created in 1971  so as to preserve the site of the Civil War era military fort and notorious battle.  It is a National Historic Landmark. The fort was originally built by the Confederacy  to serve as a protection for Memphis.  When Memphis was taken by the Union it was abandoned … Continue reading "Interview With Robby Tidwell, Area Manager, Fort Pillow State Historic Park (Episode 100)"
    49 min
  • Interview With Undrae Johnson, TRPA President, Parks and Recreation Director Brownsville/ Haywood County Tennessee (Episode 99)
    Our guest today is Undrae Johnson who is currently serving as President of the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA).  Undrae is the current Parks and Recreation Director for the consolidated Brownsville/Haywood County Parks and Recreation Department.  He has served in that role since May 2018. Haywood County is presently the focal point of one … Continue reading "Interview With Undrae Johnson, TRPA President, Parks and Recreation Director Brownsville/ Haywood County Tennessee (Episode 99)"
    48 min
  • An Interview with Alice Hudson Pell, Executive Director, TennGreen Land Conservancy (Episode 98)
    Our guest today, Alice Hudson Pell,  has recently been promoted to the position of Executive Director of the TennGreen Land Conservancy.  TennGreen (previously Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation) has been on the  leadership front in conservation and land protection  efforts for the past 25 years. TennGreen has been and continues to be a valuable partner … Continue reading "An Interview with Alice Hudson Pell, Executive Director, TennGreen Land Conservancy (Episode 98)"
    44 min
  • Interview With Assistant State Naturalist Holly Taylor, Tennessee State Parks, Episode 97
    Today we chat with Assistant State Naturalist Holly Taylor from our Tennessee State Parks. Holly works on a statewide basis, offering programs directly to the public (groups).  She  also provides training to seasonal and fulltime State Park staff.  Her  knowledge about Tennessee natural history is extraordinary,  ranging from  birds to  native plants and ecosystems  and even insects … Continue reading "Interview With Assistant State Naturalist Holly Taylor, Tennessee State Parks, Episode 97"
    47 min
  • Davidson County Highland Rim Conservation, with Kathleen Williams, Episode 96
    Several recent planning studies for Nashville, Davidson County have pointed to the hilly and forested portions of Western and Northwestern Davidson County as being an important natural resource worthy of being protected.  Indeed, several existing park areas already protect disjunct portions of  this forest (Radnor Lake, Warner Park and Beaman Park). Our guest today is … Continue reading "Davidson County Highland Rim Conservation, with Kathleen Williams, Episode 96"
    29 min
  • Interview With Jessica Gossett, Park Manager, T.O. Fuller State Park and the Legacy of Rev T.O. Fuller (Episode 95)
    Our guest today, Jessica Gossett, has recently been promoted to be Park Manager at the historic T. O. Fuller State Park in Memphis. She is the first black women to be a Park Manager in Tennessee.  A remarkable achievement. The story of the Fuller Park is an important one in Black History in Tennessee.  Situated … Continue reading "Interview With Jessica Gossett, Park Manager, T.O. Fuller State Park and the Legacy of Rev T.O. Fuller (Episode 95)"
    45 min

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