Geoff Nicholson is a British novelist and non-fiction writer known for subject matter concerning the relationship between people and things, which necessarily encompasses, consumerism, materialism, collecting, notions of value and fetishism. Two of his books, Walking on Thin Air (2023) and The Lost Art of Walking (2009) involve one of Nicholson's favorite pastimes: walking. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Geoff discusses what walking means to him, the Right to Roam laws enacted in the UK, walking as a feature in literature, and how walking is a profoundly universal aspect of what makes us human, social creatures, and engaged with the world. [Originally published Feb 20, 2024, Ep 115]

Geoff's website: https://geoffnicholsonwriter.com/

Walking on Thin Air: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walking-Thin-Air-Lifes-Journey/dp/190890657X/

The Lost Art of Walking: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Art-Walking-Philosophy-Pedestrianism/dp/1905128150/

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Ethan Tapper is a nationally-recognized forester, bestselling author, and content creator from Vermont. In 2017, he bought a 175-acre forest in Bolton, Vermont that he now calls “Bear Island.”

On this episode of Nature Revisited, Tapper walks us through the fragile and resilient community that is a forest, and recounts- through countless bittersweet and beautiful acts- how he was able to transform the problem-ridden Bear Island from a symbol of “everything that was wrong with the world,” into “a symbol of what is possible, a symbol of hope." He explains how the actions we must take to protect ecosystems are often counterintuitive, uncomfortable, even heartbreaking, reminding us that what is simple is rarely true, and what is necessary is rarely easy.

Ethan's website: https://ethantapper.com

Ethan's book: https://ethantapper.com/book

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Osprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and Director of Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network, International (WECAN). She works with grassroots, Indigenous and business leaders, policy-makers and scientists to promote climate justice, resilient communities, and a just transition to a clean energy future.

On this episode of Nature Revisited, Osprey discusses her new book The Story is in Our Bones - How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis. Weaving together ecological, mythical, political and cultural understandings, Lake reminds us that another world is possible, and seeks to summon a new way of being and thinking in the Anthropocene age. [Originally published Feb 6, 2024, Ep 114]

WECAN website: https://www.wecaninternational.org/

Osprey's website: http://www.ospreyoriellelake.info/OspreyOrielleLake/Home.html

Osprey's book: https://newsociety.com/books/s/the-story-is-in-our-bones

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Helen Whybrow is a nonfiction author, journalist, professor, and farmer. In 2001 she and her partner set out to restore Knoll Farm, an old two-hundred-acre farm in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont.

On this episode of Nature Revisited, our friend Scott Chaskey invites Helen to discuss her 25 years on Knoll Farm raising Icelandic sheep and how she approached reflecting on those experiences in her intimate and profoundly moving memoir The Salt Stones - Seasons of a Shepherd's Life. As she intertwined her life with the land, Helen realized that the art of shepherding extends far beyond the flock and fences of a farm, revealing a way of life that is at once ancient and entirely contemporary, inspiring us all to seek greater intimacy and a sense of belonging wherever our home place may be.

Helen's website: https://helenwhybrow.com/

Knoll Farm website: https://knollfarm.org

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Laura J. Martin is a prize-winning author, historian, and ecologist who studies how people shape the habitats of other species. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Scientific American, Slate, and The Atlantic.

On this episode of Nature Revisited, Laura discusses her book Wild by Design: The Rise of Ecological Restoration, which delves into the history, science, and philosophy of designing natural places and creating wild spaces. Over time, ecologists, interest groups, and government agencies have coalesced around a mode of environmental management that seeks to respect the world-making and decision-making of other species, but is it possible to design nature without destroying wildness? Laura asks us what it means to be wild and calls for ecological restoration that is socially just. [Originally published Jan 23, 2024, Ep 113]

Laura's website: https://www.ljanemartin.com/

Laura's book: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Design-Rise-Ecological-Restoration/dp/0674979427/

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Sharman Apt Russell is a widely published and anthologized nature and science writer based in New Mexico, United States. Her topics include citizen science, living in place, public lands grazing, archaeology, flowers, butterflies, and Pantheism. She is also an avid 'citizen scientist'.

On this episode of Nature Revisited, Russell introduces us to the exploding world of citizen science, where hundreds of thousands of volunteers are monitoring climate change, tracking bird migrations, finding stardust for NASA, and in Russell's case, studying a little-known species, the Western red-bellied tiger beetle. She relates the exciting and rewarding aspects of community science and explains how the sheer number of citizen scientists, combined with new technology and data collection, has begun to shape how research gets done.

Sharman's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Diary-Citizen-Scientist-Chasing-Engaging/dp/0870717529

Sharman's website: https://sharmanaptrussell.com

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Gary Paul Nabhan is an agricultural ecologist, ethnobotanist, and award-winning author whose work focuses primarily on the plants and cultures of the desert American Southwest. Considered a pioneer in the local food movement and the heirloom seed saving movement, he is the author of many books including Agave Spirits, which explores the world of Mezcal production.

On this episode of Nature Revisited, Gary introduces us to mezcal’s sacred dimensions, ceremonial uses, probiotic benefits, and its deep-rooted cultural traditions. Distinct from other spirits due to its variety, mezcal is derived from numerous agave species and crafted through traditional methods that incorporate local flavors and elements, resulting in a unique “taste of place.” [Originally published Jan 9, 2024. Ep 112]

Gary's website: https://www.garynabhan.com/

Agave Spirits book: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393867107

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James Canton is an author and Director of Wild Writing at the University of Essex, England. His writing is mainly concerned with the ties between nature, literature and the environment.

On this episode of Nature Revisited, Canton discusses his experiences 'renaturing' a field behind his countryside cottage. Over time, what began as a grassy space for picnics and cricket matches became something more, and was once again buzzing with life. As his efforts revealed, even on the smallest of scales we can all create habitats to support a greater diversity of nature and be involved in caring for and restoring the natural world.

Renaturing book: https://www.amazon.com/Renaturing-Small-Ways-Wild-World/dp/1837260397

James Canton's website: https://jamescanton.co.uk

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Dr. Wallace J. Nichols was a scientist, activist, community organizer, and author helping people reestablish healthier, more creative and regenerative relationships with themselves, each other and their environment through water, wonder, wellness and wildlife. His work has been broadcast on NPR, BBC, PBS, National Geographic and Animal Planet, as well as numerous popular periodicals. His most recent work is Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do.

On this episode of Nature Revisited, Wallace delves into his lifelong relationship with water and how it shaped his career and personal philosophy. Drawing inspiration from Melville's Moby Dick, the esteemed neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, and much more, Nichols articulates the concept of “Blue Mind”—a state of being that celebrates the serene connection and health benefits that water provides, echoing a sentiment revered across various cultures and spiritual traditions. [Originally published Dec 12, 2023. Ep 110]

Wallace's website: www.wallacejnichols.org/

Blue Mind book: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Mind-Surprising-Healthier-Connected/dp/0316252115

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The Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) is a global organization on a mission to empower women’s leadership to protect our environment, end the climate crisis, and ensure a just, thriving world. WEA Co-Executive Director Kahea Pacheco (Kanaka 'Ōiwi) is a passionate advocate for Indigenous people’s rights, intersectional environmentalism, and climate justice.

On this episode of Nature Revisited, Kahea introduces us to WEA and the amazing programs, campaigns and collaborative regional partnerships it has enacted to provide leadership, strategy, and technical training to support grassroots, women-led climate initiatives and eco-enterprises around the world.

https://womensearthalliance.org/

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