Nature Revisited

Jeffrey H Ryan is an author, adventurer, photographer, and historian. He has written several books about his outdoor exploits, his fascination with hiking trails and the people and places found just off the beaten path. In this episode of Nature Revisted, Jeffrey talks about the colorful history of the Appalachian Trail and the parties involved in its creation. He also recounts some of his own personal experiences on the AT, as well as some notable stories and anecdotes that have caught on over the years.

Jeffrey's website: jeffryanauthor.com

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Daniel Berthold is a Professor of Philosophy at Bard College, specializing in 19th and 20th century continental philosophy, environmental ethics, and phenomenology & existentialism. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Daniel discusses the concept of philosophy in nature: how philosophers of the past have shaped our perception of it and how we can apply philosophy towards a more meaningful, balanced relationship with nature. [Originally published August 21 2020, Ep 25]

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Kris Primacio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Surf Therapy Organization, a collective of the world’s leading surf therapy practitioners, clinicians, researchers, and influencers. ISTO works together as an information hub for surf therapy prescriptions and a place for sharing in the practitioner community. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Kris shares how she discovered the power of surfing as a source of personal healing and connection with nature. Paying that passion forward, she now works to help others discover the therapeutic powers of the ocean, surfing, and the sense of community it fosters.

International Surf Therapy Organization: https://intlsurftherapy.org/

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Jay Parini is an American writer known for his poetry, novels, biography, screenplays, and criticism. Since before scientific knowledge of the natural world became widespread, poets have been examining man's connection to nature using 'language adequate to experience'. In this episode, Jay describes how the voice of the poet is more relevant than ever during a time when the pressing ailments of the world are directly related to the growing divide between man and nature. [Originally published June 28 2020, Ep 22]

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Dekila Chungyalpa is the founder and director of The Loka Initiative, a capacity-building and outreach program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for faith leaders, religious institutions, and culture keepers of Indigenous traditions. Its mission supports faith-led environmental efforts around the world through collaborations with faith and Indigenous leaders on environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate issues. In this episode Dekila addresses the dualistic faith/science divide prevalent in the West, and how a shift in one's perspective reveals that they are actually in harmony with one another. Embracing a framework of interdependence and the need for compassion and community are essential in facing the climate crisis.

Humans and Nature: https://humansandnature.org/dekila-chungyalpa/

The Loka Initiative: https://centerhealthyminds.org/programs/loka-initiative

WWF Sacred Earth: https://www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives/sacred-earth-faiths-for-conservation

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James Faupel specializes in Restoration Ecology at the Litzinger Road Ecology Center (LREC), a division of the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St Louis, MO. With a background in horticulture and arboriculture, James is part of a growing movement championing the ecological benefits of cultivating native plant species. In this episode, James discusses his personal path to the ecological world and explains the importance of native plant species in counterpoint to the destructive effects of foreign invasive species, which often go unnoticed or unchecked. [Originally published June 8 2020, Ep 21]

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Matt Lutz is an architect (RA), a certified passive house consultant (CPHC), and an associate professor of architecture in the School of Architecture + Art at Norwich University in Vermont. He is active in the passive house community, which works to further high-performance sustainable building practices. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Matt discusses the intersection of sustainable, affordable housing with its relationship to its natural surroundings.

Norwich University School of Architecture + Art: https://www.norwich.edu/programs/architecture-and-art

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Joan Edwards is a Professor of Biology at Williams College where her research focuses on the evolution of plant-animal interactions—flower-pollinator associations and plant-herbivore interactions. In this episode, Joan talks about the fundamental role pollinators play not only in the production of humanity's food crops, but in maintaining the earth's biodiversity. She also recounts her personal path of discovery and love of biology & botany, and illuminates some surprising connections we share with pollinators of all kinds. [Originally published April 27 2020, Ep 19]

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Roy Diblik is an American perennial garden designer, plant nurseryman, and author of The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden. He co-owns the Northwind Perennial Farm in Burlington, Wisconsin and has collaborated with Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf on projects such as the Lurie Garden in Chicago. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Roy describes a different way of looking at plants than we're used to, how plants can thrive together in communities, and why we need more gardeners.

Roy's book: https://www.workman.com/products/the-know-maintenance-perennial-garden/paperback

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The notion of what our city's parks can and should be has been undergoing a dramatic makeover in recent years, and New York City is leading by example. NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J.Silver has over 30 years experience in planning and is internationally recognized for his contributions to contemporary planning issues. In this episode Mitchell discusses the comprehensive planning, place making and implementation strategies he has put forth to both modernize existing NYC parks as well as reclaim & transform post-industrial sites into new playgrounds, beaches and wilderness areas. [Originally published February 24 2020, EP16]

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