Aleskkya is a multi-disciplined artist, designer, musician, and poet who has made a life of creating images in words and music. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Aleskkya recounts an unexpected mid-life awakening which led him from a 'normal' life of education and career success onto a path of mystical self-discovery and exploration across earth, culture, and artistic expression.

Part 2 of Nature Revisited Episode 13 continues with a selection of readings and music from Aleskkya's 'Snow on Water'. Aleskkya is a multi-disciplined artist, designer, musician, and poet who has made a life of creating images in words and music.

Scott Stokoe is a Vermont-based ecological educator working with institutions to develop and expand their offerings in educating for sustainability through the creation of hands-on, applied learning experiences. In this episode, Scott explains how the concept of Nature is a human construct, and the global environmental crises mankind is facing are a result of our cultural failures.

Margaret Lowman aka 'Canopy Meg' has dedicated a lifetime of pioneering research into the hidden ecosystems of forest canopies found all over our home planet. As these imperiled marvels of nature enter an increasingly fragile state of balance, Meg is working to save Earth's forests and conserve the still uncounted wonders and discoveries they contain. In this episode Meg recounts her career path, discusses the mission of her work, as well as the various 'Canopy Walks' she is helping to build in an effort to raise awareness and appreciation of the world's forests.

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The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is a nonprofit, environmental education, research, and avian rehabilitation organization in Quechee, Vermont. In this episode Stefan speaks with VINS Director Charles Rattigan, as well as other staff about the history of VINS, its mission, and the new Forest Canopy Walk exhibit opening Fall 2019.

In this episode we meet Stefan van Norden's daughter Tori, who shares her experiences with nature growing up and how they helped shape her as a person. She also discusses her generation's perspective and outlook regarding the appreciation of nature and the looming climate crisis.

Founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1728 by botanist John Bartram, Bartram's Garden is the oldest surviving botanic garden and arboretum in the United States. Join Curator Joel Fry as he talks about the rich past behind this national landmark and its important place in American history.

David A. Van Wie is a former environmental professional turned writer & photographer who also has a passion for Fly Fishing. In this episode, David takes us to a trout stream near his home and walks us through the process of selecting flies and thinking like a fish in order to catch one. He also talks about his new book, 'Storied Waters'.

David A. Van Wie is a former environmental professional turned writer & photographer who also has a passion for Fly Fishing. In this episode, David talks about the history of Fly Fishing and the theory and practice of tying flies. In preparation for Part 2 of the episode, David ties an assortment of flies that he will put to use in a nearby trout stream.

https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780811738200/Storied-Waters-35-Fabled-Fly-Fishing-Destinations-and-the-Writers-and-Artists-Who-Made-Them-Famous

Larry Doyle is an artist specializing in needlepoint who has mastered his craft over a lifetime of practice. In this episode, Larry shares his life experiences as an artist and how nature plays a central role in inspiring and informing his art.

Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact