In this episode we introduce our host, Environmental Educator Julianne Bradbury, our plans for the podcast, and Steward Gary Morgret, a dedicated volunteer who has contributed his time and talents to the Pepperwood Phenology Project for nearly a decade.

Watch Julianne’s 2021 webinar, “Impacts of Fire on Amphibians and Reptiles”

Gary mentions being inspired by Pepperwood Steward, Wendy Herniman. She's since moved out of the area but her work on oak trees from her time with Pepperwood is really fascinating. You can read all about it in her essay, The Grandmother Oak.

Another Pepperwood Steward who works on the Phenology Project is Natasha Granoff, and she's also written about her experiences! Read her essay, On The Plant Phenology Trail.

Curious about becoming a Steward at Pepperwood? Or just taking one of the amazing California Naturalist or Climate Steward certification programs Julianne talked about?

Here's where you can learn more about Pepperwood's Steward program, AND

here's where you can learn more about the 👉 UC Environmental Stewards certification program 👈