This episode was suggested by one of our listeners! We sit down with Kyle Merritt, SpokaneScape Coordinator with the City of Spokane. Kyle tells us all about the SpokaneScape turf replacement program and other ways local residents can make water-conscious adjustments to reduce their water usage and associated costs.

Meet Kelly Chadwick, ISA Certified Arborist and founder of Spirit Pruners. Kelly answers all of our tree care questions, tells us about the technical assistance his company can provide property owners, and shares his philosophy on arboriculture and tree care.

In this episode, we sit down with Spokane Conservation District Education Coordinator, Stacey Selcho. Stacey talks to us about all of the great programs and curricula she provides throughout the year for adults, kids, and educators in the community. We also discuss her new Outdoor Explorer Pack program designed to encourage kiddos to explore a variety of subjects in their own backyard such as rocks and soils, water quality, pollinators, and more!

Meet Executive Director for The Lands Council, Amanda Parrish. Amanda discusses the mission of The Lands Council which is to preserve and revitalize Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement. We talk about TLC's current and ongoing projects, volunteer opportunities, and the organization's 40-year history of ensuring that thousands of acres of public land are protected.

In this episode, we sit down with the Executive Director of Beavers Northwest, Elyssa Kerr. We talk about how her organization came about, what to do if Beavers move on to your property, and the positive effect the speices has on the ecosystems they share there home with. All that and more on the latest episode of Rocks To Roots.

In this episode, we talk with Annie Wissmiller of Measure Meant, a local agency that specializes in helping companies who care about equitable and sustainable business practices. Annie discusses the opportunities for local businesses to evaluate their social and environmental impacts as well as an organization's benefits to becoming B Corp certified.

Chrys Ostrander wears many hats when it comes to advancing policies and initiatives that foster a resilient food system here in Spokane County. Chrys is a member of the Spokane Food Policy Council, Convener for Spokane Farmland Preservation Working Group as well as the Publisher for Inland FoodWise Online. In this episode, he talks to us about the work being done with the Spokane Food Policy Council as well as the other entities he is associated with.

On this special episode, we talk with Ray Archuleta, Soil Health Pioneer, and our keynote speaker for the Farm and Food Symposium! The Farm and Food Symposium is a two-day event where farmers, ag industry professionals, conservation partners and consumers will gather to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological practices and economic incentives of regenerative farming. Ray talks to us about his extensive background in agriculture and the subjects he plans to bring to the conference on November 5th and 6th 2021 here in Spokane, WA.

Meet Lisette, Brittany, Rachel, Bri, the ladies that make Four Roots Farm. We discuss their upcoming goals regarding the WSDA food box program and why they have decided to take on this task. They also let us in on some of the exciting programs they are facilitating including potential subscription boxes, workshops related to food, and much more!

Get to know Growing Neighbors! Director, John Edmondson tells us all about this local collaborative and its mission to grow healthy neighborhoods through urban farming and community development. Growing Neighbors achieves their work by partnering with local organizations to grow relationships and produce with neighbors to encourage healthier lifestyles. Find out how you can turn your yard into a farmyard and other opportunities to promote a more sustainable food system here in our region.