Slough Cast

Slough Cast

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Slough Cast episodes

  • Healing Sand Hill Farm

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    In this episode, Juan explores the restoration story of Sand Hill Farm on a hike with Stewardship Director Dash Dunkell. Learn all about how ESF is healing damaged ecosystems, preventing erosion, and restoring habitats on former farmland.


    Music by Ross Robertson.

    Video Podcast available on Youtube.
    https://youtu.be/8L9f72AaGG0


    15 min
  • I'm On a Boat

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    In this episode, Juan takes a boat trip through the slough with the legendary Ron Eby, one of the Reserve's foremost otter experts. Join them for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hester Marsh restoration and get up close and personal with the amazing otters of Elkhorn Slough.

    Music by Fish Williams

    Want to watch the episode on Youtube? Click the link below:

    https://youtu.be/hcJlbMD0OKk


    15 min
  • In Search of Salamanders

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    In this episode, Juan goes searching for rare amphibians with Reserve biologist Susie Fork. While Juan learns how to use a dipnet, Susie talks about why habitat protection is so important for these endangered species in Elkhorn Slough. 

    Original music by Ross Robertson.

    18 min
  • Fancy words for charcoal

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    In this episode, Juan sits down with Dash Dunkell, Elkhorn Slough Foundation's Stewardship Director. They talk about eucalyptus trees, why they're a problem, and even how to turn them into the magical eco-charcoal known as "biochar." Join us as we explore how to heal forests and farms at the same time.

    Original music by Fish Williams.


    20 min
  • Connecting with the land and each other

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    In this episode, Juan sits down with Ross to talk about his approach to community outreach. Juan discusses the importance of building a relationship with ourselves, each other, and nature. 

    Original music by Ross Robertson. 

    16 min
  • Bats and the Land Dude

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    In our second episode, we sit down with Ken Collins, the “land dude.” Ken talks about his work throughout the watershed, the impact this place has had on him—and bats. These cute little animals have been his tenants at Porter Ranch, providing him with entertainment every night. Learn all about how bats are helping the land right here in Elkhorn Slough.

    Original music by Ross Robertson

    15 min
  • Magic at the Slough with Ariel Hunter

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    Welcome to the Slough Cast! In our first episode, we’ll introduce you to Elkhorn Slough and explore how special this place is with our guest Ariel Hunter, the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Elkhorn Slough Reserve. Ariel describes a magical experience you don’t want to miss.

    Original music by Fish Williams

    19 min

About Slough Cast

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Hello! Welcome to the Slough Cast, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation podcast. Elkhorn Slough is one of California’s last great coastal wetlands. We see Elkhorn Slough and its watershed protected…