Host Sophia Layne walks the Half Moon Bay, CA, blufftops with Barbara Dye — community leader, land trust advocate, and two-time Peace Corps volunteer. Barbara shares her journey from preserving thousands of acres in Southern California to stewarding open space on the Coastside, reflecting on the lessons she’s learned about conservation, civic engagement, and belonging.

Through supporting open space at Wavecrest to reimagining parks in El Granada, Barbara shows how local voices can shape the future of land, water, and community. Along the way, she connects her global experiences to protecting democracy — reminding us that stewarding nature is also about protecting democracy, resilience, and hope.

If you care about the environment, open space, or simply the power of community action, this conversation will inspire you to see trails and parks – and advocating for democracy – in a whole new light.