Three Rivers Land Trust Campfire Conversations

Listen to Katie and Matthew go through their Christmas wish list for habitat management tools. Katie’s list is geared toward the small landowner and at a small price. Katie shares her top 8 items that she thinks a landowner should have if they want to make an impact with little expense. Matthew switches gears and offers insight on his top items if money wasn’t an issue (while maintaining a touch of practicality). Join us to hear a rundown of our favorite brands, expected prices, and some “tricks of the trade.” Regardless of who’s list you identify with, there is a lot of information in this episode to unpack. Like the episode? Email [email protected] with your thoughts.

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Some of our conservation team sits down to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year. Katie discusses the land management highlights, while Crystal and Emily cover the land protection topics. Tune in to find out what a great year 2023 was for local conservation!

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Join Crystal and Emily for an introduction to TRLT's newest employee, Michael Chupita! They also discuss end-of-the-year land protection closings and 2024 events,

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This week, Katie and Matt are joined by Jim Blythe, Three Rivers Land Trust member, and Osprey-nesting-platform architect! Their conversation flits through bird misconceptions and adaptions, what initially drew Jim to an interest in ornithology, and the work recently conducted by Jim and TRLT to erect an osprey nesting platform in Cabarrus County.

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This week, Will is joined by Matthew Williams, Stewardship Associate for Three Rivers Land Trust. They have a leisurely conversation about deer season, Matt's new dog, chasing rabbits, and famous films.

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This week, Will is joined by Tom Blue Wolf, a member of the Eastern Lower Muscogee Creek Nation and the Founder and Director of EarthKeepers & Company. Tom was born in Southern Alabama, raised and taught in the traditional ways by his Creek Grandparents and now travels to teach people of all ages about the Native American principles of conservation.

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This week, Will is joined by Greg Boykin, a 7-time Thru-Hiker with TRLT and owner of Greg Boykin Design, Inc. This conversation between Will, Greg, and Emily Callicutt, Senior Land Protection Specialist for Three Rivers Land Trust, focuses on the 40-mile Uwharrie Thru-Hike, hosted by TRLT semi-annually and approaching its 14th run this Fall.

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This week, Will is joined by Dr. Clyde Sorenson, an Entomologist and Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at NC State University.  Dr. Sorenson's research not only focuses on the biology and management of insects in relation to agriculture in North Carolina, but also has covered natural enemies of caterpillar pests of tobacco, the response of native bee communities to prescribed fire, the reproductive ecology of three federally endangered plants found in the Sandhills, and the reproductive ecology of the Venus flytrap, among many other things. 

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This week, Will is joined by Morgan Rafael, the Executive Director of the Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center in North Carolina. Their conversation explores Morgan's love and respect for wildlife, her journey through multiple conservation roles at various organizations, and the steps that led her to found Carolina Wildlife, a wildlife rehabilitation center located on 105 acres of preserved land that has saved over 7,000 animals since its conception.

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This week, Will is joined by Carter Ailsworth, a guide for Holston River Fly Fishing. Carter guides float trips on the Smith River, the James, the New River, and many of the streams and creeks in southwest VA. In this conversation, they take a trip along the path of Carter's life, following a childhood spark and how it led him to his career today.

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