Three Rivers Land Trust Campfire Conversations

This episode, Katie and Sam talk foraging with Saffiyah Motaib. Saffiyah grew up in NYC and moved to NC where she began exploring the world of nature and conservation. Foraging and hunting are just two of the topics Saffiyah covers with Katie and Sam in this episode.

Katie, Sam, and Addie also bring some other news: the TRLT Conservation Raffle is LIVE! Win $200,000 worth of prizes and support local conservation with your purchase of a raffle ticket or two.

Visit trlt.org/raffle to purchase your ticket. 

To learn more about Opportunity Outdoors, visit their website at https://opportunityoutdoors.com/

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On this episode, we sit down with top turkey researcher, Dr. Mike Chamberlain, to discuss the state of the wild turkey including population decline, harvest decline, and the factors that contribute to these declines. Don’t worry, it isn’t all doom and gloom. Regardless of who you are,  there are ways to help. Turning the tide take you, us, and your neighbor. Listen here for a tips in regards of where you may find success this hunting season and ways you can improve your property for this ionic bird that we have all grown to love. 

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This is a deep dive into early successional habitat with our friend Wade Gefellers – owner of Heritage and Habitat. We define early succession, talk about its benefits for a variety of wildlife species, and provide detailed advice for establishing early successional habitat on your property. What plants do you want? What plants do you want to remove? What equipment will you need? When do you take action? Wade answers all of these questions and much more. 

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In today's episode, we introduce Andrew, TRLT's Director of Development. As he is getting started at the Land Trust, we had to put him in front of a mic...it's part of the gig. On the other end of things, Katie and Sam talk about how you can get started with a new hobby- fly fishing. This episode has it all, turkey hunting hot tips on SAP properties, recent burns, and shopping lists included.

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This episode, Katie and Sam bring the heat- the prescribed fire heat. Between history of prescribed burning to how it affects your land, this one will answer all of your burning questions about prescribed fire.

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This episode is guaranteed to give you a different perspective on snakes, teach you how to live off the grid in a "frugal" manner, and tell you what it's like to be a zookeeper who lived in Disney World before Disney World was even a thing.

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Lindsay Thomas Jr., Chief Communications Officer of the National Deer Association and Editor of Quality Whitetails magazine joins Katie and Sam on this week's soapbox. Lindsay adds yet another perspective of what to harvest to the conversation- a conversation that has previously had Sam and Katie spilt. This episode is a must listen, you won't want to miss this one. 

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This episode, Sam gives a recap on his recent duck hunting trip to Ocracoke- also his first trip to OBX. In Sam's weekend absence, Katie and Addie helped hold down the fort at this past Sunday's 3D Archery Tournament, and give a preview of what's to come for TRLT's next events. 

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Katie  and Sam break down the Habitat Enhancement Lands Program (trlt.org/help), talk about their favorite (and least favorite) species to see when out and about, and end the podcast with a little poke salad groovin with Elvis.

Sound credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4csFnpZXek

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Every family has their own Christmas traditions, some are eating a certain meal, or wearing matching pajamas, or even shooting mistletoe (don't ask, just listen). Listen to this episode to learn about where some Christmas traditions originate, from the perspective of a conservationist.

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