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Today we get to learn again from Dr. Brad McLain.You might remember my conversation with Dr. McLain about identity theory and the professional identities of informal science educators.In this episode, we pick up the conversation where we left it and talk about Dr. McLain’s new book called Designing Transformative Experiences.In his book, Dr. McLain leads experience designers through the  methodology he developed through years of working with employees, students, corporations, museums, and nonprofit organizations like Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots.While you may recognize a transformative experience when you have one, do you know how to create one for the people you serve? LINKSDesigning Transformative Experiences: A Toolkit for Leaders, Trainers, Teachers, and Other Experience Designers (book)Designing Transformative Experiences (website)Ep98: Brad McLain, Identity of Informal Science Educators

Saurabh Mithal is a teacher, independent professional, and the founder of Passionately Curious, a community for solopreneurs. I invited Saurabh to talk about his experience working with freelancers. In this episode, Saurabh shares how he helps independent professionals establish their businesses, and how he helps them manage self-doubt, procrastination, and distractions.  LINKSPassionatelyCurious.inThe Passionately Curious podcastSaurabh on LinkedInDesigning Your LifeCreativity Inc. Creative Confidence The Practice War of Art This is MarketingThe Art of Possibility

My guest today is Jeffrey H. Ryan. Jeffrey is the author of Appalachian Odyssey and Blazing Ahead in his latest book, This Land Was Saved for You and Me.Jeffrey introduces us to seven people who were key to forming and preserving America's public lands. Jeffrey tells how these individuals influenced and worked with each other and who they met during their careers.He writes about the contributions made by Frederick Law Olmsted, Gifford Pinchot, Benton Mackaye, Theodore Roosevelt, Bob Marshall, Aldo Leopold, and Howard Zahniser.Let's join the conversation. LINKSJeffrey H. RyanBooks by Jeffrey RyanVoices of the WildernessWilderness SocietyNational Association for Interpretation   

Today my guests are Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, founders of Diversity Education in Nature.Dan and Camille’s unique approach to diversity education occur through the lens of ecological concepts and pairs outdoor experiences with conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion.They reach beyond the field of environmental education and lead workshops for students, educators, parents, and caregivers. They have also developed a program for corporate settings and look forward to working with decision-makers at organizations large and small.In this episode, we discuss the structure of their programs, radical empathy, consuming DEI as a “product,” and healing in communities.Let’s join the conversation. LINKSDiversity Education in Nature (DEIN)Contact Dan or Camille at DEINConsulting@gmail.comEarth Wisdom, Dan Kriesberg’s websiteCamille Simone ConsultingAn Invitation to a Brave SpaceTerri Givens, Radical EmpathySubscribe to The Trail newsletterView past issue of The Trail

Today our guest is Michael Hawk.Michael is the founder of Jumpstart Nature and the host of the Nature’s Archive podcast.Jumpstart Nature is a new organization taking a tech-centric approach to how they connect people with nature. In this episode, we learn what inspired Michael to create the Nature's Archive podcast and what has informed his views about technology in nature education. Michael also shares how the AGILE approach to project management is key to how he and his collaborators built Jumpstart Nature.Let’s join the conversation. LINKSJumpstart NatureNature's Archive podcastNational Association for InterpretationCalifornia Naturalist Presentations by Michael:Incredible InsectsThe Surprising Biodiversity of a Suburban YardThe Wonders of Plant Galls: Biology, Identification, and Discovery 

Today my guest is Jo Petroni.Jo is an architect, illustrator, writer and teacher. She's the author of Listen To Your Land, a Guide to Regenerative Land Design that blends biophilic design and permaculture philosophy. Jo is also a contributor to the Carbon Almanac and co-founder of Damn Good Humans, a creative agency about climate communication.What is permarchitecture?How can people listen to their land?What is reversible habitat?Let’s find out. LINKSPermarchitecture - Regenerative Human Habitat Design StrategyBill MollisonJo's EpistolaryAn illustrated time-lapse letter about climate from Jo's EpistolaryEcoVillage NetworkThe Carbon AlmanacConnect-the-DotsRoam ResearchDamn Good Humans - The Creative Agency for Climate Communication   

Today we learn from Jessica Maccaro, Catherine Nguyen, and Joshua Reger, the team behind the new science communication podcast Across the Cline.This podcast is the latest outreach vehicle for SciComm @ UCR, the student-led science communication group at the University of California, Riverside.SciComm @ UCR was established in 2019 to explore creative approaches to science communication and to provide learning opportunities in science communication to Riverside residents.The Across the Cline podcast has a smart format; we’ll learn more about it in this episode.We’ll also hear how SciComm @ UCR engages with graduate students across disciplines and learn about what graduate students will share with Riverside residents this spring.Let’s meet Jess, Catherine, and Joshua! LINKSSciComm @ UCR websiteContact SciComm @ UCR@SciCommUCR (Twitter)@scicommucr (Instagram)Jessica Maccaro on Twitter (@JessicaMaccaro)Catherine (Thiên-Ý) Nguyễn on Twitter (@Catherine_TY_Ng)ZME Science@ZMEScience (Twitter) MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTSJes

Arjit Jere, is a biologist, science communicator, and popular science writer based in India. Arjit has written about the lifecycle of antlions, competitor behavior in hummingbirds, climate change, and the critically endangered Amboli toad that's found only in the mountains of Western India.I met Arjit during the Science Journalism Forum, a global gathering of science journalists, communicators, and students. The forum is a virtual event, and as you know, virtual events make it possible to learn from people you would never meet otherwise. Like Arjit!  In this episode, we discuss Arjit's experiences as a science journalist and what he would like to write about next.Let's join the conversation. CLICK HERE to engage with the transcript for this episode.What do you think of this format? How does it help you relate to the guest and their work?Please share your thoughts here (https://talaterra.com/contact). LINKSArjit Jere on LinkedInArjit’s blog, Nature and FootballSaevus MagazineRoundGlass SustainDr.Pankaj Koparde

Today we get to learn from Robin Lee Carlson.Robin is a biologist, science writer, and scientific illustrator. In all aspects of her work, Robin transforms scientific information into stories to help people see the natural world in new ways. Her scientific illustration work and writings can be found on posters,  interpretive panels, and informative species cards used by the California Department of Transportation.Robin is also the author and illustrator of The Cold Canyon Fire Journals: Green Shoots and Silver Linings in the Ashes.In The Cold Canyon Fire Journals, Robin takes us to her local nature preserve that has twice experienced the type of fast-moving and expansive wildfires seen more and more often in California.Through her illustrations and text, Robin takes us on a tour of the canyon before and after the fires and teaches us about fire ecology in an engaging way.How did Robin’s relationship with Cold Canyon begin?How did her illustrations and field notes become a book?When it comes to fire management

“Human rights are held by all persons equally, universally and forever.Human rights are the basic standards without which people cannot live in dignity.These rights are inalienable. This means you cannot lose these rights just as you cannot cease to be a human.“                                                                                                                                          - The World As It Could Be In this episode, we learn from Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Chang of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. We also learn about a collaboration between TWAICB and Talaterra that will help environmental professionals from diverse fields advance their work within a human rights framework.What circumstances led to the creation of The World As It Could Be?How do Sandy and Ellen introduce people to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?How have they strengthened the relationship between community members and law enforcement?How is The World As It Could Be and Talaterra

This summer, I have featured episodes from various shows on The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network.In July, I shared an episode from The Carbon Almanac Collective, a podcast about the team who created The Carbon Almanac. In August, I shared an episode from Generation Carbon, the podcast for kids 6-10.This month, I am sharing an episode of the CarbonSessions podcast. This podcast features everyday conversations about climate with people from all over the world.Listening to this podcast is like sitting at the kitchen table with neighbors and talking about the changes we're all seeing in the world around us.In this episode, we gather around the table with host Katherine Palmer, an aromatherapist and workshop coordinator; Tonya Downing, a digital marketer; and Kristy Sharrow, a journalist-turned-marketer.Tonya and Kristy are also scriptwriters for Generation Carbon. In this episode, they discuss what they learned while researching and writing the script for the episode about ocean plastics. LINKSCarbonSessionsGenerat

Today we get to learn from Diane Wyzga, story strategist, guide, and founder of the practice called Engaged Storyism.Diane is also the creator, host, and producer of Stories From Women Who Walk, a much-loved and listened-to podcast that has spread wisdom and touched hearts worldwide.I reached out to Diane so you and I could think about story. Not in an MBA/marketing sort of way, but in a real way. A way that reflects who we are as individuals and professionals.What is your story?How do you find it?Let’s find out. LINKSQuarter Moon Story ArtsStories From Women Who WalkCamino de SantiagoReceive updates about the story workshop with Diane

As you know, I've been working on a project involving The Carbon Almanac for the past several months. One of the projects I've been able to help with is the Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. This network includes a podcast featuring conversations with individuals who worked on the book, a podcast about climate conversations happening across the globe, a podcast featuring the conversations everyday people are having about our changing world, and a podcast for kids aged 6-10. Today's bonus episode comes from Generation Carbon, the kids' podcast. In this episode about bugs, you'll meet our host Edie, Callie Caterpillar, and Spencer Sparrow. You'll also hear science reporters on the climate case and curious changemakers asking Beetlelady questions about bugs and our changing climate.If you are a longtime listener of this podcast and wondering why Beetlelady sounds familiar to you, it's because you've met her before in a  previous episode.Generation Carbon is part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts and has be

Sue Heatherington is a quiet disruptor. She started introducing herself this way after a period of time marked by family trauma, business challenges, and serious illness. The first time Sue introduced herself as a quiet disruptor, she was surprised by the reaction she received.  in this episode, we join a conversation Sue led at an author event in May.What is a quiet disruptor?What has Sue learned about them?Let's join the conversation. LINKSQuietDisruptors.comMaria Sibylla MerianTwitter (@QuietDisruptors)Facebook (@quietdisruptors)Instagram (@quietdisruptors)

Welcome back to the Talaterra podcast!A landmark project pulled me away, and I let it take priority during an intense period of its production. So I return to podcasting by explaining where I've been, and to do this, I've decided to share a conversation I had for The Carbon Almanac Collective. This podcast is one of the podcasts built around The Carbon Almanac, a book of facts that will make it easier for ALL of us to talk about climate change. I had the opportunity to contribute to The Carbon Almanac Project and am excited to share that the book will be published next week. To learn more, visit thecarbonalmanac.org.Special thanks to Jennifer Myers Chua, Executive Producer of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network, for allowing me to share this episode with you.

About KalliopiKalliopi Monoyios is a visual creative dedicated to communicating the wonder of the natural world to a wide and varied audience.  After graduating from Princeton University with a degree in geology, she built her career as a science illustrator for the prominent paleontologist Neil Shubin at The University of Chicago. Her scientific illustrations have appeared inside and on the covers of top peer-review journals such as Nature and Science as well as in four popular science books, including The New York Times best-seller, Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin as well as his most recent, Some Assembly Required. In 2011, she co-founded Symbiartic, a blog covering the intersection of science and art for Scientific American. Since 2019, she has been on the Board of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, a group of professionals who communicate science through art, acting as President since 2020. Now, driven by the conviction that science communicators operating in all spheres are a critical part of crea

Blending art and science to help young learners establish a science identity.A tabletop activity designed for a Pi Day event introduces students and families to Fibonacci and scientific illustration as a career path. This activity was adapted for classroom use by The Leonardo Principle. In this episode, we learn more about The Leonardo Principle from founding director, Sally Bensusen. LINKSThe Leonardo PrincipleActivities for developing observation skillsVi Hart - Fibonacci, Doodling & MathScience Identity MattersWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World* * Talaterra is a Bookstore affiliate. Commissions support the podcast.

Stephanie Rozzo is the founder and principal educator of Nature Sketch Crate, a subscription service that not only inspires interest in nature but supports people in their exploration of it. How did she build this subscription service?Let's find out. LINKSwww.naturesketchcrate.comNature Sketch Crate on FacebookNature Sketch Crate on InstagramNature Sketch Crate on YouTubeNature Sketch Crate on TiktokNature Sketch Crate on Twitter Special coupon code for Talaterra listeners: TALATERRA20Use this code at www.naturesketchcrate.com to receive 20% off your first crate with a month-to-month purchase or 3 Monthprepay. Offer valid March 11, 2022 - April 29, 2022.

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Sarah R. Johnson is a landscape-based environmental educator. As a freelance science educator, she is focused on climate change, public lands, watershed science, civics, and geography, and teaching and learning through her business,  Wild Rose Education. She designs and facilitates educator professional development workshops, teaches public lands courses, teaches International Arctic Buoy Program STEM programs, and facilitates a Colorado cohort of climate change educators. Sarah has created and facilitated numerous environmental education programs including the award-winning Youth Water Leadership Program. Sarah is currently a  PolarTREC educator,  Spirituality and EE eePro Group Moderator,  Guidelines for Excellence eePro Group Moderator, and also a student of the  Living School  at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Sarah has been based in western Colorado working to protect rivers and public lands through education since 2004 where she enjoys playing outside during all seasons, gardening, and making