Natural Abundance, Gratitude & Healing

      Wise food choices influence our health, how we feel and how we care for our planet. With gratitude we acknowledge that the simplest of foods require few resources to produce and are considered the healthiest and most abundant – fruits, vegetables, whole-grains and plant-based proteins. 

 Maria planted the seed of AMOR after teaching high school in Charleston County. Her love for plant-based food, local farming, working with teenagers and supporting people challenged with serious illness forms the foundation of her organization. 

  I was out Story Walking in early November, thinking about my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. That was the day I found a Thanksgiving pop-up greeting card, lying on the ground. So perfect! 

     Few people realize how much the growing wireless technology sector contributes to carbon emissions, climate change and chronic health issues. There are many ways people can rewire their premises and rethink their technology use in order to reduce climate impact, health risks and illness.

 Cece explains how she is building coalitions of citizens who act as advocates on a town-by-town  basis to educate their neighbors and to work proactively with local governments, legislators and state agencies for safe, sustainable technology. 

 Invisible and unseen, electromagnetic frequency (EMF) radiation is increasingly impacting environmental sustainability, human health and safety. Read the Eco-DEtechTIVE Climate Report and learn about the E-LEPHANT in the Room.  

   Roy monitors local water bodies for water quality and focuses on prevention and awareness regarding Cyanobacteria Blooms. 

Go on a green infrastructure walking tour, get involved in community science, paint a rain barrel, attend the Rain Harvest Festival, learn how to identify cyanobacteria.

  Rebecca is responsible for professional training, school programming, community outreach and events. She builds public awareness around how stormwater issues relate to native habitat and wildlife.

 In her new book, bestselling author Maria Rodale shares her deeply empathic relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her world. These magical stories impart valuable messages for all humankind. In this episode she will share her experience writing the book, as well as some of her stories, life lessons and wisdom. 

Maria is also an activist, board member and former co-chair of the Rodale Institute, dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through research, farmer training and education.

This delightful series of board books celebrates the joy nature brings to young children at home and in the backyard, from fresh fruits and vegetables to birds, bugs, flowers and trees.  From A to Z, these bold colorful pages will enchant toddlers and inspire the youngest of budding environmentalists and curious scientists. 

 Diana has 20 years of experience with habitat assessments, restoration projects and  sustainable development.  She has a deep understanding of Rhode Island’s natural resources, as well as the skills and training to guide young learners safely and effectively.   

Forest School learning is a long-term child-centered process that happens naturally through play, exploration and supported risk taking. It promotes confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.  This is a timely topic for the newly emerging Learning Inside Out Outdoor Classroom Initiatives.

  With 14 years of teaching experience, Lindsey was recently certified as a Level 1 Forest School Assistance and is currently pursuing her second masters degree to become a  k-12 reading specialist. She is focusing on language skills children need to understand texts in different  disciplines. .

Hear how Susannah developed her deep connection with the seasonal cycles of the earth and native bees.  Learn best practices for native bee keeping and find the best materials and information resources.

Dan Kittredge, Executive Director of the Bionutrient Food Association talks about "Spoil Science and Bionutrition."  this episode presents a story walk through a commercial composting operation and goes on to explore the direct connection between nutrient-rich soil and nutrient-rich food.

  Owen Wormser, Landscape Designer at Abound Design, and Author of Lawns into Meadows  explains how to replace the deadscape, called lawn, with beautiful low-maintenance meadows that sequester far more carbon than a lawn.  Meadow gardening helps rebuilding biodiversity.

 Dani Baker, Permaculture Educator, Owner of the Edible Enchanted Forest and Author of The Home-Scale Forest Garden describes forest gardening as a method of agriculture which  “requires careful planning and a strong understanding of beneficial  inter-species relationships.” 

Kristina's work centers around the belief that our connection to each other and nature is critical to our physical, emotional and spiritual health.  She offers educational resources, workshops and individual homeopathic assessments for people, pets and plants. Homeopathy uses the energies of natural substances to stimulate the natural healing processes.