Exploring Green Career Pathways

   Career development can be a messy process. Audra normalizes the challenges and changes involved in career search and offers numerous self-assessment resources to start the exploration process forward on the right foot. Valuable resource links listed below the podcast.

     Seaside's unique internship program engages hundreds of high school and  college students around the world in meaningful hands-on study, giving them the experiential training required to become future leaders in the stewardship of our planet. Seaside website link below podcast.

 A fourth-generation commercial fisherman, Molly shifted her career from fishing to advocating for all parts of the seafood industry.  She oversees program initiatives, budget, grant proposals, collaborations and more. Valuable Seafood RI website resource links listed below the podcasts.

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.” 

  As a middle school science teacher, Janneke sought to involve her students in place-based, real-world projects, but there was a  problem. Unable to find a high-quality ecosystem unit that provided all the materials and met the high expectations of NGSS, she created one. 

    Jo has been working as a self-care educator for 21 years and holds an MS in Exercise Science and Physiology. Working in health care, fitness and education has shaped her communication as well as her desire to work in community with Black and Brown farmers and youth. 

  As a landscape architect dedicated to passing on a legacy of love and respect for our earth, Shannon helps schools provide students with greater access to nature. She assists in the creation of outdoor learning spaces, experiential hands-on activities and nature play.

 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.  

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

   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.

     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 advocate to educate their neighbors and work proactively with local governments, legislators and state agencies for safe, sustainable technology. The MA4Safe Tech website is absolutely  loaded with resources.

 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.  

    "We took our children to the Engadine Valley for the mountain hiking vacation of a lifetime...  The most memorable day, we walked from the village of Sils, up through the peaceful and mostly car-free Val-Fex, to the high meadows of Alp-Fex...  "

How might you create stories with your family that they may someday tell their own families? Diane helps us find the words we didn’t know we had to connect and engage with one another and/or transform the lives of others we serve. 

   We all enjoy listening to good stories. Kids, in particular, love listening to adults tell stories about experiences that influenced their lives. Often these stories are about overcoming difficult times, and we may ask to hear these treasured stories again & again.

       Halfway through high school, Neil began to dream of inspiring other young people to move from hopelessness to helpfulness and to find the path that leads from loneliness and inertia to friendship and difference making. He loved engaging with others in problem solving.  

  Pam has always had a calling to help people and to be part of healing this world, in which we must harmoniously co-exist to create a better earth for all of us. She has been involved in many community endeavors to help preserve forests, the rights of others and food security. 

   Sure  enough, we found a car with the number 007 attached to the windshield.  The driver stepped out and introduced himself, with a heavy Russian accent...  It felt as if we had stepped into the pages of a James Bond spy novel.   

     Author Rachael L. McIntosh combines enthralling storytelling with an insider’s understanding of today's geopolitical world. Follow Jocelyn McLaren, a hard working, yet naive, visual artist who, through a twist of fate, ends up working for a major US defense  contractor during the lead up to the Iraq war. Read the reviews and then read the series

    Have you ever pondered the environmental health implications of today’s rapidly-evolving technologies? Bioethics.tech is at the forefront of safeguarding Earth’s natural biosphere, while preserving humanity in the face of the ongoing Synthetic Biology Revolution. Rachael introduces us to the emerging field of Bioethics.

 Formed to protect and preserve the natural bios of Earth, Bioethics.tech is dedicated to ensuring that ethics and consent are integral when technology intersects or merges with organic life. Its vision is to raise the public’s situational awareness of potentially life altering technology. It monitors trends and offers a forum for critical analysis, education and support during today's Synthetic Biology Revolution.

      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! 

 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. 

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.

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. 

    This November 2019 episode sheds light on tobacco marketing and its effect on our environment, health, society and young people. Bob discusses the social and emotional climate within which teenagers  lived before the pandemic. His message holds even greater relevance today.

   In Memory: Bob devoted 40 years to the Town of East Greenwich as its Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health Services. He was also President of the East Greenwich Academy Foundation and podcast host of "Still Here," highlighting the work of Compassionate Friends.

  "You are carrying a small litter collection bag and place the cigarette box inside it.  Walking on, we find several crushed and empty Marlboro cigarette boxes... and a  ratty copy of a United Health newsletter, dated Fall 2010. By coincidence, the feature article is titled 'kids and smoking'.” 

    "I stepped outside with a childlike awareness, and Nature offered to become my storytelling teacher. No other can speak earth quite the way Nature can, however, you must take the time to listen... here is some of what I learned."

 Tania is a podcast producer, writer, researcher, and network builder. In this episode we talk about podcasting, Tania's environmental network building initiatives and her collaborative work with the Carbon Almanac, a rich resource for educators.

Talaterra has created a unique space for independent environmental professionals to connect and learn from each other, while also fostering an understanding of how these educators work within their communities and contribute to lifelong learning. 

       "Dear Mr. Speaker, Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death in children.  H.RES.416 shines a national spotlight on an issue affecting our most precious population,  which has remained in obscurity for decades. If we can land a man on the moon, surely  we can find cures for childhood cancer."

   Janet shares her son's DIPG brain cancer story and the details of her advocacy work  within the childhood cancer community since losing Jack in 2012. She examines research, the shortcomings of the pediatric cancer care system and government policy, and suggests how we can be more effective.   

This is the first book of a trilogy, covering the time from misdiagnoses to diagnosis, and from choosing and commencing treatment to being denied treatment. Through a long series of moves and counter moves, Neil was  caught in a life and death chess match against multiple opponents simultaneously.