Join us as we balance conservation topics such as microplastics and local conservation movements with personal topics such as our favorite animated shows and dealing with grief/mental health. This episode we interview Modeline Celestin (she/her), a fellow peer seeking graduate programs in ecology. We apologize for any overlapping audio; we will be using a different audio recording app next time!

Donate to Compton Junior Equestrians: https://www.comptonjrequestrians.org/donate
Microplastics on Mt. Everest: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/even-mount-everest-facing-microplastic-pollution-new-study-finds-180976389/
Banned foods: https://blog.aarp.org/healthy-living/8-foods-we-eat-that-other-countries-ban
Glass Half Full: https://glasshalffullnola.org/vision
Outdoor Afro: https://outdoorafro.com/about/

Socials: 

https://twitter.com/blackafinstem?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/conservationbaddies

Episode 1 feat. Modeline Celestin

This month we explored different aspects of pollution from space to our oceans. We talk with Elizabeth Sherr, who is a marketing associate at the non-profit Emergent, about her journey cleaning up our oceans.

Lizzie’s instagram and Tiktok: @lizlivingblue
Lizzie's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-sherr-1399201b2/
Good on You: https://goodonyou.eco/
Beat the micro bead: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/
Erasmus Mundus joint master degree program:   https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities/individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_en
Seven Seas job board: https://sevenseasmedia.org/ocean-jobs/ 
Track Swallowtail Kite: https://www.arcinst.org/tracking-studies/ 
Space junk article: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/21/979815691/new-effort-to-clean-up-space-junk-prepares-to-launch 
Platform magazine: https://www.platformmagazine.me/ 
500 Women Scientists: https://500womenscientists.org/
500 Queer Scientists: https://500queerscientists.com/

Edit: Someone pointed out that axolotl's pronunciation from nahuat is ash-O-lotł for future reference!

Episode 2 (Stash That Trash!) feat. Elizabeth Sherr

Get to know us this episode as we interview each other! We go over our experience in college and as young professionals in the wildlife and forestry fields.

Icebergs and Carbon: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160111135043.htm
"Tree Farts": https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/tree-farts-raise-ghost-forests-carbon-emissions-180977786/
Wetlands as Carbon storage: 
http://bwsr.state.mn.us/carbon-sequestration-wetlands
Donate to Wild Dominique: https://www.wilddominique.org/donate
What The Eyes Don't See: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/550935/what-the-eyes-dont-see-by-mona-hanna-attisha/

Episode 3 (Get To Know Us) feat. Cam & Hanna

This episode we talk about recovering species and recent current events then later on we interview Erika Alvarado on her graduate program in Hawaii and van life!

There are some audio issues (what's new), but overall we really think you'll enjoy this awesome episode!

Gray wolves in Colorado: www.kiro7.com/news/trending/gray…20in%20a%20release
Punk turtle: www.fame.org.au/projects/saving-t…river-punk-turtle
Help the Punk turtle: www.tiarolandcare.org.au/maryrivertur…ver%20turtle
How the wolves changed the river: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz…=SustainableHuman
Jason Taylor: www.underwatersculpture.com/
Von Wong: www.vonwong.com/
Kristy Drutman: browngirlgreen.org/blog/
Black forager tiktok: @alexisnikole
Black forager instagram: @blackforager

Episode 4 (Punk Algae) Feat. Erika Alvarado

This episode we talk about iceberg machines that could turn the tide of climate change and landscape architecture from ancient times to now! We'd like to thank Houston Harris once again for talking to us this episode!

Iceberg machine: 
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/mach/amp/ncna1039561
How to Save a Planet podcast: 
https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet/xjh53gn
Ologies podcast:
https://www.alieward.com/ologies/drawdowndesignproject 
#BlackButterflyMan: https://www.tiktok.com/@jpcharisma?lang=en
Butterfly Plant: https://www.mounts.org/gardens/butterfly-garden/
Project Drawdown: https://drawdown.org/solutions

Episode 5 (On a Positive Note...)feat. Houston Harris

This week we focus on resistance!! In our main topic, we delve into just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to indigenous resistance and then we interview Marlén Paredes, who organizes for Cosecha in New Jersey, about local organizing and resistance to get some insight on how we can resist oppressive systems in our daily lives.

Line 3 links:
https://www.stopline3.org/resources 
www.stopline3.org/take-action 
https://www.instagram.com/resist_line_3/ 
https://resistline3.org/ 

https://ufw.org/ United Farm Workers

Cosecha:
https://www.instagram.com/cosechanj/ 
https://www.instagram.com/cosecha_harvest/

indigenous resistance:
https://www.nationofchange.org/2021/09/03/indigenous-resistance-disrupts-billions-of-tons-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-annually/
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/06/1094812
https://www.nrdc.org/experts/carolina-herrera/indigenous-women-defending-environment-latin-america

Chaski Warmi:
https://scalar.usc.edu/works/mere-hub/encuentro-6--chaski-warmi-mujeres-mensajeras-por-un-abya-yala-libre-de-minera-esp.meta (1 hour)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwj1iJ1C7ko&ab_channel=RedLatinoamericanadeMujeres (5 mins)

Hero: 
https://www.tiktok.com/@modern_warrior__?lang=en

Episode 6  (Indigenous Resistance) feat. Marlén Paredes

This week we revisit the past year and talk about the wonderful world of fungi, armadillos, and the endemic Lakela's mint species. Join us as we discuss the need for more armadillo memes and a greater movement to save Lakela's Mint with recordings taken in the field of Cheryl Peterson, the Conservation Program Manager at Bok Tower Gardens, who is working on a habitat improvement project. A big thank you for all your support this past year!!

Study on Lakela's Mint breeding system: https://boktowergardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Breeding-system-of-the-critically.pdf
Community structure and spatial distribution of Lakela's Mint: https://www.jstor.org/stable/23362478
Armadillos: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/dillo/
Fantastic Fungi: https://www.netflix.com/title/81183477
Love on The Spectrum: https://www.netflix.com/title/81265493
Recycled bottlecap jewelry: https://www.tiktok.com/@opalstreasuresgb
Flower armor: https://www.tiktok.com/@hallofstars

Episode 7 The Fungus Among Us feat. Cheryl Peterson

This month we are recording in our local public library! We talk about our endangered species, That's So Raven, and wildlife corridors! Thank you again to the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Alumni Network for funding the podcast through a mini grant <3

Article on Humpback Whales: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/26/humpback-whales-removed-from-australias-threatened-species-list-but-feeding-grounds-still-at-risk

2019 study on Krill and Climate Change: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gcb.14573

NPR Article on Wildlife Corridors: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/10/1078901880/our-roads-are-killing-wildlife-the-new-infrastructure-law-aims-to-help

Happy Black History Month! Here are the handles for our heroes:

Dr. Tiara Moore: @curly_scientist, @awocspace, @blackinmarinescience

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: @ayaneliza

More information on the online Black Literature Vs. The Climate Emergency conference at: https://forms.gle/DNrpYkk32XNwhHhW9

Episode 8 feat. The Public Library

This week we talk about gardening, farming, and how capitalism and colonization have destroyed our food system. Enjoy!

Edit: Seahorses are fish. Sorry for any confusion haha!

Yes Farm: www.blackfarmerscollective.com/yes-farm
@/blackfarmerscollective
Diva Cup: www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/bes…e-environment/
Moles: www.nwf.org/Educational-Resourc…Guide/Mammals/Moles
Riviera Beach Urban Farm: www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/loc…rt/9144024002/

Episode 9 Urban Farming Feat. Hannah Wilson

This week we have a special episode recorded in the field during Wild Quest 2022!

This episode was recorded on Jeaga, Taino, and Seminole land.

FL Wild Quest: https://floridanaturetrackers.com/wildquest/
Seek App: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app
Merlin Bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
The menstrual cup applicator: https://sunnyperiod.com/

Episode 10 Earth Day! Feat. Florida Wild Quest

This week we discuss our favorite blend of art and science: art in ecology. We interview Ashia Ajani, a storyteller and environmental educator based in Colorado.

IF/THEN project: https://www.ifthenshecan.org/
Recs:
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Ashia's social media:
ashiaajani.com
@/ashiaajaniinbloom
@/myceliumyouthnetowrk

Episode 11 Art in Conservation feat. Ashia Ajani

This month we're at a state park chatting about different types of recreational activities and got sidetracked by hair tips (hehe). We also talked with Jessica Tran who works with AGU Thriving Earth Exchange and Martin Lively from the LEAD Agency about a big superfund site in Oklahoma.

Bites Toothpaste Tablets: https://bitetoothpastebits.com/

Weird Animal: Indian Gharial

Weird Plant: Natal Plum

Roller Dreams Documentary on Hulu

Search for superfund sites: https://www.epa.gov/superfund/search-superfund-sites-where-you-live

AGU Thriving Earth Exchange: https://thrivingearthexchange.org/project/ottawa-county-oklahoma/

AGU Thriving Earth Exchange get involved: https://thrivingearthexchange.org/get-involved/

LEAD Agency: https://www.leadagency.org/

Tar Creek Risk Map: https://sienaarcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=e5b5b573a30b484d8df349168e4207fa&center=-94.8458,36.9792&level=14&showLayers=World_Imagery_2017,S_FLD_HAZ_AR_2390,Waste-Areas-2012_shapefile_8973

Petition: https://act.americanrivers.org/page/40104/action/1?ea.tracking.id=MERms

Episode 12 Recreation feat. Jessica Tran and Martin Lively

This month we're talking about our experiences as black, indigenous, and people of color(BIPOC) working in conservation. Our aim is to make a space for others who have gone through similar experiences. Our amazing guest is Jeanelle Brisbane, a conservationist who founded her own non-profit in Dominica. She also tells us about some pretty cool frogs!

Wild Dominique: https://www.wilddominique.org/

Phonk Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWWY64wDtewQt?si=872f03c9938b48a9

Episode 13 The Life of a BIPOC Conservationist feat. Jeanelle Brisbane

In this spooky season episode we cover a ton of different topics! We talk pumpkin waste, recycling myths, toxic workplaces, funny work experiences, and more with Christina Contreras!

Recommendations:
Intersectional Environmentalism by Leah Thomas
Cabinet of Curiosities on Netflix
Lift Me Up by Rihanna
Gemini Rights by Steve Lacy

Christina's Instagram: @chrcontreras

Episode 14 Halloween Rants feat. Christina Contreras

This week we talk about random topics from piercings to reusing wrapping paper! We decided not to have a guest this week so we can get deeper into our personal lives and opinions. Enjoy!

Recommendations:
Jon Bellion- "Guillotine" or "Run Wild"
Kim Namjoon (RM)- Indigo
Punk'd on Hulu

Episode 15 Get Real with Us

Happy new year! We are so happy to be back from break and talking about a subject that's been on our minds: fire ecology and prescribed burning!!

Resources: 
Algae-https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-algae
Out of the Ashes: Ecological Resilience to Extreme Wildfire, Prescribed Burns, and Indigenous Burning in Ecosystems. 2019.
 Indians, fires, and the land in the pacific northeast, 1999. By Robert Boyd
Forest Service-https://www.fs.fed.us/psw/publications/lake/psw_2019_lake001.pdf

Music recs:
Build me a house by RIMON and Shampoo by Iyla
Emotion by Destiny's Child

Episode 16 Let it burn?

Happy May! We welcome the month with an interview with the wonderful Eanas Alia to talk about her career as an environmental scientist and also the latest K-drama she's been watching!!

Episode 17 Don't Get Caught Feat. Eanas Alia

We're back, baby! We come back with an episode that lets you get to know us on a deeper level and update you on some life things. We recorded this last year, but we're excited to start posting again and already have one recorded from this year so keep an eye out!! Feel free to answer the questions with us or try this with your own friends and loved ones!

36 Questions to fall in love: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html

Episode 18 feat. us and 36 Questions to Fall in Love

We're celebrating International Women’s Month!!! Two months late, but better late than never! In this episode we talk about sexism in mattress sizes and zoos, and highlight 2 amazing women who are leading the way in conservation and the environment. We hope you enjoy listening! 

Dani Washington:
TED Talk-https://youtu.be/1Lr9afMgcTQ
Big Blue and You-https://bigblueandyou.org/
Sea Youth Rise Up-https://seayouthriseup.org/
Xploration Station-https://www.xplorationstation.com/show/Xploration-Nature-Knows-Best

Shirley Djukurna Krenak:
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/reuters-events/trailblazers/trailblazing-women-climate-2024-shirley-djukurna-krenak-2024-03-07/

“Sons que Curam”- Sounds that heal on Spotify and Apple Music
Author of “The Protective Jaguar”
National Articulation of Indigenous Women Warriors of Ancestry
https://anmiga.org/en/home-english/

Episode 19 Women's History Month feat. us again

A podcast where we talk about various conservation topics and interview conservation baddies we know in the field.

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