Episode 1: Meet The River
Learn the significance of the Penetangore River to the first European Settlers in 1848, and how its natural state was almost immediately changed.
Are you ready for some facts? We'll review the geography of the area as a foundation for better understanding our "place".
Consider the watershed's most recent report card with Jo-Anne Harbinson from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority .
What's missing? In a future podcast, I would like to examine the watershed before 1848. I think it will take some research, as the historical record focuses on locations to our north (Inverhuron, Port Elgin, Southampton, Saugeen First Nations, Owen Sound).
Are you ready for some facts? We'll review the geography of the area as a foundation for better understanding our "place".
Consider the watershed's most recent report card with Jo-Anne Harbinson from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority .
What's missing? In a future podcast, I would like to examine the watershed before 1848. I think it will take some research, as the historical record focuses on locations to our north (Inverhuron, Port Elgin, Southampton, Saugeen First Nations, Owen Sound).
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Episode 2: The Bobolink As A Notion
Thanks to Dr. Noah Perlut, Ray Ford, and Stan Eby for participating and being so generous with their time. Each of these men thoughtfully share their ideas about environmental stewardship and farming.
First we come to understand the world of a wildlife biologist, and as we do so we recognize the genuine interest and enthusiasm that Dr. Perlut has for the natural world and in particular the Bobolink. Next we meet Ray Ford, a farmer and writer who thoroughly describes his strategies for conservation haying and pasture management including the "songbird strip" . Later Stan Eby provides an interesting and informative account of the changes for the beef farmers of Bruce County and further abroad. Tom Franklin, the host of the People Nature Food Podcast, works to unpack the issue of the Bobolink as a threatened species in Ontario and how this relates to current farming practices.
(Bobolink In Grass Photo David Watkins)
First we come to understand the world of a wildlife biologist, and as we do so we recognize the genuine interest and enthusiasm that Dr. Perlut has for the natural world and in particular the Bobolink. Next we meet Ray Ford, a farmer and writer who thoroughly describes his strategies for conservation haying and pasture management including the "songbird strip" . Later Stan Eby provides an interesting and informative account of the changes for the beef farmers of Bruce County and further abroad. Tom Franklin, the host of the People Nature Food Podcast, works to unpack the issue of the Bobolink as a threatened species in Ontario and how this relates to current farming practices.
(Bobolink In Grass Photo David Watkins)
Post your thoughts about Episode Two: The Bobolink As A Notion.
Don't "Wink In The Dark". Let others know that you maintain Bobolink habitat. Describe your practices and offer your farms' general location in the comments window. Some time I'd like to put together a map with all farms pinned to it, so that you know you are not alone in your efforts.
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