http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/ The entry page for audio files of Mike Nowak's full shows on WCPT Radio, Chicago. Podcast Generator 1.3 - http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net Sun, 19 May 2013 23:43:04 -0400 en Copyright Mike Nowak http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/images/itunes_image.jpg http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/ The entry page for audio files of Mike Nowak's full shows on WCPT Radio, Chicago. The Mike Nowak Show Podcasts Mike Nowak Mike Nowak mike@mikenowak.net no Mike talks to author Billy Goodnick about his new book on landscaping. Two Tree House Humane Society spokespersons describe the Cats at Work Project that has the goal of helping urban feral cats live more productive lives. Mike talks to author Billy Goodnick about his new book on landscaping. Two Tree House Humane Society spokespersons describe the Cats at Work Project that has the goal of helping urban feral cats live more productive lives. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-05-19_2013-05-19_2013-05-19_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-05-19_2013-05-19_2013-05-19_mn_full_show.mp3 114:47 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak landscaping, Billy Goodnick, sustainability, Tree House Humane Society, feral cats, urban rodent control, The Care of Trees, Emerald Ash Borer, Davey Tree Expert Companyno Sun, 19 May 2013 23:06:38 -0400 Mike helps rescue an endangered strawberry (really!), then revisits the City of Chicago's misguided campaign against citizens growing so-called weeds. Mike helps rescue an endangered strawberry (really!), then revisits the City of Chicago's misguided campaign against citizens growing so-called weeds. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-05-15_5-12-13_mn_podcast.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-05-15_5-12-13_mn_podcast.mp3 115:20 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak biodiversity, Marshall Strawberry, gardening, plant extinction, Big Agriculture, Nance Klehm, Chicago weed ordinance, native plants, Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitationno Wed, 15 May 2013 23:05:33 -0400 In a jam-packed show, Mike comments on the demise of the Our Town program, talks about landscaping sustainability, explores the Farm to School movement, and reflects on the 100 year anniversary of the extinction of the passenger pigeon. In a jam-packed show, Mike comments on the demise of the Our Town program, talks about landscaping sustainability, explores the Farm to School movement, and reflects on the 100 year anniversary of the extinction of the passenger pigeon. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-28_2013-04-28_2013-04-28_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-28_2013-04-28_2013-04-28_mn_full_show.mp3 115:05 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Our Town with Mike Sanders, sustainability, Lupfer Landscaping, Beth Botts, the Morton Arboretum, Farm to School, USDA, Project Passenger Pigeon, Joel Greenbergno Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:35:51 -0400 Mike celebrates his 5th anniversary on WCPT Radio with Dig In Chicago co-host Jennifer Brennan and ComEd Energy Doctor Sandra Henry. Mike celebrates his 5th anniversary on WCPT Radio with Dig In Chicago co-host Jennifer Brennan and ComEd Energy Doctor Sandra Henry. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-23_2013-04-23_2013-04-21_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-23_2013-04-23_2013-04-21_mn_full_show.mp3 113:26 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak gardening, environment, green living, Chicagos Progressive Talk, Dig In Chicago, Jennifer Brennan, energy efficiency, ComEd, Sandra Henryno Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:26:05 -0400 Mike talks garden renewal with garden expert Melinda Myers, learns how a Chicago charter school plans to become a net-positve energy campus, and looks at why Cook County's landfill ban might be under seige. Mike talks garden renewal with garden expert Melinda Myers, learns how a Chicago charter school plans to become a net-positve energy campus, and looks at why Cook County's landfill ban might be under seige. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-18_2013-04-18_2013-04-14_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-18_2013-04-18_2013-04-14_mn_full_show.mp3 114:42 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak gardening, Melinda Myers, drought effects, Sarah Elizabeth Ippel, Academy for Global Citizenship, net-positive energy campus, Cook County landfill ban, Southeast Environmental Task Force, Tom Shepherdno Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:26:07 -0400 Mike talks to city planner Chris Ziemann about the first steps in bring Bus Rapid Transit to Chicago. Mike talks to city planner Chris Ziemann about the first steps in bring Bus Rapid Transit to Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-07_2013-04-07_2013-04-07_chris_ziemann.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-07_2013-04-07_2013-04-07_chris_ziemann.mp3 22:25 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Bus Rapid Transit, Jeffery Jump, dedicated bus lanes, traffic signal prioritization, Central Loop BRT corridor, Western Avenue, Ashland Avenue, Chicago Transit Authorityno Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:00:02 -0400 Mike talks to city planner Chris Ziemann about Bus Rapid Transit in Chicago, welcomes Dr. Wally back to show to answer gardening questions, and promotes the new Amy Stewart book, The Drunken Botanist. Mike talks to city planner Chris Ziemann about Bus Rapid Transit in Chicago, welcomes Dr. Wally back to show to answer gardening questions, and promotes the new Amy Stewart book, The Drunken Botanist. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-07_2013-04-07_2013-04-07_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-07_2013-04-07_2013-04-07_mn_full_show.mp3 114:57 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Bus Rapid Transit, Jeffery Jump, Dr. Wally, Bertholds Garden Center, organic gardening, Amy Stewart, The Drunken Botanist, New York Times bestsellerno Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:19:43 -0400 Mike discusses the plight of wolves in the American West with Jim and Jamie Dutcher, who lived among them for years and have now written a book about their experiences. Mike discusses the plight of wolves in the American West with Jim and Jamie Dutcher, who lived among them for years and have now written a book about their experiences. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-02_2013-04-02_2013-03-31_dutchers.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-02_2013-04-02_2013-03-31_dutchers.mp3 35:11 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Hidden Life of Wolves, Jim and Jamie Dutcher, environment, Sawtooth Wilderness, Endangered Species Act, myths about wolves, Yellowstone National Park, cattle ranches, exterminationno Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:28:29 -0400 Mike and Dr. Allan Armitage wax poetic about gardening. Then Mike welcomes authors and naturalists Jim and Jamie Dutcher, who lived among wolves for six years and have now written about it. Mike and Dr. Allan Armitage wax poetic about gardening. Then Mike welcomes authors and naturalists Jim and Jamie Dutcher, who lived among wolves for six years and have now written about it. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-02_2013-04-02_2013-03-31_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-04-02_2013-04-02_2013-03-31_mn_full_show.mp3 114:46 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Dr. Allan Armitage, gardening, annuals and perennials, LaPorte County Master Gardeners Association, Jim and Jamie Dutcher, Living with Wolves, The Field Museum, Endangered Species Act, myths about wolvesno Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:50:30 -0400 Mike welcomes three environmentalists, who talk about the progress of a fracking moratorium in the Illinois General Assembly, talks to a woman who picks up home food scraps for composting, and talks about some invasive plants. Mike welcomes three environmentalists, who talk about the progress of a fracking moratorium in the Illinois General Assembly, talks to a woman who picks up home food scraps for composting, and talks about some invasive plants. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-24_2013-03-24_2013-03-24_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-24_2013-03-24_2013-03-24_mn_full_show.mp3 113:29 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak fracking moratorium, Illinois General Assembly, Jennifer Walling, Illinois Environmental Council, Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment, food scrap composting, Collective Resource, invasive plant species, Illinois Sierra Clubno Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:07:06 -0400 Mike talks about fracking in Illinois, questions why the U.S. still doesn't have a new farm bill, and explores the difficulty in preserving urban forests. Mike talks about fracking in Illinois, questions why the U.S. still doesn't have a new farm bill, and explores the difficulty in preserving urban forests. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-19_2013-03-19_2013-03-17_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-19_2013-03-19_2013-03-17_mn_full_show.mp3 114:37 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak fracking moratorium, Illinois General Assembly, West King, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, farm bill, House Speaker John Boehner, urban forests, The Care of Trees, tree advocacyno Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:14:01 -0400 Mike talks to Mel Bartholomew, who created the square foot gardening concept more than 30 years ago. His book on the subject has sold more than two million copies. Mike talks to Mel Bartholomew, who created the square foot gardening concept more than 30 years ago. His book on the subject has sold more than two million copies. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-11_2013-03-11_2013-03-10_mel_bartholomew.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-11_2013-03-11_2013-03-10_mel_bartholomew.mp3 40:33 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Mel Bartholomew, All New Square Foot Gardening, raised beds, compost, earth-friendly, environment, weedingno Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:09:46 -0400 Mike talks to legendary TV news anchor Bill Kurtis, previews the Good Food Festival in Chicago, and interviews Mel Bartholomew, the creator of the square foot gardening technique. Mike talks to legendary TV news anchor Bill Kurtis, previews the Good Food Festival in Chicago, and interviews Mel Bartholomew, the creator of the square foot gardening technique. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-11_2013-03-10_2013-03-11_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-11_2013-03-10_2013-03-11_mn_full_show.mp3 114:37 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Bill Kurtis, environment, Good Food Festivals. FamilyFarmed, Jim Slama, Vicki Nowicki, Mel Bartholomew, Square Foot Gardening, WCPT Radio, local foodno Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:23:03 -0400 Mike chats with two of the four members of The Garden Professors blog and, with them, helps answer listener gardening questions and examines several tough gardening issues. Mike chats with two of the four members of The Garden Professors blog and, with them, helps answer listener gardening questions and examines several tough gardening issues. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-03_2013-03-03_2013-03-03_the_garden_professors.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-03_2013-03-03_2013-03-03_the_garden_professors.mp3 40:38 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Garden Professors, Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Jeff Gillman, aerated compost tea, biosolids, gardening science, Washington State University, University of Minnesotano Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:48:09 -0500 Mike updates the situation regarding a proposed sand mine outside of Starved Rock State Park, promotes a local green event, talks to The Garden Professors, and previews National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Mike updates the situation regarding a proposed sand mine outside of Starved Rock State Park, promotes a local green event, talks to The Garden Professors, and previews National Invasive Species Awareness Week. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-03_2013-03-03_2013-03-03_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-03-03_2013-03-03_2013-03-03_mn_full_show.mp3 114:45 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Starved Rock State Park, frac sand mine, Illinois Sierra Club, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Go Green Wilmette, The Garden Professors, Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Jeff Gilman, National Invasive Species Awareness Weekno Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:25:41 -0500 Meteorologist Rick DiMaio joins Mike in the studio. Then Mike talks about environmentally friendly household cleaners, a green film festival and helping fix environmental problems in Angola. Meteorologist Rick DiMaio joins Mike in the studio. Then Mike talks about environmentally friendly household cleaners, a green film festival and helping fix environmental problems in Angola. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-24_2013-02-24_2013-02-24_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-24_2013-02-24_2013-02-24_mn_full_show.mp3 115:10 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Rick DiMaio, meteorology, climate change, toxic household cleaners, Women's Voices for the Earth, One Earth Film Festival, David J. Zaber, Angola,no Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:22:06 -0500 Mike and Lisa Albrecht broadcast live from the Forward on Climate March in Washington, D.C. Mike and Lisa Albrecht broadcast live from the Forward on Climate March in Washington, D.C. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-22_2013-02-22_2013-02-17_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-22_2013-02-22_2013-02-17_mn_full_show.mp3 112:34 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Forward on Climate Rally, Washington D.C., Sierra Club, 350.org, Keystone XL Pipeline, fracking, climate change, President Barack Obama, environmentno Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:57:06 -0500 Rich Fischer from Evolve Recycling talks about why his company reuses rather than recycles ink and laser cartridges. Rich Fischer from Evolve Recycling talks about why his company reuses rather than recycles ink and laser cartridges. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-10_2013-02-10_2013-02-10_rich_fischer.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-10_2013-02-10_2013-02-10_rich_fischer.mp3 34:22 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak recycling, ink jet cartridges, landfills, electronics recycling, Evolve Recycling, Jeffrey Hayzlettno Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:12:53 -0500 Mike announces that he will be at the Climate Forward rally in Washington, D.C., previews the MELA conference, talks about reducing ink cartridge waste, and previews an electric car rally that re-creates the first car race in America in Chicago in 1895. Mike announces that he will be at the Climate Forward rally in Washington, D.C., previews the MELA conference, talks about reducing ink cartridge waste, and previews an electric car rally that re-creates the first car race in America in Chicago in 1895. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-10_2013-02-10_2013-02-10_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-10_2013-02-10_2013-02-10_mn_full_show.mp3 114:51 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Climate Forward, Midwest Ecological Landscape Alliance, environment, Evolve Recycling, Clover Technologies Group, recycling ink jet cartridges, 101 Celcius, 2013 Chicago Electric Vehicle Rally, clean energyno Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:05:16 -0500 On SuperSowSunday, Mike talks to seed starters and seed savers. Then he welcomes an attorney who has been litigating bad "weed ordinance" cases for two decades, who has some advice for homeowners who want to plant natives. On SuperSowSunday, Mike talks to seed starters and seed savers. Then he welcomes an attorney who has been litigating bad "weed ordinance" cases for two decades, who has some advice for homeowners who want to plant natives. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-04_2013-02-04_2013-02-03_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-04_2013-02-04_2013-02-03_mn_full_show.mp3 114:38 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak SuperSowSunday, seed starting, Wicker Park Garden Club, Richard Tilley, The Seed Keeper Company, native plants, municipal weed laws, Bret Rappaport, City of Chicagono Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:57:17 -0500 Mike and his guests talk about how community gardeners are working together in Chicago, then he previews a food scrap composting seminar, and talks to Farmer John Peterson about his KickStarter to raise money for Angelic Organics. Mike and his guests talk about how community gardeners are working together in Chicago, then he previews a food scrap composting seminar, and talks to Farmer John Peterson about his KickStarter to raise money for Angelic Organics. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-02_2013-02-02_2013-01-27_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-02-02_2013-02-02_2013-01-27_mn_full_show.mp3 114:32 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak community gardens, Openlands, GardenKeepers, food scrap composting, SCARCE, Illinois Recycling Association, Farmer John Peterson, Angelic Organics, The Real Dirt on Farmer Johnno Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:04:46 -0500 Bob Fisher of the Bird Conservation Network talks to Mike about the potential--good and bad--for wind turbines in Lake Michigan. Bob Fisher of the Bird Conservation Network talks to Mike about the potential--good and bad--for wind turbines in Lake Michigan. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-22_2013-01-22_2013-01-20_bob_fisher.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-22_2013-01-22_2013-01-20_bob_fisher.mp3 26:38 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak wind turbines, Lake Michigan, clean energy, Bird Conservation Network, bird mortality, Bob Fisher, Wild Things 2013 Conference, Chicagono Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:08:05 -0500 Mike talks about three news stories related to food issues, talks to a bird expert about whether wind turbines in Lake Michigan would harm birds and other wildlife, then looks at a financial plan for supporting organic farms. Mike talks about three news stories related to food issues, talks to a bird expert about whether wind turbines in Lake Michigan would harm birds and other wildlife, then looks at a financial plan for supporting organic farms. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-22_2013-01-22_2013-01-20_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-22_2013-01-22_2013-01-20_mn_full_show.mp3 114:21 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak local food, sustainability, quinoa, social and food justice, Wild Things 2013 Conference, Lake Michigan, wind turbines, bird mortality, Iroquois Valley Farms LLCno Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:38:25 -0500 IIT Professor Blake Davis talks about his belief that climate change and economic instability will contribute to the long term decline of our standard of living and how to survive that change. IIT Professor Blake Davis talks about his belief that climate change and economic instability will contribute to the long term decline of our standard of living and how to survive that change. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-14_2013-01-14_2013-01-13_blake_davis.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-14_2013-01-14_2013-01-13_blake_davis.mp3 49:35 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Blake Davis, Illinois Institute of Technology, climate change, clean energy, environmental degradation, sustainability, social instability, local food, preserving technologyno Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:34:42 -0500 Mike previews a a comprehensive social justice event in Hyde Park, then talks about what the world will look like in the next 50 years, as climate change combines with economic instability to create a declining standard of living. Mike previews a a comprehensive social justice event in Hyde Park, then talks about what the world will look like in the next 50 years, as climate change combines with economic instability to create a declining standard of living. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-14_2013-01-13_2013-01-14_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-14_2013-01-13_2013-01-14_mn_full_show.mp3 113:56 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak food justice, sustainability, KAM Isaiah Israel, local food, Blake Davis, climate change, peak oil, economic instability, clean energyno Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:46:36 -0500 Mike updates the story of the Chicago woman fined for growing native plants in her front yard, then talks about the water level of the Great Lakes and the future of fracking in Illinois. Mike updates the story of the Chicago woman fined for growing native plants in her front yard, then talks about the water level of the Great Lakes and the future of fracking in Illinois. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-10_2013-01-06_2013-01-10_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2013-01-10_2013-01-06_2013-01-10_mn_full_show.mp3 114:35 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak native plants, city weed ordinances, Chicago Sustainable Backyards Program, Natural Resources Defense Council, Great Lakes water levels, Chicago River, Illinois fracking moratorium, Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Josh Mogermanno Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:02:08 -0500 Mike talks to Kathy Cummings, whose award winning garden was fined by the city for violating a weed ordinance. Mike talks to Kathy Cummings, whose award winning garden was fined by the city for violating a weed ordinance. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-31_2012-12-31_2012-12-30_natives_fine.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-31_2012-12-31_2012-12-30_natives_fine.mp3 33:14 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak gardening with native plants, Chicago Sustainable Backyards Program, City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, environment, municipal weed control, Suzanne Malec-McKenna, bureaucracy, Rahm Emanuelno Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:55:26 -0500 2012-12-31_2012-12-30_mn_full_show 2012-12-31_2012-12-30_mn_full_show http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-31_2012-12-31_2012-12-30_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-31_2012-12-31_2012-12-30_mn_full_show.mp3 113:35 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak climate change, 2012 drought and heat, meteorology, gardening with native plants, Chicago Sustainable Backyards Program, Suzanne Malec-McKenna, municipal weed ordinances, Chicago Master Gardenersno Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:06:02 -0500 Jennifer Brennan is surprise co-host of this Christmas special. Mike talks to a Chicago woman who has been fined for growing natives in her front yard, then he presents the annual Its a Wonderful Slice of Its a Wonderful Life. Jennifer Brennan is surprise co-host of this Christmas special. Mike talks to a Chicago woman who has been fined for growing natives in her front yard, then he presents the annual Its a Wonderful Slice of Its a Wonderful Life. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-28_2012-12-28_2012-12-23_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-28_2012-12-28_2012-12-23_mn_full_show.mp3 114:15 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Jennifer Brennan, Dig In Chicago, horticulture, native plants, Chicago Sustainable Backyards Program, city weed ordinance, Ron Cowgill, Mighty House, Its a Wonderful Lifeno Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:01:31 -0500 Mike and friends perform the ten minute version of It's a Wonderful Life Mike and friends perform the ten minute version of It's a Wonderful Life http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-24_2012-12-24_2012-12-24_wonderful_slice.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-24_2012-12-24_2012-12-24_wonderful_slice.mp3 26:34 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak radio comedy, Chicago, American film classics, Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Mike Nowak, film parodyno Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:43:15 -0500 Mike and Lisa Albrecht talk to authors of books about the environment and green energy, then talk about a suit filed in Springfield against the IDNR as a way to stop a frac sand mine outside of Starved Rock State Park. Mike and Lisa Albrecht talk to authors of books about the environment and green energy, then talk about a suit filed in Springfield against the IDNR as a way to stop a frac sand mine outside of Starved Rock State Park. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-17_2012-12-17_2012-12-16_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-17_2012-12-17_2012-12-16_mn_full_show.mp3 114:23 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Starved Rock State Park, fracking, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Mines and Minerals, Illinois Sierra Club, Alaska National Petroleum Reserve, solar power, clean energy, Openlands, Prairie Rivers Networkno Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:37:59 -0500 Mike, Lisa Albrecht and Sarah Batka discuss books in the gardening, environmental and green living categories that would make good holiday gifts, then talk to a couple of engineers about an anaerobic digestion system on Chicago's south side. Mike, Lisa Albrecht and Sarah Batka discuss books in the gardening, environmental and green living categories that would make good holiday gifts, then talk to a couple of engineers about an anaerobic digestion system on Chicago's south side. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-11_2012-12-11_2012-12-09_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-11_2012-12-11_2012-12-09_mn_full_show.mp3 114:37 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak winter vegetable gardening, Niki Jabbour, Deborah Niemann, container gardening, Barbara Wise, Helen Yoest, anaerobic digestion, The Plant Chicago, closed loop energy systemsno Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:06:42 -0500 Mike gets advice on keeping your trees healthy following a difficult weather year, then welcomes an organic farmer to the studio, and gets an update on the General Assembly veto session in Springfield. Mike gets advice on keeping your trees healthy following a difficult weather year, then welcomes an organic farmer to the studio, and gets an update on the General Assembly veto session in Springfield. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-04_2012-12-02_2012-12-04_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-12-04_2012-12-02_2012-12-04_mn_full_show.mp3 112:00 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Care of Trees, drought, Dr. Rex Bastian, organic farming, Sweet Home Organics, Community Supported Agriculture, Illinois Environmental Council, plastic bag recycling, Illinois Department of Natural Resourcesno Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:25:31 -0500 Mike reports on the latest setback in the effort to keep an open pic frac sand mine from being dug outside of Starved Rock State Park, then talks to citizens who defeated efforts to build a megadairy in Jo Daviess County. Mike reports on the latest setback in the effort to keep an open pic frac sand mine from being dug outside of Starved Rock State Park, then talks to citizens who defeated efforts to build a megadairy in Jo Daviess County. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-26_2012-11-26_2012-11-25_alschuler_diamond.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-26_2012-11-26_2012-11-25_alschuler_diamond.mp3 30:49 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Mines and Minerals, Starved Rock State Park, fracking, clean water, megadairy, CAFO pollution, activism, EPA, purple runoffno Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:43:33 -0500 Mike updates the situation regarding a proposed frac sand mine at Starved Rock State Park, helps celebrate a victory over a CAFO in western Illinois, then helps people answer their holiday plant care questions. Mike updates the situation regarding a proposed frac sand mine at Starved Rock State Park, helps celebrate a victory over a CAFO in western Illinois, then helps people answer their holiday plant care questions. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-25_2012-11-25_2012-11-25_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-25_2012-11-25_2012-11-25_mn_full_show.mp3 114:22 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak fracking in Illinois, Starved Rock State Park, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, CAFOs, Traditions megadairy, Illinois Citzens for Clean Air and Water, citizen activism, Alsip Home and Nursery, holiday plantsno Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:55:21 -0500 Mike discusses the two-pronged dangers of fracking in Illinois and the assault on farmland by the fracking industry to obtain the sand used in the process. Mike discusses the two-pronged dangers of fracking in Illinois and the assault on farmland by the fracking industry to obtain the sand used in the process. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-25_2012-11-25_2012-11-18_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-25_2012-11-25_2012-11-18_mn_full_show.mp3 114:26 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak fracking, Natural Resources Defense Council, Josh Mogerman, frac sand mining, Starved Rock State Park, Illinois Sierra Club, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, contaminated water, toxic chemicalsno Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:42:46 -0500 Mike and Arnold Randall preview the Chicago Wilderness Congress 2012, then talk about the state of the Cook County Forest Preserves. Mike and Arnold Randall preview the Chicago Wilderness Congress 2012, then talk about the state of the Cook County Forest Preserves. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-11_2012-11-11_2012-11-11_arnold_randall.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-11_2012-11-11_2012-11-11_arnold_randall.mp3 42:18 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago Wilderness Congress 2012, Arnold Randall, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, restoration ecology, Toni Preckwinkle, environment, Leave No Child Inside, Greening Infrastructure, land acquisitionno Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:06:44 -0500 Mike talks about the expansion of the TreeKeepers program to cities other than Chicago, then previews the Chicago Wilderness Congress with Arnold Randall from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Mike talks about the expansion of the TreeKeepers program to cities other than Chicago, then previews the Chicago Wilderness Congress with Arnold Randall from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-11_2012-11-11_2012-11-11_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-11_2012-11-11_2012-11-11_mn_full_show.mp3 114:29 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak TreeKeepers, Openlands, urban forests, Arnold Randall, Chicago Wilderness Congress 2012, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, conservation, ecological restoration, Toni Preckwinkleno Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:05:12 -0500 Mike gets information about how to care for a living Christmas Tree, then talks about the 2012 elections and which candidates have strong enviornmental records. Mike gets information about how to care for a living Christmas Tree, then talks about the 2012 elections and which candidates have strong enviornmental records. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-04_2012-11-04_2012-11-04_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-11-04_2012-11-04_2012-11-04_mn_full_show.mp3 114:55 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Living Christmas Trees, Glacier Oaks Nursery, Land Conservancy of McHenry County, evergreen trees, League of Conservation Voters, 2012 Election, environment, climate change,no Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:11:42 -0500 Mike talks about end of growing year activities with an organic farmer-in-training, Rick DiMaio explains why Hurricane Sandy is so dangerous, and Mike and Lisa Albrecht try to unravel the mystery of municipal electricity aggregation. Mike talks about end of growing year activities with an organic farmer-in-training, Rick DiMaio explains why Hurricane Sandy is so dangerous, and Mike and Lisa Albrecht try to unravel the mystery of municipal electricity aggregation. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-30_2012-10-30_2012-10-28_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-30_2012-10-30_2012-10-28_mn_full_show.mp3 115:00 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Sweet Home Organics, garlic, drought, Hurricane Sandy, Rick DiMaio, climate change, municipal electricity aggregation, solar energy, Illinoisno Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:15:37 -0400 Mike previews the upcoming Great Lakes Bioneers Chicago gathering, then updates the situation in LaSalle County, where an open pit sand mine may soon be dug next to the eastern entrance of Starved Rock State Park. Mike previews the upcoming Great Lakes Bioneers Chicago gathering, then updates the situation in LaSalle County, where an open pit sand mine may soon be dug next to the eastern entrance of Starved Rock State Park. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-22_2012-10-21_2012-10-22_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-22_2012-10-21_2012-10-22_mn_full_show.mp3 114:54 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Great Lakes Bioneers Chicago, environment, Vandana Shiva, John Edel, The Plant, Starved Rock State Park, Illinois Sierra Club, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, frackingno Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:50:52 -0400 Mike talks to Doug Tallamy about his ground breaking book and about how important native plants are for biodiversity on our fragile planet. Mike talks to Doug Tallamy about his ground breaking book and about how important native plants are for biodiversity on our fragile planet. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-14_2012-10-14_2012-10-14_doug_tallamy.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-14_2012-10-14_2012-10-14_doug_tallamy.mp3 115:04 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Doug Tallamy, native plants, Bringing Nature Home, Wild Ones, insects, environment, chickadees, biodiversity, lawnsno Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:06:19 -0400 Mike talks to Doug Tallamy about the importance of native plants for sustaining native biology, then discusses The Great Escape theme music, radio, and local and national environmentalism with callers. Mike talks to Doug Tallamy about the importance of native plants for sustaining native biology, then discusses The Great Escape theme music, radio, and local and national environmentalism with callers. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-14_2012-10-14_2012-10-14_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-14_2012-10-14_2012-10-14_mn_full_show.mp3 115:04 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Doug Tallamy, native plants, Wild Ones, Bringing Nature Home, insects, biodiversity, environment, Forest Park Community Garden,no Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:05:29 -0400 Lisa Albrecht and Sarah Batka join Mike in the studio as he talks to Joe Gardener about pruning tools, does a simulcast with another radio show in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and previews GreenTown Highland Park. Lisa Albrecht and Sarah Batka join Mike in the studio as he talks to Joe Gardener about pruning tools, does a simulcast with another radio show in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and previews GreenTown Highland Park. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-07_2012-10-07_2012-10-07_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-07_2012-10-07_2012-10-07_mn_full_show.mp3 114:52 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Lisa Albrecht, solar power, Joe Gardener, Growing a Greener World, Fiskars, Mayor Nancy Rotering, GreenTown Highland Park, Seven Generations Ahead, Gary Cuneenno Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:28:08 -0400 Mike talks about the rise of CAFOs in the Midwest with members of Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water and others who are fighting to keep them out of Illinois and other states. Mike talks about the rise of CAFOs in the Midwest with members of Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water and others who are fighting to keep them out of Illinois and other states. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-02_2012-10-01_2012-09-30_cafos.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-02_2012-10-01_2012-09-30_cafos.mp3 35:58 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak CAFO, Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water, Michele Merkel, Karen Hudson, Danielle Diamond, pollution, tax relief, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Actno Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:27:37 -0400 Mike gets a report from a giant pumpkin weigh-off, talks to an organic farmer about fall and spring cover crops, and gets the latest on the fight against CAFOs in the Midwest. Mike gets a report from a giant pumpkin weigh-off, talks to an organic farmer about fall and spring cover crops, and gets the latest on the fight against CAFOs in the Midwest. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-01_2012-10-01_2012-09-30_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-10-01_2012-10-01_2012-09-30_mn_full_show.mp3 114:55 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak giant pumpkins, Illinois Giant Pumpkin Growers Association, Art Scheele, American Organic, CAFO, Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water, pollution, Big Ag, Clean Air Actno Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:33:09 -0400 Mike, Sarah Batka from Illinois Extension and Dan Kosta from Vern Goers Greenhouse in Hinsdale discuss bonsai and answer gardening questions. Mike, Sarah Batka from Illinois Extension and Dan Kosta from Vern Goers Greenhouse in Hinsdale discuss bonsai and answer gardening questions. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-25_2012-09-25_2012-09-23_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-25_2012-09-25_2012-09-23_mn_full_show.mp3 114:58 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Sarah Batka, Cook County Master Gardeners, Dan Kosta, bonsai, Prairie State Bonsai Society, Morton Arbroetum, Authentic Haven Brand, Moo Poo Tea, Annie Havenno Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:44:19 -0400 Mike previews the 2012 Windy City Coop Tour, which gives folks a chance to connect with chicken enthusiasts, then talks fall lawn care with Melinda Myers. Mike previews the 2012 Windy City Coop Tour, which gives folks a chance to connect with chicken enthusiasts, then talks fall lawn care with Melinda Myers. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-16_2012-09-16_2012-09-16_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-16_2012-09-16_2012-09-16_mn_full_show.mp3 115:49 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak chickens, Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts, Melinda Myers, lawn care, organics, Martha Boyd, Angelic Organics Learning Centerno Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:01:49 -0400 Mike talks to David A. Kraft of the Nuclear Energy Information Service about the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. and why drought conditions makes nuclear plants less safe. Mike talks to David A. Kraft of the Nuclear Energy Information Service about the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. and why drought conditions makes nuclear plants less safe. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-11_2012-09-10_2012-09-09_dave_kraft.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-11_2012-09-10_2012-09-09_dave_kraft.mp3 42:06 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak nuclear power, Nuclear Energy Information Service, David A. Kraft, environment, nuclear waste, clean energy, fossil fuels, Fukushimano Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:51:51 -0400 Mike talks about a disease that is threatening garden impatiens, then has a conversation about the dangers of continuing to rely on nuclear power as an energy source for the U.S. Mike talks about a disease that is threatening garden impatiens, then has a conversation about the dangers of continuing to rely on nuclear power as an energy source for the U.S. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-10_2012-09-10_2012-09-09_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-10_2012-09-10_2012-09-09_mn_full_show.mp3 114:47 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Sarah Batka, Cook County Master Gardeners, Jim Clesen, Jennifer Brennan, impatiens, downy mildew, David A. Kraft, nuclear power, Nuclear Energy Information Serviceno Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:00:48 -0400 Beth Botts and Heather Frey fill in for Mike and talk about how to take care of trees after a hot, dry summer. Then they preview a green arts fair in Evanston. Finally, Beth shares a family apple cake recipe. Beth Botts and Heather Frey fill in for Mike and talk about how to take care of trees after a hot, dry summer. Then they preview a green arts fair in Evanston. Finally, Beth shares a family apple cake recipe. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-10_2012-09-10_2012-09-02_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-09-10_2012-09-10_2012-09-02_mn_full_show.mp3 115:07 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Beth Botts, Heather Frey, drought, tree care, Morton Arboretum, Evanston Green Arts Show, apple crop 2012, apple cake recipeno Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:13:58 -0400 Mike talks about a family volunteer opportunity at the end of September for people in the Chicago Wilderness region, then talks to author Amy Stewart about her upcoming appearances in Illinois and Michigan. Mike talks about a family volunteer opportunity at the end of September for people in the Chicago Wilderness region, then talks to author Amy Stewart about her upcoming appearances in Illinois and Michigan. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-08-28_2012-08-28_2012-08-28_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-08-28_2012-08-28_2012-08-28_mn_full_show.mp3 114:59 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago Wilderness, National Public Lands Day, Amy Stewart, Wicked Plants, Fernwood Botanical Garden, Governor Pat Quinn, environment, plastic bagsno Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:22:29 -0400 Mike receives an apology for the Chicago Department of Water Management, gets an update from D. Landreth Seed Company, and previews a number of events, including a Veggie Fair where he will be speaking. Mike receives an apology for the Chicago Department of Water Management, gets an update from D. Landreth Seed Company, and previews a number of events, including a Veggie Fair where he will be speaking. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-08-19_2012-08-19_2012-08-19_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-08-19_2012-08-19_2012-08-19_mn_full_show.mp3 114:59 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak D. Landreth Seed Company, heirloom seeds, City of Chicago Department of Water Management, tree damage, repairing city infrastructure, urban trees, Tom LaPorte, John Lough, veggie fairno Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:42:20 -0400 Mike gets some late summer gardening tips from Jennifer Brennan, and talks about a new food composting initiative at the Morton Arboretum. Mike gets some late summer gardening tips from Jennifer Brennan, and talks about a new food composting initiative at the Morton Arboretum. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-08-14_2012-08-13_20120813_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-08-14_2012-08-13_20120813_mn_full_show.mp3 114:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Dig In Chicago, Jennifer Brennan, gardening, fertilization, drought, food scraps, composting, Morton Arboretum, urban treesno Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:55:14 -0400 Mike previews three events environmental friendly events in the next week, then revisits the controvery over the planned the open pit silica mine that could be created next to the eastern entrance of Starved Rock State Park. Mike previews three events environmental friendly events in the next week, then revisits the controvery over the planned the open pit silica mine that could be created next to the eastern entrance of Starved Rock State Park. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-08-06_2012-08-05_20120805_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-08-06_2012-08-05_20120805_mn_full_show.mp3 114:33 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, Angelic Organics Learning Center, local food, environment, Starved Rock State Park, Mississippi Sand LLC, silicosis, Illinois Sierra Club, frackingno Mon, 06 Aug 2012 01:15:27 -0400 Beth Terry talks about her personal journey towards a plastics free life and explains how others can reduce the use of plastics in their own lives. Beth Terry talks about her personal journey towards a plastics free life and explains how others can reduce the use of plastics in their own lives. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-31_2012-07-31_20120730_beth_terry.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-31_2012-07-31_20120730_beth_terry.mp3 42:08 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak plastics, environment, polymers, recycling, down cycling, Beth Terry, reuse, landfills, Pacific Ocean Garbage Patchno Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:29:30 -0400 Mike talks about riding a zip line, how the City of Chicago is waging war on the trees on his block,then talks about ridding the world of plastic, and previews the Monday protest of fracking in Illinois. Mike talks about riding a zip line, how the City of Chicago is waging war on the trees on his block,then talks about ridding the world of plastic, and previews the Monday protest of fracking in Illinois. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-30_2012_07-29_20120729_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-30_2012_07-29_20120729_mn_full_show.mp3 114:57 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak bird mortality, cats, wind turbines, plastics, polymers, recycling, downcycling, fracking, environmentno Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:11:27 -0400 Mike talks about non-threatening sustainable interior design, then chats with an author and naturalist about prairies and Project Passenger Pigeon. Mike talks about non-threatening sustainable interior design, then chats with an author and naturalist about prairies and Project Passenger Pigeon. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-23_20120723_20120722_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-23_20120723_20120722_mn_full_show.mp3 114:59 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak sustainability, interior design, Jase Frederick Design, Joel Greenberg, Project Passenger Pigeon, extinction, Southeast Environmental Task Force, landfills, Governor Pat Quinnno Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:41:02 -0400 Mike welcomes former Chicago Gardener of the Year Laury Lewis, who talks about the upcoming Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival and helps Mike answer gardening questions. Mike welcomes former Chicago Gardener of the Year Laury Lewis, who talks about the upcoming Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival and helps Mike answer gardening questions. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-16_20120716_20120715_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-16_20120716_20120715_mn_full_show.mp3 115:13 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival, Laury Lewis, Illinois Master Gardeners, drought, Southeast Environmental Task Force, Down in the Dumps Tour, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Mayors Landscape Awardsno Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:03:50 -0400 Mike talks to Lisa Albrecht from Solar Service Inc. about the formation of a clean energy PAC to elect advocates of solar power. Mike talks to Lisa Albrecht from Solar Service Inc. about the formation of a clean energy PAC to elect advocates of solar power. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-09_20120709_20120708_lisa_albrecht.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-09_20120709_20120708_lisa_albrecht.mp3 43:46 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Illinois Solar Energy Association, Lisa Albrecht, Clean Energy Illinois PAC, solar power, clean energy, municipal aggregation, renewable energy,no Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:43:47 -0400 Mike talks to an expert about how to keep your plants alive during a heat wave, then looks at why Illinois lags behind other states in solar energy development. Mike talks to an expert about how to keep your plants alive during a heat wave, then looks at why Illinois lags behind other states in solar energy development. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-09_20120709_20120708_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-09_20120709_20120708_mn_full_show.mp3 114:14 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Morton Arboretum, drought, plant stress, tree health, Illinois Solar Energy Association, solar power, clean energy, municipal aggregation, renewable energyno Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:12:27 -0400 Mike talks to a distinguished panel of environmental leaders about the various laws that came out of Springfield in the just-ended legislative session., some of which now sit on Governor Pat Quinn's desk. Mike talks to a distinguished panel of environmental leaders about the various laws that came out of Springfield in the just-ended legislative session., some of which now sit on Governor Pat Quinn's desk. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-01_20120701_20120701_environmental_panel.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-01_20120701_20120701_environmental_panel.mp3 49:54 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak environment, coal gasification, plastic bag recycling, fracking, landfills, CAFOs, shark fins, fertilizer pollutionno Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:04:05 -0400 Mike previews GnomeDependence Day, which he will be emceeing on July 3, then talks to a distinguished panel of environmentalists about laws--good and bad--that were passed and not passed recently in Springfield. Mike previews GnomeDependence Day, which he will be emceeing on July 3, then talks to a distinguished panel of environmentalists about laws--good and bad--that were passed and not passed recently in Springfield. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-01_20120701_20120701_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-01_20120701_20120701_mn_full_show.mp3 114:57 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Peterson Garden Project, LaManda Joy, community gardens, fracking, clean coal, General Assembly, coal gasification, environmental legislationno Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:13:58 -0400 Broadcasting from the Center on Halsted before the 2012 Chicago Pride Parade, Mike discusses water reclamation issues with MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore, then examines the progress of the 2012 Farm Bill now making its way through Congress. Broadcasting from the Center on Halsted before the 2012 Chicago Pride Parade, Mike discusses water reclamation issues with MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore, then examines the progress of the 2012 Farm Bill now making its way through Congress. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-01_20120701_20120624_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-07-01_20120701_20120624_mn_full_show.mp3 114:31 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Debra Shore, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, sanitation, water disinfection, biosolids, 2012 Farm Bill, local food, Wes King, Illinois Stewardship Allianceno Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:10:23 -0400 Local food advocate Debbie Hillman talks about her effort to inject food policy into the political dialogue in an election year. Local food advocate Debbie Hillman talks about her effort to inject food policy into the political dialogue in an election year. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-17_20120617_20120617_debbie_hillman.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-17_20120617_20120617_debbie_hillman.mp3 33:50 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:04:31 -0400 Mike talks to a suburban arborist about trees on a city street that might be in danger of being strangled by tree lights, then dicusses the coming elections and whether or not food issues will become campaign issues. Mike talks to a suburban arborist about trees on a city street that might be in danger of being strangled by tree lights, then dicusses the coming elections and whether or not food issues will become campaign issues. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-17_20120617_20110617_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-17_20120617_20110617_mn_full_show.mp3 114:56 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak trees, City of Evanston, arborists, TREE Fund, 2012 STIHL Tour des Trees, Debbie Hillman, Illinois Food Survey, 2012 elections, local foodno Sun, 17 Jun 2012 18:35:51 -0400 Mike talks to Carlos DeJesus, assistant principal at Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School in the Humboldt Park neighborhood about how his students have enbraced the concept of urban agriculture. Mike talks to Carlos DeJesus, assistant principal at Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School in the Humboldt Park neighborhood about how his students have enbraced the concept of urban agriculture. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-11_20120611_20120611_carlos_dejesus.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-11_20120611_20120611_carlos_dejesus.mp3 39:11 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Carlos DeJesus, Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School, urban agriculture, drop outs, food deserts, Puerto Rican Cultural Center, obesity, local food, communityno Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:26:50 -0400 Mike talks about a Kickstarter campaign that will bring together people who grow food with people who want it, then talks to the assistant principal of a Chicago High School that is trying to eliminate an urban food desert. Mike talks about a Kickstarter campaign that will bring together people who grow food with people who want it, then talks to the assistant principal of a Chicago High School that is trying to eliminate an urban food desert. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-11_20120611_20120611_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-11_20120611_20120611_mn_full_show.mp3 112:58 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Todd Jones, Kickstarter, local food, urban agriculture, Carlos DeJesus, Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School, rooftop greenhouse, food desert , Every Last Morselno Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:10:36 -0400 Mike reflects on the environmental wins and losses during the recent legislative session in Springfield, then talks to three experts about organics as well as disease and insect problems on plants this year. Mike reflects on the environmental wins and losses during the recent legislative session in Springfield, then talks to three experts about organics as well as disease and insect problems on plants this year. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-04_20120604_20120604.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-06-04_20120604_20120604.mp3 115:03 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak environment, Illinois, Jennifer Brennan, Milo Shammas, Dr. Earth, insects, diseases, Pesches, Chaletno Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:27:23 -0400 Mike talks to Charlotte Adelman about the book about Midwestern native plants that she recently co-authored with her husband. Mike talks to Charlotte Adelman about the book about Midwestern native plants that she recently co-authored with her husband. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-27_20120527_20120527_charlotte_adelman.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-27_20120527_20120527_charlotte_adelman.mp3 23:16 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Charlotte Adelman, Bernard L. Schwartz, native plants, Midwest, gardening,no Sun, 27 May 2012 23:42:11 -0400 Mike interviews Charlotte Adelman about the book she co-authored about native plants in the Midwest, then talks about the 10th anniversary of the CCGT and asks pest expert Rick MosKovitz about this season's infestations. Mike interviews Charlotte Adelman about the book she co-authored about native plants in the Midwest, then talks about the 10th anniversary of the CCGT and asks pest expert Rick MosKovitz about this season's infestations. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-27_20120527_20120527_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-27_20120527_20120527_mn_full_show.mp3 113:52 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, environment, landfills, native plants, Charlotte Adelman, Chicago Center for Green Technology, A Plus Pest Control, Steve Pincuspy, Rick Moskovitzno Sun, 27 May 2012 22:21:55 -0400 Mike talks to Zina Murray, who ran the Logan Square Kitchen, an innovative and useful shared use kitchen in Chicago, and how a bureaucratic buzzsaw forced her to close her business. Mike talks to Zina Murray, who ran the Logan Square Kitchen, an innovative and useful shared use kitchen in Chicago, and how a bureaucratic buzzsaw forced her to close her business. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-21_20120521_20120521_zina_murray.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-21_20120521_20120521_zina_murray.mp3 36:04 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Logan Square Kitchen, Zina Murray, Rahm Emanuel, Richard M. Daley, bureaucracy, shared use kitchen, innovation, small businessesno Mon, 21 May 2012 17:24:17 -0400 Mike reports on a meeting this week where the Illinois EPA will answer questions about the permitting process for an open pit sand mine outside of Starved Rock State Park, then talks to Zina Murray about why she is shutting down Logan Square Kitchen. Mike reports on a meeting this week where the Illinois EPA will answer questions about the permitting process for an open pit sand mine outside of Starved Rock State Park, then talks to Zina Murray about why she is shutting down Logan Square Kitchen. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-21_20120521_20120521_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-21_20120521_20120521_mn_full_show.mp3 113:52 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Starved Rock State Park, Illinois Sierra Club, Tess Wendel, Illinois EPA, Zina Murray, Logan Square Kitchen, bureaucrats, shared use kitchen, Rahm Emanuelno Mon, 21 May 2012 12:19:24 -0400 Mike Nowak and Beth Botts talk to Julie Emerick about how to keep Cook County Extension from being de-funded. Mike Nowak and Beth Botts talk to Julie Emerick about how to keep Cook County Extension from being de-funded. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-14_20120514_20120514cook_county_extension.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-14_20120514_20120514cook_county_extension.mp3 28:11 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Beth Botts, Cook County Extension, Julie Emerick, Toni Preckwinkle, health, master gardenersno Mon, 14 May 2012 12:05:07 -0400 Beth Botts co-hosts. She and Mike preview an organic plant sale, then tal about the importance of preserving funding for Cook County Extension. Beth Botts co-hosts. She and Mike preview an organic plant sale, then tal about the importance of preserving funding for Cook County Extension. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-14_20120514_20120514_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-14_20120514_20120514_mn_full_show.mp3 114:50 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Mon, 14 May 2012 11:27:04 -0400 Mike talks to Tom Ogren, who is currently in Canada, reporting on how planting of male cloned trees and shrubs contributes to allergy and asthma problems in that country and the U.S. Mike talks to Tom Ogren, who is currently in Canada, reporting on how planting of male cloned trees and shrubs contributes to allergy and asthma problems in that country and the U.S. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-07_20120507_20120507_tom_ogren.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-07_20120507_20120507_tom_ogren.mp3 20:34 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Tom Ogren, Allergy-Free Gardening, horticulture, pollen, allergies, asthma, Canada, male cloned trees, healthno Mon, 07 May 2012 14:38:37 -0400 Mike talks to representatives of two environmental groups fighting to keep Chicago's landfill ban, then explores the theory that planting too many male trees and shrubs is contributing to allergy and asthma problems. Mike talks to representatives of two environmental groups fighting to keep Chicago's landfill ban, then explores the theory that planting too many male trees and shrubs is contributing to allergy and asthma problems. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-06_20120506_20120506_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-06_20120506_20120506_mn_full_show.mp3 114:56 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, environment, landfills, Southeast Environmental Task Force, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Tom Ogren, Allergy Free Gardening, pollen, Plantskyddno Sun, 06 May 2012 19:22:26 -0400 Mike talks about Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month, and promotes an annual garden and pond show as well as the expansion of a green business in Oak Park. Mike talks about Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month, and promotes an annual garden and pond show as well as the expansion of a green business in Oak Park. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-02_42912_mn_podcast.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-05-02_42912_mn_podcast.mp3 114:07 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Cathy McGlynn, Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, Illiana Garden Pond Society, Green Home Experts, environment, Pam Manwaring, Maria Onesto Moranno Wed, 02 May 2012 23:54:55 -0400 Mike celebrates Earth Day with co-host Melinda Myers, who helps him answer gardening questions. He then interviews the photographer of a beautiful new book about the Arctic, and warns about bad legislation in Springfield. Mike celebrates Earth Day with co-host Melinda Myers, who helps him answer gardening questions. He then interviews the photographer of a beautiful new book about the Arctic, and warns about bad legislation in Springfield. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-22_20120422_20120422_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-22_20120422_20120422_mn_full_show.mp3 114:47 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Melinda Myers, lawn care, iron HEDTA, Earth Day, environment, To The Arctic, Florian Schulz, Food and Water Watch, water privatizationno Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:17:27 -0400 Mike talks to Benjamin Cox, Executive Director of Friends of the Forest Preserves, about clearing of 45 acres of trees in Evergreen Park to construct a shopping center. Mike talks to Benjamin Cox, Executive Director of Friends of the Forest Preserves, about clearing of 45 acres of trees in Evergreen Park to construct a shopping center. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-15_20120415_20120415_benjamin_cox.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-15_20120415_20120415_benjamin_cox.mp3 34:49 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak trees, Friend of the Forest Preserves, Benjamin Cox, Evergreen Park, environment., Meijer, Menards, old growth, urban sprawlno Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:40:47 -0400 Mike celebrates 20 years of successes in cleaning up the Chicago River, talks to an apple grower about recent damaging frosts, looks for answers after 300 old growth trees were felled in suburban Evergreen Park, and previews a green film festival. Mike celebrates 20 years of successes in cleaning up the Chicago River, talks to an apple grower about recent damaging frosts, looks for answers after 300 old growth trees were felled in suburban Evergreen Park, and previews a green film festival. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-15_20120415_20120415_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-15_20120415_20120415_mn_full_show.mp3 113:58 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Friends of the Chicago River, Margaret Frisbie, apple crop, All Seasons Apple Orchard, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Benjamin Cox, environment, old growth treesno Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:53:09 -0400 Mike talks trash (literally) and recycling, reports on a visit to an organic vegetable at the Field Museum of Natural History, and previews a very green event next weekend. Mike talks trash (literally) and recycling, reports on a visit to an organic vegetable at the Field Museum of Natural History, and previews a very green event next weekend. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-08_20120408_20120408_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-08_20120408_20120408_mn_full_show.mp3 114:44 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, recycling, Carl Zimring, waste, Peterson Garden Project, Diane Ott Whealy, Seed Savers Exchange, Green Metropolis Fair, Dig In Chicagono Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:50:52 -0400 Mike talks to a Michigan farmer who tells a disturbing tale of fighting to keep his family farm alive in the face of a new law that might have national repercussions. Mike talks to a Michigan farmer who tells a disturbing tale of fighting to keep his family farm alive in the face of a new law that might have national repercussions. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-01_20120401_20120401_baker_hudson.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-01_20120401_20120401_baker_hudson.mp3 30:51 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Mark Baker, Bakers Green Acres, heritage hogs, Michigan DNR, feral hogs, Karen Hudson, Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water, CAFOsno Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:24:59 -0400 To welcome the month of April, has live musical accompaniment in the studio. He talks to a Michigan farmer who explains how that state's DNR is virtually outlawing all heritage breed hogs. Then Mike prepares to shoot Dig In Chicago this week. To welcome the month of April, has live musical accompaniment in the studio. He talks to a Michigan farmer who explains how that state's DNR is virtually outlawing all heritage breed hogs. Then Mike prepares to shoot Dig In Chicago this week. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-01_20120401_20120401_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-04-01_20120401_20120401_mn_full_show.mp3 114:18 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Tracy DeMarco, Brian Bradbury, The Glass Hour, Bakers Green Acres, heritage hogs, CAFOs, Michigan DNR, Dig In Chicago, Jennifer Brennanno Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:35:14 -0400 Mike gets the lowdown on compost in a tube sock, talks to a Morton Arboretum horticulturist about the crazy weather in the Midwest, and gets some lawn care tips for an early spring. Mike gets the lowdown on compost in a tube sock, talks to a Morton Arboretum horticulturist about the crazy weather in the Midwest, and gets some lawn care tips for an early spring. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-27_20120326_20120326_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-27_20120326_20120326_mn_full_show.mp3 115:06 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak gardening, compost, FloraTube, Morton Arboretum, Paul Tukey, SafeLawns.org, natural lawn care, Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicagono Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:20:32 -0400 Mike and co-host Jennifer Brennan preview their new TV show Dig In Chicago, talk about record-breaking warmth in Chicago, discuss the benefits of calcium in your soil, and promote Alderman Joe Moore's attempt to get blue carts in the 49th Ward. Mike and co-host Jennifer Brennan preview their new TV show Dig In Chicago, talk about record-breaking warmth in Chicago, discuss the benefits of calcium in your soil, and promote Alderman Joe Moore's attempt to get blue carts in the 49th Ward. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-19_20120319_20120319_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-19_20120319_20120319_mn_full_show.mp3 115:04 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Jennifer Brennan, Dig In Chicago, climate change, Rick DiMaio, Calcium Products Inc., natural lawn care, Alderman Joe Moore, recycling, Chicagono Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:18:03 -0400 Mike previews a seed swap at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, looks forward to the Good Food Festival, talks about whistleblowing on CAFOs is under attack, and checks in on LaSalle County residents trying to protect Starved Rock State Park. Mike previews a seed swap at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, looks forward to the Good Food Festival, talks about whistleblowing on CAFOs is under attack, and checks in on LaSalle County residents trying to protect Starved Rock State Park. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-12_20120311_20120311_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-12_20120311_20120311_mn_full_show.mp3 114:37 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago Flower and Garden Show, Mr. Brown Thumb, seed swap, Jim Slama, FamilyFarmed, Vicki Nowicki, CAFO, Starved Rock State Park, environmentno Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:21:10 -0400 Mike talks to Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director of People for Community Recovery about an ordinance proposed by Chicago 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale that would reverse a landfill moratorium that was scheduled to last for another 13 years. Mike talks to Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director of People for Community Recovery about an ordinance proposed by Chicago 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale that would reverse a landfill moratorium that was scheduled to last for another 13 years. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-04_20120304_20120304_cheryl_johnson.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-04_20120304_20120304_cheryl_johnson.mp3 15:13 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, environment, landfill, Cheryl Johnson, Hazel M. Johnson, Alderman Anthony Beale, environment, social justiceno Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:10:27 -0500 Garden writer Beth Botts sits in with Mike as they discuss the tyranny of social media, the perils of environmental organizations accepting money from large corporations, and how a Chicago alderman is trying to undo a landfill moratorium in the city. Garden writer Beth Botts sits in with Mike as they discuss the tyranny of social media, the perils of environmental organizations accepting money from large corporations, and how a Chicago alderman is trying to undo a landfill moratorium in the city. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-04_20120304_20120304_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-03-04_20120304_20120304_mn_full_show.mp3 114:56 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Beth Botts, social media, garden writers, Cheryl Johnson, landfill, Anthony Beale, environment, pollutionno Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:21:48 -0500 Mike talks to Blake Davis, Carla McGarrah and Tim Sparer, just three of the many people working to convert a former meat packing plant on Chicago's south side into a vision of the sustainable future. Mike talks to Blake Davis, Carla McGarrah and Tim Sparer, just three of the many people working to convert a former meat packing plant on Chicago's south side into a vision of the sustainable future. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-26_20120226_20120226_the_plant.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-26_20120226_20120226_the_plant.mp3 40:16 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Plant, sustainability, vertical farming, Blake Davis, John Edel, anaerobic digester, Chicago, stockyardsno Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:42:33 -0500 Mike gets schooled by the teachers and students at a Montessori school in Joliet, then gets some learnin' from some of the people behind The Plant on the south side of Chicago. Mike gets schooled by the teachers and students at a Montessori school in Joliet, then gets some learnin' from some of the people behind The Plant on the south side of Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-26_20120226_20120226_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-26_20120226_20120226_mn_full_show.mp3 114:55 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak organics, Montessori School, Joliet, The Plant, aquaponics, recycling, anaerobic digester, Chicago, stockyardsno Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:29:19 -0500 Mike looks at how the green industry is trying to get greener, talks about a study that encourages America to collect rain water, and explores the little understood world of urban coyotes. Mike looks at how the green industry is trying to get greener, talks about a study that encourages America to collect rain water, and explores the little understood world of urban coyotes. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-19_20120219_20120219_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-19_20120219_20120219_mn_full_show.mp3 110:47 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak landscaping, sustainability, MELA, NRDC, Noah Garrison, rainwater, rooftops, coyotes, predatorsno Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:24:05 -0500 Mike talks about the unexpected discovery of eagles on Chicago's south side, previews a bonsai talk while bonding with a cat over the telephone, and waxes poetic on ecological restoration with Jack Pizzo. Mike talks about the unexpected discovery of eagles on Chicago's south side, previews a bonsai talk while bonding with a cat over the telephone, and waxes poetic on ecological restoration with Jack Pizzo. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-12_20120212_20120212_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-12_20120212_20120212_mn_full_show.mp3 114:58 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak eagles, Millennium Reserve, Dan Kosta, Vern Goers Greenhouse, Jack Pizzo, Pizzo and Associates, ecological restoration, native plants,no Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:43:46 -0500 Representatives of three herbs--basil, chamomile and cilantro--debate their worthiness to be voted as plant of the year for Chicago. Representatives of three herbs--basil, chamomile and cilantro--debate their worthiness to be voted as plant of the year for Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-05_20120205_20120205_great_herb_debate.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-05_20120205_20120205_great_herb_debate.mp3 31:19 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Great Herb Debate, One Seed Chicago, Mr Brown Thumb, NeighborSpace, basil, chamomile, cilantro, coriander, Sal Gilbertieno Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:41:05 -0500 Mike talks about how America's environment will be affected by the 2012 elections, then moderates the Great Herb Debate as part of One Seed Chicago 2012. Mike talks about how America's environment will be affected by the 2012 elections, then moderates the Great Herb Debate as part of One Seed Chicago 2012. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-05_20120205_20120205_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-02-05_20120205_20120205_mn_full_show.mp3 63:07 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Environment Illinois, President Barack Obama, mercury, fracking, herbs, One Seed Chicago, Sal Gilbertie, Great Herb Debateno Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:33:16 -0500 Mike previews next week's Great Herb Debate, talks about the new Illinois e-waste recycling law, and previews gardening classes at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Mike previews next week's Great Herb Debate, talks about the new Illinois e-waste recycling law, and previews gardening classes at the Lincoln Park Zoo. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-30_2012_0129_20120129_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-30_2012_0129_20120129_mn_full_show.mp3 115:05 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Wally Schmidtke, houseplants, Illinois recycling, e-waste, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Rep. Daniel Biss, Lincoln Park Zoo, Brian Houckno Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:50:05 -0500 Mike previews Decision Chicago! The Great Herb Debate on February 5, then interviews Openland's Julie Samuels about two classes that will help Chicagoans learn about urban gardening. Mike previews Decision Chicago! The Great Herb Debate on February 5, then interviews Openland's Julie Samuels about two classes that will help Chicagoans learn about urban gardening. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-22_20120122_20120122_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-22_20120122_20120122_mn_full_show.mp3 114:34 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Great Herb Debate, herbs, One Seed Chicago, Openlands, Building Urban Gardens, HomeGrown Chicago Network, local food, organicsno Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:09:28 -0500 Mike does a post mortem on the LaSalle County Board vote that approved a sand mine outside of Starved Rock State Park, and talks about what you need to do (if anything) to protect your plants when cold weather finally hits. Mike does a post mortem on the LaSalle County Board vote that approved a sand mine outside of Starved Rock State Park, and talks about what you need to do (if anything) to protect your plants when cold weather finally hits. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-22_20120115_20120115_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-22_20120115_20120115_mn_full_show.mp3 114:24 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago Botanic Garden, winter weather, Cindy Baker, Starved Rock State Park, fracking, environment, silicosis, sand mine, Illinois Sierra Clubno Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:53:15 -0500 Mike interviews a group of citizens and activists who are working to prevent an open pit sand mine from being established adjacent to Starved Rock State Park in Illinois. Mike interviews a group of citizens and activists who are working to prevent an open pit sand mine from being established adjacent to Starved Rock State Park in Illinois. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-08_20120108_20120108_starved_rock.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-08_20120108_20120108_starved_rock.mp3 47:08 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Starved Rock State Park, fracking, natural areas, Illinois River, Audubon Society, Sierra Club, silicosis, LaSalle County, zoningno Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:53:09 -0500 Mike previews KAM Isaiah Israel's third annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Social Justice Weekend, then talks to citzens and activists in and around LaSalle County who are fighting a proposed open pit sand mine next to Starved Rock State Park. Mike previews KAM Isaiah Israel's third annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Social Justice Weekend, then talks to citzens and activists in and around LaSalle County who are fighting a proposed open pit sand mine next to Starved Rock State Park. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-08_20120108_20120108_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-08_20120108_20120108_mn_full_show.mp3 114:57 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak social justice, local food, community gardens, food deserts, KAM Isaiah Israel, Starved Rock State Park, fracking, silicosis, LaSalle Countyno Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:20:14 -0500 Lisa Kivirist, who, with her husband John Ivanko, runs a bed and breakfast in Wisconsin called Inn Serendipity, talks about their new cookbook, Farmstead Chef. Lisa Kivirist, who, with her husband John Ivanko, runs a bed and breakfast in Wisconsin called Inn Serendipity, talks about their new cookbook, Farmstead Chef. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-02_20120102_20120102_kivirist.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-02_20120102_20120102_kivirist.mp3 12:12 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Farmstead Chef, Linda Kivirist, John Ivanko, organic, sustainability, cookbook, vegan, carbon footprint, seasonal foodno Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:31:39 -0500 Ben Helphand of NeighborSpace and horticultural blogger Mr. Brown Thumb unveil the three herbs that are competing in this annual online competition. Ben Helphand of NeighborSpace and horticultural blogger Mr. Brown Thumb unveil the three herbs that are competing in this annual online competition. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-02_20120102_20120102_one_seed_chicago.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-02_20120102_20120102_one_seed_chicago.mp3 29:44 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak One Seed Chicago, Ben Helphand, Mr. Brown Thumb, NeighborSpace, herbs, urban agriculture, local food, GreenNet Chicagono Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:02:37 -0500 On the first day of the new year, Mike gets an update from Barbara Melera, owner of D. Landreth Seed Company, reveals the contestants in the One Seed Chicago competition, and talks about the new cookbook, Farmstead Chef, with co-author Lisa Kivirist. On the first day of the new year, Mike gets an update from Barbara Melera, owner of D. Landreth Seed Company, reveals the contestants in the One Seed Chicago competition, and talks about the new cookbook, Farmstead Chef, with co-author Lisa Kivirist. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-01_20120101_20120101_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2012-01-01_20120101_20120101_mn_full_show.mp3 114:54 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak D. Landreth Seed Company, heirloom seeds, One Seed Chicago, Mr. Brown Thumb, NeighborSpace, local food, sustainability, cookbookno Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:28:53 -0500 Mike enlists the aid of Producer Heather Frey, Our Town host Mike Sanders and Mighty House host Ron Cowgill to help him with his annual performance of the classic holiday film. Mike enlists the aid of Producer Heather Frey, Our Town host Mike Sanders and Mighty House host Ron Cowgill to help him with his annual performance of the classic holiday film. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-25_20111225_20111225_wonderful_slice.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-25_20111225_20111225_wonderful_slice.mp3 19:25 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Mike Nowak, Wonderful Life, comedy, Mike Sanders, Our Town, Ron Cowgill, Mighty House, Chicago Progressive Talkno Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:07:52 -0500 Mike talks to Jack Darin from the Illinois Sierra Club, as well as LaSalle County citizens Mike Phillips and Debbie Burns, about a proposed open pit sand mine that would be located next to Starved Rock State Park, one of Illinois' natural treasures. Mike talks to Jack Darin from the Illinois Sierra Club, as well as LaSalle County citizens Mike Phillips and Debbie Burns, about a proposed open pit sand mine that would be located next to Starved Rock State Park, one of Illinois' natural treasures. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-18_20111218_20111218_lasalle_sand_mine.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-18_20111218_20111218_lasalle_sand_mine.mp3 17:32 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak environment, Illinois Sierra Club, Jack Darin, Starved Rock State Park, open pit sand mine, LaSalle County, wetlands, Illinoisno Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:35:17 -0500 Mike talks to Peggy Salazar and Tom Shepherd about Governor Pat Quinn's announcement of the Millennium Reserve initiative, which will provide funding for environmental restoration in the Calument region. Mike talks to Peggy Salazar and Tom Shepherd about Governor Pat Quinn's announcement of the Millennium Reserve initiative, which will provide funding for environmental restoration in the Calument region. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-18_20111218_20111218_salazar_shepherd.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-18_20111218_20111218_salazar_shepherd.mp3 29:34 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Southeast Environmental Task Force, Peggy Salazar, Tom Shepherd, environment, Millennium Reserve, Calumet, Governor Pat Quinnno Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:24:55 -0500 Mike talks about how to keep your holiday plants alive, then looks at an environmental success in southeast Chicago and an environmental crisis near Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois. Mike talks about how to keep your holiday plants alive, then looks at an environmental success in southeast Chicago and an environmental crisis near Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-18_20111218_20111218_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-18_20111218_20111218_mn_full_show.mp3 114:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak holiday plants, Shady Hill Gardens, Southeast Environmental Task Force, Peggy Salazar, Illinois Sierra Club, Jack Darin, Starved Rock State Park, wetlands, LaSalle Countyno Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:39:36 -0500 Josh and Mike discuss energy legislation in Illinois, the Keystone XL pipeline, and water quality in the Great Lakes. They are joined by toxicologist Dave Zaber, who cautions people about pesticides in Christmas trees. Josh and Mike discuss energy legislation in Illinois, the Keystone XL pipeline, and water quality in the Great Lakes. They are joined by toxicologist Dave Zaber, who cautions people about pesticides in Christmas trees. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-12_20111212_20111212_josh_mogerman.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-12_20111212_20111212_josh_mogerman.mp3 36:09 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak environment, NRDC, Josh Mogerman, Keystone XL pipeline, Great Lakes, clean coal, toxicology, pesticides, Christmas treesno Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:57:16 -0500 Mike interviews the 2011 Chicago Gardener of the Year, gets a report from the D. Landreth Seed Company, discusses enviornmental matters with the NRDC and a local environmental consultant, and talks about GreenPrints Magazine. Mike interviews the 2011 Chicago Gardener of the Year, gets a report from the D. Landreth Seed Company, discusses enviornmental matters with the NRDC and a local environmental consultant, and talks about GreenPrints Magazine. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-11_20111211_20111211_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-11_20111211_20111211_mn_full_show.mp3 114:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, gardening, D. Landreth Seed Company, heirloom seeds, Natural Resources Defense Council, Keystone XL, Christmas trees, pesticides, GreenPrints Magazineno Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:26:13 -0500 Mike joins Mike Sanders of WCPT's Our Town in a three hour broadcast to encourage people to donate to the WCPT Holiday Harvest Food Drive. Mike joins Mike Sanders of WCPT's Our Town in a three hour broadcast to encourage people to donate to the WCPT Holiday Harvest Food Drive. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-04_20111204_20111204_holiday_harvest_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-12-04_20111204_20111204_holiday_harvest_full_show.mp3 167:59 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak WCPT Holiday Harvest, food, sustainability, food security, environment, Mike Sanders, Our Town, The Local Beet, The Frozen Robinsno Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:24:34 -0500 Mike previews the WCPT Holiday Harvest food drive from December 1 through December 11, and learns how the National Forest Foundation is stepping up to help the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie restoration effort. Mike previews the WCPT Holiday Harvest food drive from December 1 through December 11, and learns how the National Forest Foundation is stepping up to help the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie restoration effort. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-27_20111127_20111127_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-27_20111127_20111127_mn_full_show.mp3 114:42 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak WCPT Holiday Harvest, food, sustainability, food security, environment, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, bison, prairie restoration,no Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:44:47 -0500 Suzanne Keers, co-founder and executive director of Local First Chicago, urges people to shop local for the holidays to pump money back into local economies. Suzanne Keers, co-founder and executive director of Local First Chicago, urges people to shop local for the holidays to pump money back into local economies. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-20_20111120_20111120_suzanne_keers.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-20_20111120_20111120_suzanne_keers.mp3 15:02 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Local First Chicago, local economy, carbon footprint, Unwrap Chicago, Suzanne Keers, holiday spending, WCPT Holiday Harvestno Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:41:09 -0500 Two and a half months after the D. Landreth Seed Company was told to pay up or go out of business, owner Barbara Melera announces the release of its beautiful 2012 catalog. Two and a half months after the D. Landreth Seed Company was told to pay up or go out of business, owner Barbara Melera announces the release of its beautiful 2012 catalog. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-20_20111120_20111120_barbara_melera.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-20_20111120_20111120_barbara_melera.mp3 30:49 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak D. Landreth Seed Company, heirloom seeds, American history, Barbara Melera, vegetables, herbs, flowers,no Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:20:04 -0500 Mike follows up on D. Landreth Seed Company's attempt to sell 1 million catalogs, talks to the company that invented the Number 2 pencil on its 250th Anniversary, and encourages people to Unwrap Chicago: Eat, Drink and Buy Local. Mike follows up on D. Landreth Seed Company's attempt to sell 1 million catalogs, talks to the company that invented the Number 2 pencil on its 250th Anniversary, and encourages people to Unwrap Chicago: Eat, Drink and Buy Local. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-20_20111120_20111120_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-20_20111120_20111120_mn_full_show.mp3 115:45 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak D. Landreth Seed Company, heirloom seeds, American history, Barbara Melera, Faber-Castelle, carbon neutral, Local First Chicago, food drive, WCPT Holiday Harvestno Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:43:13 -0500 Mike talks about how to prepare your garden beds for winter, promotes America Recycles Day, and previews the WCPT Holiday Harvest food drive by talking about canned and preserved foods. Mike talks about how to prepare your garden beds for winter, promotes America Recycles Day, and previews the WCPT Holiday Harvest food drive by talking about canned and preserved foods. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-13_20111113_20111113_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-13_20111113_20111113_mn_full_show.mp3 114:38 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak organics, compost, Wally Schmidtke, recycling, Illinois Recycling Association, Sims Metal Management, local food, WCPT Holiday Harvest, sustainabilityno Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:10:23 -0500 Mike talks to Suzanne Malec-McKenna, former commissioner of the Chicago Department of the Environment about being let go by the Rahm Emanuel Administration and where environmental concerns are headed, now that the DOE is being dismantled. Mike talks to Suzanne Malec-McKenna, former commissioner of the Chicago Department of the Environment about being let go by the Rahm Emanuel Administration and where environmental concerns are headed, now that the DOE is being dismantled. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-06_20111106_20111106_malec_mckenna.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-06_20111106_20111106_malec_mckenna.mp3 55:10 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Department of the Environment, Greencorps Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Climate Action Plan, recyclingno Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:15:11 -0500 Mike Nowak and Mike Sanders preview WCPT's Holiday Harvest food drive from December 1 through December 11, then talks to Suzanne Malec-McKenna, former commissioner of the Chicago Department of the Environment. Mike Nowak and Mike Sanders preview WCPT's Holiday Harvest food drive from December 1 through December 11, then talks to Suzanne Malec-McKenna, former commissioner of the Chicago Department of the Environment. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-06_20111106_20111106_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-11-06_20111106_20111106_mn_full_show.mp3 114:53 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, local food, food drive, WCPT Chicago, Mike Sanders, Suzanne Malec-McKenna, environment, Rahm Emanuel, sustainabilityno Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:49:38 -0500 Mike welcomes Michael and Amelia Howard, two south side Chicago environmentalists who helped to transform a dump site into a nature center that serves to teach children and their parents how to create and care for urban eco-systems. Mike welcomes Michael and Amelia Howard, two south side Chicago environmentalists who helped to transform a dump site into a nature center that serves to teach children and their parents how to create and care for urban eco-systems. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-31_20111031_20111031_michael_howard.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-31_20111031_20111031_michael_howard.mp3 33:36 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Eden Place Nature Center, Michael Howard, community, environmentalism, local food, Fuller Park, lead contaminationno Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:23:22 -0400 Mike interviews a south side Chicago couple who helped to transform a brownfield into a nationally recognized nature center, talks about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's food summit, and previews this season's winter farmers markets in the Chicago area. Mike interviews a south side Chicago couple who helped to transform a brownfield into a nationally recognized nature center, talks about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's food summit, and previews this season's winter farmers markets in the Chicago area. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-31_20111031_20111031_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-31_20111031_20111031_mn_full_show.mp3 114:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Michael Howard, Eden Place Nature Center, brownfield, Rahm Emanuel, food summit, Michelle Obama, winter farmers markets, local foodno Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:59:04 -0400 Mike talks to some of the people who work at Inspiration Kitchens, which provides job training for the homeless, ex-offenders and low income citizens. Mike talks to some of the people who work at Inspiration Kitchens, which provides job training for the homeless, ex-offenders and low income citizens. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-24_20111024_20111024_inspiration_kitchens.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-24_20111024_20111024_inspiration_kitchens.mp3 24:47 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Inspiration Kitchens, food service training, homeless, local food, gardening,no Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:54:00 -0400 Mike talks to Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky about Food Day, the Move the Money campaign and Occupy Chicago. Mike talks to Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky about Food Day, the Move the Money campaign and Occupy Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-24_20111024_20111024_janschakowsky.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-24_20111024_20111024_janschakowsky.mp3 16:46 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Food Day, food insecurity, The Food Stamp Challenge, Occupy Chicago, Move the Money Chicago, Mike Nowakno Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:42:21 -0400 Mike discusses a new report about climate change with meteorologist Rick DiMaio, talks to Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky about Food Day, welcomes some of the people behind Inspiration Kitchens to the studio and chats with commuter farmer Kim Marsin. Mike discusses a new report about climate change with meteorologist Rick DiMaio, talks to Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky about Food Day, welcomes some of the people behind Inspiration Kitchens to the studio and chats with commuter farmer Kim Marsin. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-24_20111024_20111024_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-24_20111024_20111024_mn_full_show.mp3 114:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak climate change, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Food Day, hunger, Inspiration Kitchens, local food, job training, organic farming, Chicagono Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:57:36 -0400 Mike previews an early Food Day event, learns about gardens along the Magnificent Mile, and discovers that there's a lot he didn't know about how his orange juice is made and marketed. Mike previews an early Food Day event, learns about gardens along the Magnificent Mile, and discovers that there's a lot he didn't know about how his orange juice is made and marketed. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-20_20111020_20111020_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-20_20111020_20111020_mn_full_show.mp3 114:39 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Food Day, sustainable food, Chicago, Magnificent Mile, Bartlett Tree Experts, landscaping, orange juice, Alissa Hamilton, marketingno Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:04:28 -0400 Beth Botts fills in for Mike. She talks about the campaign to repair the storm damage Garfield Park Conservatory, reminds Chicagoans of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, just around Lake Michigan, and discusses fall vegetable care. Beth Botts fills in for Mike. She talks about the campaign to repair the storm damage Garfield Park Conservatory, reminds Chicagoans of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, just around Lake Michigan, and discusses fall vegetable care. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-12_20111011_20111011_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-12_20111011_20111011_mn_full_show.mp3 116:10 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Beth Botts, Garfield Park Conservatory, Mary Eysenbach, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Chicago Botanic Garden, vegetables, Green Youth Farmno Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:41:21 -0400 Barbara Melera reports on her progress to sell one million catalogs in an effort to save the 228 year old heirloom seed company. Barbara Melera reports on her progress to sell one million catalogs in an effort to save the 228 year old heirloom seed company. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-03_20111003_20111003_barbara_melera.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-03_20111003_20111003_barbara_melera.mp3 23:51 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak D. Landreth Seed Company, heirloom seeds, American history, Barbara Melera, gardening, food, social media, Chicagono Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:26:36 -0400 Mike follows up on the effort to save the oldest seed company in America, checks in with a sustainable Illinois farm, previews a first-of-its-kind restoration project in Palatine and explains what "managed competition" will mean for recycling in Chicago. Mike follows up on the effort to save the oldest seed company in America, checks in with a sustainable Illinois farm, previews a first-of-its-kind restoration project in Palatine and explains what "managed competition" will mean for recycling in Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-02_20111002_20111002_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-10-02_20111002_20111002_mn_full_show.mp3 114:39 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Landreth Seed Company, Barbara Melera, heirloom seeds, Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm, Stephen Packard, ecological restoration, Chicago, recyclingno Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:08:15 -0400 Beth Botts fills in for Mike and talks about Treekeepers, composting and protecting your spring blooming bulbs from critters. Beth Botts fills in for Mike and talks about Treekeepers, composting and protecting your spring blooming bulbs from critters. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-26_20110926_20110926_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-26_20110926_20110926_mn_full_show.mp3 114:26 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Beth Botts, Openlands, Treekeepers, compost, Growing Home, Ed Lyon, bulbsno Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:28:15 -0400 Mike previews the 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees in Virginia, talks about National Public Lands Day, and checks out chickens in Chicago. Mike previews the 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees in Virginia, talks about National Public Lands Day, and checks out chickens in Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-18_20110918_20110918_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-18_20110918_20110918_mn_full_show.mp3 114:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, STIHL Tour des Trees, TREE Fund, National Public Lands Day, Glen Ellyn Park District, Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts, Windy City Coop Tour, environmentno Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:27:18 -0400 Mike reflects on the events of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent decade. Mike reflects on the events of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent decade. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-11_20110911_20110911_tenyearslater.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-11_20110911_20110911_tenyearslater.mp3 5:56 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Mike Nowak, September 11, politics, America,no Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:29:37 -0400 Mike talks to Barbara Melera, owner of Landreth Seed Company, about her efforts to save the 228 year old heirloom seed business by selling one million catalogs in one month. Mike talks to Barbara Melera, owner of Landreth Seed Company, about her efforts to save the 228 year old heirloom seed business by selling one million catalogs in one month. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-11_20110911_20110911_barbara_melera.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-11_20110911_20110911_barbara_melera.mp3 16:53 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Landreth Seed Company, Barbara Melera, heirloom seeds, social media, gardening, food, American historyno Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:58:39 -0400 Mike comments on the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, then talks to the Dog Poo King, previews an autumn day in an Illinois prairie and works to save a 228 year old heirloom seed company. Mike comments on the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, then talks to the Dog Poo King, previews an autumn day in an Illinois prairie and works to save a 228 year old heirloom seed company. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-11_20110911_20110911_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-11_20110911_20110911_mn_full_show.mp3 114:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Poo Free Parks, environment, Nachusa Grasslands, prairie, invasive plants, Landreth Seed Company, heirloom seeds, September 11no Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:52:02 -0400 Mike talks to Openlands President and CEO Jerry Adelmann about the opening of the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, a rare ravine ecosystem on the shores of Lake Michigan some 25 miles north of Chicago. Mike talks to Openlands President and CEO Jerry Adelmann about the opening of the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, a rare ravine ecosystem on the shores of Lake Michigan some 25 miles north of Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-05_2011090520110905_jerryadelmann.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-05_2011090520110905_jerryadelmann.mp3 42:57 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Openlands, Jerry Adelmann, ecosystem, Lake Michigan, ravine, habitat,no Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:35:51 -0400 Mike talks about new challenges for the Logan Square Kitchen, urges people to support an iconic American seed company, previews the opening of a unique Midwestern preserve, and talks to an organic farmer about how weather has changed his operation. Mike talks about new challenges for the Logan Square Kitchen, urges people to support an iconic American seed company, previews the opening of a unique Midwestern preserve, and talks to an organic farmer about how weather has changed his operation. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-05_20110904_20110904_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-09-05_20110904_20110904_mn_full_show.mp3 114:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Logan Square Kitchen, Chicago Department of Business Affairs, local food, Landreth Seed Company, heirloom seeds, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, Jerry Adelmann, organic farmingno Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:59:13 -0400 Arborist Guy Sternberg warns Mike about a potential environmental disaster on the Illinois doorstep--Thousand Cankers Black Walnut Disease Arborist Guy Sternberg warns Mike about a potential environmental disaster on the Illinois doorstep--Thousand Cankers Black Walnut Disease http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-28_20110828_20110828_sternberg.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-28_20110828_20110828_sternberg.mp3 19:26 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Illinois, Thousand Cankers Black Walnut Disease, environment, trees,no Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:27:05 -0400 Rick DiMaio, meteorologist on Chicago television and The Mike Nowak Show, surprises Mike by his strong reaction to the hyperventilation over category 1 hurricane Irene. Rick DiMaio, meteorologist on Chicago television and The Mike Nowak Show, surprises Mike by his strong reaction to the hyperventilation over category 1 hurricane Irene. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-28_20110828_20110828_dimaio.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-28_20110828_20110828_dimaio.mp3 19:14 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, meteorology, Hurricane Irene, climate change, mainstream media, New York Cityno Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:59:13 -0400 Zina Murray, owner of the Logan Square Kitchen, talks about her battles with the Chicago Department of Public Health over licensing and other issues. Zina Murray, owner of the Logan Square Kitchen, talks about her battles with the Chicago Department of Public Health over licensing and other issues. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-28_20110828_20110828_zinamurray.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-28_20110828_20110828_zinamurray.mp3 19:05 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, local food, Logan Square Kitchen, Chicago Department of Public Health, shared-used kitchens,no Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:22:26 -0400 Mike talks to a local food innovator who is fighting back against unreasonable city regulation, gets an earfull about the over-hyped Hurricane Irene, and is warned that a newly discovered disease could wreak havoc on Illinois black walnut trees. Mike talks to a local food innovator who is fighting back against unreasonable city regulation, gets an earfull about the over-hyped Hurricane Irene, and is warned that a newly discovered disease could wreak havoc on Illinois black walnut trees. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-28_20110828_20110828_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-28_20110828_20110828_mn_full_show.mp3 114:43 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, local food, Logan Square Kitchen, Chicago Department of Public Health, Hurricane Irene, Rick DiMaio, thousand cankers disease, Guy Sternberg,no Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:39:08 -0400 Mike gets help for a cucumber beetle problem in his community garden, discovers how billions of passenger pigeons were wiped out a hundred years ago, and asks whether Rahm Emanuel will help urban agriculture flourish in Chicago. Mike gets help for a cucumber beetle problem in his community garden, discovers how billions of passenger pigeons were wiped out a hundred years ago, and asks whether Rahm Emanuel will help urban agriculture flourish in Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-21_20110821_20110821_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-21_20110821_20110821_mn_full_show.mp3 114:43 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, cucumber beetles, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Joel Greenbert, Steve Sullivan, Project Passenger Pigeon, extinction, urban agriculture, Rahm Emanuelno Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:59:31 -0400 Brian Ashby and Courtney Prokopas talk about putting their documentary Scrappers. It will be shown on August 18 at a fundraiser for the Chicago Recycling Coalition. Brian Ashby and Courtney Prokopas talk about putting their documentary Scrappers. It will be shown on August 18 at a fundraiser for the Chicago Recycling Coalition. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-14_20110814_20110814_scrappers.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-14_20110814_20110814_scrappers.mp3 39:52 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Scrappers, Roger Ebert, recycling, Chicago Recycling Coalition, Logan Square Kitchen, Rahm Emanuel,no Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:50:53 -0400 Brenda Haas and The Yarden preview the Summer 2011 Garden Party Event in Chicago. Brenda Haas and The Yarden preview the Summer 2011 Garden Party Event in Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-14_20110814_20110814_garden_chat.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-14_20110814_20110814_garden_chat.mp3 24:48 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, IGC, gardenchat, Brenda Haas, The Yarden, P. Allen Smith, Midwestno Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:14:51 -0400 Mike previews Monday's #gardenchat event in anticipation of the IGC Show in Chicago, urges people to come to Thursday's CRC benefit and see the documentary "Scrappers," and visits once again with a "commuter" organic farmer. Mike previews Monday's #gardenchat event in anticipation of the IGC Show in Chicago, urges people to come to Thursday's CRC benefit and see the documentary "Scrappers," and visits once again with a "commuter" organic farmer. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-14_20110814_20110814_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-14_20110814_20110814_mn_full_show.mp3 114:43 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, IGC, gardenchat, Brenda Haas, The Yarden, Scrappers, recycling, Chicago Recycling Coalition, Sweet Home Organicsno Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:04:35 -0400 Mike previews Veggie Fest in Naperville, talks to Duluth Real Women model and farmer Rebecca Claypool, gears up for a Toxics to Treasures tour, and gets a status report on the storm-damaged Garfield Park Conservatory. Mike previews Veggie Fest in Naperville, talks to Duluth Real Women model and farmer Rebecca Claypool, gears up for a Toxics to Treasures tour, and gets a status report on the storm-damaged Garfield Park Conservatory. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-07_20110807_20110807_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-08-07_20110807_20110807_mn_full_show.mp3 114:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Veggie Fest, Naperville IL, vegetarian, Duluth Trading Company, Southeast Environmental Task Force, environment, Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Park Districtno Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:24:15 -0400 Mike talks to Wicker Park residents and activists, as well as 1st Ward Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno about recent acts of vandalism in this historic Chicago neighborhood and park. Mike talks to Wicker Park residents and activists, as well as 1st Ward Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno about recent acts of vandalism in this historic Chicago neighborhood and park. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-31_20110731_20110731_wicker_park.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-31_20110731_20110731_wicker_park.mp3 39:57 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Wicker Park, vandalism, Alderman Joe Moreno, rail riders, graffiti, Bucktown,no Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:48:09 -0400 Mike previews next week's flower show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, looks for answers about why Wicker Park has experienced so much vandalism, and promotes a "barter-fest" in Chicago. Mike previews next week's flower show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, looks for answers about why Wicker Park has experienced so much vandalism, and promotes a "barter-fest" in Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-31_20110731_20110731_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-31_20110731_20110731_mn_full_show.mp3 113:49 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Wicker Park, vandalism, Alderman Joe Moreno, rail riders, Garden Clubs of Illinois, standard garden show, Root Riot Garden Networkno Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:10:14 -0400 Mike interviews the president of Sid's Greenhouses to find out why they are closing their doors, gets tips on how to garden without hurting yourself, learns how a new Illinois composting law is benefitting businesses, and learns how to water properly. Mike interviews the president of Sid's Greenhouses to find out why they are closing their doors, gets tips on how to garden without hurting yourself, learns how a new Illinois composting law is benefitting businesses, and learns how to water properly. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-24_20110724_20110724_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-24_20110724_20110724_mn_full_show.mp3 112:42 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, economy,. garden centers, box stores, commercial composting, Green Organics, Beth Botts, wateringno Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:50:43 -0400 Mike and former Chicago Gardener of the Year Laury Lewis talk about garden walks, the forecast for extremely hot weather this week, and answer gardening questions from listeners. Mike and former Chicago Gardener of the Year Laury Lewis talk about garden walks, the forecast for extremely hot weather this week, and answer gardening questions from listeners. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-17_20110717_20110717_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-17_20110717_20110717_mn_full_show.mp3 112:39 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Sheffield Garden Walk, Laury Lewis, Illinois Master Gardeners, Oak Park Michigan, garden walks,no Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:25:42 -0400 Mike looks for volunteers to help plant 10,000 native species in an Illinois prairie, explains how beer and the Chicago River go together--environmentally, talks garden shows with Bill Alrich and Dan Kosta. Mike looks for volunteers to help plant 10,000 native species in an Illinois prairie, explains how beer and the Chicago River go together--environmentally, talks garden shows with Bill Alrich and Dan Kosta. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-10_20110710_20110710_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-10_20110710_20110710_mn_full_show.mp3 112:42 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, native plants, prairie, Leinenkugel, Chicago River, Bill Aldrich, Chicagoland Gardening Magazine, Dan Kosta, bonsaino Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:10:31 -0400 Mike gets a report on clean up at the hail storm damaged Garfield Park Conservatory, previews next week's Canoes for a Cause on the Chicago River, and talks to a local filmmaker and an organizer about local food issues. Mike gets a report on clean up at the hail storm damaged Garfield Park Conservatory, previews next week's Canoes for a Cause on the Chicago River, and talks to a local filmmaker and an organizer about local food issues. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-04_20110704_20110704_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-07-04_20110704_20110704_mn_full_show.mp3 112:42 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Garfield Park Conservatory, Miguel del Valle, Chicago River, Leinenkugel's, Sarah Carlson, food security, KAM Isaiah Israel, The Peterson Garden Project,no Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:55:52 -0400 Mike and Heather talk about LGBT issues in this special show, broadcast from the Center on Halsted before the start of the 2011 Chicago Pride Parade. Mike and Heather talk about LGBT issues in this special show, broadcast from the Center on Halsted before the start of the 2011 Chicago Pride Parade. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-30_20110626_20110626_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-30_20110626_20110626_mn_full_show.mp3 94:35 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago Pride Parade, WCPT, Stephanie Miller, USDA Hardiness Zones, gardening, National Garden Bureau, honey bees, Chicago Honey Co-op, CCDno Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:24:36 -0400 Mike tries to figure out the USDA Hardiness Zone Map, talks about raising three million bees on the west side of Chicago, and previews his broadcast at the Chicago Pride Parade on June 26. Mike tries to figure out the USDA Hardiness Zone Map, talks about raising three million bees on the west side of Chicago, and previews his broadcast at the Chicago Pride Parade on June 26. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-19_20110619_20110619_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-19_20110619_20110619_mn_full_show.mp3 112:38 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago Pride Parade, WCPT, Stephanie Miller, USDA Hardiness Zones, gardening, National Garden Bureau, honey bees, Chicago Honey Co-op, CCDno Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:37:09 -0400 Mike talks with Steve Holland, founder and CEO of Free Green Can, a company attempting to create a new recycling model in Chicago. Mike talks with Steve Holland, founder and CEO of Free Green Can, a company attempting to create a new recycling model in Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-12_20110612_20110612_steve_holland.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-12_20110612_20110612_steve_holland.mp3 28:46 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, recycling, Free Green Can, Steve Holland, Chicago Park District, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Soxno Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:10:03 -0400 Mike tells a tale of a fire hydrant across from his community garden, talks to the founder of a company that is launching a for-profit recycling program in Chicago, and follows up with a local "commuter farmer." Mike tells a tale of a fire hydrant across from his community garden, talks to the founder of a company that is launching a for-profit recycling program in Chicago, and follows up with a local "commuter farmer." http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-12_20110612_20110612_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-12_20110612_20110612_mn_full_show.mp3 113:15 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak community gardens, Green on McLean, recycling, Free Green Can, Steve Holland, Chicago, Sweet Home Organics, organic farmingno Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:16:40 -0400 Mike reports on the progress of the Green on McLean, previews a "Hosta Happening," chronicles a victory for Friends of the Forest Preserves, and talks about a new farmers market at Loyola University. Mike reports on the progress of the Green on McLean, previews a "Hosta Happening," chronicles a victory for Friends of the Forest Preserves, and talks about a new farmers market at Loyola University. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-07_20110605_20110605_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-06-07_20110605_20110605_mn_full_show.mp3 112:38 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak community garden, Green on McLean, Rich's Foxwillow Pines, Heifer International, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Benjamin Cox, farmers markets, Rogers Parkno Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:17:37 -0400 Mike talks about why the Chicago River is still too polluted, gets advice from a couple of gardening activists about how to set up a community garden, and examines current and future City of Chicago food policies. Mike talks about why the Chicago River is still too polluted, gets advice from a couple of gardening activists about how to set up a community garden, and examines current and future City of Chicago food policies. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-29_20110529_20110529_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-29_20110529_20110529_mn_full_show.mp3 114:09 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Community gardens, NRDC, Josh Mogerman, Chicago River, disinfection, Root Riot, food, urban agriculture, rooftop gardensno Sun, 29 May 2011 13:52:35 -0400 Mike talks to Dr. Earth about his new book, analyzes environmental legislation pending in the Illinois legislature, and previews a benefit for Chicago's largest community garden. Mike talks to Dr. Earth about his new book, analyzes environmental legislation pending in the Illinois legislature, and previews a benefit for Chicago's largest community garden. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-22_20110522_20110522_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-22_20110522_20110522_mn_full_show.mp3 112:43 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Dr. Earth, Milo Shammas, probiotics, Illinois Envrionmental Council, Jennifer Walling, LaManda Joy, The Peterson Garden Project, community gardensno Sun, 22 May 2011 20:56:41 -0400 Mike talks to Alexis Baden-Mayer about her action in Chicago that shows how many food products contain Genetically Modified Organisms. Mike talks to Alexis Baden-Mayer about her action in Chicago that shows how many food products contain Genetically Modified Organisms. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-15_20110515_20110515_alexis_mayer.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-15_20110515_20110515_alexis_mayer.mp3 21:22 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Alexis Baden-Mayer, Organic Consumers Association, GMOs, Whole Foods Marketno Sun, 15 May 2011 22:32:42 -0400 Mike talks about GMOs, how to preserve funding for Illinois Extension, promotes a Garden Writers Association program on Chicago's south side, and looks at the new farmer's market finder on The Local Beet blogsite. Mike talks about GMOs, how to preserve funding for Illinois Extension, promotes a Garden Writers Association program on Chicago's south side, and looks at the new farmer's market finder on The Local Beet blogsite. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-15_20110515_20110515_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-15_20110515_20110515_mn_full_show.mp3 112:45 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak GMOs, Organic Consumers Association, Extension Partners, Pam Weber, Illinois Master Gardeners, GWA, The Local Beet, Rob Gardner, farmer's marketsno Sun, 15 May 2011 18:33:34 -0400 Mike talks to arborists from The Care of Trees about Emerald Ash Borer, goes out to the WCPT parking lot to visit Truck Farm Chicago, celebrates Chicago River Week, and previews the The annual Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse plant sale. Mike talks to arborists from The Care of Trees about Emerald Ash Borer, goes out to the WCPT parking lot to visit Truck Farm Chicago, celebrates Chicago River Week, and previews the The annual Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse plant sale. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-08_20110508_20110508_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-08_20110508_20110508_mn_full_show.mp3 112:51 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Care of Trees, Emerald Ash Borer, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Truck Farm Chicago, Seven Generations Ahead, Friends of the Chicago River, Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse,no Sun, 08 May 2011 19:09:31 -0400 Taggart Siegel, director of documentary "Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?" discusses the film and what the disappearance of bees--or Colony Collapse Disorder--means to the food production on Earth. Taggart Siegel, director of documentary "Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?" discusses the film and what the disappearance of bees--or Colony Collapse Disorder--means to the food production on Earth. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-01_20110501_20110501_taggart_siegel.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-01_20110501_20110501_taggart_siegel.mp3 24:52 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak honey bees, Colony Collapse Disorder, Queen of the Sun, Taggart Siegel, environment, pesticides, neonicotinoids, foodno Sun, 01 May 2011 22:49:38 -0400 Mike gloats over his--and Swiss chard's--victory in the 2011 One Seed Chicago vote, interviews the director of the documentary "Queen of the Sun," talks about how to keep critters from eating your spring plants, and introduces Wild Goose Farm. Mike gloats over his--and Swiss chard's--victory in the 2011 One Seed Chicago vote, interviews the director of the documentary "Queen of the Sun," talks about how to keep critters from eating your spring plants, and introduces Wild Goose Farm. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-01_20110501_20110501_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-05-01_20110501_20110501_mn_full_show.mp3 112:48 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak One Seed Chicago, Mr. Brown Thumb, Swiss chard, Taggart Siegel, honey bees, CCD, Bobbex, Wild Goose Farm, sustainable foodno Sun, 01 May 2011 21:40:22 -0400 Author Amy Stewart talks about her new book, Wicked Bugs: The Louse that Conquered Napoleon's Army & Other Diabolical Insects. Author Amy Stewart talks about her new book, Wicked Bugs: The Louse that Conquered Napoleon's Army & Other Diabolical Insects. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-24_20110424_20110424_amystewart.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-24_20110424_20110424_amystewart.mp3 32:31 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Mike Nowak Show, Amy Stewart, Garden Rant, insects, poison, disease, insecticides, gardeningno Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:03:48 -0400 On Mike's 3rd Anniversary Show on WCPT he recaps the City Council hearing about the Clean Power Ordinance, talks about "Wicked Bugs," and chats with a USDA spokesman in the new show segment "Sustainable Food Fundamentals." On Mike's 3rd Anniversary Show on WCPT he recaps the City Council hearing about the Clean Power Ordinance, talks about "Wicked Bugs," and chats with a USDA spokesman in the new show segment "Sustainable Food Fundamentals." http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-24_20110424_20110424_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-24_20110424_20110424_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Mike Nowak Show, Eco-Justice Collaborative, Chicago Clean Power Ordinance, Amy Stewart, Wicked Bugs, Garden Rant, USDA, local food, Alan Shannonno Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:38:11 -0400 Mike and Heather wax poetic on honey badger, then Mike talks about Poo Free Parks, the 9th Annual Growing Home Benefit, the Garlic Mustard Challenge, "Where's My Walderman?" and rezoning the city to accommodate agriculture. Whew! Mike and Heather wax poetic on honey badger, then Mike talks about Poo Free Parks, the 9th Annual Growing Home Benefit, the Garlic Mustard Challenge, "Where's My Walderman?" and rezoning the city to accommodate agriculture. Whew! http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-23_20110419_20110419_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-23_20110419_20110419_mn_full_show.mp3 113:20 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Poo Free Parks, Chicagoland Gardening Magazine, Growing Home, NIIPP, garlic mustard, Chicago Clean Power Ordinance, urban agriculture,no Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:47:17 -0400 Mike and Jennifer Brennan from The Chalet in Wilmette answer gardening questions. Mike and Jennifer Brennan from The Chalet in Wilmette answer gardening questions. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-10_20110410_20110410_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-10_20110410_20110410_mn_full_show.mp3 112:54 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Jennifer Brennan, gardening, The Chalet, organic, Mike Nowak, lawn careno Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:42:02 -0400 In the wake of reports that outgoing Mayor Richard M. Daley will privatize the Blue Cart recycling program in Chicago, 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack and Mike talk about the timing of the move and whether it will result in any benefits to the city. In the wake of reports that outgoing Mayor Richard M. Daley will privatize the Blue Cart recycling program in Chicago, 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack and Mike talk about the timing of the move and whether it will result in any benefits to the city. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-04_20110404_20110404_waguespack.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-04_20110404_20110404_waguespack.mp3 20:07 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Mayor Richard M. Daley, Alderman Scott Waguespack, recycling, blue cart, Rahm Emanuel, privatizationno Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:58:38 -0400 Mike talks about a local congregation that is practicing social justice by gardening, questions the Daley Administration's last-minute attempt to revive the Blue Cart Recycling Program, and talks to an organic farmer about her first tractor auction. Mike talks about a local congregation that is practicing social justice by gardening, questions the Daley Administration's last-minute attempt to revive the Blue Cart Recycling Program, and talks to an organic farmer about her first tractor auction. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-03_20110403_20110403_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-04-03_20110403_20110403_mn_full_show.mp3 112:42 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, social justice, KAM Isaiah Israel, recycling, Blue Cart, Daley Administration, Scott Waguespack, Sweet Home Organics, farmingno Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:31:43 -0400 Mike talks about a six-week weatherization and greening series for your home, then interviews the man who is responsible for the best selling rose in the HISTORY of the planet. Mike talks about a six-week weatherization and greening series for your home, then interviews the man who is responsible for the best selling rose in the HISTORY of the planet. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-03-29_20110327_20110327_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-03-29_20110327_20110327_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, environment, weatherization, Art in Bloom, roses, gardening, Garden Rant, Mr. Brown Thumb, Outside Clydeno Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:12:58 -0400 Mike previews a fashion show where the clothes are made from plant material, discusses organic lawn care in advance of a natural lawn care conference, and talks to a farmer about what it was like to be an early propoent of organic growing. Mike previews a fashion show where the clothes are made from plant material, discusses organic lawn care in advance of a natural lawn care conference, and talks to a farmer about what it was like to be an early propoent of organic growing. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-03-20_20110320_20110320_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-03-20_20110320_20110320_mn_full_show.mp3 112:43 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Fleurotica, Garfield Park Conservatory, Whole Foods Market, Chip Osborne, organic lawn care, organic farming, environment, sustainabilityno Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:04:02 -0400 Mike talks about training college horticultural students, and previews this week's FamilyFarmed Expo in Chicago with founder Jim Slama and two presenters at the event. Mike talks about training college horticultural students, and previews this week's FamilyFarmed Expo in Chicago with founder Jim Slama and two presenters at the event. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-03-13_20110313_20110313_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-03-13_20110313_20110313_mn_full_show.mp3 112:38 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak horticulture, Professional Landcare Network, Roger Phelps, Jim Slama, FamilyFarmed Expo, Pew Environmental Group, antibiotics, Advocates for Urban Agriculture, Chicagono Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:38:15 -0400 Mike talks to environmentalists about a rally to stop legislation that would create a coal gasification plant in Chicago, and how the current Congress is trying to gut the EPA. Then he chats with author Michele Owens about her new book. Mike talks to environmentalists about a rally to stop legislation that would create a coal gasification plant in Chicago, and how the current Congress is trying to gut the EPA. Then he chats with author Michele Owens about her new book. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-03-06_20110306_20110306_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-03-06_20110306_20110306_mn_full_show.mp3 112:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, coal gasification, Governor Pat Quinn, Environment Illinois, EPA, League of Conservation Voters, Garden Rant, Michele Owens, vegetablesno Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:30:01 -0500 Mike talks with Openlands President and CEO Jerry Adelmann and Aimee Collins, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Site Manager about the ambitious conservation project along the shores and ravines of Lake Michigan. Mike talks with Openlands President and CEO Jerry Adelmann and Aimee Collins, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Site Manager about the ambitious conservation project along the shores and ravines of Lake Michigan. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-27_20110227_20110227_adelmann_collins.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-27_20110227_20110227_adelmann_collins.mp3 35:24 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Mike Nowak, Openlands, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, Jerry Adelmann, Aimee Collins, environment, rare ecosystem, Lake Michigan, Chicagono Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:03:44 -0500 Mike previews the Fernwood Botanical Gardens Spring Garden Symposium in Buchanan, Michigan, has an in-depth talk about the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, and get's the latest from The Local Beet about Chicago-area CSAs. Mike previews the Fernwood Botanical Gardens Spring Garden Symposium in Buchanan, Michigan, has an in-depth talk about the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, and get's the latest from The Local Beet about Chicago-area CSAs. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-27_20110227_20110227_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-27_20110227_20110227_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Fernwood Botanical Gardens, Chris Woods, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, Jerry Adelmann, Aimee Collins, The Local Beet, CSA, environmentno Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:02:27 -0500 Mike talks briefly about GMOs and protesting union workers in Wisconsin, then previews next week's WPPC Conference in McHenry County and talks to the owner of a company that offers year-round home delivery in the Chicago area of local and organic produce. Mike talks briefly about GMOs and protesting union workers in Wisconsin, then previews next week's WPPC Conference in McHenry County and talks to the owner of a company that offers year-round home delivery in the Chicago area of local and organic produce. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-20_20110220_20110220_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-20_20110220_20110220_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, GE salmon, Wisconsin, Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee, Carole Brown, Ecosystem Gardening, Irv and Shelly's Fresh Picks, CSA, localno Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:56:44 -0500 Mike celebrates a victory for front yard vegetable gardens in suburban Northbrook, previews two upcoming seminars about native plants and exotic invaders, and promotes the "people's" clean power hearing at Chicago City Hall. Mike celebrates a victory for front yard vegetable gardens in suburban Northbrook, previews two upcoming seminars about native plants and exotic invaders, and promotes the "people's" clean power hearing at Chicago City Hall. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-14_2011021320110213_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-14_2011021320110213_mn_full_show.mp3 112:52 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, food, vegetables, Northbrook, native plants, invasives, clean air, cut flowersno Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:39:55 -0500 In the wake of two USDA decisions--allowing both genetically engineered alfalfa and sugar beets to be planted in the U.S.--Mike talks to Theresa Marquez from Organic Valley about where organics goes from here. In the wake of two USDA decisions--allowing both genetically engineered alfalfa and sugar beets to be planted in the U.S.--Mike talks to Theresa Marquez from Organic Valley about where organics goes from here. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-11_20110211_20110211_organic_valley.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-11_20110211_20110211_organic_valley.mp3 41:00 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Theresa Marquez, Organic Valley, USDA, GMOs, organics, GE alfalfa, GE sugar beets, Chicago, Mike Nowakno Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:18:34 -0500 Mike unveils his 2012 Caribbean Garden Cruise, talks with Theresa Marquez from Organic Valley about the USDA's decision to allow farmers to plant two GMO crops, and check in on local farmer Kim Marsin of Sweet Home Organics. Mike unveils his 2012 Caribbean Garden Cruise, talks with Theresa Marquez from Organic Valley about the USDA's decision to allow farmers to plant two GMO crops, and check in on local farmer Kim Marsin of Sweet Home Organics. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-07_20110206_20110206_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-02-07_20110206_20110206_mn_full_show.mp3 112:43 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, CruiseWorks, Caribbean, Organic Valley, Organic Consumers Association, GMOs, USDA, Tom Vilsack, GE alfalfano Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:41:07 -0500 Mike promotes "Super Sow Sunday," previews the opening of GreenChoice Bank, talks the effort to stop a coal gasification plant in Chicago, and questions an alderman about a canceled hearing about Chicago's two coal fired power plants. Mike promotes "Super Sow Sunday," previews the opening of GreenChoice Bank, talks the effort to stop a coal gasification plant in Chicago, and questions an alderman about a canceled hearing about Chicago's two coal fired power plants. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-30_20110130_20110130_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-30_20110130_20110130_mn_full_show.mp3 112:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, #supersowsunday, seeds, sustainable, GreenChoice Bank, Jack Darin, Illinois Sierra Club, Clean Power Ordinance, coal gasificationno Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:30:46 -0500 Mike discusses seed catalogs with Mr. Brown Thumb, explores cloning the champion trees of the world with the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, and looks at proposed new city gardening laws with Martha Boyd from Angelic Organics Learning Center Mike discusses seed catalogs with Mr. Brown Thumb, explores cloning the champion trees of the world with the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, and looks at proposed new city gardening laws with Martha Boyd from Angelic Organics Learning Center http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-23_2011012320110123_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-23_2011012320110123_mn_full_show.mp3 112:42 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Mr. Brown Thumb, gardening, seeds, vegetables, trees, cloning, urban farming, Angelic Organics, environment, Chicagono Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:55:59 -0500 Mike and Connor Shaw of Possibility Place Nursery discuss the state of the horticultural industry, Ron and Vicki Nowicki preview a permaculture conference at the Morton Arboretum, and Beth Osmund talks about Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm. Mike and Connor Shaw of Possibility Place Nursery discuss the state of the horticultural industry, Ron and Vicki Nowicki preview a permaculture conference at the Morton Arboretum, and Beth Osmund talks about Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-19_2011011620110116_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-19_2011011620110116_mn_full_show.mp3 112:34 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak horticulture, sustainability, permaculture, native plants, CSA, Connor Shaw, One Seed Chicago, Swiss chardno Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:53:34 -0500 Conversations with Howard Learner of the Environmental Law & Policy Center, and Jerry Adelmann of Openlands about the 20 green questions posed by Chicago environmental and conservation groups to the Chicago mayoral candidates Conversations with Howard Learner of the Environmental Law & Policy Center, and Jerry Adelmann of Openlands about the 20 green questions posed by Chicago environmental and conservation groups to the Chicago mayoral candidates http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-09_20110109_20110109_mn_platform.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-09_20110109_20110109_mn_platform.mp3 29:28 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, mayoral candidates, environment, conservation, ELPC, Openlands, clean air, CTA, recyclingno Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:43:15 -0500 Mike talks to Howard Learner of ELPC and Jerry Adelmann of Openlands about the Green Growth Platform for Chicago mayoral candidates, Zina Murray of Logan Square Kitchen talks about city licensing problems, Mr. Brown Thumb reports on One Seed Chicago Mike talks to Howard Learner of ELPC and Jerry Adelmann of Openlands about the Green Growth Platform for Chicago mayoral candidates, Zina Murray of Logan Square Kitchen talks about city licensing problems, Mr. Brown Thumb reports on One Seed Chicago http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-09_20110109_20110109_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-09_20110109_20110109_mn_full_show.mp3 112:37 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, environment, mayoral election, recycling, CTA, local food, vegetables, seeds, Mr. Brown Thumbno Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:59:11 -0500 On the first show of the new year, Mike talks about getting dahlias started early, what happens to red wiggler worms in the winter, and what environmental questions should the Chicago mayoral candidates be asked? On the first show of the new year, Mike talks about getting dahlias started early, what happens to red wiggler worms in the winter, and what environmental questions should the Chicago mayoral candidates be asked? http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-02_20110102_20110102_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2011-01-02_20110102_20110102_mn_full_show.mp3 112:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak gardening, dahlias, propagation, composting, red wigglers, environment, Chicago, recycling, CFLsno Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:11:12 -0500 Mike and producer Heather Frey talk about the holidays and review some of the gardening and environmental stories that fell throught the cracks this year. Mike and producer Heather Frey talk about the holidays and review some of the gardening and environmental stories that fell throught the cracks this year. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-27_20101226_20101226_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-27_20101226_20101226_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Mike Nowak, The Mike Nowak Show, Heather Frey, environment, politics, Chicago, Christmas, The Frozen Robinsno Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:30:38 -0500 Mike Nowak, producer Heather Frey and listener Jim Solum perform a ten-minute version of the classic holiday movie. Mike Nowak, producer Heather Frey and listener Jim Solum perform a ten-minute version of the classic holiday movie. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-19_20101219_20101219_slice.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-19_20101219_20101219_slice.mp3 16:54 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, The Mike Nowak Show, Mike Nowak, comedy, parody, It's a Wonderful Life, radio theatreno Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:33:43 -0500 Mike introduces an environmentally friendly artificial fire log made from recycled wax-coated cardboard, talks to a farmer who commutes to work, and performs his 10-minute, 2-person version of "It's a Wonderful Life." Mike introduces an environmentally friendly artificial fire log made from recycled wax-coated cardboard, talks to a farmer who commutes to work, and performs his 10-minute, 2-person version of "It's a Wonderful Life." http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-19_20101219_20101219_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-19_20101219_20101219_mn_full_show.mp3 114:19 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, fireplace, Enviro-Log, environment, landfills, green gifts, farmers, organic,no Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:59:59 -0500 Beth Botts talks about houseplants, squirrels, citizen science, and live Christmas trees Beth Botts talks about houseplants, squirrels, citizen science, and live Christmas trees http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-12_20101212_20101212_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-12_20101212_20101212_show.mp3 112:39 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Beth Botts, trees, ecology, squirrels, Monarch butterflies, citizen scientists, weatherno Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:35:52 -0500 Mike and Scott Schecter from Foresight Design Initiative preview Monday's mayoral forum, Mike does an interview while being interviewed, and Sheri Doyel from Angelic Organics Learning Center talks about training farmers. Mike and Scott Schecter from Foresight Design Initiative preview Monday's mayoral forum, Mike does an interview while being interviewed, and Sheri Doyel from Angelic Organics Learning Center talks about training farmers. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-05_20101205_20101205_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-05_20101205_20101205_mn_full_show.mp3 112:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:54:55 -0500 2009-12-23_20091223_mn_slice 2009-12-23_20091223_mn_slice http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-05_20091223_20091223_mn_slice.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-12-05_20091223_20091223_mn_slice.mp3 14:32 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:36:23 -0500 The holiday caroling group The Frozen Robins take over the second hour of The Mike Nowak Show The holiday caroling group The Frozen Robins take over the second hour of The Mike Nowak Show http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-28_20101128_20101128_mn_robins.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-28_20101128_20101128_mn_robins.mp3 30:57 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak The Frozen Robins, Rahm Emanuel, gardening, comedy, humor, entertainmentno Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:15:00 -0500 After Mike talks to Maria Anna Rafac and Jeanne Phelan about sustainability efforts at Joliet Junior College, the Frozen Robins enter the studio and skewer mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel in song. Mr. Brown Thumb provides some needed substance. After Mike talks to Maria Anna Rafac and Jeanne Phelan about sustainability efforts at Joliet Junior College, the Frozen Robins enter the studio and skewer mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel in song. Mr. Brown Thumb provides some needed substance. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-28_20101128_20101128_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-28_20101128_20101128_mn_full_show.mp3 112:42 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Chicago, Joliet Junior College, sustainability, The Frozen Robins, Rahm Emanuel, Mr. Brown Thumb, Mike Nowakno Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:18:25 -0500 Mike gets advice from arborists about protecting your trees and shrubs while getting the most out of your holiday decorations; looks at how to create great holiday containers; and talks about local food in Illniois. Mike gets advice from arborists about protecting your trees and shrubs while getting the most out of your holiday decorations; looks at how to create great holiday containers; and talks about local food in Illniois. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-21_20101121_20101121_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-21_20101121_20101121_mn_full_show.mp3 112:36 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak trees, The Care of Trees, LEDs, containers, holiday decorating, farmers, local food, Illinois, gardeningno Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:21:31 -0500 Recycling in Illinois, the Chicago Gardener of the Year for 2010, GreenBuild returns to Chicago this week, and why Chicagoans are crazy about their chickens. Recycling in Illinois, the Chicago Gardener of the Year for 2010, GreenBuild returns to Chicago this week, and why Chicagoans are crazy about their chickens. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-14_2010111410_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-14_2010111410_mn_full_show.mp3 112:31 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak recycling, Mike Mitchell, Dell Reconnect, gardening, Urban Habitat Chicago, Greenbuild 2010, chickens, Chicagono Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:28:24 -0500 Mike and guests talk about Winter Farmers Markets around Chicago, "wicked" plants that can kill you, and a class that teaches people about farming. Mike and guests talk about Winter Farmers Markets around Chicago, "wicked" plants that can kill you, and a class that teaches people about farming. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-08_20101107_20101107_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-11-08_20101107_20101107_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak Farmers markets, produce, CSA, healthy food, Amy Stewart,"Wicked Plants", Angelic Organics, farming, Garden Rantno Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:30:34 -0500 In this Halloween edition the show, Mike talks to Illinois arborist Guy Sternberg about his class, "Cemetery Botany," Jack Darin and Max Muller talk about their environmental endorsements in Tuesday's election, Mr. Brown Thumb reports for "Good Growing" In this Halloween edition the show, Mike talks to Illinois arborist Guy Sternberg about his class, "Cemetery Botany," Jack Darin and Max Muller talk about their environmental endorsements in Tuesday's election, Mr. Brown Thumb reports for "Good Growing" http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-31_20101031_20101031_20101031_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-31_20101031_20101031_20101031_mn_full_show.mp3 112:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak trees, Morton Arboretum, Illinois Sierra Club, Environment Illinois, urban agriculture, Chicagono Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:15:30 -0400 Mike interviews Benjamin Cox from Friends of the Forest Preserves; Julie Rizzo, who is making a difference by recycling granite; and Scott Kuntz from Old House Gardens, which preserves and sells heirloom bulbs. Mike interviews Benjamin Cox from Friends of the Forest Preserves; Julie Rizzo, who is making a difference by recycling granite; and Scott Kuntz from Old House Gardens, which preserves and sells heirloom bulbs. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-24_20101024_20101024_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-24_20101024_20101024_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak forest preserves, Cook County, environment, recycling, granite, heirloom bulbs, Chicago, gardeningno Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:26:20 -0400 Mike talks to Randy Blankenhorn from GoTo2040; Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D., whose book, "Living Downstream," has been made into a documentary being shown in Illinois this week; and Cindy Skrukrud, fighting for Hackmatack Wildlife Refuge bordering IL and WI Mike talks to Randy Blankenhorn from GoTo2040; Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D., whose book, "Living Downstream," has been made into a documentary being shown in Illinois this week; and Cindy Skrukrud, fighting for Hackmatack Wildlife Refuge bordering IL and WI http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-17_20101017_20101017_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-17_20101017_20101017_mn_full_show.mp3 112:44 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak GoTo2040, Chicago region, sustainable, atrazine, PCBs, environment, Hackmatack, wildlife refuge, Wicsonsinno Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:16:19 -0400 Mike and a panel of experts look at the environmental legacy of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, who has decided not to run for re-election. Mike and a panel of experts look at the environmental legacy of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, who has decided not to run for re-election. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-10_20101010_20101010_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-10_20101010_20101010_mn_full_show.mp3 112:41 mike@mikenowak.net (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak environment, Chicago, Mayor Daley, recycling, patronage, landscaping, clean air, clean waterno Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:16:24 -0400 Illinois Solar Energy Tour recap, answering gardening questions, GreenTown Chicago conference. Illinois Solar Energy Tour recap, answering gardening questions, GreenTown Chicago conference. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20101003_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20101003_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak alternative energy, solar, wind, gardening, green livingno Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:42:45 -0400 Illinois Solar Energy Tour, the evolution of roof top gardens, Hen-apalooza Chicagoland Chicken Coop Tour. Illinois Solar Energy Tour, the evolution of roof top gardens, Hen-apalooza Chicagoland Chicken Coop Tour. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100926_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100926_mn_full_show.mp3 112:38 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak solar energy, rooftop garden, alternative energy,no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:39:46 -0400 Renovating O'Keefe Elementary School memorial garden, managing the garden, oil spill in Romeoville and the wisdom of continuing U.S. dependence on tar sands oil. Renovating O'Keefe Elementary School memorial garden, managing the garden, oil spill in Romeoville and the wisdom of continuing U.S. dependence on tar sands oil. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100919_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100919_mn_full_show.mp3 112:39 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak community garden, gardening, urban gardening, oil spillno Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:36:40 -0400 Organic soil amendments, peat moss alternative, mission of Monarch Watch. Organic soil amendments, peat moss alternative, mission of Monarch Watch. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100912_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100912_mn_full_show.mp3 112:39 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak gardening, soil amendment, peat alternative, butterfliesno Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:32:15 -0400 Fall starter vegetables, vegetable garden in the front yard, how to deal with all of the vegetables that end up in your kitchen. Fall starter vegetables, vegetable garden in the front yard, how to deal with all of the vegetables that end up in your kitchen. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100829_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100829_mn_full_show.mp3 112:37 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak vegetable gardening, frontyard vegetable garden, cooking with CSAs, green livingno Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:22:02 -0400 Purple Asparagus Benefit, Hosta Happening at Rich's Foxwillow Pines in Woodstock, New Orleans musicians interview. Purple Asparagus Benefit, Hosta Happening at Rich's Foxwillow Pines in Woodstock, New Orleans musicians interview. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100822_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100822_mn_full_show.mp3 112:41 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak family dinner, habitat for humanity, Shamarr Allen, Paul Sanchez, New Orleans musicno Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:13:29 -0400 Gardening topics. Gardening topics. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100815_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100815_mn_full_show.mp3 112:38 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:09:24 -0400 safety of vegetables gardens, 2010 STIHL Tour des Trees reunion. safety of vegetables gardens, 2010 STIHL Tour des Trees reunion. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100808_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100808_mn_full_show.mp3 112:35 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:05:48 -0400 KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation Food Producing Garden, 9th Annual Illinois Renewable Energy & Sustainable Lifestyle Fair, compost pile. KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation Food Producing Garden, 9th Annual Illinois Renewable Energy & Sustainable Lifestyle Fair, compost pile. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100801_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100801_mn_full_show.mp3 112:34 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:03:06 -0400 Helping Gulf Coast musicians, The Chicago News Cooperative and the state of recycling in Chicago, how the product Clear Choice can help consumers. Helping Gulf Coast musicians, The Chicago News Cooperative and the state of recycling in Chicago, how the product Clear Choice can help consumers. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100725_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100725_mn_full_show.mp3 112:37 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:59:18 -0400 The 2010 STIHL Tour des Trees show. The 2010 STIHL Tour des Trees show. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100718_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100718_mn_full_show.mp3 95:14 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:55:47 -0400 Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival preview, Prairie State Bonsai Society's annual show, 2010 STIHL Tour des Trees, Neptune's Harvest fish fertilizer, Andersonville Green Week, Dearborn Garden Walk Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival preview, Prairie State Bonsai Society's annual show, 2010 STIHL Tour des Trees, Neptune's Harvest fish fertilizer, Andersonville Green Week, Dearborn Garden Walk http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100711_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100711_mn_full_show.mp3 112:10 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:53:08 -0400 CAFO in Jo Daviess County, the Farmers Market that wasn't, Chuck Leavell benefit concert CAFO in Jo Daviess County, the Farmers Market that wasn't, Chuck Leavell benefit concert http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100704_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100704_mn_full_show.mp3 112:39 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:49:09 -0400 safety of the Great Lakes, answering gardening questions, Stanley Cup safety of the Great Lakes, answering gardening questions, Stanley Cup http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100627_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100627_mn_full_show.mp3 110:19 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:42:33 -0400 CEDA's "My Backyard Garden: Keeping it Fresh" Contest, critter control in the garden, improving your home's exterior, farmers market in Beverly CEDA's "My Backyard Garden: Keeping it Fresh" Contest, critter control in the garden, improving your home's exterior, farmers market in Beverly http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100620_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100620_mn_full_show.mp3 110:01 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:39:01 -0400 TV documentary "Jens Jensen Harmonious World," second annual Summer Solstice Celebration, The Peterson Garden Project, recycling in Chicago. TV documentary "Jens Jensen Harmonious World," second annual Summer Solstice Celebration, The Peterson Garden Project, recycling in Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100613_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100613_mn_full_show.mp3 112:30 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:28:08 -0400 Christy Webber as co-host, WCPT's Ultimate Backyard Makeover, film "A Chemical Reaction," Blue Cart Recycling Program. Christy Webber as co-host, WCPT's Ultimate Backyard Makeover, film "A Chemical Reaction," Blue Cart Recycling Program. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100606_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100606_mn_full_show.mp3 106:02 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:13:14 -0400 Special Broadcast: "Our Community Garden" Special Broadcast: "Our Community Garden" http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100605_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100605_mn_full_show.mp3 98:12 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:07:18 -0400 Growing Home's 8th Annual Benefit, WCPT's Ultimate Backyard Makeover Growing Home's 8th Annual Benefit, WCPT's Ultimate Backyard Makeover http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100530_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100530_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:58:52 -0400 Live Broadcast, Leave No Child Inside Month initiative, other guests. Live Broadcast, Leave No Child Inside Month initiative, other guests. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100523_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100523_mn_full_show.mp3 111:12 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:55:45 -0400 Colony Collapse Disorder, other guests. Colony Collapse Disorder, other guests. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100516_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100516_mn_full_show.mp3 111:12 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:52:17 -0400 Special Broadcast: "Growing In Austin" Special Broadcast: "Growing In Austin" http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100515_mn_growing__austin_website_cut.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100515_mn_growing__austin_website_cut.mp3 96:40 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:48:23 -0400 Atrazine in our water, alternatives to plastic pots, Micro Brew Event. Atrazine in our water, alternatives to plastic pots, Micro Brew Event. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100509_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100509_mn_full_show.mp3 110:09 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:45:51 -0400 Live Broadcast, Dr. Earth, Inc, monitoring frogs, "Keepin It Fresh" contest. Live Broadcast, Dr. Earth, Inc, monitoring frogs, "Keepin It Fresh" contest. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100502_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100502_mn_full_show.mp3 112:27 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:42:41 -0400 Academy for Global Citizenship, sorting and weighing waste. Academy for Global Citizenship, sorting and weighing waste. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100425_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100425_mn_full_show.mp3 111:39 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:38:25 -0400 Perennials in Focus, Chicago Clean Power Ordinance, privatizing Chicago's water system. Perennials in Focus, Chicago Clean Power Ordinance, privatizing Chicago's water system. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100418_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100418_mn_full_show.mp3 112:42 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:33:57 -0400 Opus Environmental, North Lake Shore Community Earth Day 2010: Recipe for a healthy planet, 49th Alderman Joe Moore's Chicago Clean Power Ordinance. Opus Environmental, North Lake Shore Community Earth Day 2010: Recipe for a healthy planet, 49th Alderman Joe Moore's Chicago Clean Power Ordinance. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100411_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100411_mn_full_show.mp3 112:37 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:30:41 -0400 Cob Connection, "Tweet Home Chicago" competition. Cob Connection, "Tweet Home Chicago" competition. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100404_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100404_mn_full_show.mp3 112:40 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:27:26 -0400 Sustainable Landscapes and Gardens: good science - practical application, The Seedkeeper Company, Ecological Restoration. Sustainable Landscapes and Gardens: good science - practical application, The Seedkeeper Company, Ecological Restoration. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100328_mn_full_show1.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100328_mn_full_show1.mp3 112:35 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:23:41 -0400 Jennifer Brennan, Earth Hour. Jennifer Brennan, Earth Hour. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100321_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100321_mn_full_show.mp3 112:38 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:21:07 -0400 Anna Pavord's book Bulb, "The Lost Victory Garden Seed List of 1943," documentary "A Chemical Reaction" Anna Pavord's book Bulb, "The Lost Victory Garden Seed List of 1943," documentary "A Chemical Reaction" http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100314_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100314_mn_full_show.mp3 112:36 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:17:32 -0400 Jean Ann Van Krevelen and Amanda Thomsen's new book, Chicago Flower & Garden Show, FamilyFarmed Expo, "To Dump or Not To Dump," whether to expand DeKalb County 's landfill Jean Ann Van Krevelen and Amanda Thomsen's new book, Chicago Flower & Garden Show, FamilyFarmed Expo, "To Dump or Not To Dump," whether to expand DeKalb County 's landfill http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100307_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100307_mn_full_show.mp3 112:39 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:38:48 -0400 Birding America ViII, Joe Wail on the trumpet...over the phone Birding America ViII, Joe Wail on the trumpet...over the phone http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100328_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100328_mn_full_show.mp3 112:35 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:26:26 -0400 Beth Botts fills in for the vacationing Mike Nowak. Beth Botts fills in for the vacationing Mike Nowak. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100221_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100221_mn_full_show.mp3 112:51 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:20:33 -0400 Chicago's war on local food, 18th Annual Natural Landscaping Seminar Chicago's war on local food, 18th Annual Natural Landscaping Seminar http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100214_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100214_mn_full_show.mp3 112:56 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:16:21 -0400 Latest developments in the Asian Carp crisis, Mr. Brown Thumb's Twitter followers, Chicago Health Department destruction of thousands of dollars of fruit purees Latest developments in the Asian Carp crisis, Mr. Brown Thumb's Twitter followers, Chicago Health Department destruction of thousands of dollars of fruit purees http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100207_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100207_mn_full_show.mp3 112:13 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:08:53 -0400 Funding crisis for Illinois Extension, the economy in horticulture, stop whining about snow, answering gardening questions Funding crisis for Illinois Extension, the economy in horticulture, stop whining about snow, answering gardening questions http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100131_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100131_mn_full_show.mp3 115:01 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:04:04 -0400 Receiving the 5th Annual Elizabeth I. Benson Award, Go To 2040 initiative Receiving the 5th Annual Elizabeth I. Benson Award, Go To 2040 initiative http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100124_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100124_mn_full_show.mp3 112:39 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:01:06 -0400 Relief for victims of Haiti earthquake, 7th Annual Gardening Show, Relief for victims of Haiti earthquake, 7th Annual Gardening Show, http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100117_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100117_mn_full_show.mp3 113:31 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:58:17 -0400 the Martin Luther King, Jr.Social Justice Weekend at KAM Isaiah Israel, saving the historic Osage-orange tree in Kewanee, opening of Verbatim Verboten: The Words You Long to Hear the Martin Luther King, Jr.Social Justice Weekend at KAM Isaiah Israel, saving the historic Osage-orange tree in Kewanee, opening of Verbatim Verboten: The Words You Long to Hear http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100110_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100110_mn_full_show.mp3 112:48 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:49:14 -0400 One Seed Chicago, Winter Farmers Market One Seed Chicago, Winter Farmers Market http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100103_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20100103_mn_full_show.mp3 113:49 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:45:45 -0400 Mike looks at the stories of 2009 that fell through the cracks. Mike looks at the stories of 2009 that fell through the cracks. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091227_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091227_mn_full_show.mp3 112:37 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:14:13 -0400 X-Mas X-Travaganza, premiere of It's a Wonderful Slice of 'It's a Wonderful Life.' X-Mas X-Travaganza, premiere of It's a Wonderful Slice of 'It's a Wonderful Life.' http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091220_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091220_mn_full_show.mp3 112:32 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:12:10 -0400 Chicago recycling, propane-fueled Roush/Ford F350 Chicago recycling, propane-fueled Roush/Ford F350 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091213_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091213_mn_full_show.mp3 112:41 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:04:49 -0400 Chicago French Market, decorating holiday trees Chicago French Market, decorating holiday trees http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091206_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091206_mn_full_show.mp3 113:05 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:01:36 -0400 Environmental books for children, drawbacks of nuclear energy and the future of cap-and-trade in America, threat of Asian carp to the Great Lakes. Environmental books for children, drawbacks of nuclear energy and the future of cap-and-trade in America, threat of Asian carp to the Great Lakes. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091129_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091129_mn_full_show.mp3 113:06 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:53:55 -0400 Horticultural topics, comedial improvisation. Horticultural topics, comedial improvisation. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091122_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091122_mn_full_show.mp3 112:59 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:50:40 -0400 Chicago gardener of the year, America Recycles Day, new Illinois food scrap composting law Chicago gardener of the year, America Recycles Day, new Illinois food scrap composting law http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091115_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091115_mn_full_show.mp3 114:54 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:46:13 -0400 New non-native insects and diseases regulations, recognition of Starhill Forest Arboretum, 61st Street Garden New non-native insects and diseases regulations, recognition of Starhill Forest Arboretum, 61st Street Garden http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091108_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091108_mn_full_show.mp3 113:23 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:35:56 -0400 Watershed Management, Sierra Club's 50th anniversary, Illinois farmers woes Watershed Management, Sierra Club's 50th anniversary, Illinois farmers woes http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091101_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091101_mn_full_show.mp3 112:18 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:30:34 -0400 350.org, Climate Action Day, Blue Cart rollout backing out 350.org, Climate Action Day, Blue Cart rollout backing out http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091025_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-10-06_20091025_mn_full_show.mp3 115:04 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:24:15 -0400 Discussion about Chicago Marathon and how tree trimmers can fight gangs in Chicago. Discussion about Chicago Marathon and how tree trimmers can fight gangs in Chicago. http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-09-29_20091011_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-09-29_20091011_mn_full_show.mp3 111:08 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:38:21 -0400 climate action, pumpkins climate action, pumpkins http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-09-29_20091018_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-09-29_20091018_mn_full_show.mp3 112:07 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:38:20 -0400 Forest preservation, harvesting plants and insects Forest preservation, harvesting plants and insects http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-09-25_20091004_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-09-25_20091004_mn_full_show.mp3 113:02 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:50:01 -0400 Monarch butterfly, Safe Pests Monarch butterfly, Safe Pests http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-09-24_20090927_mn_full_show.mp3 http://mikenowak.net/podcasts/?p=episode&name=2010-09-24_20090927_mn_full_show.mp3 111:32 info@onehistory.org (Mike Nowak) Mike Nowak no Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:27:02 -0400