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Irreplaceable - Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
Conservation Environment Podcast 

Irreplaceable In Every Way

Mike Nowak , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Julian Hoffman has written an exceptional book about the crises our natural areas and iconic species face. Called “Irreplaceable,” it chronicles his visits to the far corners of the planet in search of the ordinary people who will ultimately save our planet, if it can be saved at all. Karen Taira from the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA), previews the Wild & Scenic Film Festival.

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Thismia Hunt 2019
Podcast 

Thismia, Thismia, Wherefore Art Thou, Thismia?

Mike Nowak , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Mike and Peggy are on the Calumet area of Chicago this morning, hoping to track down a plant that hasn’t been seen in more than 100 years! It’s the Thismia Hunt! A Calumet Celebration Day! It’s family friendly and we will be talking to scientists, restoration ecologists, birders, activists and volunteers who are hoping to make science history. Join us!

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wild ginger slushies
Podcast 

Wild Ginger Slushies in April

Mike Nowak , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Nationally renowned garden expert Melinda Myers has advice about spring snow storms and plants. Paul Botts of The Wetlands Initiative and Teri Valenzuela from Audubon Great Lakes talk about the restoration work being done at Indian Ridge Marsh on Chicago’s southeast side.

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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Podcast 

Midewin: Where the Buffalo Roam

Mike Nowak , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Mike and Peggy broadcast live from Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, just southwest of Chicago near Wilmington, Illinois, and talk to range of guests about one of the great restoration projects in the history of the planet.

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