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On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
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Overcast with periods of rain through much of the day. Becoming mostly cloudy with showers and minor sun breaks later in the day. Temperatures in the 50s. Though we had rain here, it was nothing like elsewhere in the region. I think Ketchikan had over 4 inches. The National Weather Service said it was a ... Read more
Download Radio Show The April 20th show featured a conversation with Laura Kaltenstein. Originally recorded and aired in April 2023, we spoke about bird nests we’ve observed around Sitka over the years, and how we found them. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here ... Read more
Download Radio Show The March 23rd show featured a conversation with returning guest Zach LaPerriere. He shared about the process of selecting, permitting and cutting a standing dead cedar that he recently harvested to use for building benches. We also spoke more generally about cedars and some of the remarkable ones we’ve observed during our ... Read more
Download Radio Show The March 9th show featured a conversation with Alice and Chuck Johnstone. Originally recorded in 2012, Alice and Chuck had lived in Sitka for decades, spending much time exploring the lands and waters of the area. We spoke about some of their observations, both recent and from decades past, and some of ... Read more
Download Radio Show The February 23rd show featured a conversation with Adam Haberski. Originally recorded last February when he was working to complete his dissertation, we spoke about his research on a group of rove beetles present on sky islands in the southern Appalachian Mountains. We spoke about rove beetles (Staphylinidae), how what he’s learned ... Read more
Featuring a conversation with Mary Goddard, Sitka-based artist, entrepreneur and plant enthusiast. We talked about art, nature, and food, and how culture and relationship weaves through all of them.
Featuring a conversation with Connor Goff. We talked about bird highlights from the past year, and the adventures he's been getting up to. These include hiking, boating, and diving in the Sitka area.
Featuring a conversation with Kitty LaBounty. We spoke about Christmas Bird Count experiences in Sitka and Arizona and the Continental MycoBlitz, including potentially new-to-science species from Southeast Alaska. Other topics included the Alaska Native Plant Society, Kitty's on-going work to put together a flora of Southeast Alaska, and how we learn to recognize plants and other residents we share this place with.
Featuring a a conversation with Paul Norwood and Brooke Schafer, they shared about some of their local adventures in 2024. A few of the highlights included exploring Baranof Island high country near Peak 5390 (the highest point on the island), close encounters with voles, and finding the first local record of long-leaf sundew.
Featuring a conversation with Victoria Vosburg and Jen Cedarleaf. We talked about the upcoming Christmas Bird Count and how folks can prepare and participate. They also provided an update on the current status of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (once again present in the Sitka area).
Featuring a conversation with Rowan Goff. She has grown up in Sitka, and since she was small has enjoyed finding animals (especially small ones) and sharing what she's found with her family. We each shared about some of our nature observations around Sitka. These included a coho salmon sighting in Indian River, well-worn otter trails, bird nests, and insects of various sorts and stages of life.
Featuring a conversation with David Jadhon. David had previously visited Sitka for birding, but when this conversation was recorded he had come to search for nudibranchs. We spoke about birding and his burgeoning interest in marine invertebrates. He also shared some of his experiences working as a research assistant on Middleton Island studying the Black-legged Kittiwakes that nest there.
Featuring a conversation with Matt Bracken, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California Irvine. Matt grew up in Petersburg, Alaska and has been returning to Southeast Alaska each summer for the past decade to continue studies investigating marine biodiversity and ecological resilience, especially in the intertidal zones.
Featuring a conversation with Gavin McNichol, assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. We discussed his work studying wetland soil biochemistry. He is currently starting a project in Sitka studying the impact of Yellow Cedar decline on microclimate and soil carbon.
Featuring a conversation with marine biologist Lauren Wild. Lauren shared about recent work to better understand how Gray Whales are utilizing Sitka Sound. This work began in response to increasing numbers beginning in 2018. She also discussed how Humpback Whales have been doing after lean years during the marine heat wave of a decade ago.
The September 22nd radio show featured Kari Sagel and Kitty LaBounty discussing their passion for drawing plants. Kari shared insights from her online Botanical Illustration course taken through the Royal Botanical Gardens of Edinburgh. Both highlighted how their illustrations deepened their understanding of plants, showcasing selected works during the conversation.
A conversation with Niki Sridhar, a PhD student at the University of Santa Cruz who has been doing field work for her research in Sitka. We discussed her research on sun stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides), their impact on sea urchin behavior, and implications for efforts to help restore and maintain kelp forest habitats.
Featuring a conversation with Kitty Labounty. We talked about the transition to fall here in Sitka, and some of the things it brings. Among the gifts of fall is the peak of mushroom season in our area. Kitty shared about here interest in fungi, including practical uses and traveling to Fungus Fairs at different places.
Featuring a conversation with Patrick Webster. He shared how a fascination with sea otters when young led to a career as a ship-based naturalist and underwater photographer. He is particularly passionate about inspiring appreciation for species that aren't so often included among the charismatic megafauna.
Download Radio Show The July 28th show featured a conversation with Charlotte Lindqvist, of the University at Buffalo. We spoke about the project which brought her to Sitka to do some field work. She shared how advances in the ability to extract and analyze environmental DNA should help to better understand how the flora of ... Read more
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