Explore, Teach, Conserve
Explore, Teach, Conserve
University of Minnesota Extension
Stories of new discoveries, problem-solving, science and stewardship of Minnesota’s natural resources from University of Minnesota Extension. Everyone can learn something new about our environment from the educators, researchers and land managers working on the cutting-edge.
Overwintering Birds
In this episode, we learn from John Loegering, University of Minnesota Extension Wildlife Specialist, about how birds survive and thrive in cold Minnesota winters.
Nov 18, 2021
22 min
Teaching & Talking about Controversial Issues
Environmental issues can be complex and controversial. In this episode, Extension Educator, Andrea Lorek Strauss, shares her experience and suggestions for teaching and talking with others about such controversial issues.
Nov 4, 2021
14 min
Leave your Leaves for Pollinators
In this episode, Jill Utrup with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service talks about why it’s worthwhile to “leave your leaves” on yards and gardens this autumn to support the endangered rusty patched bumble bee and other overwintering pollinators.
Oct 21, 2021
11 min
Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships
Do you have an idea for improving the natural environment in your community? In this episode, we learn about how the University of Minnesota Extension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) may be able to help you make it happen.
Oct 7, 2021
19 min
Hybrid Poplar and the New Bioeconomy
In this episode, we talk with Extension Educator, Jeff Jackson, about Hybrid poplar, a fast-growing tree that might help us tackle climate change, pollution, and provide a feedstock for a variety of bioproducts.
Sep 23, 2021
14 min
Camera Trap Photography
In this episode, we talk with naturalist and photographer, Ryan Pennesi, about using camera traps to learn about and see the beauty of your natural surroundings.
Aug 26, 2021
18 min
Extension Ecological Restoration Training
In this episode, we speak with Julia Bohnen about Extension training to help you learn to lead and help in restoring habitat on degraded lands.
Aug 12, 2021
16 min
Metro Blooms
In this episode, we talk with James Wolfin from Metro Blooms about how we can design our yards, boulevards, and other home landscapes as pollinator habitats.
Jul 29, 2021
20 min
Get Involved in Starry Trek!
In this episode, Megan Weber and Pat Mulcahy from Extension talk about the upcoming Starry Trek event where you can help search for aquatic invasive species.
Jul 15, 2021
15 min
Savanna Institute
In this episode, we learn from Erik Hagen of the Savanna Institute about using agroforestry to restore oak savanna habitat.
Jul 1, 2021
20 min
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