We are on a hiatus from the regular podcast but we brought you some interviews from our Carp King event held at Pearson Metropark.

This week Regional Manager, Craig Elton, drops by the podcast to tell us about growing up on a family farm, hunting and fishing, starting out at the Metroparks, moving to Oak Openings, Conservation Core, and camping!

We learned a lot about our guest, Programmer, Kendra Rison.  She joined Matt and Lorenzo and talked about where she grew up, college, fishing with her dad, Americore, outdoor skills, trail bacon, super fanny(pack), backpacking, kids programming and Juneteenth.

This week Matt and Lorenzo are joined by Director of Education and Programs, Shannon Hughes and Manager of Requested Programs, Jennifer Elsworth.  Matt quickly derails the beginning by talking about Medieval Times, but they get back on track and talk about first jobs, a pony named Pony, A HA moments, earthstars, kids, programming outreach, and Summer camps. We would love to hear from you! Reach us by email: [email protected]

The very best hosts in the podcast game are joined by Outdoor skills interpreter, Amanda Domalski and Sidecut Ranger, Kyle Robison.  Both of them love kayaking and love to talk about it!  Listen in as they tell Lorenzo and Matt all about kayaking with the metroparks, kayak safety, different ways to be on the water and so much more!

Amy Szabo joins the podcast to talk about all things Toledo Botanical Garden.  Listen in to here about the many gardens at TBG, how Amy got to the Metroparks, her many pets, and fantasyland!

Volunteer Coordinators, Bailey Ballmer and Hannah Calandra, join Matt and Lorenzo on the podcast this week.  April is National Volunteer Month and the four of them discuss our wonderful Metropark volunteers.  After Bailey and Hannah talk about how they got to the Metroparks, they discuss all things volunteers!  If you would like to be a volunteer click the link! Volunteer | Metroparks Toledo

Matt and Lorenzo are joined by Master Interpreter, Kim High.  Kim tells us her early days in nature, visiting all 50 states, how she got to the Metroparks, her training, activities people can do at home, her favorite things to do outside and so much more!

Birder and Naturalist, Nate Koszycki joins us on the podcast this week.  Nate explains how he got into birding, what kept him going, the birding community, favorite birds, studies at University of Toledo, and The Peregrine Cup. Get Outside Yourself | Metroparks Toledo

Lorenzo along with guest host Scott Carpenter, are joined by Lera Doneghy and Molly Luetke, two members of the Board of Park Commissioners.  Lera and Molly tell us about their lives before joining the board, how they came to be on the board, favorite places in the parks, and what they are most proud of.  We finish off with the top 3 and a question from Lorenzo's Mom.