Billions of us rely on our cell phones, and every year we are tempted and encouraged to get the next best upgraded version . . . and many of us do. But can an electronic gadget have an impact on wild gorilla populations? What is the connection between gorillas and your cell phone? We’re going to be chatting with a man that has been working with Zoos across the United States to bring awareness to this connection.  Could we get to a point where cell phone providers might one day offer ‘Gorilla Safe’ cell phones?! Do we need that? Yes! Join us for a fascinating conversation with Eric Ronay, a Gadget Recycler and Ape lover that has been grappling with millions of discarded cell phones for over 20 years. Eco-Cell Cell phone recycling drop off locationsGorillas on the lineGorilla Species Survival Plan Virunga National Park Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Interview with: Eric Ronay Things that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our environment. Single-use plastic is manufactured to last forever, yet is often used for only a few minutes, before being thrown away. But this episode isn’t really about trash - it’s about hope and what a small group of people can do to start a change.  It’s not about tackling the island of plastic floating in our oceans it’s about working with a small town in Kenya to create stewardship for their home.  The Trash PunxSabore’s WellInterview - Justin Imamura & Sabore Ole OyieThings that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

Part 3 of a 3-part interview with the “Bee Man”. Honey. If you ask people what they think of when you say the word ‘honey’ - guarantee you, you will get a different answer from each person. So, what is honey and how do bees make it? It’s way more complicated than you may think and totally fascinating!  Willow Glen Honey Xerces Society for Invertebrate ConservationNational Wildlife Federation - Backyard Habitat ProgramPollinator Partnership Pollinator Friendly Plant lists Interview with Steve Demkowski  Things that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

Part 2 of a 3-part interview with the “Bee Man”. Bees have been declared the most important living beings on this planet. Recent studies have shown a dramatic 90% decline in the bee populations in the last few years. The uncontrolled use of pesticides, deforestation or lack of flowers are the main reasons for their extinction.Don’t give up! Not all hope is lost - Steve tells us why bees are so important and what we can do to help them.  Willow Glen Honey Xerces Society for Invertebrate ConservationNational Wildlife Federation - Backyard Habitat Program Pollinator Partnership Pollinator Friendly Plant lists Interview with Steve Demkowski Things that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

Can water be so powerful that it can actually change a culture?See how bringing water to a village has changed the entire culture of a Maasai community from opportunities for an education, having time for their families and providing water to the wildlife. Women and girls are more likely to be responsible for collecting water for their family. In 2017, women and girls were responsible for water collection in 8 out of 10 households without onsite water supply. On today’s episode we have the pleasure of chatting with a couple of amazing people that are changing a culture with water. Sabore's WellInterview with:  Co-founder of Sabore’s Well, Therese Hjelm and Maasai Warrior and Elder and also the co-founder of Sabore’s Well, Sabore Ole Oyie. Things that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

Language - it’s so much more than the spoken word of humans. There are so many ways to communicate - words and sounds, visually, touch, smells and energy. We don’t communicate in the same ways, yet can we trust each other if we communicate differently? Can we relate? Can I understand you? Connecting with other species is taking place all around us - all the time. Join long time animal professional, Heather Vrzal, as we discuss communicating with other species. Interview with: Heather Vrzal Things that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

First of a 3-part interview with the 'Bee Man’, Steve Demkowski, about the species recently declared the most important species on earth - bees.   Bee sex is way more amazing than it sounds - for example, the male honeybee’s ejaculation is so strong we can hear it and his penis explodes after mating! Yep, that’s just the beginning of the fascinating sex life (or death) of bees. willowglenhoney.comInterview with: Steve DemkowskiThings that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

Umuganda is an unknown practice to most of the world, but not to the small East African country of Rwanda. Rwandans have used this centuries old practice of Umuganda as one of the successful tools in rebuilding the country after the 1994 genocide. It’s a key factor in contributing to its capital city, Kigali, becoming the cleanest city in Africa.  Hear about Umuganda and the impact it has had on an entire nation. Nyandungu Eco-ParkVisit Rwanda Interview with: Benita UruhishoThings that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

Bats and tequila?  What? Yes! How can the conservation of this flying mammal have anything to do with the elixir known as tequila? We think you’re going to be so surprised to find out their connection and there is no better person to tell you about this relationship then world renowned National Geographic explorer, Ecologist and Senior Professor at the Institute of Ecology at the University of Mexico, Dr. Rodrigo Medellin.  Salud - salt or no salt, come enjoy the party!Where to find Bat Friendly TequilaTequila Interchange ProjectSiembrasuro FoundationBat Conservation InternationalInterview with: Dr. Rodrigo Medellin & David Suro Things that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.

We’ve always wanted to know and yet could never quite figure it out, even with the diagrams!  We found the perfect people to help us out, The Naughty Zookeepers, animal experts that are here to chat about the fascinating sex life of birds.The Naughty Zookeeper’s TwitchInterview with: Anita Wolf & Samantha Jackson Things that make you say "Wow"!For more episodes and additional information visit the Two Chicks and a Hoe website and our Facebook page. Big thanks to our Producer, Casey Kennedy.