Big Blend Radio: Nature Connection Radio Podcast
1) The Dawes Arboretum: How Beeman and Bertie Dawes Created a Living Museum of Trees
Leslie Wagner shares the conservation legacy of Bertie Dawes and the founding story of The Dawes Arboretum, a living museum of trees in Ohio
2) Spring Flower-Powered Adventures in California’s Sequoia Country
Celebrate spring in Central California’s Sequoia Country with wildflowers, native gardens, outdoor trails, and vibrant community festivals.
3) Breathing In the Awe: Music Inspired by America's National Parks
Composer Luke Diamond and conservation advocate Elaine A. Powers discuss Breathing in the Awe, a national park–inspired choral project.
4) Backyarding in 2026: Landscapes for People, Pets & the Planet
Explore the 2026 backyarding trends shaping smarter, greener, and pet-friendly outdoor spaces with Kris Kiser of the TurfMutt Foundation.
5) James Michael Dorsey: Award-winning Author & Explorer
Acclaimed author and explorer James Michael Dorsey shares stories of cultural preservation, endangered languages, and his work with whales.
6) Ecological Gardening: Working with Nature for a Healthier Garden
Discover how ecological gardening creates healthier, more resilient landscapes with Matt Mattus of the American Horticultural Society.
7) Outdoors in California's Sequoia Country: National Parks, Forests, Monuments & Refuges
From giant sequoias and birding to cultural history and dark skies, explore the great outdoors that define California’s Sequoia Country.
8) Birds of the Great Lakes with Dexter Patterson
Dexter Patterson, author of Birds of the Great Lakes, discusses migration, conservation, winter birding, and why birding is for everyone.
9) When Martians Were Real: Science, History & America’s Alien Craze
David Baron explores how science, imagination, and history fueled America’s turn-of-the-century obsession with Mars and belief in Martians.
10) Chasing the Northern Lights: An Adventure Awaits
Travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares the science, beauty, and adventure of chasing the Northern Lights, plus photography tips.