ReciproCity — Caring for urban land and water
Steve Glass previews the annual Land and Water Summit, where people gather to talk about making cities into the best possible water stewards, for the benefit of people and wildlife alike.
Growing food year-round—in any climate
Charlie Shultz is back to update us on the thriving greenhouse programs in Santa Fe—and the explosion of interest around the world
Renewing farms with renewable energy
Iowa farmer Joe Heinrich leads a non-profit that is helping farmland owners to work with solar and wind developers—which can bring more income and opportunities for creative land use.
Putting soil science to work
Dr. Caitlin Youngquist uses her science training and agricultural experience to solve problems—everything from animal health to food insecurity to family dynamics in small businesses.
Bringing bison back to indigenous lands
We talk to the makers of Bring them Home, a documentary about the return of bison to the Blackfeet Nation in Montana—and their potential for healing of both land and people. The film is narrated by Oscar-nominated Blackfeet actress Lily Gladstone.
Meet Xochitl, Quivira’s new Executive Director
Xochitl Torres Small served as New Mexico congresswoman and as deputy director of the USDA. Now she’s leading Quivira Coaltion—and in this podcast talks about her visions and hopes.
Food, power, and hope in the American West
Conversations with writers from High Country News and the Food & Environment Reporting Network about HCN’s latest issue, including the value of forest conservation for climate mitigation and Alaskan indigenous food ways.
The perils and poetics of being a fire lookout
Philip Connors has been a fire lookout in the Gila National Forest for over two decades, and has written several books about life on the mountain, including his latest, The Mountain Knows the Mountain.
Ted Turner’s Ranch: Watching degraded ecosystems bounce back
Ted Turner bought a New Mexico ranch that’s bigger than many national parks. A new film, Preserved, details its history, conservation projects, and influence.
An outdoor classroom for land stewardship—and life skills
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps gives young adults training in landscape conservation, and in the process they also learn how to be part of a greater community.