Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp Realty. Hosted by Doug Gilbert (ecologist) and Mike Meldon (educator) of Love Our Land, Learning to Love Our Land encourages listeners to embark on a journey to reimagine the landscape around them, including in their own neighborhoods and yards. The science is clear, our planet is in the midst of a ‘biodiversity crisis’ that has and will continue to reshape the ecosystems we rely on to support our communities. Our ecosystems are si ...
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Doug's Summer Adventures as a Wildlife Ecologist
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36:42In this episode, Doug highlights three recent conservation projects he worked on. First, in southeast Utah, he conducted surveys for federally protected birds like the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, ensuring infrastructure projects don’t harm endangered species. Doug also shares some exciting wildlife encounters and his search for the elusive West…
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It's National Trail Week! Why we Have Trails, Outdoor Cats, and the Youth Conservation Team
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55:57As Mike and Doug walk the trail at the Simpson Nature Preserve, they discuss the importance of trails and how they foster community connection and a respect for their local green spaces. Then they discuss the harry topic- outdoor cats and the damage they cause to local e ecosystems. Finally, we hear from members of our Youth Conservation Team on wh…
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March: It's All about the Bees (and NOT the Honey Bees)
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57:13In this episode tells us all about our native bees and we dive into the 'controversial' subject of Honey bees also. Doug also discusses what you can do with your landscapes this month. Enjoy! Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp RealtyBy Doug Gilbert and Mike Meldon
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Mike and Doug discuss the reappearance of bobcats in the area, the truth about coyotes, and how you can call in your own owls! Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp RealtyBy Doug Gilbert and Mike Meldon
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December: Winter Walks, Winter Tree ID and Preserve & Park Talk
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1:04:58In this episode Doug talks about his favorite winter walking spots in greater Cincinnati and Mike speaks with Josh Torbeck, the Executive Director of the Clermont County Park District. Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp RealtyBy Doug Gilbert and Mike Meldon
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November: Mushrooms, Winter Bird Watching & The Grail
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49:25In this episode Mike and Doug discuss the mushrooms to be on the lookout for right now and how to cook them up! He then discusses collecting acorns and where to bird watch this winter. We wrap it up with an interview with Terrie Pucket of The Grail. We discuss their new initiatives as they celebrate their 80th year- including one with Love Our Land…
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In our inaugural episode, Mike and Doug introduce themselves and discuss what to do with your fall leaves, what to plant and when, and the importance of bats. Brought to you by Gina Dubell-Smith's Designed2Sell Team eXp RealtyBy Doug Gilbert and Mike Meldon
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