Best EsriFieldNotes Podcasts (2025)

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Visionary Solutions: Leveraging Esri Field Apps for eye health 21:43

7d ago21:43

21:43

Alexandre Chailloux is a senior research associate with Sightsavers, an international organization dedicated to treating and preventing eye diseases. In this episode we talk with Alex about how Sightsavers leverages Esri field apps to assist communities impacted by eye disease. Since this podcast was recorded, two countries have eliminated trachoma…

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Improving fire inspection workflows with GIS 22:46

8M ago22:46

22:46

The City of Johns Creek, Georgia implements GIS into many of their workflows. In this episode, we sit down with Catherine Cronlund, a GIS Analyst for Johns Creek, to learn how her team uses their “Esri toolbox” to improve the city’s fire inspection program.By EsriFieldNotes

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Mapping paths with Ramblers Scotland 18:54

9M ago18:54

18:54

Ramblers Scotland's mission is for “everyone to enjoy the pleasure of walking”. To help achieve this mission, they have created a Scottish Paths map that helps citizens discover over 42,000 miles of trails across the country. On this episode, we sit down with the project manager for this initiative, Luke Phillips, to learn how his team of volunteer…

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Dragons in the garden: protecting reptiles and amphibians in the United Kingdom 28:11

11M ago28:11

28:11

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rob Ward, the Senior Data and GIS Officer for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation trust (ARC). We learn how his organization uses Esri Field Apps and citizen science to monitor and protect wildlife throughout the United Kingdom.By EsriFieldNotes

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Keeping food secure with Napa County 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

California produces half of the nation's fruits and vegetables, so agricultural protection is a key pillar for the Napa County Agricultural Commissioner's office. In this episode, we sit down with Anna Norton and Andre Napolitano, two Deputy Commissioners for Napa County, to learn how they use GIS to manage pests that threaten the country's produce…

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Season 4 trailer 0:55

1y ago0:55

0:55

Welcome to the Field Notes podcast, where we engage with customers and Esri staff to understand mobile GIS, share stories from the field, and explore all things Field Operations. On this season, we’re focusing on designing better field workflows—so get ready for exciting stories and top tips to help improve your own work.…

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Field Snack #4: The Fieldwork Handbook 9:22

1y ago9:22

9:22

The Fieldwork Handbook is a new book from Esri Press that includes tips, best practices, and activities for creating successful and productive field workflows. The author, Marika Vertzonis, is a long-time friend (and former guest) of the Field Notes podcast. In our latest field snack episode, we sit down with Marika once again to talk all about thi…

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Horticulture mapping at the Desert Botanical Garden 17:58

1+ y ago17:58

17:58

Aryn Musgrave does just about everything related to GIS for the Desert Botanical Garden located in Phoenix, AZ. Maintaining land that contains over 4000 plant species is no small feat, especially since the garden doubles as a museum for researchers across the country. With ArcGIS paired with high-accuracy data collection, Aryn and her team maintain…

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Something fishy: monitoring salmon populations to protect watersheds 37:20

1+ y ago37:20

37:20

In this episode of Field Notes, we chat with Andrea Pecharich and Andrew Bartshire, who work with the Russian River Salmon and Steelhead Monitoring program. The data they collect with Esri Field Apps helps conservationists monitor fish populations, analyze patterns, and ultimately recover California's endangered fish species. Highlights from this e…

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A community effort: monitoring rangelands in Tanzania 35:39

1+ y ago35:39

35:39

African People & Wildlife is an organization dedicated to creating a world where Africa’s people and wildlife coexist and thrive in vibrant, healthy landscapes. In this episode, we sit down with two folks who help achieve this vision in Tanzania. Elizabeth Naro and Ramadhani Omary use GIS in all aspects of their work—from managing business operatio…

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Something in the water: monitoring cyanobacteria with mobile GIS 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

34:42

Shane Bradt is an extension professor at the University of New Hampshire and a member of the team responsible for creating the bloomWatch app. The app allows community members to report cases of cyanobacteria, a form of algae that’s harmful to human health, in their local lakes. In this episode of Field Notes, we talk with Shane about the importanc…

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Conserving Atlanta’s tree canopy: a conversation with Trees Atlanta 23:49

2y ago23:49

23:49

Atlanta, Georgia is often called the city of trees, however increased development over the past several years has threatened the natural landscape the city is known for. Trees Atlanta is one organization working to restore the city's tree population by raising awareness and developing a variety of initiatives to plant trees across the city. One of …

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Mapping seaside: Protecting sea turtles with GIS 31:24

2y ago31:24

31:24

Amber Kuehn is the director of the Sea Turtle Patrol on Hilton Head Island. During nesting season, her and her team of volunteers wake up before the sun to look for one thing: sea turtle nests. On this episode of Field Notes, learn how ArcGIS Field Maps and EOS receivers are used to map sea turtle nests, listen to first-hand accounts of sea turtle …

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Field Notes Season 3 0:56

2y ago0:56

0:56

Welcome to the Field Notes podcast, where we engage with customers and Esri staff to understand mobile GIS, share stories from the field, and explore all things Field Operations. On this season, we're focusing on how field apps are used across a variety of environmental efforts.By EsriFieldNotes

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Field Snack #3: Farewell, 2022 8:44

2+ y ago8:44

8:44

Another year flies by and with it another season of the Field Notes podcast. On this short, final episode, Josh and D’Maia reflect on the past year of podcasting about Esri Field Apps and mobile GIS. We hope you have a happy holiday season and a fantastic new year! We have so many exciting things in store for season three of Field Notes, and can’t …

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Transforming the Oldham County Water District with GNSS 42:13

2+ y ago42:13

42:13

Kenny Ratliff is the GIS Manager at the Oldham County Water District, where they manage 370 miles of water main and treat 1.2 billion gallons of water annually. On this episode of Field Notes, Kenny discusses how Esri Field Apps and EOS Positioning Systems helped transform their mobile operations from paper mapping to robust, high-accuracy data man…

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Best practices for GNSS data collection 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

30:02

On this episode, we’re joined by Dan Colbert and Jeff Ryan from Trimble. They talk about the value of high-accuracy data collection and share best practices for using GNSS receivers—covering everything from preparing a data collection project to practical tips while working with receivers in the field. Timestamps 2:57—Difference between GPS and GNS…

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Field Snack #2: Covering the basics of high-accuracy data collection 10:53

2+ y ago10:53

10:53

High-accuracy data collection is often a requirement when adding and inspecting assets on a map. While your phone can provide a location accuracy of a few meters, high-accuracy GNSS receivers can ensure submeter, or even centimeter level accuracy when collecting data. On this Field Snack, we break down the basics of high-accuracy data collection—co…

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From the ground level: streamlining city workflows with field apps 24:34

2+ y ago24:34

24:34

David Webb is a GIS Solutions Developer for the engineering firm, Meshek & Associates. We first met David at the User Conference, where he stopped by our booth every day to discuss the latest features and capabilities of Esri Field Apps. In David’s role, he is tasked with developing mobile solutions for clients that help integrate modern GIS capabi…

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Locate, route, respond: navigating to utility assets with mobile maps 16:00

2+ y ago16:00

16:00

In this episode of Field Notes, we dive into creating and using maps for mobile navigation. We sit down with Katherine Fuller to learn how her team at San Diego Gas and Electric uses mobile map packages (MMPKs), route layers, and custom locators in ArcGIS Navigator to route to assets, view attribute information, and respond to emergencies in the fi…

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Live from San Diego: UC 2022 20:12

2+ y ago20:12

20:12

Another Esri User Conference is in the books, and it was a whirlwind to say the least! It was wonderful spending a week devoted to GIS in sunny San Diego, and it was fantastic talking to so many customers about Esri Field Apps. Hear from some of those voices on the latest episode of Field Notes. The following are additional resources mentioned in t…

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Wings in windowsills: restoring habitat with community science 30:42

3y ago30:42

30:42

The Chicago Field Museum partners with the community on a variety of science projects, including an effort to restore the Eastern Monarch Butterfly population (which has declined 80% in the past two decades). We sit down with Mark Johnston and Karen Klinger, GIS analysts for the museum, and discuss how they employ community science to gather data, …

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Field Snack #1: User Conference 2022 8:55

3y ago8:55

8:55

Welcome to our first Field Snack: a short form episode that delivers bite-sized information. On this inaugural episode, we talk about the biggest Esri event of the year: the User Conference (UC). There is so much going on with Field Operations at UC 2022, and we break it all down in this episode. Hear from the presenters themselves, find out about …

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Disinfected data: keeping classrooms clean during a pandemic 23:07

3y ago23:07

23:07

In this episode of Field Notes, we sit down with Levi Cecil, GIS Specialist for Portland Public Schools, and discuss how he and his team use floor-aware mapping, ArcGIS Survey123, and ArcGIS Field Maps to prioritize and maintain school sanitation during these unprecedented times. The following are additional resources relevant to this episode of Fi…

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Live from Palm Springs: Dev Summit 2022 33:31

3y ago33:31

33:31

Last month we packed up our podcasting gear and traveled to Palm Springs, CA for the Esri Developer Summit. It was a jam-packed week filled with informative tech sessions, inspiring demos, and incredible conversations with Esri customers (some of which you’ll hear on this episode!). We also met for the first-time in person! Listen to our live exper…

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Let the city guide you: facilitating change with GIS 26:11

3y ago26:11

26:11

Dr. Christine Wacta is an architect and facilitator at the Savannah College of Art and Design. On this episode of Field Notes, Dr. Wacta talks about her personal journey with GIS and the importance of incorporating geography into her architecture class—including using ArcGIS QuickCapture to collect data about the urban environment.…

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A gamechanger: developing mobile apps for non-profits 21:59

3y ago21:59

21:59

We’re kicking off Season 2 of the Field Notes podcast with Martha Rodgers, CEO and Founder of Bay Park Data Solutions. Martha and her team develop GIS solutions for non-profit organizations, including the focus of this episode: the Global CHE Network. In this episode, Martha talks about the common requirements for developing apps for non-profits an…

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Field Notes Trailer 1:05

3y ago1:05

1:05

Welcome to the Field Notes podcast, where we explore all things Esri Field Operations.By EsriFieldNotes

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Everyone is a mobile worker: 2021 Field Notes year in review 28:44

3+ y ago28:44

28:44

The first season of Field Notes has officially come to a close. On our final episode of the season, we talk about our favorite moments from the past six episodes and reflect on all we’ve learned. We’ve had the opportunity to interview some fantastic guests on our first season, with one theme tying them all together: everyone is a mobile worker. Vis…

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ArcGIS Solutions, a participatory sport 30:37

3+ y ago30:37

30:37

On this episode of Field Notes, we interview the lead of ArcGIS Solutions, Scott Oppmann, and discuss the variety of solutions that Esri offers, the importance of citizen engagement to help improve communities, and how GIS continues to grow in its integration with mobile workflows.By EsriFieldNotes

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Restoring Birdtopia: GIS in Conservation 25:07

3+ y ago25:07

25:07

Scott Sambell is the founder of Ethos Environmental and our latest guest on the Field Notes podcast. Scott lives and works in New Zealand where he and his trusty dog, Milly, work to eradicate invasive species from island ecosystems. This effort involves a wide range of GIS technology, including drone imagery, heat sensing, offline data collection, …

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Inherently spatial: GIS in agriculture 23:25

3+ y ago23:25

23:25

In this episode of the Field Notes podcast, we sit down with Elvis Takow, a Solutions Engineer on the Esri Natural Resources team. Elvis discusses the role of GIS in commercial agriculture and how it’s used to select sites, inspect crops, combat climate change, and more.By EsriFieldNotes

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Counting cats at UC 2021 19:21

3+ y ago19:21

19:21

In this episode of the Field Notes podcast, we talk about our highlights from UC 2021. From the Plenary sessions to the User Presentations, there were some great stories centered on Field Operations.By EsriFieldNotes

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Census, cola and crocodiles, oh my! 20:44

4y ago20:44

20:44

In this episode, Josh and D'Maia sit down with Marika Vertzonis and talk about the history of using forms and GIS in the field and how mobile apps continue to evolve and streamline data collection. What do the census, vending machines and crocodiles all have in common? Find out in this episode.By EsriFieldNotes

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Where did the field apps go? 31:50

4y ago31:50

31:50

The first episode of Field Notes is a conversation with Jeff Shaner, the Lead Product Engineer for the Field Apps team. We talk about the evolution of field apps and how we’ve landed on our newest product, ArcGIS Field Maps.By EsriFieldNotes

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