Conversations on the Marsh

Episode 10: Dr. Scott Bergeson - Batman

Dr. Scott Bergeson is an Associate Professor of Biology at Purdue University Fort Wayne, specializing in wildlife ecology and conservation. His research focuses on the behavior and habitat use of at-risk species, particularly bats, and how environmental changes affect their survival. He is passionate about mentoring students and engaging the public in understanding and protecting local ecosystems. At Little River Wetlands Project, our mission is to restore and protect wetlands in the historic watershed of the Little River, a major tributary of the Wabash River, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems. To learn more about our organization and the many events we sponsor, please visit www.lrwp.org [https://www.lrwp.org]. Reference link:The economic impacts of ecosystem disruptions: Costs from substituting biological pest control https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adg0344 [https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adg0344]

Episode 9: Laura Stine - The Importance of Native Plants

Our guest this month is Laura Stine, owner of Laura Stine Gardens. Her keen interest in plants has led her to research and design with many plants that are native to our region. These plants not only fit beautifully into the home landscape but also connect our landscapes to nature in useful and fascinating ways. Laura has a B.S. from Indiana University Bloomington and a certification in Landscape Technology from Ivy Tech. She has 25 years of experience designing a wide range of outdoor living spaces and in her previous position was the Senior Landscape Designer for a Fort Wayne nursery and landscaping company. She sits on the executive committee of the Northeast chapter of the Indiana Native Plants and Wildflower Society and enjoys using native plants that create healthy ecosystems while connecting residential landscapes to our native wildlife, including birds, butterflies and beneficial insects. At Little River Wetlands Project, our mission is to restore and protect wetlands in the historic watershed of the Little River, a major tributary of the Wabash River, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems. To learn more about our organization and the many events we sponsor, please visit www.lrwp.org [https://www.lrwp.org/].

Episode 8: Emerson Brink and Joshua Groeling - A Conservation Internship to Remember

This summer, Little River Wetlands Project was pleased to host two summer interns, Emerson Brink and Joshua Groeling. In this podcast they are interviewed by Preserve and Volunteer Steward Charles Sifferlen about their experience working in Eagle Marsh. For anyone considering a career in conservation, they provide excellent insight into what that can be like. At Little River Wetlands Project, our mission is to restore and protect wetlands in the historic watershed of the Little River, a major tributary of the Wabash River, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems. To learn more about our organization and the many events we sponsor, please visit www.lrwp.org [https://www.lrwp.org/].

Episode 7: Dr. Mark Jordan - Counting Wildlife

Professor and Chair of Biology at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Mark has expertise in wildlife conservation and serves on the Land Committee. https://www.pfw.edu/about-pfw/who-we-are/directories/mark-jordan [https://www.pfw.edu/about-pfw/who-we-are/directories/mark-jordan] At Little River Wetlands Project, our mission is to restore and protect wetlands in the historic watershed of the Little River, a major tributary of the Wabash River, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems. To learn more about our organization and the many events we sponsor, please visit www.lrwp.org [https://www.lrwp.org/].

Episode 6: Little River Wetlands Project Staff

This month's episode is a little different than usual. We are participating in the worldwide Podcasthon. We will be one of over 1,400 podcasts participating this year. The idea is that each podcast will feature its favorite nonprofit and release the episode this week as part of a coordinated effort to draw attention to the good work of nonprofits all around the world. Of course, our podcast will be dedicated to our favorite nonprofit, the Little River Wetlands Project. Guests: Cammy Sutter, Executive Director Don Cunningham, Lead Preserve Steward Aly Munger, Wetland Educator Charles Sifferlen, Preserve and Volunteer Steward David Keuhl, Development Administrator At Little River Wetlands Project, our mission is to restore and protect wetlands in the historic watershed of the Little River, a major tributary of the Wabash River, and to provide educational opportunities that encourage good stewardship of wetlands and other natural ecosystems. To learn more about our organization and the many events we sponsor, please visit www.lrwp.org [https://www.lrwp.org/].