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Our Rich Land

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...is a combined effort of Richland Soil & Water Conservation District & Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield, Ohio. Hosts Josh Steffen (Kingwood’s director) and Evan Stern (a District technician) explore issues and topics regarding the protection and enhancement of natural resources, while trying to keep the mood light and the jokes abundant. Who said learning about conservation couldn’t include a few laughs?!

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15 episodios

episode Wetlands at Work: The Fowler Woods Project artwork

Wetlands at Work: The Fowler Woods Project

In our first episode featuring three expert guests, we explore the importance of wetlands, the challenges they face and how restoration and mitigation efforts are making a difference. We also dive into the Fowler Woods wetland project here in Richland County. Thank you to our special guests: Jim Palus – Restoration Ecologist at The Nature Conservancy Mark Dilley – Chief Scientist at MAD Scientist Associates, LLC Jenny Adkins – Director of Business Development & Marketing at MAD Scientist Associates, LLC Wondering about wetlands? 1. Common Wetland Plants of Ohio - https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub5530_WetlandPlantsWEB_R1221.pdf [https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub5530_WetlandPlantsWEB_R1221.pdf] 2. Wetland Soils, Hydrology, and Geomorphology https://www.fs.usda.gov/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2014/nrs_2014_jackson_001.pdf [https://www.fs.usda.gov/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2014/nrs_2014_jackson_001.pdf] 3. Classification and Types of Wetlands https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/classification-and-types-wetlands#undefined [https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/classification-and-types-wetlands#undefined] 4. AmphIBI Field Manual https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/epa.ohio.gov/Portals/35/wetlands/AmphIBI_Field_Manual.pdf [https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/epa.ohio.gov/Portals/35/wetlands/AmphIBI_Field_Manual.pdf] 5. Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Manual https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/wetlands_9invertebrate.pdf [https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/wetlands_9invertebrate.pdf] 6. Ohio Rapid Assessment Method (ORAM) https://mwbinst.com/courses/ohio-rapid-assessment-method [https://mwbinst.com/courses/ohio-rapid-assessment-method] 7. Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/fowler-woods-state-nature-preserve [https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/fowler-woods-state-nature-preserve] 8. TNC Request for Proposals Fowler Woods https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/documents/tnc-rfp_fowler-woods_design-build_final.pdf [https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/documents/tnc-rfp_fowler-woods_design-build_final.pdf] 9. Sackett v. EPA https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-454_4g15.pdf [https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/21-454_4g15.pdf] Connect with us 1. Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ [https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/] or call 419-774-8986 2. Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ [https://kingwoodcenter.org/] 3. The Nature Conservancy in Ohio https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/ohio/ [https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/ohio/] 4. MAD Scientist Associates LLC https://madscientistassociates.net/ [https://madscientistassociates.net/] Musical Talent Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

5 de feb de 2026 - 1 h 37 min
episode Raptors of Ohio - Conservation in Action artwork

Raptors of Ohio - Conservation in Action

Raptors of Ohio: Conservation in Action - with Louie Andres and Amanda Vanderford Ohio skies are home to powerful predators, but on the ground, raptors face serious threats. In this episode of Our Rich Land, we talk with Amanda Vanderford Curator of Birds for the Ohio Bird Sanctuary and Louis Andres, former naturalist program specialist for MWCD and current Public Works Director for Mansfield, about efforts to protect Ohio’s vultures, kestrels, ospreys, and other birds of prey. Learn about the challenges these raptors face and how you can help support their future. Bird Nerd Resources 1. Raptors of Ohio Field Guide https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub%205386%20Raptors%20of%20Ohio%20FIeld%20Guide.pdf [https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub%205386%20Raptors%20of%20Ohio%20FIeld%20Guide.pdf] 2. Owls of Ohio Field Guide https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub%205423%20-%20Common%20Owls%20of%20Ohio%20R0123_WEB.pdf [https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/backyard-wildlife/Pub%205423%20-%20Common%20Owls%20of%20Ohio%20R0123_WEB.pdf] 3. Valley Forge Audubon Society- Secondary Rodenticide Poisoning in Birds https://valleyforgeaudubon.org/2024/09/13/secondary-rodenticide-poisoning-in-birds/ [https://valleyforgeaudubon.org/2024/09/13/secondary-rodenticide-poisoning-in-birds/] 4. While-Tailed Deer and the Balance of Nature https://glenhelen.org/land-stewardship-news/white-tailed-deer-and-the-balance-of-nature/ [https://glenhelen.org/land-stewardship-news/white-tailed-deer-and-the-balance-of-nature/] 5. National Audubon Society – Black Vultures https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-vulture [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/black-vulture] 6. National Audubon Society – Osprey https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/osprey [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/osprey] 7. National Audubon Society – American Kestrel https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-kestrel [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/american-kestrel] 8. National Audubon Society – Bald Eagle https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle [https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle] 9. Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/hellbender [https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/hellbender] Contact Us 1. Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ [https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/] or call 419-774-8986 2. Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ [https://kingwoodcenter.org/] 3. Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) https://www.mwcd.org/ [https://www.mwcd.org/] 4. Ohio Bird Sanctuary https://www.ohiobirdsanctuary.com/ [https://www.ohiobirdsanctuary.com/]   Musical Talent Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

12 de nov de 2025 - 1 h 12 min
episode From the Farm to the Statehouse: A Conversation with Director Baldridge artwork

From the Farm to the Statehouse: A Conversation with Director Baldridge

In this episode we sit down with the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Brian Baldridge, to discuss ODA’s mission, their diverse responsibilities and Director Baldridge’s journey into leadership. He also shares advice for Ohio farmers, reflects on his favorite farm memories and talks about the department’s role in supporting Ohio fairs. Resources 1. Spongy Moth that Director Baldridge mentioned https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/spongy-moth [https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/spongy-moth] 2. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ [https://www.aphis.usda.gov/] 3. H2Ohio Information and application https://richlandswcd.net/agriculture/h2ohio/ [https://richlandswcd.net/agriculture/h2ohio/] 4. Come see Richland SWCD at the Richland County Fair! https://richlandcountyfair.com/ [https://richlandcountyfair.com/] 5. Check out the Wayne County Fair! https://waynecountyfairohio.com/ [https://waynecountyfairohio.com/] Contact Us 1. Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ [https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/] or call 419-774-8986 2. Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ [https://kingwoodcenter.org/] 3. Ohio Department of Agriculture https://agri.ohio.gov/home [https://agri.ohio.gov/home] Musical Talent Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

8 de ago de 2025 - 36 min
episode Lettuce Feed the City - Walt Bonham, The Food Lab LLC artwork

Lettuce Feed the City - Walt Bonham, The Food Lab LLC

Wondering where your food comes from? Walt Bonham, founder of The Food Lab LLC and founding member of The Richland County Grow Op, has answers! In this episode, we dig into urban gardening, food security, perennial crop systems and how community driven efforts are transforming access to fresh food. Garden Nerd Resources 1. The Food Lab LLC http://eatthefoodlab.com/ [http://eatthefoodlab.com/] 2. Richland County Grow Op https://richlandgro-op.com/ [https://richlandgro-op.com/] 3. North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) https://www.necic-ohio.org/about-us [https://www.necic-ohio.org/about-us] 4. Richland County Food Producers https://richlandswcd.net/agriculture/richland-county-food-producer-list/ [https://richlandswcd.net/agriculture/richland-county-food-producer-list/] 5. Biotechnology in Agriculture (Gene splicing) https://portal.ct.gov/caes/plant-science-day/1999/biotechnology-in-agriculture [https://portal.ct.gov/caes/plant-science-day/1999/biotechnology-in-agriculture] 6. Ecosystem Services https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/ecosystem-services#:~:text=Ecosystem%20services%20are%20the%20direct,support%20and%20sustain%20human%20livelihoods [https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/ecosystem-services#:~:text=Ecosystem%20services%20are%20the%20direct,support%20and%20sustain%20human%20livelihoods]. 7. Food Deserts https://foodispower.org/access-health/food-deserts/ [https://foodispower.org/access-health/food-deserts/] 8. RSWCD Urban Gardening Newsletter Articles: Sub Irrigated Planters (SIP [https://richlandswcd.net/news/urban-gardening-made-easy-with-sub-irrigated-planters/]) and Urban Composting [https://richlandswcd.net/news/tiny-space-big-impact-backyard-composting/]    Contact us 1. Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ [https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/] or call 419-774-8986 2. Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ [https://kingwoodcenter.org/] Musical talent Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.

12 de may de 2025 - 1 h 11 min
episode Giving Pollinators the Right-of-Way, Part 2 - Marne Titchenell, OSU Extension artwork

Giving Pollinators the Right-of-Way, Part 2 - Marne Titchenell, OSU Extension

The anticipation is over - pollinators part 2 is here! In this episode we continue our conversation with Marne Titchenell, Program Director for Wildlife at OSU Extension. Join us as we explore the ingredients of pollinator habitat, learn about pollinator species many aren’t aware of and more! Episode Resources 1. Number of bee species: USGS [https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-many-species-native-bees-are-united-states] and Ohio Bee Guide [https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator.org/assets/generalFiles/OhioBeeGuideFINAL.pdf] 2. Need to read it to believe it? "Wasps: Their Biology, Diversity, and Role and Beneficial Insects and Pollinators of Native Plants [https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Wasps%3A+Their+Biology%2C+Diversity%2C+and+Role+and+Beneficial+Insects+and+Pollinators+of+Native+Plants]" by Heather Holms 3. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: https://www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation [https://www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation] 4. "The Living Landscape [https://www.google.com/search?q=doug+tallamy+and+rick+darke&rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS978US978&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigAdIBCDk2MDFqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&si=ACC90nxka2Fvqm8pF4Tj4sQ1t1xOPTAVplyHpBdH0zgJdXkMOrEyZuCnnNHGb0YqKqUxT2ZeQ1M1Fc4tjUBg-8mPssqz9Yk-RVDyonErqbqLT8YtnVO6zuNRHc2i5v2aCEOp9ETH5oSNYtDGiLkh4ffhNhPr4fyQJZ8Q0eVvo7AAXmwagLKQU8bUwr9slq-c6NsCSZXOPW31&ictx=1&ved=2ahUKEwjgxK6L49mJAxVt3ckDHbbMJ-gQ_coHegQIHxAB]" by Rick Darke and Doug Tallemy 5. Ohio Trees for Bees Fact Sheet [https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/sites/woodlands/files/imce/OSU%20Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Ohio%20Trees%20for%20Bees.pdf] 6. Homegrown National Park: https://homegrownnationalpark.org/ [https://homegrownnationalpark.org/] For further information 1.  Plant Phenology Network: https://www.usanpn.org/ [https://www.usanpn.org/] 2. Monarch Watch: https://www.monarchwatch.org/ [https://www.monarchwatch.org/] 3. OSU Bee Lab: https://u.osu.edu/beelab/ [https://u.osu.edu/beelab/] 4. Attracting Pollinators Fact Sheet: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-47 [https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-47] 5. “The Bees in Your Backyard [https://www.google.com/search?q=the+bees+in+your+backyard+a+guide+to+north+america%27s+bees&client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=54ec906adffc8dca&ei=a_yTZ5nFKN-S0PEPoouVsAM&oq=the+bees+in+your+backyard+a+guide+to+north+america%27s+bees%5C&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiOnRoZSBiZWVzIGluIHlvdXIgYmFja3lhcmQgYSBndWlkZSB0byBub3J0aCBhbWVyaWNhJ3MgYmVlc1wqAggAMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBUiVNVCuCFiRNXAEeAGQAQCYAdcBoAHWDaoBBjMuMTEuMbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCEaACvQvCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIFEC4YgATCAhQQLhiABBiXBRjcBBjeBBjgBNgBAcICBRAAGIAEwgILEC4YgAQYkQIYigXCAhoQLhiABBiRAhiKBRiXBRjcBBjeBBjgBNgBAZgDAIgGAZAGAroGBggBEAEYFJIHBDcuMTCgB7tG&sclient=gws-wiz-serp]” by Joseph S. Wilson and Olivia Messinger Carril 6. Michigan State University: Bees and Pollinators [https://www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu/bees-and-pollinators/] Contact Us! 1. Marne Titchenell https://senr.osu.edu/our-people/marne-titchenell [https://senr.osu.edu/our-people/marne-titchenell] 2. Richland SWCD - Call 419-747-8686/ https://richlandswcd.net/ [https://richlandswcd.net/] 3. Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ [https://kingwoodcenter.org/] Music Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: “Run One Down” by Dan Lebowitz “Squirm Worm”, “Jane Street”, and “Easy Stroll” by Track Tribe Thank you!

10 de feb de 2025 - 50 min
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