Ashleigh Harris

Edric Funk

In this episode, Andy speaks with Edric Funk, the group vice president of Golf, Grounds and Irrigation at The Toro Company. Andy and Edric talk about how Edric's love for the outdoors shaped his role today and how his company is helping protect Minnesota's natural places.

Peggy Callahan

In this episode, Andy speaks with Peggy Callahan, Executive Director of the Wildlife Science Center about one her passion for one of Minnesota's most controversial and notorious predators: wolves.

Tim Dordell and Kirk Ballard

In this episode, Tim Dordell and Kirk Ballard show Andy around their cabin, talk about preserving Minnesotan White Pines and what it means to be a responsible cabin owner.

Karla Patrick

In this episode, Andy and Karla Patrick, one of Upstream's 2023 Unsung Caretakers talk about her giving garden and how being outdoors can benefit both your health and resilience. You can help recognize the people who take care of Minnesota's natural places. Learn more about how you can nominate a 2024 Unsung Caretaker here [https://mnupstream.org/unsung-caretaker/].

Ashleigh Harris

In this episode, Andy and Ashleigh Harris, an Upstream Unsung Caretaker discuss how caring for place can literally start in your own backyard.