The Barnacle Society w John Palenchar Volunteer & Past-President | Get to know the history & how they support the Barnacle State Park

Casa Valentina w Executive Director Janice Graham | Providing at-risk & former foster care youth w safe affordable housing, skills and support

Casa Valentina provides at-risk and former foster care youth with safe affordable housing, life skills, and continued support so that they achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Their vision is a community in which all foster children receive the care and support they need to reach their full potential. Ken Russell Miami Podcast Signup for our newsletter: https://forms.gle/gN5XhGcrWS9BHscZA Guest Links & contact: Casa Valentina https://casavalentina.org

St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center w Dr. Chemika Burkhalter | Topics: Early child education, Self-development, early child care & personal growth

St. Alban's is committed to providing quality early childhood education to young children that nourish self-development, cultural identity, and respect for others while supporting the personal growth of the families enrolled in the programs. Ken Russell Miami Podcast Signup for our newsletter: https://forms.gle/gN5XhGcrWS9BHscZA Guest Links & contact: St. Alan's Child Enrichment Center http://www.stalbanschildcare.org

The Barnacle Society w John Palenchar Volunteer & Past-President | Get to know the history & how they support the Barnacle State Park

Just off Main Highway in downtown Coconut Grove awaits a jewel from a quieter time. The Barnacle, the 19th century home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of Coconut Grove’s most influential and charming residents, is one of the oldest houses in Miami-Dade County. Munroe purchased 40 acres of bayfront land in 1886 for $400 plus one of his sailboats, Kingfish, valued at an additional $400. His boathouse was built in 1887. The family lived at The Barnacle until 1973 when it became a state park. As a seaman, naturalist and photographer, Commodore Munroe cherished the natural world around him; it is a fitting legacy that we, too, can share at Barnacle Historic State Park. Ken Russell Miami Podcast Signup for our newsletter: https://forms.gle/gN5XhGcrWS9BHscZA Guest Links & contact: The Barnacle Society 3485 Main Highway Coconut Grove FL 33133 https://thebarnacle.org

Coral Reef Restoration w Professor Andrew C. Baker Ph.D. from RSMAS University of Miami | Protecting coral reefs & making them resilient

Today we talk to Professor Andrew C. Baker, Ph.D. from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami. We talk about his work with coral reefs, especially those around the City of Miami. He is working extensively on coral reel restoration and finding ways to protect them from natural and human-made stressors. His main goal is to help coral reels become more resilient and healthier. Ken Russell Miami Podcast Signup for our newsletter: https://forms.gle/gN5XhGcrWS9BHscZA Guest Links & contact: Andrew C. Baker, M.A. (Cantab.), Ph.D. Professor Department of Marine Biology and Ecology Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science University of Miami https://www.rsmas.miami.edu

Debris Free Oceans with Co-Founder & President Caiti Waks | Talking points: plastic pollution, debris clean up, a preventive look at plastic use, creating policy, and an holistic approach to reducing debris

Debris Free Oceans is a Miami-based organization that inspires local communities to responsibly manage the lifecycle of plastics and waste as part of a global initiative to eradicate marine debris from our beaches, reefs, and oceans. they believe in shifting our culture towards a circular economy, where “waste” no longer exists and all consumables are part of a closed-loop lifecycle. Ken Russell Miami Podcast Signup for our newsletter: https://forms.gle/gN5XhGcrWS9BHscZA Guest Links & contact: Debris Free Oceans https://debrisfreeoceans.org hello@debrisfreeoceans.org