Join us as we talk about nature with those who know her best so that we can plan, design, and implement nature-based solutions (NBS) to overcome the obstacles facing South Carolina and the Southeast. These methods keep nature at the heart of the solution and offer multiple benefits to the ecosystem and society.
Each month we sit down with a nature expert or enthusiast who shares some of the wisdom and best practices that nature has taught them. Together, we learn more about nature, ways we can design NBS to address obstacles, and suggestions on how to implement equitable nature-based work.
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Investing in Wild Places: Discussing Land Protection with Katy McWilliams and Dr. David Bishop of The Nature Conservancy (00:57:49)
On this episode, we welcome two of The Nature Conservancy's leaders in South Carolina land protection: Katy McWilliams, the director of land protection, and Dr. David Bishop, senior project director. ...
Investing in Sustainable Buildings & Community Empowerment with April Magill of Root Down Designs (00:49:43)
On this episode, we welcome April Magill, the owner of Root Down Designs, an architectural firm focused on sustainable design; April is also the executive director of the non-profit Root Down Building...
Investing in Business Sustainability & Conservation: A Special Collaborative Episode with Rick Crawford of Emerger Strategies and The Sustainable Angler Podcast (01:00:08)
On this exciting crossover episode we welcome Rick Crawford, the president of Emerger Strategies and host of the wildly popular podcast, The Sustainable Angler. A lover of all things fishing, Rick tal...
Investing in Urban Farms and Hands-On Learning with Jesse Blom of the Green Heart Project (00:48:29)
On this episode, we welcome Jesse Blom, the executive director of the Green Heart Project, an organization that builds garden-based experiential learning projects and school garden programs to educate...
Investing in Human Health & Workplace Wellbeing with Dr. Susan Johnson of Nature at Work (00:48:19)
On this episode, we welcome Dr. Susan Johnson, the founder and CEO of Nature at Work, a statewide initiative working to improve workplace wellbeing through an intentional connection with nature. As Su...
Investing in Native Plants with Maeve Snyder of SnailSeed Native Plants (00:43:23)
On this episode, we welcome Maeve Snyder, the owner of SnailSeed Native Plants in Myrtle Beach, SC. As Maeve describes the many benefits of native plants, the science behind genetic diversity, and the...
Investing in Marsh Ecosystems & Grassroot Programs with The M.A.R.S.H. Project’s Dr. Blake Scott, Joel Caldwell, and Blake Suarez (00:46:46)
On this episode, we are joined by the three founders of The M.A.R.S.H. Project: Dr. Blake Scott, Joel Caldwell, and Blake Suarez. A grassroots and community program focused on revitalizing and advocat...
Investing in Thriving and Resilient Landscapes with Zack Snipes of Shoreline Restoration Group (00:45:08)
On this episode, we are joined by Zack Snipes, co-owner of Shoreline Restoration Group (SRG), a Charleston, SC-based company that promotes thriving and resilient landscapes by preserving and stabilizi...
Investing in Personal Resilience with Gillian Zettler of The Drop In (00:51:00)
On our first episode of season 3, we sit down with Gillian Zettler, cofounder of The Drop In, a Charleston, SC-based movement studio that seeks to cultivate human connection and community resilience b...
Making the Case for Oysters with Andy Hollis (SCDNR) (00:39:55)
On this episode, we are joined by Andy Hollis, the manager of the Shellfish Management Section at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Andy transports us to South Carolina's vast system...
Making an Artist's Case for Nature with Mary Edna Fraser (00:31:11)
On this episode, we sit down with Mary Edna Fraser, a Charleston-based artist and environmental activist. An expert on the ancient method of Batik on silk, Mary Edna makes the artist's case for nature...
Water Wisdom: Remembering Dale Morris Through His Resilience Vision (01:14:58)
This episode honors Dale Morris, the former Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Charleston and co-founder of the Dutch Dialogues. Dale passed away unexpectedly just 4 days after this interview. W...
Making the Business Case for Sustainability with Leslie Skardon (Sustain SC) (00:49:48)
On this episode, we are joined by Leslie Skardon, the chief executive officer at Sustain SC, which works to ensure a sustainable future for both our economy and our environment. As Leslie describes Su...
Making the Educator's Case for Nature with EV Bell (SC Sea Grant Consortium) (00:47:23)
On this episode, we welcome EV Bell, the education and outreach manager at the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium. EV makes the educator's case for nature through stories of empowering teachers, enga...
Making the Case for Our Waterways with Andrew Wunderley, Charleston's Waterkeeper (00:47:52)
On this episode, we sit down with Andrew Wunderley, the executive director of Charleston Waterkeeper. With training in both science and law, Andrew describes how Charleston Waterkeeper uses a combinat...
Making the Case for Heritage Crops with Rollen Chalmers (00:35:57)
On this episode, we are joined by Rollen Chalmers, a farmer in the South Carolina Lowcountry who specializes in the cultivation of Carolina Gold Rice and other heritage crops, and the co-owner of Roll...
Making the Case for Prescribed Fire with Tom Dooley (00:54:15)
On this episode, we welcome Tom Dooley, the director of forest conservation for The Nature Conservancy's South Carolina chapter. An expert on forest management, Tom illustrates the ecological and soci...
Making the Case for Sustainable Agriculture with Robert Etheridge (00:35:25)
On this episode, we sit down with Robert Etheridge, the owner and president of Mixon Seed Service. A PhD in agronomy and crop science, Robert makes the case for sustainable agriculture as he shares hi...
Making the Political Case for Nature with State Representative Spencer Wetmore (00:45:35)
On this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Spencer Wetmore, South Carolina State Representative for District 115. As Spencer describes what it is like to work in state government - the c...
Making the Foodie's Case for Nature with KJ Kearney (00:51:03)
On this episode, we are joined by KJ Kearney, a community organizer and founder of the social media account “Black Food Fridays.” An avid foodie, KJ explains how food can be used as a medium for polit...
Making the Corporate Case for Nature with Maurie Lawrence (00:43:36)
On this episode, we welcome Maurie Lawrence, the vice president of sustainability and general counsel at Milliken & Company. Maurie makes the corporate case for nature as she describes Milliken's sust...
From the Mountains to the Sea: Making the Post-Disaster Case for Nature-Based Solutions (01:07:13)
As the southeast reels from the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, we decided to investigate what role nature-based solutions have - and could - play in post-disaster rebuilding. On this spe...
Making the "Nature" Case for Nature with Chris Crolley (00:48:53)
On this episode, we sit down with Captain Chris Crolley, the owner and CEO of Coastal Expeditions and the founder of the Coastal Expeditions Foundation. An avid environmental interpreter, Chris talks ...
Making the Case for Nature-Based Solutions (00:34:27)
In November 2023, the Nature-Based Exchange held a celebration to commemorate one year of successful workshops in South Carolina. At this event, we collected recordings from guests on a range of quest...
Growing the Next Generation of Nature Enthusiasts with Tony and Belinda Jones (00:49:45)
On this special summer episode, we are joined by Tony and Belinda Jones, the owners of Morning Glory Homestead Farm on St. Helena Island, SC. Tony and Belinda describe how their combined love of natur...
