Podcasts by Kentucky Conservation Conversations

Responsible Birding with Lee Payne Jr from 2022-04-01T22:59:48

Join us for this exciting conservation conversation with Louisville Audubon Society President Lee Payne Jr. 

Spring Events and Wildlife Resource Concerns from 2022-03-02T16:12:08

Do you know how to be a good steward of our native wildlife and flora? Have you ever found a baby animal and wondered what, if anything, to do? Do you want to grow a garden but don't know where ...

Environmental Education - a Brief Overview from 2021-11-09T16:40:32

Have you ever wondered how our Environmental Educator could help you, your students or organization become better stewards of Jefferson County's natural renewable resources?

Today our edu...

CAIP Program and the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy from 2021-09-30T16:56:44

Join us as we talk to Martin Williams, Project Manager with the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and Madeline Marchal, the new Technical Assistant for the County about the CAIP Program, th...

Soil Testing and Connections to the Land from 2021-08-30T17:14:54

We are back from our summer break with LeTicia Marshall from BearFruit and Grow and Bethany Pratt from the Jefferson County Extension Office. In this episode we discuss personal connections to t...

The Dirt on Soil from 2021-03-15T04:00

Join us as we talk to PhD student Aaron Sexton about healthy soil systems and more. 

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Paleontologist Alan Goldstein and the Falls of the Ohio from 2021-02-15T18:24:06

Have you ever considered how unique the geology of our county really is? Did you know we are sitting on a bed of fossils that extends continuously to Indianapolis? Ever wonder what happened to C...

Opportunity Corner Farmer's Market from 2021-01-01T05:00

Mike Jackson and Point Barnes share their work and vision for the Opportunity Corner Farmer's Market in West Louisville. Alongside the Black Community Development Corporation, they are stri...

Water Justice in the United States from 2020-12-18T03:45:59

In this episode we chat with Walt Walker and John Lenti from Greeley and Hansen about the structures and challenges surrounding the issue of Water Justice in the United States. Below is their re...

Greeley and Hansen from 2020-11-03T05:20:49

Thank you to Greeley and Hansen for helping us explore the depths of corporate responsibility. Stay tuned for a special announcement during the podcast!

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MSD and Water Quality in Jefferson County from 2020-10-16T13:02:29

Thank you to Tony Parrott, Executive Director with MSD, for taking the time to help us understand the role MSD plays in water management in Jefferson County. 

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Water (1) from 2020-10-01T10:36:54

Do you remember how the Water Cycle works? In this episode, Kurt and I work to refresh your memory in order to provide context for future episodes.  Be sure to check out these links to expl...

Idlewild Butterfly Farm from 2020-08-23T14:12:07

Today we had to chance to speak with Blair Leano-Helvey from Idlewild Butterfly Farm about her Urban Conservation work as well as how the Pandemic has challenged their business. 

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Conversation with our Urban Agriculture Specialist from 2020-08-07T14:08:34

Join us today as we have a conversation with Lilias Pettit-Scott, our Urban Agriculture Specialist. She can be reached at urbanagconservationist@gmail.com Our website is www.jeffcd.org Erin's emai...

Kurt's Career from 2020-07-24T11:00

In this episode, Kurt shares how his upbringing informed his career choices and how he ended up in Louisville, Ky. Visit us at www.jeffcd.org

What is a Conservation District? from 2020-07-03T09:15:44

Kurt and Erin discuss the origins of Conservation Districts and the unique challenges facing Jefferson County, Kentucky as an Urban District. To learn more about us, visit our website at Listen