Living Downstream

Episode 64: Peer2Peer Program

This episode features a few different people involved in the Peer2Peer program hosted by South Umpqua High School, the student agree to spend a few weeks working for a job that they are interested in. Umpqua Watersheds had the opportunity to host two students, a mentor (Ashlee Everett) and mentee (Malachi Flessas). The students talk about what they learned during their time with the organizations, along with their job site coordinator.

The second half of the episode features guest speaker Les Rogers, the Transition Network Facilitator for Douglas, Coos and Curry counties. Along side Les, was Vicki Poore another work site coordinator with ESD. These two discuss the program, history, importance and impact this program has on the entire community.

Episode 63: Jacob Lebel talks about the case Juliana v. United States

This episode features a local environmental activist Jacob Lebel, who is one of the plaintiffs suing the government for climate related impacts and how this will effect future generations. This episode provides a lot of great information regarding the case and why it is significant.

Episode 62: Interview with Max Smoot Frogleg Art Studio

This episode features quest speaker Max Smoot from Cass Studio/Frogleg Studio in Roseburg, Oregon. He speaks about his experience as an artist in a rural area and trying to get the community involved art activities.

The second portion of the episode features a segment from speaking with green teacher about art.

Episode 61: Interview with Steve Denney

This interview features guest speaker Steve Denney from the Umpqua Oaks Partnership to discuss the impact oak species have on the ecosystem health and restoration projects.

Episode 60: Interview with AmeriCorps Lakia and Louisa

This interview features Lakia Burnside-Atkinson and Louisa D'Amico-Erlandson from UCAN AmeriCorps to discuss their service term and projects they have been focused on.

The second half of the interview features a segment from speaking with green teacher.

Episode 59: Interview with UCAN Americorps (Tracy and Kaitlyn)

This interview features two guest speakers from UCAN AmeriCorps, Tracy Maxwell serving with Umpqua Valley Audubon Society as the Outreach Coordinator and Kaitlyn Miner serving with Douglas County Partners Students Success as the Brightworks STEAM Education to Career Mentor.

The two speak about their experiences with UCAN AmeriCorps and the projects they have been working on since starting their service with UCAN AmeriCorps.

Episode 58: Earth Day History/Local Events and Green Teacher Segment

This episode features guest speakers Kasey Hovik, the executive director of Umpqua Watersheds joining us to discuss the history of earth day and upcoming events. Tracy Maxwell with Umpqua Valley Audubon Society to discuss their upcoming earth day event and Melanie MacKinnon representing Douglas County Global Warming Coalition, discussing earth day event hosted by the Umpqua Transportation Electrification Team and co-sponsored by Pacific Power, DCGWC, FORTH, Umpqua Watersheds, and Aviva Health.

In the later portion of this episode we feature a special segment by Talking with Green Teacher. What are some common misconceptions about trees? How can we foster meaningful experiences with them? In which situations does anthropomorphizing work and not work? Arborist Ian Allan spends most of his time among trees in the 200 hectares of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Wilderness Area that he manages in New South Wales, Australia. He has amassed a treasure trove of stories and insights about the woody giants that surround us and provide so many ecosystems services. Ian joined us to discuss how to connect trees with people — both the initiated and the uninitiated. He also shared some details about a new project being conducted in partnership with a local First Nation.

Episode 57: Interview with UCAN AmeriCorps (Ethan and Teighan)

This episode features two UCAN AmeriCorps, Ethan Robison in his role as Pollinator Education and Outreach Specialist serving at Pollinator Project Rogue Valley and Teighan Carnagey in his role as Community Engagement Leader serving at UCAN. The two discuss their service terms, projects and upcoming events.

 

Episode 56: Interview with the Oregon Wild Horse Organization

This episode features quest speaker Theresa Barbour with the Oregon Wild Horse Organization to talk about wild horses and burrows in Oregon. She discusses the impact that horses have on the land compared to cattle, the importance of wild horses in the food chain, their native status, and BLM's management of wild horses on public lands.

Episode 55: Interview with a local Resident - Chriset

This episode features guest speaker Chriset Palenshus, a local resident joining us to discuss the impact of white supremacy on land use and forestry management, ingenious practices and cultures.  She wears many different hats, as a birth worker, mother, business owner, advocate of LGBTQIA+, gardener and more!

Chriset does not speak for any organization, she does not represent anyone, and this is her personal opinion.