We're thrilled to welcome our new “Spotlight” host, Laura Dawn! In this exciting episode, Laura dives into the incredible work of “Beavers Northwest,” a groundbreaking organization that’s changing the way we view one of nature's most fascinating engineers: the beaver! These amazing animals are not just cute; they create salmon habitats, improve water quality, and enhance climate resilience, all while transforming the landscapes we depend on. Join Laura as she chats with executive director Elyssa Kerr about the inspiring mission of Beaver Northwest, the challenges of coexisting with beavers, and the surprising benefits these remarkable creatures bring to our communities. You won’t want to miss it!

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MEGAN CARLISLE is the Field Director of Wild Greif. They provide guided programs in nature, free of charge, to grieving youth, families and people of all ages. combining peer based grief support with the healing power of nature.

Wild Grief is a nonprofit based in Olympia, Washington. Serving people from around the region who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Grief after a death is disorienting and often deeply painful.

Peer support from others who have experienced a loss can help us on our grief journey. Trained guides gently offer prompts that create a safe space to open up and process the complex feelings that surround the death of someone important to us.

When we take a break from routine, and connect as a group in nature we see that death is a normal part of the cycle of life all around us. The rugged beauty of wild spaces can hold our diverse untamed emotions. When we go through it together, on the other side of we find resilience. That is why our motto is Go Outside. Go Together. Go Through it.

Wherever you are on your grief journey, we hope you can join us.

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Affectionally dubbed the “octopus whisperer”, acclaimed author SY MONTGOMERY, returns to the species she knows and loves, offering current and compassionate stories about the scientists on the front lines of octopus research and conservation.

In SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS, Montgomery, dives deep into the extraordinary life of one of nature's most intelligent and complex animals. Enhanced with breathtaking National Geographic photography, the book offers a captivating journey into the underwater world of the octopus. Often likened to alien lifeforms, these creatures exhibit remarkable intelligence and adaptability.

Montgomery's narrative takes us closer than ever to understanding the octopus, revealing groundbreaking insights into how their large brains are distributed throughout their bodies, as well as their unique ability to alter their genetic makeup in response to environmental challenges. Known for their unparalleled camouflage skills you will see breathtaking photography showing them changing shape and color. It also delves into the touching dedication of octopus mothers to their offspring.

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