In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking to Wildlife Researcher Ahíga Snyder of Pathways for Wildlife. Ahiga and partner Tanya Diamond , a Wildlife Ecologist, founded Pathways for Wildlife to help land trusts, conservation organizations

Learning the Land - Season 2 Episode 4: Protecting Farmland to Build Resilience

Jul 19th, 2023 30m 29s

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the Land Trust’s conservation priorities – to protect and manage working lands to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability.The vibrant working lands of Santa Cruz County face t

Learning the Land - Season 2 Episode 3: A New Crossing

Apr 26th, 2023 21m 56s

Well, hey there, Land Trust listeners! And welcome to today’s episode of Learning the Land. We’re shaking things up and offering this episode both as a podcast AND video – so if you want to enjoy some fun maps, pictures, and footage that go wit

Learning the Land - Season 2 Episode 2: Creating a Conservation Roadmap

Mar 29th, 2023 38m 8s

The Land Trust recently launched its new Conservation Roadmap, which outlines our county-wide initiatives for the next five years! The Roadmap is packed with projects that are aimed at addressing Santa Cruz County’s most pressing needs for wil

Learning the Land Season 2 Episode 1: The Science of the Open Range

Dec 19th, 2022 1h 28m

Hey there, Land Trust Listeners! In this extended episode, we join up with Rangeland Scientist Larry Ford, Ph.D. to learn more about the science of the open range - and how grazing can help protect endangered species, create biodiversity, and p

Learning the Land Episode 10 - Central Coast Wilds

Feb 3rd, 2022 46m 7s

Did you know grasslands are as crucial as forests in sequestering carbon? Or that using site-specific native plants in restoration ensures the success of local wildlife? In this episode, we interview Matt Marshall at Central Coast Wilds to lea

Learning the Land Episode 7 - Creating Safe Passage Part 2

Sep 17th, 2021 28m 39s

Welcome back, Land Trust Listeners! In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Land Trust's Wildlife Connectivity work with Project Director Dan Medieros. Together we'll learn about the Land Trust's newest project and site of our secon

Learning the Land Episode 9 - A Land Trust Leader

Sep 16th, 2021 32m 26s

We're excited to introduce the Land Trust's new Executive Director, Sarah Newkirk!In this episode, guest host and Development and Communications Director, Calah Pasley, interviews the Land Trust's new leader, Sarah Newkirk, about her previous w

Learning the Land Episode 8 - A Love for the Land

Sep 16th, 2021 27m 36s

Thinking about our legacy and what's been meaningful in our lives can take many forms. In this episode, Membership Manager Sarah McMurray interviews Donor Relations Manager Laura Dannehl-Schickman about the Land Trust's legacy program and why p

Learning the Land Episode 7 - Creating Safe Passage

Sep 16th, 2021 29m 11s

In this two-part series, we interview Land Trust Project Director Dan Medeiros about our wildlife connectivity work in Santa Cruz County.Part 1 delves into our work to create a Highway 17 wildlife tunnel. This 10-year project has pioneered new

Learning the Land: Episode 6 - Welcome to Byrne-Milliron Forest

Jul 2nd, 2021 56m 49s

Well, hey there, Land Trust Listeners! In today's episode, we're trying something new and exploring the history of one of our most beloved properties - Byrne-Milliron Forest. We're joined by former Land Trust Stewardship Manager (and unofficia

Learning the Land: Episode 5 - Climate Change, Agriculture, and Pandemics

Jun 12th, 2021 47m 14s

Hey there Land Trust listeners! This month’s episode of Learning the Land brings you a special interview with Lauren Snyder, PhD. of the Organic Farming Research Foundation. Together, we’ll explore how preserving open spaces and adopting organi

Learning the Land: Episode 4 - Working and Conserving Farmland in the Pajaro Valley

Apr 14th, 2021 52m

In this episode, we conclude our three-part working lands series by interviewing Land Trust Conservation Director Bryan Largay about the Land Trust's efforts to preserve the Pajaro Valley's nutrient-rich ag land. Together, we'll learn about why

Learning the Land: Episode 3 - Conservation Grazing

Mar 19th, 2021 53m 3s

In this episode, we meet again with Natural Resource Manager, Matthew Timmer, to continue our conversation about the Land Trust's working lands. In this conversation we focus on "Conservation Grazing" - a beneficial practice we use to maintain

Learning the Land: Episode 2 - Working Lands and Selective Timber Harvesting

Feb 3rd, 2021 39m 3s

In this episode of the Learning the Land podcast, we’re kicking off a three-part mini-series about our working lands! Specifically, how we integrate timber harvesting, cattle grazing, and farming into our land management plans.Working lands can

Learning the Land: Episode 1 - Interview with Bat Ecologist Bethany Schulze

Jan 7th, 2021 56m 29s

CONNECTING WILDLIFE TO NATUREIn our first episode of the Learning the Land podcast, we go a little batty for bats while speaking with Bat Ecologist and Acoustics Specialist, Bethany Schulze. We learn more about our local bats and the impact Bet

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