Conservation Starters
Conservation Starters is a podcast created by the Thurston Conservation District. This series is dedicated to empowering Thurston County residents to steward our shared natural resources. Through thoughtful conversations with TCD staff, community partners, and community members we explore a program or issue related to the work of the Conservation District and how our community can engage with us and our staff.
Podcasting since 2021 • 31 episodes
Conservation Starters
Latest Episodes
Fall Gardening with Your Local Master Gardener
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by our local Master Gardener, Cor Carlton, WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Program Manager. Together, we talk about the two programs she manages and discuss...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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46:45
Demystifying Technical Assistance and the Cost-share Process
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters sit down with TCD's Senior Natural Resource Specialist, Kendall Carman to better understand the way we support community members in the Thurston County. Together, we break down what terms like te...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:00
Focusing on Forests
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Stewardship Forester, Alex Chacon to discuss how TCD is now offering more support for forest landowners in our community. We dive into what "heal...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:40
What are Riparian Buffers?
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Habitat Restoration Specialist, Joey Burgess to discuss the role of riparian buffers on our landscape. We discuss the benefits of adding pl...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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40:18
Want to Farm my Yard?
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Community Agricultural Coordinator, Tina Wagner to discuss urban agriculture in our local community. Together, we dive into challenges facing our...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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44:01