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 • 38 episodes
Conservation Starters
Latest Episodes
Leaf to Life: Macroinvertebrates and Carbon Cycling
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Dr. Carri LeRoy a local researcher and professor at The Evergreen State College. Together, we discuss why improving water quality is important, the role macroinvertebrates play i...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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49:22
Flying Through the Riparian Zone
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Kim Adelson, vice president and education chair of the South Sound Bird Alliance. Together, we dive into the the world of birds. We discuss the role birds play in riparian ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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52:36
Working with Beavers: Nature’s Ecosystem Engineer
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Elyssa Kerr, Executive Director of Beavers Northwest. Together, we dive into the the world of beavers. We discuss the history of the American Beaver and hear all about why this c...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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45:06
A Sit-down with TCD's Board of Supervisors
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by TCD's Board of Supervisors TJ Johnson, Betsie De Wreede, Doug Rushton, Marianne Tompkins, and David Iyall. During this episode, we get to know each of our board members and hear...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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57:18
Discovering Hedgerows Part 2
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Senior WSU Extension Coordinator & Educator, Erica Guttman. During this episode we dive even deeper into the world of hedgerows, exploring hedgerow design and planting plans...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:09:56