Everyday Environment Podcast

Everyday Environment delves into the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world. From water, air, energy, plants, and animals to the complex interactions within these elements, we aim to unravel the ties that link us to our environment. Through a variety of educational formats, including podcasts, blogs, and videos, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of these connections among the residents of Illinois. Explore more at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironment.Hosted by: Abigail Garofalo, Amy Lefringhouse, and Erin Garrett

Everyday Environment Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 188 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Everyday Environment Podcast, a education show with 188 episodes published.

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  Episode #188

  Working hand in hand with nature in your garden with Amy Powers

  Aug 12, 20261h 15m

  We're kicking off our nature-based solution season with guest Amy Powers, who is a garden coach and social media influencer in the Chicago region. We had a blast chatting with Amy about how we can work with nature rather than against in our home gardens. We talk about native plants, fall garden care, and the importance of paying attention to how we communicate when talking with others about incorporating nature-based solutions. Check out Amy's videos at Powers Plants on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube @Powers_Plants Share your own Everyday Observation Was there something about this topic we didn’t cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect , and we may share it in a future blog or podcast. Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu , Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu , Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our Newsletter Check out our Blog See the Everyday Environment Archives

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  Episode #189

  Practicing Curiosity: the Season 5 Preview

  Aug 5, 202620 min

  Join the Everyday Environment team for our fifth season chatting with experts, researchers, and professionals in the environmental field. Erin, Amy, and Abigail go over the theme for season five and the very exciting guests they have in store. Subscribe to our newsletter to get notified when a new episode is released.

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  Episode #187

  Answering your invasive species questions: a Q&A with Chris Evans

  May 27, 202659 minS0

  <p>For our final episode of our invasive species season we have something a little different: we're sharing the recording of an invasive species livestream we hosted on Facebook with Chris Evans, answering your invasive species questions! Get the answers to your questions about managing different species, communicating about invasives, regulations, and more.</p><p>Share your own Everyday Observation</p><p>Was there something about this topic we didn’t cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect, and we may sh...

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  Episode #186

  A case study in invasive species management: Emiquon Preserve with Dr. Maria Lemke

  May 20, 202652 minS0

  <p>After decades of draining the land for agriculture, restoring water to The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve helped recreate high quality wetland, lake, and marsh habitats that were once common along the Illinois River. Maintaining these high-quality habitats requires monitoring and effectively managing invasive species. This episode's discussion will focus primarily on our efforts to better understand and manage the common carp population at Emiquon to reduce negative impacts on water quality and vegetative habitats.</p><p>Resources mentioned: </p>Emiquon PreserveRamsar sitesEmiquon Preserve Monitoring at Forbes Biological Station<p>Share your own Everyday Observation</p><p>Was there som...

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  Episode #185

  Mushroom minute: a look at the invasive golden oyster mushroom with Aishwarya Veerabahu

  May 13, 202643 minS0

  <p>Abigail and Amy chat with Aishwarya Veerabahu, a mycologist and PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She enlightens us with the issues surrounding the golden oyster mushroom, a representative of the fungi kingdom , one kingdom we haven't discussed.   We explore the rapid spread of the golden oyster mushroom across eastern North America, what happens when an invasive fungus moves into native woodland ecosystems, and why mushrooms growing on dead trees can tell us a lot about forest health. Plus, we somehow end up debating the difference between a rock pigeon and a mourning dove, so, bird experts we n...

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