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Michelle Halbur and the Wonders of Grasslands
In this episode we talk to Pepperwood’s Ecology Research Manager Michelle Halbur, who walks us through the world of Californian grasslands and how they are monitored and managed at Pepperwood.
To hear more on this subject from Michelle, check out her 2020 webinar: California Grasslands: The Forest Beneath Our Feet.
For more about grassland birds like the ones Michelle mentions, check out the eBird website
For more about grassland conservation, check out the California Native Grassland Association and the Milo Baker chapter of the California Native Plant Society
To register for events, classes, workshops, or stewardship workdays at Pepperwood, visit our Classes & Events page
This episode’s Nature Sound Guess Who Game clips were used courtesy of Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library, and the contributors were Randolph Little, John Patterson, and Bob McGuire.
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Michelle Halbur and the Wonders of Grasslands
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In this episode we talk to Pepperwood’s Ecology Research Manager Michelle Halbur, who walks us through the world of Californian grasslands and how they are monitored and managed at Pepperwood. To hear more on this subject from Michelle, check out her 2020 webinar: California Grasslands: The Forest Beneath Our Feet (th-cam.com/video/CqdkKeAJ3p8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared) . For more about grassla...
Sneak Peek of the "Majesty of Trees" Art Exhibit 2024
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“The Majesty of Trees” exhibition at Pepperwood features the sculpture, paintings, and photography of twelve well-known artists. Each artist has been carefully selected for the “Majesty” exhibit because their work honors and powerfully illuminates the essential contributions of trees to life on Earth. In addition to the visual messages of the art, the show will present recent scientific discove...
Science in the Forest with Makayla Freed
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In this episode we talk to Makayla Freed, Pepperwood’s Research Specialist, about the long-term monitoring plots that she maintains in forest habitats at the reserve. We’ll discuss the relationship between science and stewardship and explore some of the techniques that scientists use to keep track of diverse types of organisms. To learn more about the scientific monitoring that takes place at P...
Cultural Burn at Pepperwood November 2024 | Interview with Clint McKay and Photo Slide Show
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Clint McKay (Wappo, Pomo, Wintun) led a cultural burn at Pepperwood in November 2024, along with Pepperwood staff and numerous volunteers to cleanse and promote the health of black oak trees. Clint Chairs the Native Advisory Council at Pepperwood and has been working to return cultural fire to this land as well as re-Indigenize the landscape with a healthful abundance of Native foods like black...
Capturing the Overlooked Effects of a Creeping Climate Webinar
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In this webinar, Pepperwood’s Sentinel Site Manager, Ryan Ferrell shines light on the overlooked - the data that happens between the fear-inducing headlines. Ryan manages Pepperwood’s sentinel site, where these data are collected. The beauty of these field stations is that they capture the slow changes that take place every day, and which provide the big answers we need in order to adapt to our...
Devyn Friedfel and Good Fire - Pile Burning
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In this episode we talk to Devyn Friedfel, Pepperwood’s Fire and Stewardship Manager as well as California-certified Burn Boss, about the history of fire in California and the practice of good fire as a necessary part of stewardship in this fire-adapted Northern California region. We'll specifically be discussing a practice called "pile burning." Believe it or not, this good fire stewardship te...
Gary Morgret and the Pepperwood Phenology Project
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In this episode we introduce our host, Environmental Educator Julianne Bradbury, our plans for the podcast, and Steward Gary Morgret, a dedicated volunteer who has contributed his time and talents to the Pepperwood Phenology Project for nearly a decade. Watch Julianne’s 2021 webinar, “Impacts of Fire on Amphibians and Reptiles (th-cam.com/video/8am7LnRBaQg/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared) ” Gary ment...
Being With Bears Webinar (originally aired in 2022)
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Meghan Walla-Murphy, wildlife tracker and Founder of the North Bay Bear Collaborative, discusses the importance of understanding our bear neighbors and how to live more harmoniously with them. The North Bay Bear Collaborative (beingwithbears.org/) is a working group of agencies, non-profit conservation groups, landowners and individuals committed to mitigating future challenges that may arise f...
Living with Fire in the North Bay with Monica Demartini (originally aired in 2021)
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Stewardship Specialist with Sonoma Ag Open Space, Monica Demartini discusses adaptation in fire-adapted places like Sonoma County.
Impacts of Fire on Reptiles & Amphibians (originally aired in 2021)
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Join Julianne Bradbury to learn more about the impacts of wildfire on reptiles and amphibians. This presentation covers research from Pepperwood Preserve in Sonoma County, CA. This webinar originally aired in 2021.
Temporal Trends in Wildlife Response to Wildfire Webinar (originally aired in 2021)
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Dr. Morgan Gray discusses our findings around wildlife response to the 2017 Tubbs Fire. Where do wildlife go? How do they respond to wildfire disturbances? These are heavily nuanced questions and to answer them, Morgan takes you on a tour through the data in a way that's understandable and fascinating. This webinar originally aired in 2021.
Soundscapes to Landscapes Webinar (originally aired in 2021)
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Join Dr. Matthew Clark and his Team as they discuss this fascinating long-term biodiversity monitoring project, Soundscapes to Landscapes. Soundscapes to Landscapes (S2L) is a science-based project that seeks to advance animal biodiversity monitoring by making use of Earth-observing satellites. The project is currently focused on mapping bird diversity across Sonoma County, California, but coul...
Increasing Biodiversity with Invasive Species Management (originally aired in 2020)
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Featuring Assistant Preserve Manager, Devyn Friedfel and Jason Mills of Ecological Solutions. This webinar covers invasive species management for the purpose of increasing biodiversity. Originally aired in 2020.
Making Elderberry & Fire Cider Webinar (originally aired in 2020)
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Herbalist Autumn Summers teaches this webinar, originally aired in 2020. She focuses on making elderberry-based medicines and fire cider.
Emerging from the Ashes Ecosystem Fire Recovery (originally aired in 2020)
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Emerging from the Ashes Ecosystem Fire Recovery (originally aired in 2020)
Large Landscape Conservation Webinar (originally aired 2020)
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Large Landscape Conservation Webinar (originally aired 2020)
Tracking Our Feathered Friends (originally aired 2020)
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Tracking Our Feathered Friends (originally aired 2020)
Redwoods and Climate Change Webinar 2021
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Redwoods and Climate Change Webinar 2021
Meet our TeenNat cohort for 2024!
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Meet our TeenNat cohort for 2024!
Biodiversity Monitoring Webinar 2020
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Biodiversity Monitoring Webinar 2020
Solving the Home Ignition Problem Webinar 2020
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Solving the Home Ignition Problem Webinar 2020
Landscape Resilience through Climate Connectivity Webinar 2020
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Landscape Resilience through Climate Connectivity Webinar 2020
DIY Wildlife Camera Class Webinar 2020
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DIY Wildlife Camera Class Webinar 2020
Geology of the Mayacamas Mountains Webinar
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Geology of the Mayacamas Mountains Webinar
Mushrooms of Northern California Webinar 2020
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Mushrooms of Northern California Webinar 2020
Historical Ecology of Fire-prone Landscapes Webinar 2023
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Historical Ecology of Fire-prone Landscapes Webinar 2023
Managing Invasive Species in Grasslands Webinar
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Managing Invasive Species in Grasslands Webinar
Wildlife Monitoring: Drift Fences & Tiny Critters
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Wildlife Monitoring: Drift Fences & Tiny Critters
Regenerative Agriculture at Pepperwood
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Regenerative Agriculture at Pepperwood