Sadly, the KEEN HybridLife Radio Show will not be picked up for another season. I’m not sure how many more shows there will be, but if this is our last show we finished strong.
This week Heather and I spoke with Darell Hammond, the founder and CEO of KaBOOM. KaBOOM is unique organization that for the past 15 years has been striving to create playgrounds and play spaces within walking distance of every child. Darell likes to describe it as “Habitat for Humanity for playgrounds.” Listen here.
In my humble estimation the Trail of 10 Falls is the best waterfall lover’s hike in the state. Read about it here.
This week Heather and I spoke with Barton Seaver, a chef, National Geographic Fellow and author of For Cod and Country.
Barton grew up with a family that loved to cook and therefore food was a very influential part of his upbringing. He likes to think of food “as a lens by which we explore our natural world and relate to the communities and the people in our lives.” Barton believes “it’s the biggest incubator for values in our society.”
He also grew up near the Chesapeake Bay and experienced the abundance of seafood that it provided. That’s no longer the case. Many species of fish that he enjoyed as a child are no longer available. This realization got him interested in something he likes to call “responsible consumption.” In other words, it’s not nature that’s the problem. The problem lies in how people behave within an ecosystem.
Listen and hear more about how Barton helps consumers eat seafood responsibly and inspires them to gather around the table to discuss how we can balance our needs with our desires. Click here to listen to the show.
In this episode, Heather and I speak with John Devoe, the executive director of Waterwatch. Waterwatch is a non-profit that protects and restores natural streamflows in Oregon rivers. Waterwatch also plays a major role in the removal of obsolete dams in the Pacific NW including the Condit Dam which I went to yesterday. Check it out.
Here’s a video from yesterday’s Condit Dam breach!
One of the most popular trails in the state of Oregon. Eagle Creek features waterfalls, a dramatically beautiful canyon, and this time of year, spawning salmon! Click here to read the column.
In this episode, Andrew talks about his “aha moment” and how it inspired him to create a vibrant community around unprocessed eating. He talks about 3 simple rules you can implement right now that will improve the quality of your eating. He also talks about his weekly “get out of jail free card” and tips for making meal preparation and planning a fun, family activity. Click here to listen.
Kyle Thiermann is only 21 but he has done a great deal to make a difference in the world. Kyle’s formula for social change is a simple one: Find what your passionate about and use that energy to make a difference in the world.
In Kyle’s case, he loves to travel and surf but he also cares a great deal about the natural environment. This led him to create Surfing for Change.
Through Surfing for Change, Kyle creates 4 to 5 minute YouTube videos that deliver inspirational messages and simple practical solutions that ordinary people can implement right now in their daily lives. Click here to listen.
Time for corn mazes and pumpkin smoothies. And since this is Portland, pumpkin golf and boat races. Read it here.
In this episode, Heather and I speak with Daniella Dimitrova Russo of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, a global organization that strives to end plastic pollution.
Plastic pollution is a huge global problem and not just for the environment. It can cause serious harm to our bodies and to other wildlife around the world.
Daniella shares with us why recycling plastic doesn’t really work. What happens to tupperware containers once they are exposed to temperature changes. The health hazards associated with the release of toxins in plastic. What you can do to reduce your child’s exposure to certain plastics and why you should avoid single use displosable plastic items (e.g., plastic bags, straws etc.)
Best of all, you will learn how by simply rethinking every plastic purchase, you can have a significant impact on plastic pollution. Listen here.
For being the 8th largest city in the U.S., San Diego doesn’t feel like a big city. Joe Timko, the PR Director of the San Diego Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, describes it more as “a big city with a resort attitude.”
San Diego has tons to offer. Near perfect weather, a vibrant arts and culture scene, friendly and creative people and quick access to a variety of diverse terrains for the outdoor enthusiast.
Joe gives us a great overview and local flavor for the city from Farmer’s Markets to fish tacos to hiking destinations to downtown hot spots. Click here to listen.
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