Adam Sawyer

One of my favorite guests was back for the last show we recorded.

Boaz is working on a new documentary called “Meet the Beetle” about the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle which resides in Lincoln Nebraska. It’s one of the most endangered insects in the world (only about 200 left). Boaz shares with us why people should care about an insect that is no bigger than a paper clip and only surfaces for about 3 weeks a year. Spoiler alert: The documentary is partly a musical!

But wait there’s more! Also learn about what Boaz is going to do with a customized bike that has a desk attached to it. Hint: Think “Late Night Show with Boaz Frankel.” Check it out!

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.