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History Meets Sustainability
History Meets Sustainability
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Join us for the Green Dragon podcast, your monthly dose of inspiration and knowledge on all things green! Discover the latest sustainability initiatives happening in Howard County and across Maryland. From eco-friendly practices to community-driven efforts, we’re here to celebrate ongoing sustainability and inspire positive change. Tune in now and be part of the green revolution!
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- History Meets Sustainability · 33 min · Episode 22What does history have to do with science and sustainability? In this episode, Bob Marietta talks with historian and acting Silas Craft Collegians Assistant Director, Marcus…
- Eco-Friendly Gardening in Howard County · 29 min · Episode 21In this episode Bob sits down with Lauren Turner, the owner of Lauren’s Garden Service and Native Plant Nursery. As a certified native plant landscape designer, Lauren shares her…
- Howard County's Path to a Fossil Fuel-Free Future · 30 min · Episode 20In this episode Bob sits down with Doug Siglin, a renowned environmental policy and advocacy leader. Doug has been at the forefront of efforts to collaborate with local officials…
- Stormwater and Climate Change in the Chesapeake · 29 min · Episode 19Bob and Dr. Adel Shirmohammadi, Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at UMCP, discuss scientific research on the impact of climate change on…
- Stormwater Management in Howard County · 28 min · Episode 18Bob sits with Radhika Wijetunge as she explains her role and career in stormwater management as a civil engineer at the Howard County Department of Public Works.
- William "Bill" Mahoney · 30 min · Episode 17In this episode, Bob hosts William ”Bill” Mahoney from the Howard County Office of Sustainability for a conversation about improving our understanding of the many faces of…
- Fall for All Festival 2024 · 22 min · Episode 16Bob highlights Howard Community College’s second annual Fall for All Festival, which is family-friendly and free and takes place on Friday, October 18. County schools are closed…
- Howard Community College Parent Scholars Program · 25 min · Episode 15In this episode Bob talks with Brooke Barrick about HCC’s Parent Scholars Program. They discuss how Environmental and Social Justice impact student parents. And they give…
- Oakland Mills Community Association · 27 min · Episode 14On this episode of Green Dragon. HCC’s Bob Marietta talks with Warren Wortman, a long-time Howard County resident actively serving on the Oakland Mills Community Association…
- Howard County Citizens Climate Lobby · 28 min · Episode 13Bob talks with Sabrina Fu, the current environmental portfolio director at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Sabrina started volunteering for Baltimore CCL in 2013, and…
- Howard County Office of Community Sustainability · 30 min · Episode 12Bob talks with Tim Lattimer, Administrator of the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability, about his time working at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global…
- Humane Gardening · 23 min · Episode 11Bob Marietta chats with nature writer and advocate Nancy Lawson, author of “The Humane Gardener.” Read more by and about Nancy at https://www.humanegardener.com/.
- Watersheds and Forests · 20 min · Episode 10Bob talks with former Columbia Association Watershed Manager John McCoy about Howard County's watersheds and water management systems, as well as local stream restoration and…
- Author and Environmentalist Ned Tillman · 24 min · Episode 9Bob and local author and environmentalist, Ned Tillman, talk about his books, the development of Columbia, and the impacts of Climate Change. You can check out Ned's website at…
- County Highways and Storm Responses · 23 min · Episode 8Bob chats with Bureau of Highways Chief, Kris Jagarapu. They discuss Howard County roads and the logistics of preparing for winter storms.
- Climate Change in Howard County · 25 min · Episode 7Bob talks with Kim Pezza, chair of the HoCo Sustainability Board and CA’s Climate Committee, to discuss the local impact of climate change. They also discuss Howard County…
- Talking About Watersheds · 25 min · Episode 6Bob is joined by the coordinator at Howard County Watershed Stewards Academy, Terry Matthews, and they talk about his career evolution, the mission of the Howard County Watershed…
- Learning About Howard EcoWorks · 23 min · Episode 5Join our Green Dragon, Bob Marietta, and his guest, the Founder & Executive Director of Howard EcoWorks, Lori Lilly, as they chat about Lori's beginnings and passion for the…
- Talking About Air Quality · 26 min · Episode 4Join Bob Marietta and Professor Russell Dickerson from University of Maryland College Park, as they look at the differences between weather and climate, the quality of our air…
- Talking About Conservation Landscape · 27 min · Episode 3Learn all about conservation landscape, what it is, what it is not, and what Columbia Association is doing in our own backyard to eliminate invasive species and support native…
