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Common Ground is a weekly podcast exploring the rich history of the Finger Lakes through the lens of gardening, ecology, and the ways we grow, steward, and share the places we call home.
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- Today28 min
Bonus 1- Making a Scene with Seneca Sounds + Ponte Collective
What does it take to build a thriving local music scene? What happens when people decide to create the community they want to be part of?In the first Common Ground bonus episode, I meet the people bringing live music and new energy to Geneva, New York.I talked with Lindsay and Ella of Seneca Sounds about organizing a grassroots music festival, creating spaces for connection, and making things happen in a small city. Then, John Manion of Ponte Collective reflects on Geneva's musical history, the legacy of Whale Watch, and his vision for keeping local music culture alive.Together, their stories explore what it means to build something from the ground up and why a thriving community doesn't just happen. People make it happen.
- Aug 7, 202627 min
Ep. 7: Pulling the Thread with Finger Lakes Effect
Adam Moody, founder of Finger Lakes Effect, joins me for a conversation about curiosity, community, and the hidden stories that make the Finger Lakes such a remarkable place.
- Jul 31, 202628 min
Ep. 6: Geneva's Lakefront Park
From wetlands and railroads to highways and parks, explore how each generation reimagined Geneva's relationship with Seneca Lake.Sources:Historic Genevahttps://historicgeneva.org/buildings-and-places/genevas-lakefront-1904/https://historicgeneva.org/buildings-and-places/genevas-changing-waterfront/Finger Lakes Timeshttps://www.fltimes.com/lifestyle/looking-back-the-creation-of-genevas-arterial-highway/article_2f272cde-7d81-11ee-8f41-63b5164c4cda.htmlhttps://www.fltimes.com/lifestyle/looking-back-the-convoluted-birth-and-death-of-genevas-lakeside-park/article_80a17b74-e52d-11ed-909e-df42b31d122c.html
- Jul 24, 202625 min
Ep. 5: From Seneca Lake to the Erie Canal
Climb aboard for an audio journey through Lock 4 as we explore the engineering, history, and lasting legacy of the Erie Canal in the Finger Lakes. Special thanks to Finger Lakes Water Adventures and the On the Canals program.Sources:Historic Genevahttps://historicgeneva.org/digital_collection/seneca-cayuga-canal-seneca-lake/?highlight=eerie%20canalNational Park Servicehttps://www.nps.gov/articles/the-underground-railroad-and-canals.htmErie Canal Museumhttps://eriecanalmuseum.org/education/the-erie-canal/https://eriecanalmuseum.org/exploring-abolition-along-the-empire-state-trail/ErieCanal.orghttps://www.eriecanal.org/texts/Whitford/1906/contents.htmlThe History Channel bloghttps://www.history.com/articles/erie-canal-construction-engineering-labor
- Jul 17, 202630 min
Ep. 4: Chicken + Egg with Geneva Peeps
I sit down with Geneva Peeps founder Jeff Henderson to talk about chickens, community, and what can happen when neighbors come together to build something new.
- Jul 10, 202627 min
Ep. 3: The Great American Lawn
From aristocratic estates to suburban front yards, we trace the surprising history of the American lawn and explore how our ideas about the perfect landscape took root.Sources:National Wildlife Federationhttps://blog.nwf.org/2024/04/why-we-have-lawns/History Channelhttps://www.history.com/articles/lawn-mower-grass-american-dreamCornell Botanic Gardenshttps://cornellbotanicgardens.org/explore/on-campus-natural-areas/native-lawn-demonstration-areaGardens Illustrated Maghttps://www.gardensillustrated.com/features/the-history-of-lawnsNYS Department of Environmental Conservationhttps://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/living-green/sustainable-landscapingNRDChttps://www.nrdc.org/stories/more-sustainable-and-beautiful-alternatives-grass-lawnFarmers Almanachttps://www.almanac.com/grass-alternatives-lawn-replacements
- Jul 3, 202623 min
Ep. 2: In the Weeds
What can removing an invasive plant teach us about history, patience, and the messy middle? In this episode, a battle with bishop's weed becomes a meditation on the landscapes we inherit and the work of changing them.
- Jun 26, 202621 min
Ep. 1: Welcome to Common Ground
Welcome to Common Ground. In this first episode, host Kemi introduces the series and shares the story behind her move to the Finger Lakes, the restoration of her historic garden, and why gardening became a way to explore history, ecology, and the communities that shape the places we call home.
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