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- 4 days ago19 min
Why Protecting Public Lands Matters - And How We Can Help
In this episode I hit the North Country Trail with Matt Davis, the Regional Trail Coordinator for MN, ND and WI for the nonprofit, North Country Trail Association. We talk about this beautiful 5,000 mile trail, why public lands are important (in SO many ways), how they’re being taken away, sold, and at risk, and what we can do to stop this attack.Matt also shares a few summer tips to keep us safe and comfy hiking.ResourcesNorth Country Trail Association: northcountrytrail.orgSierra Club: https://www.sierraclub.org/issues/environment/public-landsTrust for Public Land: https://www.tpl.orgLeague of Conservation Voters: https://www.lcv.org5 Calls - An easy place to call your legislators to protect public lands: https://5calls.org/
- 1 weeks ago30 min
We Just Experienced Climate Chaos in MN - What Do We Do Next?
Minnesota's AQI hit record highs recently during the wildfires making it feel apocalyptic with smoky, brown skies, evacuated homes, and air quality that made it dangerous and painful to breathe.Erika sits down in the midst of it with guest Julia Frost Nerbonne, Executive Director of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light to talk about what it was like experiencing climate chaos firsthand and what diverse faiths are doing together to move forward with climate solutions. This conversation is real, inspiring, and hopeful.Resources:www.mnipl.orgJulia@mnipl.org651.301.8195
- 2 weeks ago16 min
How Small-Scale Farming Changed Cody's Life
Erika sits down and talks with farmer Cody Kurowski at his Sower’s Harvest Farm in Fergus Falls, MN to find out what got him into farming, why he’s going the chemical-free route, and how you farm year-round in a frigid winter state like Minnesota.Resources:Sower’s Harvest Farmhttps://www.sowersharvestfarm.com/https://www.facebook.com/sowersharvestfarm/https://www.instagram.com/sowersharvestfarm/Summer Veggie Recipes:https://pinchofyum.com/summer-produce-recipeshttps://www.bakedbymelissa.com/blogs/recipes/farm-stand-saladhttps://www.homechef.com/meals/farmstand-saladFollow The Global Grit Experience:Instagram: @thegloabgritexperience Facebook: @theglobalgritexperienceVisit: www.theglobalgritexperience.comThanks for listening and being a part of The Global Grit Experience. I appreciate you!
- 3 weeks ago18 min
What's a Food Co-op & is 'Organic' for Real?
What's different with a food co-op and can we really trust the organic food label? Erika talks with farmer and Manna Food Co-op General Manager, Ryan Pesch. Ryan started Lida Farm near Pelican Rapids, MN in 2004 and brings unique perspectives as a farmer, business person, and healthy foods advocate that is relevant wherever you live. Ryan refers to it as the good food movement in today's episode. Resources:https://mannafoodcoop.com/Follow The Global Grit Experience:Instagram: @thegloabgritexperience Facebook: @theglobalgritexperienceVisit: www.theglobalgritexperience.comThanks for listening and being a part of The Global Grit Experience. I appreciate you!
- Jun 30, 202616 min
FROGS! with Interpretive Park Ranger, Kelly Blackledge
Love frogs? Toads? Kelly sure does and shares with us why.In today’s episode, Erika talks with Interpretive Park Ranger of 30 years, Kelly Blackledge to learn some fun facts about frogs, their sounds, how they survive in winter, and how they're doing out there.Resources:Frog & Toad Operahttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/reptiles_amphibians/frogs_toads/opera.htmlRecord your sightings on HerpMapperhttps://www.herpmapper.org/Minnesota Frog Watchhttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteering/frogtoad_survey/index.htmlFrogWatch USAhttps://www.akronzoo.org/frogwatch-usa-volunteersMalformed Frogs Found in MNhttps://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs-043-01/Book: Peril in the Ponds: Deformed Frogs, Politics, and a Biologist's Questby Judy Helgen (Author) Follow The Global Grit Experience:Instagram: @thegloabgritexperience Facebook: @theglobalgritexperienceVisit: www.theglobalgritexperience.comThanks for listening and being a part of The Global Grit Experience!
- Jun 23, 202616 min
Easy & Cheap Alternatives for Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies For Your Home
It's crazy how many toxic and hazardous 'cleaning' supplies we use in our homes. There's a better way. In today’s episode, Erika sits down with former Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Sandy Gunderson to talk about alternative cleaning supplies that are easy to make, better for us and the environment, and will save us lots of money. Cha-Ching!DIY Ways-TO-Clean-Green Resources:https://greenamerica.org/ways-to-clean-greenhttps://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-cleaning-recipes/https://dakotavalleyrecyclingmn.gov/green-cleanershttps://islandgreenliving.org/non-toxic-cleaning/Follow The Global Grit Experience:Instagram: @thegloabgritexperience Facebook: @theglobalgritexperienceVisit: www.theglobalgritexperience.comThanks for being a part of The Global Grit Experience!
- Jun 16, 202634 min
Tapping Into Micro-Courage to Speak Up with Dr. Karen Branden
For this episode, I’ve invited Dr. Karen Branden back on the show to talk about a topic that’s been bugging me.Why do we as humans often not speak up and challenge things that we know, at least deep down, are wrong?It’s frustrating as hell why so many people in power are doing this, but how can we, our little spread out, but collective selves around the planet do things differently to make a difference? A recent podcast guest calls it having micro-courage and that intrigued me.In this episode Dr. Karen Branden talks about our human nature, societal upbringing, and experiments that shed some light on why we tend to stay silent, and most importantly, how we can break that pattern of 'group-think’ with a bit of micro-courage.You can listen to the podcast here or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. You can also follow The Global Grit Experience on IG and FB. I’d love to hear from you! Let me know what you think and any topics you’d like to hear about on the show.Follow The Global Grit Experience on Instagram: @thegloabgritexperience Follow The Global Grit on Facebook: @theglobalgritexperienceVisit www.theglobalgritexperience.com
- Jun 9, 202632 min
Finding the Sweet Spot - Green Technology & Economic Sense
Jim Goodman, the owner of Bob’s Cabins in Two Harbors, MN has done what I think is very unusual in today’s world. He’s not bulldozing down a quaint getaway but instead restoring it AND building in energy efficiency and renewable energy to make it more affordable for guests to have extended stays.Having worked for most of his life in the energy field, Jim says its about ethics to pursue renewable energy and energy efficiency because it makes economic sense. He calls it the sweet spot…doing good and saving money. Jim's perspective and tactics are things you can incorporate too, in your home or business.Jim was born on the Iron Range, grew up in Two Harbors, MN, and worked at Bob’s Cabins on Lake Superior during high school. He’s a husband and dad, volunteers with the University of Minnesota Extension’s Northeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, and loves to bike, hike, and sail. For Bob's Cabins, he's all about progressing its operational smoothness through electrification and lowering its carbon footprint.You can learn about Bob’s Cabins below:https://www.bobscabinsonlakesuperior.com/https://www.facebook.com/Bobscabinslinkedin.com/in/jamesrobertgoodman
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