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Hello! Welcome to the Slough Cast, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation podcast. Elkhorn Slough is one of California’s last great coastal wetlands. We see Elkhorn Slough and its watershed protected forever—a working landscape where people, farming, industry, and nature thrive together. Here on the Slough Cast, we’ll explore Elkhorn Slough together, build community, and share stories of this special place. https://www.elkhornslough.org/Original Cover art by Lena Champlin.
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- Apr 15, 202622 min
Soundscapes of the slough
Send us Fan Mail Elkhorn Slough is a magical place full of unique sounds, from birds bathing in a shallow pool to gentle winds rustling through the grass. In this episode, we turn our ears toward the landscape itself, enjoying the calm, rejuvenating sounds of nature. Hosted and recorded by Sofie Scalon. Music by Ross Robertson Original cover art by Lena Champlin Visit our website for events Watch the latest on ESF stewardship projects Listen to more episodes. Find us on Apple Podcasts or Spot...
- Dec 15, 202521 min
Water Stories
Send us Fan Mail What’s your water story? In this episode, Juan shares the tale of an incredible multi-year project linking artists and community organizers from California’s Central Valley to the students and families of Elkhorn Slough. From traditional ways of making natural dyes to the science of water quality and the role of joy in environmental health, this one has it all. Music by Ross Robertson Original cover art by Lena Champlin Visit our website for events Watch the latest on ESF ste...
- Jul 16, 202525 min
Biochar: Carbon That Sticks Around
Send us Fan Mail Can biochar made from invasive eucalyptus trees help make farms more sustainable around the sensitive Elkhorn Slough estuary? The team talks with organic farmer Jesus Calvillo, soil scientist Dr. Arun Jani, ESF’s Kevin Contreras, and several of Dr. Jani’s students as they embark on a multi-year research study. Music by Ross Robertson Original cover art by Lena Champlin Visit our website for events Watch the latest on ESF stewardship projects Listen to more episodes. Find us ...
- Jun 12, 202518 min
It Takes a Community To Protect a Place
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ross talks with Cynthia Vernon (Campaign co-chair) and Taylor Honrath (ESF Deputy Director) about Elkhorn Forever, ESF's $12 million campaign to preserve and restore the Elkhorn Slough watershed. Topics include how Elkhorn Forever got its start and what makes Elkhorn Slough an "unsung jewel.” To learn more about Elkhorn Forever, visit our campaign page. Music by Ross Robertson Original cover art by Lena Champlin Visit our website for events Watch the latest...
- Feb 6, 202519 min
Building Things Nobody Will See
Send us Fan Mail This episode explores our work to remove one of California's most controversial invasive species—eucalyptus. At Elkhorn Slough, removing eucalyptus trees preserves groundwater, reduces wildfire risks, and restores balance to native ecosystems. But our approach is not one-size-fits-all. Juan talks with outgoing Elkhorn Slough Reserve Manager Dave Feliz, ESF Stewardship Director Dash Dunkell, and ESF Land Steward Ken Collins about where, and how, we approach this delicate and t...
- Aug 13, 202427 min
Secret Architects of the Prairie
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Juan and Ross dive into the ecological magic of dung beetles in the coastal prairie habitat at ESF's Porter Ranch. Suzanne Lipton, PhD candidate at UCSC, shares the many beauties of beetledom and explains how innovative pasture management can enhance soil health both above and below ground. TED-Ed: Why isn't the world covered in poop? - Eleanor Slade and Paul Manning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSTNyHkde08 Suzanne's research paper about dung beetles and...
- Jun 13, 202425 min
Planting Soil
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Juan and Ross learn about coast live oak restoration (Quercus agrifolia) on a former strawberry farm. Connor O'Hara Baker, one of ESF's land stewards, shares an innovative experiment to see whether planting whole soil communities alongside acorns can accelerate forest recovery—and invites us into his personal journey of becoming a restoration ecologist. Music by Ross Robertson Original Cover art by Lena Champlin. Visit our website for events: https://elkh...
- Feb 15, 202421 min
Students of the Land
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Juan and Paola learn how to preserve water and stop erosion using "process-based restoration." With Cameron Chao, Stewardship Specialist for the Elkhorn Slough Foundation, they explore a 100-year-old gully near Elkhorn Slough and witness some dramatic changes to the landscape engineered by our talented stewardship team. Music by Ross Robertson Watch the latest on ESF stewardship projects: https://www.instagram.com/elkhornslough_org/
About Slough Cast
Hello! Welcome to the Slough Cast, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation podcast. Elkhorn Slough is one of California’s last great coastal wetlands. We see Elkhorn Slough and its watershed protected forever—a working landscape where people, farming, industry, and nature thrive together. Here on the Slough Cast, we’ll explore Elkhorn Slough together, build community, and share stories of this special place. https://www.elkhornslough.org/Original Cover art by Lena Champlin.
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