About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of insects, their threats, and how to empower oneself with knowledge about ecosystems.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Samantha Nestory (Engagement Manager at Natural Lands) to discuss the importance of not only pollinators, but all insects. Topics include the history and Natural Land's aspirations for Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, what threatens our insect populations and what you can do to help, empowering yourself with the knowledge of your ecosystems and asking "and why", and what insects are currently on Sam's radar.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fran Chismar, Tom Knezick

Guest: Samantha Nestory

Topics covered

• insects
• pollinators
• ecosystems
• conservation
• environmental education

Keywords

• insects
• pollinators
• Natural Lands
• Stoneleigh
• ecosystems
• conservation
• environment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Natural Lands

Places: Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden

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