About this episode
SJ Joslin shares their journey after being fired from the Big Wall Bats program in Yosemite National Park and their exploration of free speech and community rights.
Years of dedication to conservation biology and an enduring love for animals led SJ Joslin to their dream job running the Big Wall Bats program in Yosemite National Park. But after hanging a flag on the side of El Capitan, they were fired, upending their life and sending them on a journey to better understand their rights and their duty to their community. And SJ must decide how far they would go to stand by their right to free speech. Support comes from Darn Tough Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Oboz Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries- thank you! You can join today.
People in this episode
Guest: SJ Joslin
Topics covered
- conservation biology
- free speech
- community rights
- wildlife
- personal journey
Keywords
- conservation
- Yosemite
- El Capitan
- free speech
- wildlife conservation
- community duty
Sponsors
Darn Tough, Oboz
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Yosemite National Park, El Capitan
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