Rachel DesJardins

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Rachel DesJardins discusses her connection with trees and her journey into wildland firefighting.

Rachel Desjardins shares her deep connection with trees, her unique trapline lifestyle in the Yukon, and her inspiring journey into wildland firefighting. Discover how trees influence her life, culture, and career, and gain insights into sustainable trapping, fire management, and the spiritual significance of nature. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:10 Childhood Memories and Connection to Trees 07:01 The Significance of a Piece of Bark 10:01 Cultural Connections to Trees 11:52 Life in the Yukon and Connection to Nature 18:27 Trapping and Wildland Firefighting 23:12 Climbing Trees and Childhood Adventures 26:09 The Allure of Off-Grid Living 28:24 Trapping and Wildlife Management 38:06 Wildland Firefighting Experiences 45:22 Nature's Lessons on Community and Growth 48:58 Wildfire Experiences and Risk Boundaries 50:45 The Legacy of Trees and Their Habitats 52:37 Nature Observations and Animal Interactions 54:51 Bear Encounters and Cabin Stories 55:59 Tree Memories and Personal Connections 57:24 Tree Pithy Points and Wisdom 01:03:16 The Importance of Touching Trees and Sharing Knowledge Thanks to our monthly supporters Brian Maxson Tim Bushnell Catelyst11…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dwayne Neustaeter, Anthony Tresselt

Guest: Rachel DesJardins

Topics covered

• trees
• wildland firefighting
• sustainable trapping
• nature
• Yukon lifestyle
• cultural connections

Keywords

• trees
• wildland firefighting
• Yukon
• trapping
• nature
• cultural significance
• sustainable practices

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Yukon

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