Terra Informa

This episode originally aired on April 12, 2021: Is plant parenthood a big part of your life? Have you acquired some recent plant purchases to spruce up your new virtual workplace or classroom? This week, our guest is Eric Gibson, co-owner of the Little Plant Shop. We're asking, how do our houseplants and all things green make us feel? We explore the connection between our houseplants and our health, along with the effects of spending time in public green spaces and bringing nature into the design of our built environment. You'll also hear some of the Terra Informers' favourite plant stories.Program Log  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this archive episode, Charlotte Thomasson hosts us on a cross-country ski tour around Edmonton, Alberta. Elizbeth Dowdell joins with some facts about the Canadian Birkebeiner and the two inspire you to get outside and explore the beauty of winter. Small-town rivalries, poetry, and the origin of two classic Canadian winter past-times are shared in this episode.P. S. the second past-time is snowshoeing, and Liz says it's better than xc skiing.Program log.★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★

In this archive episode, Terra Informers Sonak Patel and Elizabeth Dowdell consider the role that language plays in communicating the climate crisis and how getting it wrong may contribute to continued climate inaction. To get further insight into the big picture of climate change communication, they spoke to Sean Holman, Professor of Journalism at Mount Royal University. Program Log ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, the Terra Informers travel to a grain terminal in the City of Edmonton to see some rare birds of prey and meet the folks who watch and photograph them there. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, the Terra Informers discuss solar energy, including topics such as the definition of solar, how it works, the pros and cons to solar,  and who the solar power leaders are around the world.Program log. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, Terra Informer Julianne Hayes explains how arctic plants adapt to a warming tundra. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, Sofia Osborne brings you an interview with Mark Leiren-Young, who is the author of a book about "The Killer Whale Who Changed the World". This book explores the story of Moby Doll, the first orca ever captured and put on display, right on the west coast. In this show, find out how the accidental capture of Moby Doll actually changed the world.Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, we revisit a Terra Informa review of the film Metamorphosis, a climate change documentary, along with an interview with the creators of the film.Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, we're revisiting our discussion on The Lorax. For the full show notes for this episode, click here. Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, we go back to warmer days to visit past Terra Informer Dylan Hall for a honeybee hive inspection and to talk about the impact of high heat events on beehives and other important pollinator insects.For the full episode description, visit the original show notes here.Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, we revisit being inspired to learn more about the elusive and enchanting Ghost Orchid, a rare species of orchid that grows in the swamp forests of Florida.For more information and for links from this episode, visit the original episode post here. Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Where do all the extinct animals since the beginning of time go to rest? A very spooky graveyard, and this year, we're getting the grand tour from the Cryptkeeper himself. What kind of animals are buried here, and what monster lurks at the center of the graveyard? Tune in to find out!Our annual Halloween episode was produced for CJSR 88.5 FM's Fundrive, which is happening right now! Our home station is volunteer-run and relies on donations to stay on the air. If you want to keep shows like Terra Informa running for another year, consider donating to CJSR, we would really appreciate it! You can donate on CJSR's website, linked here!Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's archive episode, we're revisiting The Line, a film by Anthony Goertz that focuses on the employees of Quality One Training and Support, a program that connects people with barriers to employment including a criminal record, newcomer status, or addictions or mental illnesses with employment opportunities at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre.For more information on the episode, visit the original show page here. Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's episode, Sofia Osborne and Olivia DeBourcier from the Beyond Blathers podcast go way back in time to talk about the dunkleostus - a crazy prehistoric fish! Check out the Beyond Blathers Etsy store for amazing stickers featuring Olivia's illustrations of the critters they talk about on the podcast!CJSR's annual Fundrive is quickly approaching! In the coming week's we'll be bringing you some special spooky programming for Fundrive. If you love what we do here at Terra Informa, we would be forever grateful if you donated to CJSR to help keep us on the airwaves! There's awesome swag to be bought! Donate here! Program log. ★ Support this podcast ★

Who do you think of when you think about environmentalism and music? This week, Jasinta Rweyongeza is joined by Rasheena Fountain, a poet and essayist, to talk about the lack of mainstream recognition of Black musicians in the world of environmentalism in music, as well how specific genres of music that are underrecognized in their ability to tell stories about environmental relationships, environmental vulnerability, and environmental justice.Rasheenafountain.com ☆ TreeSong Workshop: Decolonizing Senses ☆ Program Log ★ Support this podcast ★

It's been 60 years since Rachel Carson's Silent Spring explored the dangers of pesticides and how humans are destroying our environment. This week, the Terra Informers discuss this classic book - why was this book so important? How relevant is Silent Spring to the modern ecological crises of the 20th century?Program log. ★ Support this podcast ★

It's the end of another month, and we've got another roundup of environmental news headlines for you. This week, we cover the impacts of extreme storms around the globe, Ontario youth taking the provincial government to court, and a whole bunch of animal-related headlines. Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's episode, Sonak Patel and Hannah Cunningham discuss some of the current theories around the possibility of finding a Earth 2.0, some of the current contenders, and reflect on why Earth 1.0 is worth fighting for. Program log.  ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Lizzy Barron discusses climate emotions in the second half of a two-part series. Listen to part one with Terra Informer Sara Chitsaz and Dr. Debra Davidson here: 287. Climate Emotions Part I! Lizzy speaks with Gabrielle Gelderman about her approach to assisting individuals and herself grapple with climate emotion — particularly climate grief — through spiritually informed coaching. Keep up with Gabrielle: Website: https://gabriellegelderman.squarespace.com/ Instagram: @theclimatechaplainProgram LogMusic: I Hope You Know - Ketsa ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Sara Chitsaz discusses climate change and emotions in the first of a two-part series. To learn more about the academic approach to climate emotions, Sara is joined by Dr. Debra Davidson, who shares her research on climate climate emotions and the role of these emotions in collective action. Tune back in next week for another look at climate emotions!Program Log. ★ Support this podcast ★