Lancaster Connects Jeff Giagnocavo, Ben McClure

In this episode, we're joined by Sallie Gregory, the Education Coordinator at the Lancaster County Conservation District. With a focus on watersheds and natural resources, Sallie coordinates teacher professional development, classroom lessons, and in-the-field experiences. She also plays a pivotal role in organizing the Lancaster County Envirothons, an environmental academic contest, and the Lancaster County Youth Conservation School, a summer residential field school for students. Join us as we delve into Sallie's work and the importance of environmental education in our communities.

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Betsy, whose life took a profound turn on a warm Spring day in April 2010 when she stumbled upon her first orphaned baby squirrel. This serendipitous encounter ignited a passion within her, leading her to leave behind her fast-paced corporate career to embark on a mission of wildlife rehabilitation.Betsy's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to wildlife conservation shine through as she shares how she transitioned from sewing bedding for small, caged animals to founding Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, the only facility in Pennsylvania specializing in the rehabilitation of squirrels, cottontails, and woodchucks. Join us as Betsy reflects on her experiences, from raising orphaned baby squirrels to earning her Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator designation, and discover the profound impact one person can make in the lives of our furry friends and the broader community.

Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Sandra Valdez, Chief Human Services Officer at the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) in Lancaster, PA. With over two decades of...

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Greta Fairbanks, the owner of Happiness is...Granola, a small-batch granola company. Discover how Greta's passion for celebrating life's simple ...

In this episode, we are joined by Will Kiefer, the Executive Director and Founder of Bench Mark Program, a fitness-based mentoring initiative for at-risk youth in Lancaster, PA. Will's jou...

In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Jason Stone, the owner of The Productive Peasant Farm Co. Located in Wrightsville, this one-acre chemical-free produce operation is dedicated to ...