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07/02/2023

Many beach-nesting birds in Connecticut face an ’uncertain future’

The story of the American Oystercatcher in Connecticut is "one of success and hope; however, because of the increasing threat from climate change and habitat loss, its future is uncertain," writes Audubon Connecticut Coastal Program Coordinator Beth Amendola. Whether the Oystercatcher, the Piping Plover or the Semipalmated Sandpiper, beach-nesting birds in Connecticut require "continual vigilance to maintain and increase their populations."This hour, we hear takeaways from the latest "State of the Birds" report from the Connecticut Audubon Society, touching on the similar threats facing wading birds like herons and egrets.Milan Bull, Senior Director of Science and Conservation for the Connecticut Audubon Society, says there are several holdouts of protected egret populations in Connecticut, but those populations are "teetering."Plus, raptor nests are back on the rise in Connecticut. DEEP wildlife biologist Brian Hess joins us to discuss.If you're interested in contributing to these conservation efforts or volunteering, you can find more information with the Connecticut Audubon Society and the Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds.GUESTS: Patrick Comins: Executive Director, Connecticut Audubon Society Milan Bull: Senior Director of Science and Conservation, Connecticut Audubon Society Elizabeth Amendola: Coastal Program Coordinator, Audubon Connecticut Brian Hess: Wildlife Division Biologist, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Cat Pastor contributed to this episode which originally aired on December 19, 2022. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/02/2023

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49 min
07/08/2024

Connecticut Garden Journal: Rose of Sharon may not be a rose, but it's still sweet

Late summer is often a time with little color from shrubs in our yard. That's why I love Rose of Sharon. Rose of Sharon's name is misleading. It's neither from Sharon, Israel or a rose. It's in the mallow family haling from Asia and is the National Flower of Korea. It came to Europe in the 1600's and North America during the colonial era. Thomas Jefferson particularly loved this shrub. This deciduous, hibiscus-family shrub has beautiful, white, pink, red, lavender, blue or bi-colored flowers that bloom now until fall. The flowers are edible and used in making foods and tea. These shrubs grow 7- to 12- feet tall and make a statement with tons of colorful blooms. The 'Chiffon' series features white, pink, blue, lavender, or red flowers. The ' Pillar' series grows 10 feet tall, but only 4 feet wide, making it a good choice for narrow, side yards. There are dwarf varieties, such as 'Lil Kim' , which grow only 3- to 4- feet tall, and 'Sugar Tip', which is also short with variegated foliage. Rose of Sharon flowers best in full sun, but can take some afternoon shade. Grow plants in well-drained, fertile soil. Prune in late winter to keep the shrub short and remove errant branches. Rose of Sharon flowers off the new branches formed in spring. Some selections are grafted with a different variety as the rootstock. If your Rose of Sharon magically turns a different color one year, it may be the rootstock is growing and flowering. Rose of Sharon is drought tolerant and deer proof, but remove self sown seedlings in spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/08/2024

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22/04/2022

What it's like surviving a plane crash

The odds that you’ll be in an airplane crash are about 1 in 1.2 million. The odds you’ll die that way? 1 in 11 million. So what’s it like being someone who made it through something like that? On today’s show, hear stories from two people who did, including a military pilot, and a woman who was one of only two survivors of a crash that claimed 107 lives. GUESTS: Kechi Okwuchi: author of More Than My Scars, a memoir about being one of the two survivors in a 2005 plane crash that claimed 107 lives. Her debut album is called Kechi. Jamie Hull: author of Life On A Thread, a memoir about surviving after a plane crash in 2007 PHOTO: Songphol Thesakit/Getty Images Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22/04/2022

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50 min
15/11/2023

Documentaries that disrupt stories we thought we knew with Ken Burns

This hour, we talk to documentary filmmakers whose work disrupts the way we view the world. Ken Burns joins us in a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from his distinctive style to why we may be in the most difficult crisis in U.S. history. Then, we talk to Su Kim, one of the producers of the film 'Free Chol Soo Lee.' The film tells the story of a man who is convicted of a murder he didn’t commit and the movement to have him released. But the film is also about the systems that failed him before and after his imprisonment. Ken Burns will be in conversation with Audie Cornish at the Bushnell in Hartford in an event presented by The Connecticut Forum on Saturday, November 18th at 7:30pm. CT Public is a sponsor of The Connecticut Forum. For more information on the event, you can go to this link: https://www.ctforum.org/event/an-evening-with-ken-burns GUESTS: Ken Burns: director and producer of more than 30 documentary films and series. He has been nominated for 2 Academy Awards and won 5 Emmy Awards. His latest work is a 2-part series called 'The American Buffalo.' Su Kim: producer of the documentary film 'Free Chol Soo Lee' Special thanks to our interns Lateshia Peters and Joey Morgan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15/11/2023

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48 min
28/12/2023

Connecticut Garden Journal: Make holiday plants last into spring and beyond

After the holidays, many gardeners wonder what to do with the holiday plants they purchased or received. Many of those plants can have a second life indoors and outdoors. Let's go through the list. Poinsettias aren't hardy outdoors during our winters, but they do hold their bract colors throughout spring. The best use for poinsettias is as a houseplant this winter to add a little color indoors and then pair them with spring annual flowers, such as violas, pansies; and perennials, such as heuchera and bleeding heart, outdoors in the garden. As long as it doesn't frost, you can create a colorful spring scape using your poinsettias. Once summer comes and they start growing new green leaves, it's time to compost them. Check out Connecticut Gardener Magazine for more ideas on using poinsettias. For holiday cactus, find a bright, cool, room indoors for them to grow. In spring, hang holiday cactus plants in small trees, such as crabapples, as they would grow in Nature to give them a taste of the humidity and light. Amaryllis are perennial bulbs and are easy to bring back again for a repeat bloom next year. Remove the flower stalks, once spent, and leave the leaves growing your amaryllis in a sunny window. In early summer move the potted amaryllis outdoors to a part shade location with other low growing perennials. The green leaves provide a perfect backdrop to more colorful annuals and perennials. Come fall, move it into a dark, cool room, stop watering, remove the leaves and let it stay dormant for a few months before it starts growing again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28/12/2023

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2 min
15/10/2020

The Maine Race That Could Help Flip The Senate; Coping With New England’s Severe Drought

After years of strong support from Maine constituents, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is in one of her greatest political fights. This week on NEXT, how a few highly contested races in New England could impact party control at the national level. Plus, we’ll talk about how New Englanders are coping with a severe drought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15/10/2020

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50 min
13/06/2019

Episode 150: Restorative Ocean Farming; Logging By Hand

This week on NEXT: We’ll hear about how housing policies have created segregated towns across New England. Plus, we’ll talk to a commercial fisherman turned ocean farmer about the future of the fishing industry. And a group in Maine is bringing new life to historic sea chanties. Finally, we’ll learn about the loggers in the Northern forests of Vermont who are still logging by hand. It’s NEXT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/06/2019

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50 min
30/05/2019

Episode 148: Making Amends On The Mohawk Trail; Border Stops Far From The Border

This week on NEXT: We’ll take a look at police body cameras around the region. Plus, a border stop far from the border. As Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, MA goes to close, we discuss the decommissioning process. Plus, we reflect on the history of the plant. And, how the Mohawk Trail got its name, and who has been left out. It’s NEXT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30/05/2019

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50 min
12/03/2020

New Englanders Prepare For The Coronavirus; Racial Harassment Or Free Speech?

As the coronavirus spreads, we look at how New Englanders are preparing. And after the only black woman in Vermont’s House of Representatives was targeted by a white nationalist, state officials and community members debated racial harassment versus free speech. Plus, “The Portuguese Kids” tap their culture experiences for comic material. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/03/2020

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50 min
03/01/2024

Connecticut Garden Journal: When you shop local, think of seeds, too

Happy New Year. January is time to go through all my old seeds, see what I need to replace and try some new varieties. This year let's keep our seed purchases local. There are vegetable and flower seed houses based in Connecticut offering a nice variety of seed to purchase. NE Seed in East Hartford has been around since 1987, but the family goes back many generations. They offer a wide variety of veggie seeds, including a nice selection of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, and organic seed. They're geared towards larger sized growers and sell seed on line by the half ounce. John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds in Bantam also offers a wide variety of veggies and flowers and are more geared to the small scale, home gardener. I particularly like their salad greens with many unusual selections such as dandelion greens and mache. They sell seed packets on-line. Chas Hart Seed has been selling seed wholesale since 1892 in Wethersfield. You mostly see their seeds on seed racks around the state. But they also offer seeds on-line in their catalog and sell seed by the quarter ounce. If you're looking for lots of classic varieties, this company is the place to go. Finally, Select Seeds in Union, Connecticut is all about flowers. They offer annual and perennial organic seeds and themed seed collections such as for pollinators, edible gardens, fragrance and containers. They sell seed in packets online and in stores. Although not all the seed offered in these catalogs is grown and sourced in New England, but purchasing seed from these companies supports the local economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03/01/2024

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2 min

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