Voices of Upstream

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Voices of Upstream Podcast

Minnesota is filled with natural wonders—our lakes, fields, forests, parks and open spaces. Join Upstream director Andy Goldman-Gray and a new guest weekly for conversations about what makes our places special, and how we care for the natural places that make Minnesota beautiful. You’ll learn more about Minnesota’s natural places and the people who care for them.

  1. JUL 29

    Tim Dordell and Kirk Ballard

    In this episode, Tim Dordell and Kirk Ballard show Andy around their cabin, talk about preserving Minnesotan White Pines and what it means to be a responsible cabin owner.

    21 min

  2. JUL 8

    Karla Patrick

    In this episode, Andy and Karla Patrick, one of Upstream's 2023 Unsung Caretakers talk about her giving garden and how being outdoors can benefit both your health and resilience. You can help recognize the people who take care of Minnesota's natural places. Learn more about how you can nominate a 2024 Unsung Caretaker here.

    14 min

  3. JUL 1

    Ashleigh Harris

    In this episode, Andy and Ashleigh Harris, an Upstream Unsung Caretaker discuss how caring for place can literally start in your own backyard.

    16 min

  4. JUN 24

    Sam VanWechel-Meyer

    In this episode, Andy speaks with Sam VanWechel-Meyer just ahead of a trash dash challenge, a community cleanup effort in Fergus Falls. VanWechel-Meyer is one of Upstream's Unsung Caretakers but also works as a Community Development Specialist for https://wcif.org/.

    12 min

  5. JUN 16

    Henry LaBounta

    Join Andy and Henry LaBounta, one of this year's Upstream's Unsung Caretakers as they discuss his work caring for Lake of the Isles and the new preventative measures he's taking to reduce pollution in waters across the state.

    13 min

  6. JUN 10

    Elizabeth Wente

    In this episode, Andy takes a break from speaking with Unsung Caretakers and has a conversation with Elizabeth Wente. Wente is an old friend of Upstream's who helped identify the uniquely Minnesotan narratives about caring for our natural places.

    17 min

  7. JUN 3

    Dr. Roxanne Biidabinokwe Gould

    In this episode, Andy speaks with Dr. Roxanne Biidabinokwe Gould, associate professor of Indigenous education in the College of Education at University of Minnesota, Duluth. Dr. Gould is of Grand Traverse Band Odawa/Ojibwe heritage and in addition to her work at the University of Minnesota Duluth, she serves on the governing council for Makoce Ikikcupi, a land justice recovery program.

    22 min

  8. MAY 27

    Angelina Amerigo

    In the first episode of Voices of Upstream season three, Andy speaks with unsung caretaker Angelina Amerigo, better known as Miss Minnesota 2023. Amerigo is recognized as an unsung caretaker who started the One Bottle, One Straw, One Bag at a Time initiative.

    14 min
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About

Minnesota is filled with natural wonders—our lakes, fields, forests, parks and open spaces. Join Upstream director Andy Goldman-Gray and a new guest weekly for conversations about what makes our places special, and how we care for the natural places that make Minnesota beautiful. You’ll learn more about Minnesota’s natural places and the people who care for them.

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  • Creator
    Upstream Initiative
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Upstream Initiative
  • Show Website
    Voices of Upstream

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