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    <title>Queen City Green</title>
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    <copyright>2024 Queen City Podcast Network</copyright>
    <description>The Queen City Green podcast is the guide for green thumbs, novice gardeners, and nature enthusiasts in the Charlotte region. Gain inspiration and insights on how to infuse elements of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden experience into your own space and lifestyle. In addition to discovering the latest blooms and happenings at The Garden, tune in for captivating discussions with environmental non-profit leaders from across the Carolinas. Learn about their impactful work, how it intersects with initiatives at The Garden, and how you can play a role in preserving and protecting our natural spaces right here in your own backyard.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>The Queen City Green podcast is the guide for green thumbs, novice gardeners, and nature enthusiasts in the Charlotte region. Gain inspiration and insights on how to infuse elements of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden experience into your own space and lifestyle. In addition to discovering the latest blooms and happenings at The Garden, tune in for captivating discussions with environmental non-profit leaders from across the Carolinas. Learn about their impactful work, how it intersects with initiatives at The Garden, and how you can play a role in preserving and protecting our natural spaces right here in your own backyard.</itunes:summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>The Queen City Green podcast is the guide for green thumbs, novice gardeners, and nature enthusiasts in the Charlotte region. Gain inspiration and insights on how to infuse elements of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden experience into your own space and lifestyle. In addition to discovering the latest blooms and happenings at The Garden, tune in for captivating discussions with environmental non-profit leaders from across the Carolinas. Learn about their impactful work, how it intersects with initiatives at The Garden, and how you can play a role in preserving and protecting our natural spaces right here in your own backyard.</p>]]>
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      <title>Allergy Tips for Outdoor Lovers</title>
      <description>Host John Searby welcomes Dr. Roopen Patel of Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center to discuss enjoying Daniel Stowe Conservancy
despite spring allergies. 

Dr. Patel explains common Charlotte pollens, avoidance
steps, OTC medicines, and when to seek professional testing.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Host John Searby welcomes Dr. Roopen Patel of Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center to discuss enjoying Daniel Stowe Conservancy
despite spring allergies. 

Dr. Patel explains common Charlotte pollens, avoidance
steps, OTC medicines, and when to seek professional testing.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host John Searby welcomes Dr. Roopen Patel of Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center to discuss enjoying Daniel Stowe Conservancy
despite spring allergies. </p>
<p>Dr. Patel explains common Charlotte pollens, avoidance
steps, OTC medicines, and when to seek professional testing.</p>]]>
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      <title>Trailblazing Gaston County</title>
      <description>Host John Searby interviews Ashton Lamb of the Carolina Thread Trail about the 1,600‑mile regional trail plan and how it’s built through partnerships, grants, and technical support. 

They highlight trail benefits, including transportation, health, and economic returns. 

The focus is Gaston County’s Matthews Belk South Fork River Corridor: a 23‑mile segment toward a 60‑mile route from Lake Wylie to Hickory, with paddling access, towns, and parks. 

They review progress, gaps, Spencer Mountain, connections through McAdenville and Cramerton, and the Daniel Stowe Conservancy connector, plus ways to support, visit, donate, and celebrate National Trails Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Host John Searby interviews Ashton Lamb of the Carolina Thread Trail about the 1,600‑mile regional trail plan and how it’s built through partnerships, grants, and technical support. 

They highlight trail benefits, including transportation, health, and economic returns. 

The focus is Gaston County’s Matthews Belk South Fork River Corridor: a 23‑mile segment toward a 60‑mile route from Lake Wylie to Hickory, with paddling access, towns, and parks. 

They review progress, gaps, Spencer Mountain, connections through McAdenville and Cramerton, and the Daniel Stowe Conservancy connector, plus ways to support, visit, donate, and celebrate National Trails Day.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host John Searby interviews Ashton Lamb of the Carolina Thread Trail about the 1,600‑mile regional trail plan and how it’s built through partnerships, grants, and technical support. </p>
<p>They highlight trail benefits, including transportation, health, and economic returns. </p>
<p>The focus is Gaston County’s Matthews Belk South Fork River Corridor: a 23‑mile segment toward a 60‑mile route from Lake Wylie to Hickory, with paddling access, towns, and parks. </p>
<p>They review progress, gaps, Spencer Mountain, connections through McAdenville and Cramerton, and the Daniel Stowe Conservancy connector, plus ways to support, visit, donate, and celebrate National Trails Day.</p>]]>
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      <title>Milkweed, Monarchs, and More</title>
      <description>Hosts Jason Bonham and Dylan Wrubel are joined by Janet Manuel and Cassy Hallman from Daniel Stowe Conservancy to discuss Trailhead’s tastings and then spotlight milkweed (Asclepias): its latex, toxins, specialized pollination, flowers, and silky seed pods, plus historical uses like WWII life-jacket stuffing. 

They explain milkweed’s role as a keystone host plant for monarchs and highlight Carolina-native species and conservation through Stowe’s new regional seed bank and nursery. 

They warn against tropical milkweed because it spreads OE parasite and disrupts monarch migration.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Hosts Jason Bonham and Dylan Wrubel are joined by Janet Manuel and Cassy Hallman from Daniel Stowe Conservancy to discuss Trailhead’s tastings and then spotlight milkweed (Asclepias): its latex, toxins, specialized pollination, flowers, and silky seed pods, plus historical uses like WWII life-jacket stuffing. 

They explain milkweed’s role as a keystone host plant for monarchs and highlight Carolina-native species and conservation through Stowe’s new regional seed bank and nursery. 

They warn against tropical milkweed because it spreads OE parasite and disrupts monarch migration.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hosts Jason Bonham and Dylan Wrubel are joined by Janet Manuel and Cassy Hallman from Daniel Stowe Conservancy to discuss Trailhead’s tastings and then spotlight milkweed (Asclepias): its latex, toxins, specialized pollination, flowers, and silky seed pods, plus historical uses like WWII life-jacket stuffing. </p>
<p>They explain milkweed’s role as a keystone host plant for monarchs and highlight Carolina-native species and conservation through Stowe’s new regional seed bank and nursery. </p>
<p>They warn against tropical milkweed because it spreads OE parasite and disrupts monarch migration.</p>]]>
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      <title>The Pollinator Powerhouse of Mountain Mint</title>
      <description>In this episode of 'Shovel and Spade,' Jason Bonham and Dylan
Wrubel discuss the mountain mint plant's benefits and its ecological impact.
Joined by Katherine Baxter and Emma McGee, they explore garden scents, both pleasant and off-putting, and share personal stories.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of 'Shovel and Spade,' Jason Bonham and Dylan
Wrubel discuss the mountain mint plant's benefits and its ecological impact.
Joined by Katherine Baxter and Emma McGee, they explore garden scents, both pleasant and off-putting, and share personal stories.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of 'Shovel and Spade,' Jason Bonham and Dylan
Wrubel discuss the mountain mint plant's benefits and its ecological impact.
Joined by Katherine Baxter and Emma McGee, they explore garden scents, both pleasant and off-putting, and share personal stories.
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      <title>Reimagine Your Lawn: Sustainable Landscaping with Your Lawn Stewards</title>
      <description>Host John Searby talks with Aaron and Annie Crites of Your
Lawn Stewards.

They discuss their journey from corporate life to starting an
eco-friendly lawn care business focused on biodiversity and sustainability.
They also talk about their partnership with the Daniel Stowe Conservancy and share practical advice for transforming traditional lawns into environmentally friendly spaces.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:18:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Host John Searby talks with Aaron and Annie Crites of Your
Lawn Stewards.

They discuss their journey from corporate life to starting an
eco-friendly lawn care business focused on biodiversity and sustainability.
They also talk about their partnership with the Daniel Stowe Conservancy and share practical advice for transforming traditional lawns into environmentally friendly spaces.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host John Searby talks with Aaron and Annie Crites of Your
Lawn Stewards.</p>
<p>They discuss their journey from corporate life to starting an
eco-friendly lawn care business focused on biodiversity and sustainability.
They also talk about their partnership with the Daniel Stowe Conservancy and share practical advice for transforming traditional lawns into environmentally friendly spaces.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2367</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Public Health and Conservation: How a Healthy Environment Means Healthy People</title>
      <description>Hosts Ryan Cater talk with Piedmont Promise's newest team member, Alexis Thompson, to talk about the overlap between conservation and public health.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:06:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Hosts Ryan Cater talk with Piedmont Promise's newest team member, Alexis Thompson, to talk about the overlap between conservation and public health.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hosts Ryan Cater talk with Piedmont Promise's newest team member, Alexis Thompson, to talk about the overlap between conservation and public health.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1785</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Power of Nonprofit Innovation with Next Stage's CEO Josh Jacobson</title>
      <description>John Searby hosts Josh Jacobson, CEO of Next Stage. 

They discuss shared environmental initiatives, the importance of collaboration among nonprofits, nonprofit challenges, strategies, and Josh's unique method of supporting nonprofits.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>John Searby hosts Josh Jacobson, CEO of Next Stage. 

They discuss shared environmental initiatives, the importance of collaboration among nonprofits, nonprofit challenges, strategies, and Josh's unique method of supporting nonprofits.</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>John Searby hosts Josh Jacobson, CEO of Next Stage. </p>
<p>They discuss shared environmental initiatives, the importance of collaboration among nonprofits, nonprofit challenges, strategies, and Josh's unique method of supporting nonprofits.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3605</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Secret Life of Hops</title>
      <description>The 'Shovel and Spade' podcast, sponsored by Petty Thieves
Brewing Company, discusses tasting a hazy IPA, the science of hops, and
horticultural challenges faced by the hosts at Daniel Stowe Conservancy.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The 'Shovel and Spade' podcast, sponsored by Petty Thieves
Brewing Company, discusses tasting a hazy IPA, the science of hops, and
horticultural challenges faced by the hosts at Daniel Stowe Conservancy.</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The 'Shovel and Spade' podcast, sponsored by Petty Thieves
Brewing Company, discusses tasting a hazy IPA, the science of hops, and
horticultural challenges faced by the hosts at Daniel Stowe Conservancy.</p>
<p>




</p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3447</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What’s Data Got to do with it?</title>
      <description>Data-driven decisions are still important, especially when it comes to conservation.
In this episode, Ryan Carter talks with UNCC’s Urban Institute and Data Trust about Piedmont Promise, the power and impact of shared data, and what we can do to make our region a better place with it all.



The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute + Regional Data Trust is a nonpartisan research and data unit of UNC Charlotte. Data partnerships are held with each agency independent of Piedmont Promise. Neither the Institute nor the Data Trust are affiliated with the advocacy agenda of Piedmont Promise, and the views expressed by staff on this program are theirs independently. They should not be considered the official beliefs of UNC Charlotte, the Institute, or the Data Trust.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Data-driven decisions are still important, especially when it comes to conservation.
In this episode, Ryan Carter talks with UNCC’s Urban Institute and Data Trust about Piedmont Promise, the power and impact of shared data, and what we can do to make our region a better place with it all.



The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute + Regional Data Trust is a nonpartisan research and data unit of UNC Charlotte. Data partnerships are held with each agency independent of Piedmont Promise. Neither the Institute nor the Data Trust are affiliated with the advocacy agenda of Piedmont Promise, and the views expressed by staff on this program are theirs independently. They should not be considered the official beliefs of UNC Charlotte, the Institute, or the Data Trust.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Data-driven decisions are still important, especially when it comes to conservation.
In this episode, Ryan Carter talks with UNCC’s Urban Institute and Data Trust about Piedmont Promise, the power and impact of shared data, and what we can do to make our region a better place with it all.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p><em>The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute + Regional Data Trust is a nonpartisan research and data unit of UNC Charlotte. Data partnerships are held with each agency independent of Piedmont Promise. Neither the Institute nor the Data Trust are affiliated with the advocacy agenda of Piedmont Promise, and the views expressed by staff on this program are theirs independently. They should not be considered the official beliefs of UNC Charlotte, the Institute, or the Data Trust.</em></p>]]>
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      <title>WithersRavenel and the Path to Sustainable Growth</title>
      <description>John Searby, CEO of The Daniel Stowe Conservancy, discusses
the unique partnership with guests from WithersRavenel, an engineering firm known for its sustainable and innovative projects. Guests Will Cauthen and Emily Buehrer-Douglas share their professional backgrounds and roles at WithersRavenel, emphasizing their passion for sustainable development and landscape architecture. 

They discuss how their work will involve redesigning stormwater
management systems, enhancing biodiversity, and creating educational
opportunities for visitors to the Daniel Stowe Conservancy.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:54:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>John Searby, CEO of The Daniel Stowe Conservancy, discusses
the unique partnership with guests from WithersRavenel, an engineering firm known for its sustainable and innovative projects. Guests Will Cauthen and Emily Buehrer-Douglas share their professional backgrounds and roles at WithersRavenel, emphasizing their passion for sustainable development and landscape architecture. 

They discuss how their work will involve redesigning stormwater
management systems, enhancing biodiversity, and creating educational
opportunities for visitors to the Daniel Stowe Conservancy.</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>John Searby, CEO of The Daniel Stowe Conservancy, discusses
the unique partnership with guests from WithersRavenel, an engineering firm known for its sustainable and innovative projects. Guests Will Cauthen and Emily Buehrer-Douglas share their professional backgrounds and roles at WithersRavenel, emphasizing their passion for sustainable development and landscape architecture. </p>
<p>They discuss how their work will involve redesigning stormwater
management systems, enhancing biodiversity, and creating educational
opportunities for visitors to the Daniel Stowe Conservancy.</p>]]>
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      <title>Shovel and Spade: Seeds of Inspiration</title>
      <description>In this first episode of Shovel and Spade, from The Daniel
Stowe Conservancy, hosted by Jason Bonham and Dylan Ruble, we explore the world of horticulture. Joined by team members Lindsay Bargar and Michaela Karutz, this episode delves into their personal journeys into horticulture, sparked by inspirational moments from childhood and diverse career paths.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this first episode of Shovel and Spade, from The Daniel
Stowe Conservancy, hosted by Jason Bonham and Dylan Ruble, we explore the world of horticulture. Joined by team members Lindsay Bargar and Michaela Karutz, this episode delves into their personal journeys into horticulture, sparked by inspirational moments from childhood and diverse career paths.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this first episode of Shovel and Spade, from The Daniel
Stowe Conservancy, hosted by Jason Bonham and Dylan Ruble, we explore the world of horticulture. Joined by team members Lindsay Bargar and Michaela Karutz, this episode delves into their personal journeys into horticulture, sparked by inspirational moments from childhood and diverse career paths.</p>
<p><br></p>]]>
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      <title>Nurturing Nature in Trail Design</title>
      <description>John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy and Catawba
River Keeper, discusses initiatives to promote environmental change and outdoor activities in the Charlotte region with guests Eric Smallwood, Parks and Rec Director of Mount Holly, and Rachel Andrea, Recreation Manager at Daniel Stowe Conservancy, who share their experiences and contributions to outdoor recreation.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy and Catawba
River Keeper, discusses initiatives to promote environmental change and outdoor activities in the Charlotte region with guests Eric Smallwood, Parks and Rec Director of Mount Holly, and Rachel Andrea, Recreation Manager at Daniel Stowe Conservancy, who share their experiences and contributions to outdoor recreation.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy and Catawba
River Keeper, discusses initiatives to promote environmental change and outdoor activities in the Charlotte region with guests Eric Smallwood, Parks and Rec Director of Mount Holly, and Rachel Andrea, Recreation Manager at Daniel Stowe Conservancy, who share their experiences and contributions to outdoor recreation.</p>
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      <title>Unpacking the NC Legislative Session</title>
      <description>In this episode of the Advocacy Hour podcast, hosted by Ryan
Carter and Ellie Riggs of Piedmont Promise, the focus is on recent conservation efforts and legislative updates in North Carolina, and the hectic legislative session, emphasizing the progress and challenges faced with several bills.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/304df0ee-5844-11f0-9c59-bb30bf44c3ed/image/e7bd7ee89465a175573b6b2e24f7e98d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode of the Advocacy Hour podcast, hosted by Ryan
Carter and Ellie Riggs of Piedmont Promise, the focus is on recent conservation efforts and legislative updates in North Carolina, and the hectic legislative session, emphasizing the progress and challenges faced with several bills.</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Advocacy Hour podcast, hosted by Ryan
Carter and Ellie Riggs of Piedmont Promise, the focus is on recent conservation efforts and legislative updates in North Carolina, and the hectic legislative session, emphasizing the progress and challenges faced with several bills.</p>
<p><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2312</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Butterfly Bungalow</title>
      <description>The ladies in charge of the Butterfly Bungalow talk with host John Searby about how the butterflies get to the bungalow, how they are cared for, and just what to expect when you visit.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The ladies in charge of the Butterfly Bungalow talk with host John Searby about how the butterflies get to the bungalow, how they are cared for, and just what to expect when you visit.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>1968</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Advocacy Hour: Housing and Conservation: How can we be friends?</title>
      <description>"Conservation" and "affordable housing" have a lot in common but are, unfortunately, too often used as cannon fodder against one another. From accusations of NIMBYism to greedy development to being out of touch with reality, both sides take shots at the other. 

Join us for a conversation between a conservation turned housing advocate and a housing turned conservation advocate as we dive into this divide and how we can bridge it better.


  NC Housing Table: https://www.nchousingtable.org/


  Denzell Burnside's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denzelburnside/


  Stay up to date on the Parking Lot Bill: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-protect-our-waterways-businesses-and-communities-from-runoff-and-flooding?source=direct_link&amp; </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>"Conservation" and "affordable housing" have a lot in common but are, unfortunately, too often used as cannon fodder against one another. From accusations of NIMBYism to greedy development to being out of touch with reality, both sides take shots at the other. 

Join us for a conversation between a conservation turned housing advocate and a housing turned conservation advocate as we dive into this divide and how we can bridge it better.


  NC Housing Table: https://www.nchousingtable.org/


  Denzell Burnside's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denzelburnside/


  Stay up to date on the Parking Lot Bill: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-protect-our-waterways-businesses-and-communities-from-runoff-and-flooding?source=direct_link&amp; </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>"Conservation" and "affordable housing" have a lot in common but are, unfortunately, too often used as cannon fodder against one another. From accusations of NIMBYism to greedy development to being out of touch with reality, both sides take shots at the other. </p>
<p>Join us for a conversation between a conservation turned housing advocate and a housing turned conservation advocate as we dive into this divide and how we can bridge it better.</p>
<ul>
  <li>NC Housing Table: <a href="https://www.nchousingtable.org/">https://www.nchousingtable.org/</a>
</li>
  <li>Denzell Burnside's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/denzelburnside/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/denzelburnside/</a>
</li>
  <li>Stay up to date on the Parking Lot Bill: <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-protect-our-waterways-businesses-and-communities-from-runoff-and-flooding?source=direct_link&amp;">https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/petition-to-protect-our-waterways-businesses-and-communities-from-runoff-and-flooding?source=direct_link&amp;</a> </li>
</ul>
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      <itunes:duration>3519</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Cultivating Excellence: The Daniel Stowe Horticulture Team</title>
      <description>John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy, talks with
Jason Bonham, Director of Horticulture, and Dylan Wruble, Operations Manager.
They discuss the intricacies of maintaining the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, from horticulture tasks to irrigation and fountain maintenance. Jason and Dylan share their backgrounds, detailing their roles and unexpected challenges they face.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy, talks with
Jason Bonham, Director of Horticulture, and Dylan Wruble, Operations Manager.
They discuss the intricacies of maintaining the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, from horticulture tasks to irrigation and fountain maintenance. Jason and Dylan share their backgrounds, detailing their roles and unexpected challenges they face.</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy, talks with
Jason Bonham, Director of Horticulture, and Dylan Wruble, Operations Manager.
They discuss the intricacies of maintaining the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, from horticulture tasks to irrigation and fountain maintenance. Jason and Dylan share their backgrounds, detailing their roles and unexpected challenges they face.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2897</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Community and Sustainability: The Albemarle Approach</title>
      <description>John Searby, CEO at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, talks with Sarah
Degnan and Sarah Taylor from Albemarle Corporation, about their personal
backgrounds and their roles at Albemarle, focusing particularly on the company’s sustainability efforts. They detail Albemarle's Kings Mountain Project and the company's overall commitment to environmental stewardship.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>John Searby, CEO at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, talks with Sarah
Degnan and Sarah Taylor from Albemarle Corporation, about their personal
backgrounds and their roles at Albemarle, focusing particularly on the company’s sustainability efforts. They detail Albemarle's Kings Mountain Project and the company's overall commitment to environmental stewardship.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>John Searby, CEO at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, talks with Sarah
Degnan and Sarah Taylor from Albemarle Corporation, about their personal
backgrounds and their roles at Albemarle, focusing particularly on the company’s sustainability efforts. They detail Albemarle's Kings Mountain Project and the company's overall commitment to environmental stewardship.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2464</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Sustainable Growth: Trees Charlotte’s Role in a Growing City</title>
      <description>Host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy and Catawba
River Keeper, talks with Allison Rhodes, the Executive Director at Trees
Charlotte. They discuss Rhodes' journey to Trees Charlotte, the organization's mission to grow, steward, and diversify Charlotte's tree canopy, and the various programs and initiatives they run, including tree plantings, tree adoption events, and educational tree walks.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy and Catawba
River Keeper, talks with Allison Rhodes, the Executive Director at Trees
Charlotte. They discuss Rhodes' journey to Trees Charlotte, the organization's mission to grow, steward, and diversify Charlotte's tree canopy, and the various programs and initiatives they run, including tree plantings, tree adoption events, and educational tree walks.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Conservancy and Catawba
River Keeper, talks with Allison Rhodes, the Executive Director at Trees
Charlotte. They discuss Rhodes' journey to Trees Charlotte, the organization's mission to grow, steward, and diversify Charlotte's tree canopy, and the various programs and initiatives they run, including tree plantings, tree adoption events, and educational tree walks.</p>
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      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1480</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Daniel Stowe Conservancy's Transformation</title>
      <description>Host John Searby discusses the rebranding journey of the Daniel Stowe Conservancy with guests from Boone Oakley, including Dave and Claire Oakley, and Jake Vowell. The conversation covers the origin and background of Boone Oakley, the strategic process for rebranding, and the collaborative effort to develop a new identity.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Host John Searby discusses the rebranding journey of the Daniel Stowe Conservancy with guests from Boone Oakley, including Dave and Claire Oakley, and Jake Vowell. The conversation covers the origin and background of Boone Oakley, the strategic process for rebranding, and the collaborative effort to develop a new identity.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host John Searby discusses the rebranding journey of the Daniel Stowe Conservancy with guests from Boone Oakley, including Dave and Claire Oakley, and Jake Vowell. The conversation covers the origin and background of Boone Oakley, the strategic process for rebranding, and the collaborative effort to develop a new identity.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4205</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Filing deadline: What bills have been introduced and what does it mean? </title>
      <description>A roundtable discussion with other friends in NC Policy work.

·  NC Audobon Advocacy website: https://nc.audubon.org/conservation/advocacy
o NC Audobon Day at the Legislature: https://act.audubon.org/a/2025-advocacy-day?aud_path=/&amp;_gl=1*1fbx468*_gcl_au*MTQwMjYyNjk0MS4xNzM5OTg3NDQw*_ga*MTI3MDAzOTA5My4xNzM5OTg3NDQw*_ga_X2XNL2MWTT*MTc0MzUxMzY3NC40LjAuMTc0MzUxMzY3Ni41OC4wLjA.
· Toxic Free NC website: https://toxicfreenc.org/
· Catawba Riverkeeper advocacy page: https://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/advocacy</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/37943f24-14d4-11f0-a73f-6b4e1bd551f9/image/e7bd7ee89465a175573b6b2e24f7e98d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>A roundtable discussion with other friends in NC Policy work.

·  NC Audobon Advocacy website: https://nc.audubon.org/conservation/advocacy
o NC Audobon Day at the Legislature: https://act.audubon.org/a/2025-advocacy-day?aud_path=/&amp;_gl=1*1fbx468*_gcl_au*MTQwMjYyNjk0MS4xNzM5OTg3NDQw*_ga*MTI3MDAzOTA5My4xNzM5OTg3NDQw*_ga_X2XNL2MWTT*MTc0MzUxMzY3NC40LjAuMTc0MzUxMzY3Ni41OC4wLjA.
· Toxic Free NC website: https://toxicfreenc.org/
· Catawba Riverkeeper advocacy page: https://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/advocacy</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A roundtable discussion with other friends in NC Policy work.</p><p><br></p><p>·  NC Audobon Advocacy website: <a href="https://nc.audubon.org/conservation/advocacy">https://nc.audubon.org/conservation/advocacy</a></p><p>o NC Audobon Day at the Legislature: <a href="https://act.audubon.org/a/2025-advocacy-day?aud_path=/&amp;_gl=1*1fbx468*_gcl_au*MTQwMjYyNjk0MS4xNzM5OTg3NDQw*_ga*MTI3MDAzOTA5My4xNzM5OTg3NDQw*_ga_X2XNL2MWTT*MTc0MzUxMzY3NC40LjAuMTc0MzUxMzY3Ni41OC4wLjA.">https://act.audubon.org/a/2025-advocacy-day?aud_path=/&amp;_gl=1*1fbx468*_gcl_au*MTQwMjYyNjk0MS4xNzM5OTg3NDQw*_ga*MTI3MDAzOTA5My4xNzM5OTg3NDQw*_ga_X2XNL2MWTT*MTc0MzUxMzY3NC40LjAuMTc0MzUxMzY3Ni41OC4wLjA.</a></p><p>· Toxic Free NC website: <a href="https://toxicfreenc.org/">https://toxicfreenc.org/</a></p><p>· Catawba Riverkeeper advocacy page: <a href="https://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/advocacy">https://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/advocacy</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2343</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Reconnect with Nature: Forest Bathing with Angie Stegall</title>
      <description>In this episode, host John Searby welcomes guest Angie Stegall, who shares her journey from military life to becoming a forest therapy guide and consultant. Angie discusses the physical and mental health benefits of 'forest bathing,' a practice involving mindful interaction with nature inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, host John Searby welcomes guest Angie Stegall, who shares her journey from military life to becoming a forest therapy guide and consultant. Angie discusses the physical and mental health benefits of 'forest bathing,' a practice involving mindful interaction with nature inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku.</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, host John Searby welcomes guest Angie Stegall, who shares her journey from military life to becoming a forest therapy guide and consultant. Angie discusses the physical and mental health benefits of 'forest bathing,' a practice involving mindful interaction with nature inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2368</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Inside the Green Circle: The Formal Gardens Team</title>
      <description>Host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, welcomes horticulture staff members Lindsey Bargar and Allyssa Boerngen, who discuss their backgrounds and roles in managing the formal gardens at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, welcomes horticulture staff members Lindsey Bargar and Allyssa Boerngen, who discuss their backgrounds and roles in managing the formal gardens at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, welcomes horticulture staff members Lindsey Bargar and Allyssa Boerngen, who discuss their backgrounds and roles in managing the formal gardens at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2204</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The branch of government you've never heard of: A conversation with Grady O'Brien of NC Conservation Network about state Boards and Commissions</title>
      <description>On this week's episode, Ryan sits down with Grady O'Brien to discuss the latest happenings at the NC Legislature and a deeper dive into what state boards and commissions are. 
 
·         Important legislative dates: https://www.ednc.org/as-a-new-session-begins-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-north-carolina-government/#:~:text=27%3A%20Senate%20Bill%20Drafting%20Deadline,3%3A%20House%20Bill%20Filing%20Deadline 
·          Cool parking map: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=6ad4c6b1c9b746fab2128e75f47ee82f  
·         NC Conservation Network website: https://www.ncconservationnetwork.org/</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d824810c-f840-11ef-a615-93529d1b553d/image/e7bd7ee89465a175573b6b2e24f7e98d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>On this week's episode, Ryan sits down with Grady O'Brien to discuss the latest happenings at the NC Legislature and a deeper dive into what state boards and commissions are. 
 
·         Important legislative dates: https://www.ednc.org/as-a-new-session-begins-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-north-carolina-government/#:~:text=27%3A%20Senate%20Bill%20Drafting%20Deadline,3%3A%20House%20Bill%20Filing%20Deadline 
·          Cool parking map: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=6ad4c6b1c9b746fab2128e75f47ee82f  
·         NC Conservation Network website: https://www.ncconservationnetwork.org/</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this week's episode, Ryan sits down with Grady O'Brien to discuss the latest happenings at the NC Legislature and a deeper dive into what state boards and commissions are. </p><p> </p><p>·         Important legislative dates: <a href="https://www.ednc.org/as-a-new-session-begins-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-north-carolina-government/#:~:text=27%3A%20Senate%20Bill%20Drafting%20Deadline,3%3A%20House%20Bill%20Filing%20Deadline"><u>https://www.ednc.org/as-a-new-session-begins-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-north-carolina-government/#:~:text=27%3A%20Senate%20Bill%20Drafting%20Deadline,3%3A%20House%20Bill%20Filing%20Deadline</u></a> </p><p>·          Cool parking map: <a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=6ad4c6b1c9b746fab2128e75f47ee82f"><u>https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=6ad4c6b1c9b746fab2128e75f47ee82f</u></a>  </p><p>·         NC Conservation Network website: <a href="https://www.ncconservationnetwork.org/"><u>https://www.ncconservationnetwork.org/</u></a></p>]]>
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      <title>Charlotte's Green Innovators: Sustainability Leaders &amp; Projects</title>
      <description>In this episode of the Queen City Green Podcast, host John Searby, CEO of a partnership between Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, speaks with Lisa Phocas, a prominent sustainability advocate in Charlotte, to talk about Lisa's unexpected journey into sustainability, highlighting her work at Crescent Communities and her focus on intertwining environmental stewardship with real estate development.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:42:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <description>This episode of the Queen City Green Podcast, hosted by John Searby, features Kaity D'Angelo, Volunteer and Community Science Manager at Catawba Riverkeeper, and Ceci Kammire, Volunteer Coordinator at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. They discuss various volunteer opportunities at their respective locations, including trash cleanups, garden maintenance, community science programs, special events, and corporate volunteerism.</description>
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      <title>Introducing: Advocacy Hour- Legislation and Conservation: A Peek Into Advocacy</title>
      <description>In this inaugural Advocacy Hour, host Ryan Carter, policy director for Catawba Riverkeeper Botanical Garden and director of Piedmont Promise, introduces a new monthly series focused on conservation lobbying at state and local levels. Joined by colleague Ellie Riggs, Ryan discusses the intricacies of conservation policy work, the processes behind drafting legislation, and the challenges of communicating complex issues to the public. They delve into their efforts to create a regional identity for North Carolina's Piedmont and their ongoing projects with UNC Chapel Hill’s public policy students. 

Here's the link to our legislative agenda

Got any ideas you'd like to hear about or people you'd like to hear from? Email Ryan Carter at ryan@piedmontpromisenc.org</description>
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      <itunes:summary>In this inaugural Advocacy Hour, host Ryan Carter, policy director for Catawba Riverkeeper Botanical Garden and director of Piedmont Promise, introduces a new monthly series focused on conservation lobbying at state and local levels. Joined by colleague Ellie Riggs, Ryan discusses the intricacies of conservation policy work, the processes behind drafting legislation, and the challenges of communicating complex issues to the public. They delve into their efforts to create a regional identity for North Carolina's Piedmont and their ongoing projects with UNC Chapel Hill’s public policy students. 

Here's the link to our legislative agenda

Got any ideas you'd like to hear about or people you'd like to hear from? Email Ryan Carter at ryan@piedmontpromisenc.org</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Innovating Sustainability: Envision Charlotte's Amy Aussieker</title>
      <description>In this episode of the Queen City Green Podcast, host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, welcomes Amy Aussieker, Executive Director of Envision Charlotte. They discuss her professional journey, Envision Charlotte’s mission, and the groundbreaking work at the Innovation Barn. </description>
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      <title>Inside the Glass House: Chloe Linton</title>
      <description>Host John Searby, CEO of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, interviews Chloe Linton, the manager of the Williamson Conservatory. Chloe shares her journey from Brantford, Florida to Charlotte, her love for plants, and her experiences and challenges working at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.</description>
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      <title>Ryan Carter on Policy and Preservation</title>
      <description>Host John Searby, CEO of the shared services partnership between Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, welcomes Ryan Carter, Policy Director at both organizations. They discuss Carter's background, his role in environmental advocacy, and legislative initiatives aimed at preserving natural resources in the Charlotte region and beyond.</description>
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      <title>Nature's Guardians with Diana Knudson</title>
      <description>Host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, speaks with Diana Knudson, VP of Advancement and Communications for both organizations. They discuss the joys of the fall season, Diana's background and career path, and the mission and impact of the Catawba Riverkeeper and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.</description>
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      <title>The Art of Prairie Restoration with Cassy Hallman</title>
      <description>Host John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, speaks with Cassy Hallman, a conservation ecologist at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and her role at the garden, focusing on prairie restoration.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>The Art of Prairie Restoration with Cassy Hallman</itunes:title>
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      <title>Elizabeth Bowers- Ann Springs Close Greenway</title>
      <description>Host John Searby talks with Elizabeth Bowers from Ann Springs Close Greenway, a 2100 acre nature park in Fort Mill, South Carolina.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A Special Message from John Searby about Helene Recovery</title>
      <description>Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden/Catawba Riverkeeper CEO John Searby on how you can help with Western North Carolina's recovery from Helene.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 20:49:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>A Special Message from John Searby about Helene Recovery</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>Queen City Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden/Catawba Riverkeeper CEO John Searby on how you can help with Western North Carolina's recovery from Helene.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Morgan Long- Education Director</title>
      <description>This episode features Morgan Long, the education director for both Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper.  She and host John Searby discuss various educational programs, including the floating classroom on Lake Norman and field trips to the gardens. They explore environmental education, stormwater management through rain barrel workshops, and unique offerings like the butterfly bungalow.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Erin Katzner- Carolina Raptor Center</title>
      <description>Host John Searby talks with Erin Katzner, Executive Director and CEO of the Carolina Raptor Center about the ways the Raptor Center and the community work together to rescue and rehabilitate birds, the impact of rapid urban growth on local wildlife, and the interconnectivity of ecosystems.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Host John Searby talks with Erin Katzner, Executive Director and CEO of the Carolina Raptor Center about the ways the Raptor Center and the community work together to rescue and rehabilitate birds, the impact of rapid urban growth on local wildlife, and the interconnectivity of ecosystems.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Katherine Baxter, Horticulturist at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden</title>
      <description>In this episode of the Queen City Green Podcast, John Searby, CEO of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Catawba Riverkeeper, welcomes Katherine Baxter, a horticulturist at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Katherine shares her journey into horticulture, her role at the garden, and her passion for gardening and nature education.</description>
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      <title>Gaston County Travel and Tourism's Michael Applegate</title>
      <description>Guest Michael Applegate from Gaston County Travel and Tourism discusses his background in destination promotion and highlights the outdoor recreation opportunities in Gaston County.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Private Events at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden</title>
      <description>Host John Searby talks with Philip Dodds, the Private Events Manager at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:08:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sustain Charlotte's Shannon Binns</title>
      <description>Sustain Charlotte's Shannon Binns talks with host John Searby about Sustain Charlotte's role in keeping the city focused on sustainability.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:49:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Sustain Charlotte's Shannon Binns</itunes:title>
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