Backyard Oasis reaches out to older adults who seek knowledge to help them live more thoughtfully, healthily, and happily; who hope to inspire others with their ideas; and who serve their communities in the interest of greater good. Join us frequently for wide-ranging conversations with a diversity of people who are growing older...and want to talk about it!
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No more bugs on the windshield Fewer birds in the trees Humans best look up Before nature brings us to our knees. Remember when we would go for drives on summer evenings and return home with a windshield covered with insect bodies? Why doesn't that happen anymore? It’s called the windshield phenomenon, and it’s about how our cars’ windshields don’t receive as much insect splattering the way they used to. Dan Conlon, past president of the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association talks with your host, Denise Schwartz, about where all those insects have gone, and WHY? Do you have questions, comments or thoughts about this episode? We'd like to hear from you. Email us at backyardoasispodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Denise Schwartz Contributors: Dan Conlon Edited by Bobby Falco-Killoran (A.K.A. DJ Vibe Wise) Produced by Alex Audette Backyard Oasis is recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)
Dennis Lee talks to veteran auctioneer Don Raucher about auctioneering horses, cars and contents from estates. Find out if your items might be successful at auction, and a bit of etiquette advice if you plan on attending one! Do you have questions, comments or thoughts about this episode? Have an episode idea you'd love to share? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at backyardoasispodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Dennis Lee Guest: Don Raucher Edited by Bobby Falco-Killoran (A.K.A. DJ Vibe Wise) Produced by Alex Audette Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)
Are you ready for the unexpected? You come across a hiker bleeding seriously from a fall - could you stop the bleed? Could you help a person who was drowning, having a stroke, choking or having a life-threatening allergic reaction? Would you be calm and confident in your ability to respond to an emergency? Nicole Roma Thurrell of the Institute for Wild Med teaches us how to be prepared. Find the Institute for Wilderness Medicine at www.wildmed.com Do you have questions, comments or thoughts about this episode? We'd like to hear from you. Email us at backyardoasispodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Denise Schwartz Guest: Nicole Roma Thurrell Edited by Bobby Falco-Killoran (A.K.A. DJ Vibe Wise) Produced by Alex Audette Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)
Shrouding is an ancient and deeply rooted human practice as well as an act of protection, kindness and caring in the preparation of a body for burial. Green or natural burials are ancient practices too, and humans are showing renewed interest in them. But there are so many questions: how are they done? Who does them? Are there rules and regulations? Let’s listen and find out about green burials and burial shrouds. --------------------- Hosted by Denise Schwartz Guest: Dina Stander Produced by Alex Audette Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)
Dennis Lee talks with Dave Sullivan, the Northwestern District Attorney for Hampshire and Franklin counties and the town of Athol. The DA talks about the law and judicial system and the many community education programs and support for the citizens of the 47 counties he serves. Hosted by Dennis Lee Produced by Alex Audette Recorded in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studio at Greenfield Community College (MA)