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Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day

Connecting Communities: Kalamazoo Earth Day

By: Kalamazoo Earth Day Committee
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 Connecting Communities, is a podcast for stories of individuals and groups who are taking action on environmental issues. We will to show you how you can begin urban gardening, native planting, and exploring sustainable energy. Connecting Communities is a part of the Kalamazoo Earth Day Festival. You can watch the video recording of the show on one of PMN’s cable outlets or on-demand at publicmedianet.org. Opinions shared in the show may not reflect the opinions or beliefs of the Kalamazoo Earth Day Committee as a whole or each individual involved.Kalamazoo Earth Day Committee
Episodes
  • Kalamazoo Video Vault

    Kalamazoo Video Vault
    Feb 26 2026

    Patrick Hershburger shares his new found artist adventure by archiving what is considered dead media; the VHS tape. Gathering used tapes from persons around Kalamazoo and cataloging them on a site, Patrick gives viewers the opportunity to see life as it was through the lens of the original creator whether through television media choices or real life videography.
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    42 mins
  • The Ecological and Cultural Role of Fire - Mary Parr, Jesse Lincoln, Mitch Lettow

    The Ecological and Cultural Role of Fire - Mary Parr, Jesse Lincoln, Mitch Lettow
    Feb 11 2026

    In our last episode, we heard the stories about modern day fire starters who tend to the land by burning it. This episode provides more context about the history of fire in Michigan, going back to the glaciers, and to the first people who lived here.

    Michigan Natural Features Inventory Website
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    48 mins
  • Reintroducing fire to the landscape - Michigan Prescribed Fire Council - Michele Richards, Ryan Koziatek, Dave Brown

    Reintroducing fire to the landscape - Michigan Prescribed Fire Council - Michele Richards, Ryan Koziatek, Dave Brown
    Jan 28 2026

    Another twist on conservation - helping the ecosystem in unexpected ways. Over the last several years, fires have burned through Canada, California, and Colorado, causing massive destruction. However, burning can be a medicine for our land that prevents disastrous wildfires, and gives native plants a chance against the overwhelming invasives. Our guests from Michigan Prescribed Fire Council have joined us to discuss the fire work they do in Kalamazoo County, and how you can even help.

    Firecouncil.org
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    45 mins
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