Podcast Archive page 2

Podcasts from Unity to Wisdom continued…

21.) Western Reserve Land Conservancy — Land Conservation Team
– Novelty, Ohio
August 18, 2009
In this podcast you will hear about how the staff of the Conservancy adjust their outreach for different audiences (in part from the merger, but also due to a greater area of operation).  We also discuss accreditation and the challenges associated with appropriating the time and money to commit to accreditation.

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20.) Western Reserve Land Conservancy — Land Conservation Team
– Novelty, Ohio
August 18, 2009
Previously, Andy had met with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy regarding the Cuyahoga River fire.  In this podcast you will hear from some of the staff of the land protection team at the Conservancy.  They discuss  the merger of eight land trusts which resulted in the formation of Western Reserve Land Conservancy, as well as how each of the team members became involved with the land trust which led to an inspiring personal story of motivation to protect a property.

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19.) Neighborhood Gardens Association/A Philadelphia
Land Trust
– Philadelphia, PA
August 6, 2009
Andy meets with Terri Mushovic of A Philadelphia Land Trust, which works to protect small plots of land (many smaller than an acre) in the heart of the city.  Terri talks about the complexities of acquiring land in the city, such as navigating the various government agencies for land transfer; how the organization was founded and reaches out to the community (including a Facebook page).  She also talks about the desire to grow the outreach and involvement of urban land trusts within the greater land trust community,  and about their value, which cannot be measured in acres.

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18.) Heritage Conservancy Part II
– Doylestown, PA
July 31, 2009
Andy meets with Marian Sumner, Vice President Planning & Implementation, of the Heritage Conservancy.  Marian discusses the Conservancy’s comprehensive strategic plan that they recently undertook, alongside of accreditation, their recent project in New Jersey, and how she got involved in land conservation.

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17.) Heritage Conservancy
– Doylestown, PA
July 22, 2009
Andy visits Heritage Conservancy, in historic Aldie Mansion.   The Heritage Conservancy has a focus on historic preservation in addition to land conservation.  You will learn about the land trust, how they came to acquire and restore the mansion, and their experience with accreditation.

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16.) Lancaster Farmland Trust — Accreditation, Stewardship and Ice Cream
– Strasburg, PA
July 20, 2009
Continuing the conversation with Karen Martynick, Executive Director, and Jeff Swinehart, Deputy Director of Lancaster Farmland Trust, you will hear more details on how they became succesfully accredited at the same time completing their ambitious plan, and the importance of stewardship to their plan.  The Turkey Hill Dairy also supports the land trust through their line of natural ice cream.

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15.) Lancaster Farmland Trust — Working with Amish Farmers
– Strasburg, PA
July 20, 2009
Working with the Amish community has proven to be a great success for the Lancaster Farmland Trust.  Andy meets with Karen Martynick, Executive Director, and Jeff Swinehart, Deputy Director, to learn about how the land trust was founded and what they have done to ensure a successful relationship with the Amish community.

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