Conversing with Nature
Join us as we talk about nature with those who know her best so that we can plan, design, and implement nature-based solutions (NBS) to overcome the obstacles facing South Carolina and the Southeast. These methods keep nature at the heart of the solution and offer multiple benefits to the ecosystem and society.
Each month we sit down with a nature expert or enthusiast who shares some of the wisdom and best practices that nature has taught them. Together, we learn more about nature, ways we can design NBS to address obstacles, and suggestions on how to implement equitable nature-based work.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Making the Case for Oysters with Andy Hollis (SCDNR)
On this episode, we are joined by Andy Hollis, the manager of the Shellfish Management Section at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Andy transports us to South Carolina's vast syste…
Making an Artist's Case for Nature with Mary Edna Fraser
On this episode, we sit down with Mary Edna Fraser, a Charleston-based artist and environmental activist. An expert on the ancient method of Batik on silk, Mary Edna makes the artist's case for natur…
Water Wisdom: Remembering Dale Morris Through His Resilience Vision
This episode honors Dale Morris, the former Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Charleston and co-founder of the Dutch Dialogues. Dale passed away unexpectedly just 4 days after this interview. …
Making the Business Case for Sustainability with Leslie Skardon (Sustain SC)
On this episode, we are joined by Leslie Skardon, the chief executive officer at Sustain SC, which works to ensure a sustainable future for both our economy and our environment. As Leslie describes S…
Making the Educator's Case for Nature with EV Bell (SC Sea Grant Consortium)
On this episode, we welcome EV Bell, the education and outreach manager at the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium. EV makes the educator's case for nature through stories of empowering teachers, eng…
Making the Case for Our Waterways with Andrew Wunderley, Charleston's Waterkeeper
On this episode, we sit down with Andrew Wunderley, the executive director of Charleston Waterkeeper. With training in both science and law, Andrew describes how Charleston Waterkeeper uses a combina…
Making the Case for Heritage Crops with Rollen Chalmers
On this episode, we are joined by Rollen Chalmers, a farmer in the South Carolina Lowcountry who specializes in the cultivation of Carolina Gold Rice and other heritage crops, and the co-owner of Rol…
Making the Case for Prescribed Fire with Tom Dooley
On this episode, we welcome Tom Dooley, the director of forest conservation for The Nature Conservancy's South Carolina chapter. An expert on forest management, Tom illustrates the ecological and soc…
Making the Case for Sustainable Agriculture with Robert Etheridge
On this episode, we sit down with Robert Etheridge, the owner and president of Mixon Seed Service. A PhD in agronomy and crop science, Robert makes the case for sustainable agriculture as he shares h…
Making the Political Case for Nature with State Representative Spencer Wetmore
On this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Spencer Wetmore, South Carolina State Representative for District 115. As Spencer describes what it is like to work in state government - the …
Making the Foodie's Case for Nature with KJ Kearney
On this episode, we are joined by KJ Kearney, a community organizer and founder of the social media account “Black Food Fridays.” An avid foodie, KJ explains how food can be used as a medium for poli…
Making the Corporate Case for Nature with Maurie Lawrence
On this episode, we welcome Maurie Lawrence, the vice president of sustainability and general counsel at Milliken & Company. Maurie makes the corporate case for nature as she describes Milliken's sus…
From the Mountains to the Sea: Making the Post-Disaster Case for Nature-Based Solutions
As the southeast reels from the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, we decided to investigate what role nature-based solutions have - and could - play in post-disaster rebuilding. On this sp…
Making the "Nature" Case for Nature with Chris Crolley
On this episode, we sit down with Captain Chris Crolley, the owner and CEO of Coastal Expeditions and the founder of the Coastal Expeditions Foundation. An avid environmental interpreter, Chris talks…
Making the Case for Nature-Based Solutions
In November 2023, the Nature-Based Exchange held a celebration to commemorate one year of successful workshops in South Carolina. At this event, we collected recordings from guests on a range of ques…
Growing the Next Generation of Nature Enthusiasts with Tony and Belinda Jones
On this special summer episode, we are joined by Tony and Belinda Jones, the owners of Morning Glory Homestead Farm on St. Helena Island, SC. Tony and Belinda describe how their combined love of natu…
The Nature-Based Roots of the Gullah Geechee with Marilyn Hemingway
On this episode, we welcome Marilyn Hemingway, the founder and president of the Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce. Marilyn talks about the history and legacy of the Gullah Geechee people in the U.S.…
Mean High Water with Jared Bramblett
On this episode, we sit down with Jared Bramblett, a senior water resources engineer at Moffatt and Nichol. Jared reveals how he uses his passion for photography to connect people with the science be…
How and Why We Value Nature with Kate Quigley
On this episode, we are joined by Kate Quigley, a natural resource and environmental economist with the NOAA Office for Coastal Management. Kate unveils what the study of economics is really about (h…
Building Resilient Ecosystems and Communities Through Education and Exploration with Jonathan Zucker
On this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Zucker, Chairman of Z-Man Fishing Products and board chair for the South Carolina Aquarium. As a businessman, conservationist, and education advocate, Jonat…