This Green Earth

In this episode Devan Schowe brings a first-hand perspective of Born Free USA's work to end the captive primate pet trade and phase out exotic animal entertainment. Then Wildlife biologist and Sageland Collaborative Executive Director Janice Gardner dives into the organization's restoration efforts for Utah's waterways.

Healthy rivers and open migratory corridors are vital to the future of the American West. Wildlife biologist and Sageland Collaborative Executive Director Janice Gardner dives into the organization's restoration efforts for the state's waterways.

Transitioning from a hands-on primate caregiver to a leading national campaigner, Devan Schowe brings a first-hand perspective of Born Free USA's work to end the captive primate pet trade and phase out exotic animal entertainment.

Emory University biologist Dr. Jaap de Roode explains how civilization and medicine are not strictly human inventions and how ants, apes and other animals heal themselves. Then, explorer, author and sustainable food systems specialist Ryan Huling shares the intricate geographies and hidden societies of the natural world.

Embark on a global travelogue with explorer, author and sustainable food systems specialist Ryan Huling.

Long before human medicine existed, animals were already using nature's pharmacy to treat their own illnesses.

Ornithologist Dr. Benjamin Van Doren explores the incredible plight of migratory birds.Then, award-winning media executive and Mountain Towns 2030 board member, Anna Robertson, previews the upcoming Summit in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Ornithologist Dr. Benjamin Van Doren explores the incredible plight of migratory birds.

Award-winning media executive and Mountain Towns 2030 board member, Anna Robertson, shares more about the upcoming Summit in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Chef and author Joseph Ogilvy explores the tangled human and ecological history of food and his new book, "Tin Can Coast: A History of Industry, Greed, and Fishing in the Golden State." Literary and cultural studies scholar Solvejg Nitzke explores the weirdly wonderful world of ferns—ancient plants that outlived the dinosaurs, sparked a Victorian obsession and continue to captivate us today.