# conservationist — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover conservationist. Page: Feed: --- ## [Finding Your Life's Purpose | Maren Oslac](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/maren-oslac) _2026-08-18 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How to discover your purpose, find greater fulfilment, and build a life aligned with who you really are, with our guest Maren Oslac. Have you ever reached a point where, on paper, life looks pretty good - you've worked hard, achieved success, ticked all the boxes - but something still feels missing? Today's guest is Maren Oslac, co-founder of The Soulful Leader Project. For decades she's explored… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/315dac7e-1b46-4655-b1c8-835ea7ff3791.mp3) ## [Updates on Barley, K9C, and the podcast](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/Updates-on-Barley--K9C--and-the-podcast-e3nbe6p) _2026-08-13 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ Important updates on Barley (King B), the K9Conservationists crew, and the podcast going forward. As always, thank you all so much for you support. If you would like to make a donation to Barleys lymphoma treatment you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/barley-lymphoma?t=donor\_wall#info If you want to learn more about the King Barley's legacy and other ways to support, check out this awesome… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO1301835095.mp3) ## [Seasonal Wisdom: What Edna Lewis Still Knows About Time](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/seasonal-wisdom-what-edna-lewis-still) _2026-08-10 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ Southern Provisions: The Homemaker Issue ## [ROAST: Autumn Southern Roasted Chicken Staples (recipe inside).](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/roast-autumn-southern-roasted-chicken) _2026-08-10 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ Southern Provisions: The Homemaker Issue ## [THE ECOLOGY OF HOMEMAKING: What Our Kitchens and Tables Can Teach Us About Black Women Homemakers and Living In Relationship With The World Around Us.](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/the-ecology-of-homemaking-what-our) _2026-08-10 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ Southern Provisions: The Homemaker Issue ## [Southern Provisions • Issue 1](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/southern-provisions-issue-1) _2026-08-10 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ The Homemaker Issue ## [I Grabbed Ricotta And Started Rethinking Dairy in Black Foodways](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/i-grabbed-ricotta-and-started-rethinking) _2026-08-06 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ Dissecting the ecology of ricotta and other notes on Black folks and dairy. ## [How Environmental Education Creates Lasting Conservation | Cindy-Lee Cloete](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/cindy-lee-cloete) _2026-08-04 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How conservationists can create lasting impact by empowering communities, transforming environmental education, and building inclusive conservation movements, with our guest Cindy-Lee Cloete. Conservation isn't just about protecting wildlife. It's about people too. The most successful conservation projects don't happen in isolation - they happen when communities are empowered to care for the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b88fea5a-039e-4f92-85be-d3a757f03f0e.mp3) ## [Sniffing out the Spotted Lanternfly as a Newbie with Melissa McCue-McGrath](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/Sniffing-out-the-Spotted-Lanternfly-as-a-Newbie-with-Melissa-McCue-McGrath-e3mp5sq) _2026-07-31 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ Connect with Melissa McCue-McGrath! https://melissamccuemcgrath.com/ Melissa McCue-McGrath gets humped and peed on professionally more than she thought she would in this line of work. She has written two books. The first, "Considerations for the City Dog" was written for her clients in Boston who needed support for living with dogs in an urban setting, and the second, "Misadventures of the World's… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4002863120.mp3) ## [The Future of Conservation Education | Camille Mougenot](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/wild-immersion) _2026-07-21 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How conservation organisations can use immersive technology to educate, inspire, and reconnect people with nature, with our guest Camille Mougenot. Have you ever wondered whether technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive storytelling could help people care more deeply about wildlife and the natural world? Today I'm joined by Camille Mougenot, Director of International… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/767577ed-7994-4d0b-b28b-d981f13a0932.mp3) ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ACcQ76tWB85X) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [I’m Having An Edna Lewis Fall: Quail Anyone?](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/im-having-an-edna-lewis-fall-quail) _2026-07-10 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ Inside planning a dinner party that is becoming a season-long project. ## [Baby's Favorite Smothered Chicken Legs with Garden Greens Recipe](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/babys-favorite-smothered-chicken) _2026-07-10 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ Using "pivot leaves" from The Bolden Family Homestead and Black Foodways Garden to make my wife's Southern favorite. ## [From Earthshot Prize to Restoring Coral Reefs | Sam Teicher](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/sam-teicher) _2026-07-07 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How entrepreneurs, innovation, and restoration businesses can help save coral reefs and build a new restoration economy, with our guest Sam Teicher. Coral reefs cover less than one percent of our oceans, yet they support around a quarter of all marine life and provide food, livelihoods, and coastal protection for around a billion people. Yet they're disappearing at an alarming rate. Today I'm… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/51291b03-e440-4ddc-bba3-a580840224a9.mp3) ## [The Bolden Garden Bird: Our Family Lemon Beebrush & Sage Roasted Chicken Recipe](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/the-bolden-garden-bird-our-family) _2026-07-07 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ Seasoned with fresh herbs from The Bolden Family Homestead and Black Foodways Garden. ## [John Schoen and the Tongass Roadless Rule](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/John-Schoen-and-the-Tongass-Roadless-Rule-e3li8n5) _2026-07-02 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ In this episode, Kayla Fratt sits down with legendary Alaskan wildlife ecologist Dr. John Schoen to explore the past, present, and future of the Tongass National Forest. With nearly five decades of boots-on-the-ground research, John’s groundbreaking work has reshaped our understanding of how logging practices directly impact black-tailed deer, salmon, and the broader temperate rainforest… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2737672503.mp3) ## [The Bolden Family Homestead: Growing a Black Foodway Garden in Connecticut](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/the-bolden-family-homestead-growing) _2026-06-28 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ Why a Black, Queer family with no livestock, no acreage, and no farming experience decided to start a homestead anyway. ## [Building New Models for Marine Conservation | Justin Blake](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/justin-blake) _2026-06-22 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How marine scientists can combine conservation, entrepreneurship, storytelling, and tourism to create impact, with our guest Justin Blake. Justin Blake is a marine scientist, entrepreneur, and founder of RockHopper - a social enterprise that blends marine science, storytelling, tourism, and conservation to create new ways of funding and delivering impact. After spending more than 15 years studying… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2b9d4161-dff2-4dad-ae0b-2aca322c3ca2.mp3) ## [Black Coastal Communities, Sea Shells, and Black Ecological Knowledge: Bathing in Florida Saltwater](https://theblackconservationist.substack.com/p/black-coastal-communities-sea-shells) _2026-06-21 · Kayla Bolden · The Black Conservationist_ On shell middens, The Beach Lady, and the story behind The Black Conservationist ## [Exercise Effects on Detection Dog Acuity with Liza Rothkoff](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/Exercise-Effects-on-Detection-Dog-Acuity-with-Liza-Rothkoff-e3kkum0) _2026-06-11 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ Kayla Fratt chats with Liza Rothkoff- a 3rd year PhD student at Texas Tech in the K9 olfaction lab- about her most recent paper, "A preliminary study on the impacts of exercise intensity and duration on gastrointestinal temperature and odor detection performance of dogs". They discuss dog selection, study design, results, and what Liza hopes handlers will be able to take from the study. Read the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO7855949289.mp3) ## [Building Marine Conservation Careers in Indonesia | Lauren Sparks](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/indo-ocean-project) _2026-06-11 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How Indo Ocean Project is using science, education, and field experience to conserve Indonesia's marine ecosystems, with our guest Lauren Sparks. Indonesia sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle - one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth. But protecting these extraordinary ecosystems requires more than passion. It requires science, local partnerships, long-term monitoring, and people… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ccb2ad05-3d8a-45b0-bb54-ce19c82b3e04.mp3) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ry9agf11YQZL) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [How to Build a Career in Marine Conservation | Dr David Shiffman](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/david-shiffman) _2026-06-05 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How to build a meaningful career protecting our oceans, with our guest Dr David Shiffman. What does it really take to build a career protecting our oceans? Today’s guest is Dr David Shiffman - marine conservation biologist, public science communicator, author of Why Sharks Matter , and our Marine Conservation Expert in Residence here at Conservation Careers. David has spent his career exploring… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/145f4d52-a3b3-4629-a5e8-5fbd3838e5a5.mp3) ## [Livestock Guardian Dogs and Snakes with the Cheetah Conservation Fund](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/Livestock-Guardian-Dogs-and-Snakes-with-the-Cheetah-Conservation-Fund-e3k0m01) _2026-05-28 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ Today Kayla Fratt is joined by Calum O’Flaherty and Dr. Tim Hofmann from the Cheetah Conservation Fund about to discuss livestock guardian dogs, cheetahs, and a very unique approach snake avoidance training. Snake bites are a huge problem in Namibia. With CCF losing upwards of 10% of their guardian dogs each year to snake bites. CCFs newest approach in how they train their livestock guardian… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2161980232.mp3) ## [Managing Multi-Year Conservation Dog Projects with Murrelet Halterman](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/Managing-Multi-Year-Conservation-Dog-Projects-with-Murrelet-Halterman-e3jbhuu) _2026-05-14 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ Today, Kayla Fratt is joined by Murrelet Halterman for an in depth discussion on managing multi-year conservation dog projects. Having recently completed three multi-year wind farm projects, Murrelet dives into the challenges of project acquisition, recruiting detection dog handlers, and the nitty-gritty side of long term project management. If you’ve ever wanted to know what goes into the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2224938730.mp3) ## [How to Build a Purpose-Driven Career | Devon Fritz](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/devon-fritz) _2026-05-05 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How professionals can use their skills, values and career choices to create measurable positive impact, with our guest Devon Fritz. Have you ever wondered how to turn your career into one of the biggest ways you can make a difference? Today’s guest is Devon Fritz , author of The High-Impact Professional’s Playbook and co-founder of the nonprofit High Impact Professionals . Devon works with… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cb35b80b-9659-4971-b291-07f54edf8127.mp3) ## [The Detection of Buried Targets by Canines by Paul Bunker](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/The-Detection-of-Buried-Targets-by-Canines-by-Paul-Bunker-e3im68k) _2026-04-30 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ Join Kayla Fratt and favorite of the podcast, Paul Bunker to discuss his fantastic new workbook "The Detection of Buried Targets by Canines". Kayla and Paul delve into the challenges of buried hides and how just digging a hole and covering your target doesn't cut it. This workbook is fantastic for working K9 handlers or anyone who wants to become a more skilled and knowledgeable trainer. Paul… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO5931861591.mp3) ## [Using Hounds to Tree Cougars (for Research!) in Yellowstone with Wes Binder](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/Using-Hounds-to-Tree-Cougars-for-Research--in-Yellowstone-with-Wes-Binder-e3hvuu3) _2026-04-16 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ Today Kayla Fratt chats with Wes Binder who studies cougars (also known as mountain lions or pumas) in Yellowstone national park. Learn about this unique (but tried and true) method to find these elusive cats and then how they safely bring the cougars down from the trees to perform vital research. Hear first hand stories from the field and how Wes and the team found more than just a cougar on one… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO1302911952.mp3) ## [Snakes, Startups and Saving Nature | Dr Harry Fonseca Williams](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/dr-harry-fonseca-williams) _2026-04-16 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How a conservation entrepreneur is tackling snakebite, restoring ecosystems, and building impact from the ground up, with our guest Dr Harry Fonseca Williams. Have you ever wondered what happens when you combine a passion for wildlife with the drive to actually make a difference? Today’s guest is Dr Harry Fonseca Williams - a toxicologist, conservationist, and founder who is working at the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/969d85ed-93da-40f7-8397-36031e90222a.mp3) ## [A Brighter Future for Dogs and People with Caden Cristopher](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/A-Brighter-Future-for-Dogs-and-People-with-Caden-Cristopher-e3hag3j) _2026-04-02 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ Join Kayla Fratt and special guest Caden Christopher for this somewhat unorthodox episode of K9Conservationists. Today we're stepping away a bit from conservation detection dogs and imagining what a better world for our canine companions would look like if there were no borders, no financial constraints, breeding and dog placements were truly in the best interest of the dog and people, and so on.… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9966183287.mp3) ## [Leadership in Conservation Organisations | Chris Lee](https://podcast.conservation-careers.com/episode/parks-and-restoration-podcast) _2026-03-24 · Conservation Careers Podcast_ How conservation professionals can build strong teams, positive cultures, and deliver greater impact, with our guest Chris Lee. Today we’re exploring something that sits at the heart of every successful conservation project - but often gets far less attention than it deserves - leadership. I’m joined by Chris Lee, Executive Director at Des Moines County Conservation in Iowa, and co-host of the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a178acc1-9607-4d9a-92b1-634c1e57702f.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KZgxxBHayhVY) _2026-03-24 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Picking the Right Puppy for Detection with Lauren Wendt](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k9conservationists/episodes/Picking-the-Right-Puppy-for-Detection-with-Lauren-Wendt-e3glql6) _2026-03-19 · Kayla Fratt · K9 Conservationists_ In this puppy-tastic episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla Fratt chats with Lauren Wendt of Momentum K9 LLC about her years selecting, raising, and preparing puppies for various lines of work. Lauren is a highly, highly accomplished trainer that just so happens to have trained upward of 9 puppies for various jobs. Lauren has basically perfected the art of puppy selection and rearing! In her new… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9611789088.mp3)