BeProvided Conservation Radio Podcast

Mar 14 2024 96 ep. 41 mins 7
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BeProvided Conservation Radio takes you from the Santa Cruz Mountains to Africa with expert interviews in wildlife biology, conservation, environmental education, eco tourism and much much more. Our interviews help bridge the gap between international conservation efforts and local conservation efforts. Learn how you can help close to home and worldwide to save our wildlife, plants, water and environment.

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Navigating the Future of Water: Professor Sedlak's Vision for Sustainable Water Solutions

Mar 14 2024 33 mins  
About the Guest(s): Professor David Sedlak is a renowned civil and environmental engineer with a distinguished career focused on the intersection of technology and water resources. He is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he also leads as the director of the Berkeley Water Center. Professor Sedlak is celebrated for his significant contributions to the fiel

The Power of Social Media: How You Can Help Stop the Exploitation of Wild Animals With Devan Showe: Born Free USA

Feb 08 2024 48 mins  
About our Guest: Devan Showe is a wildlife conservation advocate and a committed professional actively contributing to the welfare of wild animals. She currently holds the position of Campaigns Associate at Born Free USA, an organization devoted to preserving wildlife and ending animal exploitation. With academic credentials from Oxford Brookes University in conservation, Devan

The Global Effort to Conserve Cheetahs With Dr. Laurie Marker of CCF

Jan 31 2024 33 mins  
The Global Effort to Conserve Cheetahs With Dr. Laurie Marker of the Cheetah Conservation Fund About the Guest: Dr. Laurie Marker is a pioneer in the field of wildlife conservation, with a keen focus on the preservation of cheetahs. As the Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) since 1990, Dr. Marker's journey in conservation commenced at a wildlife safari park

Multifaceted Approach to Orangutan Conservation: Leif Cocks Founder of Orangutan Project

Dec 17 2023 37 mins  
About The Guest(s): Leif Cocks is the founder of the Orangutan Project and Wildlife Conservation International. He has dedicated his life to orangutan conservation and has worked with these great apes for over 30 years. Leif is also the author of several books, including "Finding Our Humanity" and "Orangutans: My Cousins, My Friends." Summary: Leif Cocks, founder of the Orangutan P

The Resilient Redwoods With Ian Rowbotham: Senior Land Stewardship Manager of Sempervirons Fund

Nov 26 2023 45 mins  
About The Guest(s): Ian Rowbotham is the Senior Land Stewardship Manager of Sempervirens Fund. With a master’s degree in Earth Systems from Stanford University, he is an expert in redwood conservation and restoration. Ian has dedicated his career to protecting and restoring redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Summary: Ian Rowbotham, the Senior Land Stewardship Manager o

Carl Safina: Author of Alfie and Me: What Owls Know and What Humans Believe

Nov 06 2023 39 mins  
About The Guest: Dr. Carl Safina is an ecologist and author known for his work on animal behavior. He has received numerous fellowships and has written for prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Time, the Guardian, and National Geographic. He is the author of many books, including "Alfie and Me: What Owls Know and What Humans Believe." Summary Dr. Carl Safina joins

Kenny Elvin: Full Circle Falconry and Wildlife Management

Oct 24 2023 42 mins  
Did you know that Herpetology (study of frogs, snakes, newts and many more!) is a crossroads to falconry? I didn't either! But it was for our guest today, Kenny Elvin. In 2022, Kenny gave a talk to the Bay Area Herpetology group if you want to learn more about the falconry/herpetology connection! https://youtu.be/zMg_lzlYhiQ?si=KWVqZkv2ASyWQGci Our guest today is Kenny Elvin of Fu

Mark Haviland Discusses Conscious Careers and Train My Generation

Oct 20 2023 54 mins  
Welcome to BeProvided Conservation Radio with host, Marcia Sivek. Mark Haviland is founder of Conscious Careers, co-founder of Train My Generation and Vice Chair of Marine Conservation Society UK. Mark has spent over 25 years in big corporations such as Disney and CNN before changing career paths to the non-profit world. Train My Generation and Conscious Careers help future gener

Rebecca Wildbear: Author of Wild Yoga: A Practice of Initiation, Veneration and Advocacy for the Earth

Apr 02 2023 52 mins  
I am excited to introduce my guest today. Her name is Rebecca Wildbear and she is the author of Wild Yoga: A Practice of Initiation, Veneration and Advocacy for the Earth. The book is published by New World Library In her book, Rebecca writes, “ When we are in our bodies, at one with nature, we are in touch with intelligence more significant that our minds. Nature can inspire ou

The Saviour Fish: Life and Death on Africa's Greatest Lake With Author Mark Weston

Mar 07 2023 51 mins  
My guest today is Mark Weston. Mark was sent to live on a remote island in the Tanzanian half of Lake Victoria where he found a community grappling with one of the world's great unknown environmental crises. In his new book, The Saviour Fish: Life and Death on Africa’s Greatest Lake he tells the story of this environmental catastrophe through the experiences of the people on Uke