What connects the smell of a fresh spring rain and homemade sourdough? What keeps us healthy and happy? Unseen and vast, multitudes of healthy and symbiotic microbes are at the root of much of what makes life good and spring is an excellent time to keep them, and the ways in which we can keep them happy, at top of mind.

The iconic sandhill crane is a seasonal resident in Colorado. Big, fierce, and ancient, these creatures are beautiful neighbors that we look forward to seeing every year.

Where are we with regard to snowpack as we head into March, and what can we learn from the incredible ways in which Nature works to rebalance our climate?

This episode talks about a recent study showing the disappearance of lichens due to climate change. We as humans can also help protect what we in plants and animals in the face of climate change by supporting safe places or, refugia, where they can find water, food, and shelter.

Pollution occurs when an element or chemical is moved out of its normal cycle. Thinking about pollution in this way can give us more resources to create products and processes that align with Nature's cycles and prevent pollution from the start!

Ice can be a hassle this time of year, but these cold days are actually good for us and good for the plants and animals who live here too! Learn about three ways cold helps keep us all healthy here in Western Colorado.