When communities get involved with research, the possibilities are endless! This week Will and Rebecca talk to Chris Blume, a wildlife biologist who studies bats - well, specifically bat poop. Working with community partners in Baltimore and beyond, Chris studies the distribution of pollutants like heavy metals throughout neighborhoods. And he also gets the chance to introduce residents to the nature thriving all around them!

Are humans part of nature? Is nature in cities? You better believe it! This week Rebecca and Will talk with Aleigh Hunt, a city kid turned urban ecologist. In this episode we talk with Aleigh about the importance of establishing human connection to nature in our communities, equitable access to green space, and the potential for wildlife to flourish in urban centers. 

Do emotions belong in climate change communications? That's an emphatic YES from Will and Rebecca and our guest this week. Rishya Narayanan is an expert climate communicator and platform builder. She is also a co-founded of Professionals of Color in the Environment (POCIE), a group dedicated to connecting BIPOC environmental professionals in Massachusetts. Join Will, Rebecca, and Rishya as we talk about telling climate change stories, creating transformative spaces, and hear a cameo from Rishya's adopted parrots!