EP 21 - Exploring Local Composting, Summer Camp, and Connecting with Nature featuring special guest, Joseph King!
Description
In this episode, Anton is joined by special guest Joseph King to talk about a local composting business, Rust Belt Riders, and the importance of community engagement in nature.
Segment 1: Who is Joe King and What is Rust Belt Riders?
Joe shares his personal story as well as the background to Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based food waste recycling service that makes and sells compost to teach people about sustainability, soil, and climate change!
Segment 2: Metroparks Youth Outdoors Program
From the city to the forest--Anton and Joe discuss the Metroparks' Youth Outdoors Program. It's a great summer program that brings inner city kids into the great outdoors of Northeast Ohio to participate in fun nature-based activities.
Segment 3: Connection with Nature
Doing good for the planet can be good for you too! Anton discusses the importance of experiencing nature first hand for your mental health while Joe encourages everyone to start composting by explaining its many benefits.
To learn more, check out our sources below.
First Segment:
https://www.rustbeltriders.com/
https://www.tilthsoil.com/
https://www.ingenuitycleveland.org/
Second Segment:
https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/education/education-programs/youth-outdoors
Third Segment:
Lake Erie Watershed
https://www3.erie.gov/environment/lake-erie-watershed-protection-alliance
Volunteer at the Natural History Museum
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/c4ba17aa-d53c-42ba-8eeb-7247b94e9429/2
Invasive Garlic Mustard
https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/plants-trees/invasive-plants/garlic-mustard
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