Welcome to Seeds for Change, a podcast hosted by the Institute for Applied Ecology. The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a conservation nonprofit organization based in Oregon and New Mexico. Our mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. The goal of this podcast is to hear from the voices of our very own IAE staff—and explore the work they do to conserve native ecosystems. New episodes debut monthly! In each, you’ll hear from the staff across all of our programs—from ecologists to field technicians, to farmers, to educators, and more! If you're interested in learning more about conservation research, habitat restoration, native plants, and ecological education, stick around and tune in for the next episode!