Get a Sense of Your Soil

11/04/22 • 70 min

This month on Conservation Starters, we're joined for a second time by TCD's Senior Natural Resource Specialist, Adam Peterson. During this episode, we delve into the topic of soil health. Adam breaks down why soil health is so important and teaches us how we can make sure we're protecting the soil in our backyard! We also discuss the District's soil testing program and even analyze a soil test for Conservation Starters host, Kiana. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how you can get a sense of what's happening in your soil!
Resource:

Adam Peterson, [email protected]
Thurston CD's Soil Testing Webpage
WSU's Growing Cover Crops Guide
WSU's Plant Clinic Webpage
DOE’s Web Map of Commercial Environmental Labs

If you have a question about Conservation Starters or want to suggest an episode topic, contact [email protected].

Adam Peterson, [email protected]
Thurston CD's Soil Testing Webpage
WSU's Growing Cover Crops Guide
WSU's Plant Clinic Webpage
DOE’s Web Map of Commercial Environmental Labs

If you have a question about Conservation Starters or want to suggest an episode topic, contact [email protected].

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Orca Recovery in the Salish Sea

This month on Conservation Starters, we're joined by Washington State Orca Recovery Coordinator, Tara Galuska. During this episode, we learn more about our local Southern Resident orca pods, why they are endangered, and why it's important that we protect them. Tara shares the threats that Southern Resident orcas face and what we can do in our daily lives to make a difference for this vital species! We also talk about our upcoming Orca Recovery Day volunteer event, happening on October 15th at Squaxin Park and how folks all over the west coast can get involved in recovery efforts. Tune in to learn more about Southern Resident Orca Whales and how you can be a part of the solution to protect our pods!
Resources:

www.orca.wa.gov
www.thurstoncd.com/ORD - Orca Recovery Day in Thurston County -
www.betterground.org/ord/ - Not located in Thurston County? Learn about Orca Recovery Day events in your neighborhood
Orcasound - Orcasound connects your headphones to live hydrophones (underwater microphones), your ears to an ocean of sound.
Orca Network - a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the Pacific Northwest whales.

Questions about Orca Recovery Day? Contact Kiana Sinner, [email protected]

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Community Connection

This month on Conservation Starters, Nora Carman-White, Communication & Education Manager at TCD takes the reigns as host to interview your usual Conservation Starters host, Kiana Sinner. Together, we discuss the importance of connecting with our community and the strategies we use to reach out. We talk about our educational workshops, Native Plant Festival & Sale, and volunteer program. We delve into a few things we're especially passionate about and share our individual commitment to supporting the community we cherish. Kiana also teases the exciting things coming in Season 2 of Conservation Starters. Tune in to learn more about our Education & Outreach department and how you can get involved with Thurston Conservation District!
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