Earth Day Mini Episode!

04/21/23 • 15 min

On our special Earth Day mini-episode, Ryan talks with Lynn Stoddard, the founder and executive director of Sustainable CT about helping the towns of Connecticut become cleaner, greener and more equitable for everyone.

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Building A Sustainable Future

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Earth Day is on April 22nd so this month we're talking about sustainability, reducing waste and recycling. Guest interviews include Joe DiRisi, Hamden's recycling coordinator; Rebekah Smith-Aldrich, Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System; and Lorrice Grant of Haven's Harvest. We also have updates from the Seed Library and more!

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Creativity!

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This month on the podcast, we talk with Connecticut-based artist Adam Wallenta and his son Makana about creating their graphic novel "Punk Taco." We've also got a roundtable discussion with three musicians on the library staff about how they think about their own creative practices and an interview with the heads of Hamden's Arts Commission and the Department of Arts, Culture, Recreation and Wellness. And lest we forget, in May we celebrate another kind of creativity - motherhood! Mike Wheatley talks about his favorite cinema moms.

Hamden Library Podcast - Earth Day Mini Episode!

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Michael Pierry
Hello and welcome to a special mini episode of The Hamden Library Podcast in celebration of Earth Day. I'm your host, Michael Pierry. And coming up in a second we have a special interview Ryan did with Lynn Stoddard, the founder and executive director of Sustainable CT. Lynn has over 25 years of experience in developing public policy and managing a broad range of environmental programs, and worked at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for many