Eco Radio KC

Leaders of the Kaw Valley Native Plant Coalition: Courtney Masterson from Native Lands, LLC and Patti Ragsdale from Happy Apple's Farm, join host Brent Ragsdale to discuss how to identify […] The post Habitat Conservation in Your Own Backyard appeared first on KKFI .

On today’s show, our guest is Elaine Giessel, a Marine Ecologist by training, has taught biology, geology, microbiology and environmental science at community colleges in both Kansas and Texas. She is a seasonal Park Naturalist at Ernie Miller Park in …

On today’s show, our guest is Elaine Giessel, a Marine Ecologist by training, has taught biology, geology, microbiology and environmental science at community colleges in both Kansas and Texas. She […] The post What's Up with Water? appeared first on KKFI .

Marty Kraft is a member of the Kansas City Missouri Environment Commission, whose purpose is to give policy direction to the Mayor concerning issues of environmental planning, management, and compliance with regulations and programs.  He is a Gardener and Environmental Educator who …

Marty Kraft is a member of the Kansas City Missouri Environment Commission, whose purpose is to give policy direction to the Mayor concerning issues of environmental planning, management, and compliance with […] The post Marty Kraft says wilderness is a corner lot at the corner of 57th and Charlotte Streets appeared first on KKFI .

Our guest, Zack Pistora, is the Kansas Sierra Club Lobbyist. He and host Richard Mabion will provide listeners with an overview of legislation expected and legislation needed as well as his […] The post 2019 Kansas Legislature Update appeared first on KKFI .

Our guest, Zack Pistora, is the Kansas Sierra Club Lobbyist. He and host Richard Mabion will provide listeners with an overview of legislation expected and legislation needed as well as his perspective on the possible reception of the Kansas House and Senate …

On this edition of EcoRadio KC we look at the representation of people of color within the ranks of those working for a cleaner environment.  We’ll find out where some of the widest gaps are and look at ways we …

On this edition of EcoRadio KC we look at the representation of people of color within the ranks of those working for a cleaner environment.  We'll find out where some […] The post Diversity in the Environmental Movement appeared first on KKFI .

How can we get fresh food locally grown in the cold Midwestern winters?  On this EcoRadio, we learn about extending the growing and harvest seasons through the months with "r' […] The post Extending the Growing Season Locally appeared first on KKFI .

How can we get fresh food locally grown in the cold Midwestern winters?  On this EcoRadio, we learn about extending the growing and harvest seasons through the months with “r’ in them.  Discussing beneficial techniques like row covers, high tunnels …

It’s a new year!  Time to look at our good ol' days so that our future can be even brighter!  Teresa Wilke will talk with two historians about the electric […] The post Past and Future of Electric Mass Transit appeared first on KKFI .

It’s a new year!  Time to look at our good ol’ days so that our future can be even brighter!  Teresa Wilke will talk with two historians about the electric trolley boom in the early part of the 20th century.  …

For our final program of 2018, we feature some encouraging work that has been done this year in the KC metro around educating the next generation of environmental stewards.  Guests Alicia Ellingsworth of The Farm School at Gibbs Road and …

For our final program of 2018, we feature some encouraging work that has been done this year in the KC metro around educating the next generation of environmental stewards.  Guests […] The post Educating for Sustainability in Kansas City, Kansas appeared first on KKFI .

On today’s program our guest is Monta Welch. She joins host Richard Mabion to discuss her lifelong advocacy, which started in earnest just over 10 years ago focusing on health, environment and climate concerns.  She hasn’t stopped!  She has founded a number of unique organizations, learned how to work with others and at all levels of government, successfully supporting and changing local dynamics,...

Lindsey Constance, Shawnee Councilwoman, joins host Craig Lubow to discuss evidence-based solutions to climate change. Lindsey helped organize Advancing Climate Solutions, a local workshop for area politicians and environmental activists to initiate local climate actions based on the book “Drawdown”. …

Lindsey Constance, Shawnee Councilwoman, joins host Craig Lubow to discuss evidence-based solutions to climate change. Lindsey helped organize Advancing Climate Solutions, a local workshop for area politicians and environmental activists […] The post Evidence-Based Practices for Advancing Climate Solutions appeared first on KKFI .

Our guest, Robert Rosenberg, will speak on the availability and advantages of solar generated electricity.  Robert is a co-director of the Flint Hills Renewable Energy Cooperative (FHREEC) which is based in Manhattan, KS.  FHREEC is a collective of volunteers who …

Our guest, Robert Rosenberg, will speak on the availability and advantages of solar generated electricity.  Robert is a co-director of the Flint Hills Renewable Energy Cooperative (FHREEC) which is based […] The post TOMORROW IS GOOD/SOLAR POWER FOR YOUR HOME appeared first on KKFI .

On today’s program our guest is Steve Mann, Owner, PrairieEcosystems Mgmt, who will speak with Richard Mabion about the environmental movement in the KC area since 2008.  Steve Mann has a volunteer history w/EcoRadioKC, Cultivate KC, Food Not Lawns and …

On today’s program our guest is Steve Mann, Owner, PrairieEcosystems Mgmt, who will speak with Richard Mabion about the environmental movement in the KC area since 2008.  Steve Mann has […] The post Mann & Mabion discuss environmental history – prospect of the future? appeared first on KKFI .

Ben Kjelshus, founder of the KC Food Circle and an organizer for the Green Party,  gave great ideas to our community.  His work toward building community enriched all our lives.  He was a contributor to KKFI for many years and on …

Ben Kjelshus, founder of the KC Food Circle and an organizer for the Green Party,  gave great ideas to our community.  His work toward building community enriched all our lives.  He […] The post A Tribute to Ben Kjelshus appeared first on KKFI .

Climate change and the tallgrass prairie – what’s the connection and what will happen to this endangered ecosystem as climate change advances? Listen to a presentation by Dr. Jesse Nippert, Associate Professor at Kansas State University, Grassland Ecologist and Principal Investigator of …